Usage Guide
Learn how to use SF Crosshair's features and interface effectively.
Opening the Menu
Default Methods
- Command: Type
/crosshairin chat - Keybind: Press
F5(default, configurable) - Rebind: Go to FiveM Settings > Key Bindings > SF Crosshair
Menu Controls
- ESC: Close the menu
- Click: Navigate and interact
- Tab: Switch between sections
Interface Overview
The SF Crosshair interface has 6 main tabs:
🎨 Styles Tab
Choose from 16 pre-designed crosshair styles
⚙️ Settings Tab
Customize every aspect of your crosshair
❤️ Favorites Tab
Save and manage your favorite crosshairs
🤝 Share Tab
Share crosshairs with other players
🖼️ Image Tab
Use custom crosshair images
ℹ️ About Tab
Information about the script and SantaFe Team
Detailed Tab Usage
🎨 Styles Tab
Purpose: Select your base crosshair style
Available Styles:
- Style 0: Classic cross with gap
- Style 1: Circle outline
- Style 2: Solid dot
- Style 3: Full cross (no gap)
- Style 4: Square with cross
- Style 5: Triangle
- Style 6: Square outline
- Style 7: Diagonal cross
- Style 8: Circle with top line
- Style 9: Horizontal line only
- Style 10: Diamond shape
- Style 11: T-shape
- Style 12: Dashed circle
- Style 13: X-shape
- Style 14: Corner brackets
- Style 15: Scope-style
How to Use:
- Click on any style to preview it
- See real-time preview on the left
- Style automatically applies when selected
⚙️ Settings Tab
Purpose: Fine-tune your crosshair appearance
General Settings:
- Enable Crosshair: Toggle crosshair on/off
Dimensions:
- Size: 10-60px (crosshair overall size)
- Thickness: 1-10px (line thickness)
- Gap: 0-20px (gap from center)
- Opacity: 10-100% (transparency level)
Color Options:
- Preset Colors: Click any color swatch
- Custom Color: Use color picker for any hex color
- Popular Colors: Green (#B0F527), White (#FFFFFF), Red (#FF0000)
Visual Options:
- Outline: Adds dark border for better visibility
- Center Dot: Shows dot in the center
Tips:
- Use outline for better contrast against backgrounds
- Higher opacity for better visibility
- Smaller gaps for precision aiming
- Larger size for easier target acquisition
❤️ Favorites Tab
Purpose: Save and manage your crosshair configurations
Saving Favorites:
- Configure your crosshair in Styles/Settings
- Go to Favorites tab
- Click "Save Current Configuration"
- Enter a descriptive name
- Click "Save"
Managing Favorites:
- Load: Click crosshair preview to apply
- Edit Name: Click pencil icon to rename
- Copy Code: Click copy icon to copy unique code
- Delete: Click trash icon to remove
Favorite Features:
- Unique Codes: Each favorite gets a visual identifier
- Instant Preview: See crosshair before loading
- Quick Access: Load any saved configuration instantly
- Unlimited Storage: Save as many as you want
🤝 Share Tab
Purpose: Share crosshairs with other players
Your PIN:
- Location: Displayed prominently at top
- Copy: Click copy button to copy PIN
- Share: Give your PIN to friends so they can send you crosshairs
Sharing Methods:
Nearby Players
- Click "Refresh Nearby Players"
- Select player from list (within 10m by default)
- Choose which favorite to share
- Click "Send"
Send by PIN
- Enter recipient's 6-digit PIN
- Choose which favorite to share
- Click "Send"
Requirements for Sharing:
- Crosshair must be saved in Favorites first
- Recipient must be online
- For nearby: must be within configured distance
🖼️ Image Tab
Purpose: Use custom crosshair images
Predefined Images (if configured by server):
- Grid Display: Server-configured image options
- Click to Load: Simply click any image to use it
- Preview: See image name and description
Load from URL:
- Enter direct image URL
- Click "Load" button
- Image loads and applies instantly
Image Requirements:
- Format: PNG with transparent background
- Size: 64x64 to 128x128 pixels recommended
- Hosting: Use reliable hosts (imgur, discord CDN)
- URL: Must be direct link ending in .png
Current Image Management:
- Preview: See currently loaded image
- Remove: Click X to return to style-based crosshairs
ℹ️ About Tab
Purpose: Information and resources
Content:
- Script Information: Features and description
- SantaFe Team: Developer information
- Links: Store and Discord (clickable)
- Version: Current script version
- Support: How to get help
Crosshair Display
When Crosshair Shows
Always Mode (ShowOnlyWhenAiming = false):
- Crosshair visible whenever enabled
- Shows with any weapon or hands
- Constant visibility for quick aiming
Aiming Mode (ShowOnlyWhenAiming = true):
- Crosshair appears only when right-clicking (aiming)
- More realistic for roleplay servers
- Reduces screen clutter
Crosshair Behavior
With Weapons:
- Shows according to configuration
- Adapts to weapon type
- Maintains consistent appearance
Menu Open:
- Crosshair hidden while menu is open
- Prevents interference with UI
- Returns when menu closes
Player Workflow Examples
Creating Your First Crosshair
- Open Menu: Use
/crosshairorF5 - Choose Style: Go to Styles tab, select style 0
- Customize: Go to Settings tab
- Set size to 25
- Set thickness to 3
- Choose green color
- Enable outline
- Save: Go to Favorites tab, save as "My First Crosshair"
- Test: Close menu and test in-game
Sharing with Friends
- Get Friend's PIN: Ask them to check Share tab
- Select Crosshair: Choose favorite to share
- Send: Use "Send by PIN" method
- Confirm: Friend receives notification and preview
- Accept: Friend accepts, crosshair saved to their favorites
Using Custom Images
- Find Image: Get PNG image with transparent background
- Upload: Upload to imgur or similar host
- Get URL: Copy direct image URL
- Load: Go to Image tab, enter URL, click Load
- Save: Go to Favorites to save the custom crosshair
Best Practices
Crosshair Design
- Visibility: Use bright colors against dark backgrounds
- Size: Start with 20-25px, adjust based on preference
- Contrast: Enable outline for better visibility
- Simplicity: Avoid overly complex designs
Favorites Management
- Descriptive Names: Use clear, descriptive names
- Organization: Create favorites for different situations
- Regular Cleanup: Remove unused favorites periodically
Sharing Etiquette
- Ask Permission: Ask before sending crosshairs
- Describe: Explain what you're sending
- Respect Choices: Accept if someone rejects your crosshair
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
F5 | Open/Close menu (default) |
ESC | Close menu |
Enter | Confirm in input fields |
Tab | Navigate between elements |
Tips & Tricks
Performance Tips
- Close Menu: Always close menu when not in use
- Limit Favorites: Keep reasonable number of favorites
- Optimize Images: Use appropriately sized images
Customization Tips
- Test Different Styles: Try all 16 styles to find your preference
- Color Coordination: Match crosshair to your UI theme
- Situational Crosshairs: Create different crosshairs for different weapons
- Backup Favorites: Note down favorite codes as backup
Sharing Tips
- Share Your PIN: Put your PIN in your Discord status
- Create Collections: Share themed crosshair collections
- Community Events: Organize crosshair sharing events
Next Steps
- Sharing System: Learn advanced sharing features
- Customization: Explore advanced customization options
- Troubleshooting: Solutions for common issues
Usage guide by SantaFe Team 🇲🇦