Path Locations for Open IV

Path Locations for Open IV or Where's my stuff?

Some additional information specific to Open IV.

Note: if you're using some Addon to install mods, your path could be different. Follow the instructions of the mod creator. In the examples below the installation folder is also called the root folder, it's where you will find GTA5.exe and other game files.

Where are my car addons? root folder\mods\update\x64\dlcpacks

Where are my ped addons? root folder\mods\update\x64\dlcpacks\addonpeds\dlc.rpf\peds.rpf

Where is my gameconfig.xml file? root folder\mods\update\update.rpf\common\data

Where is my dlclist.xml file? same as your gameconfig.xml root folder\mods\update\update.rpf\common\data

Note: there is also a file (rpf archive) called update2.rpf - it should not be confused with update.rpf.

Suggestion. If you are just starting out, don't use the Addon Peds mod because there is a much better, easier, and more flexible way of adding peds.
If you use the method and template from that post you will simply edit the file called peds.meta with Open IV.

root folder\mods\update\x64\dlcpacks\addonpeds\dlc.rpf\

Addon Props however, is a good addon if you are creating your own props. In Open IV:
root folder\mods\update\x64\dlcpacks\addonprops\dlc.rpf\props.rpf\

WARNING: Make sure, when using Open IV, or if placing mods in your folder using Windows Explorer, that you are in the mods folder and not the game folder. Both contain files with exactly the same names such as dlclist.xml, gameconfig.xml, and both have Update folders.

Another common mistake is a misplaced update.rpf file. Make sure it looks like this:
root folder\mods\update\update.rpf

And ensure X64 for the mods folder is also properly placed, this is another very common mistake novices make.
root folder\mods\update\x64