10. The Dlclist

 

The dlclist.xml also has a few differences with the other mod files we've covered so far. First, unlike all the other mods discussed except the gameconfig.xml, the dlclist.xml can't be installed with Windows Explorer. It can only be installed with OpenIV (or CodeWalker RPF Explorer) because it is located in the package called update.rpf which is encrypted.

Secondly, like the gameconfig.xml, dlclist.xml is also just a modified version of an existing game file.  Similarly, it is again a plain text file and it will certainly be the file you edit the most.

This is the first file we discuss that isn't downloaded because it's already part of your game and unlike gameconfig.xml which is also exists as a game file, you'll be responsible for all the edits to dlclist.xml. These edits will be adding entries for mod addons such as vehicles and maps, informing the game to load these dlc addons.

You don't need to do anything at this point because the dlclist.xml creation was part of what we covered when we created our Mods folder. We will explore this critical file in more detail when we install our first addon.

The game (vanilla) version of  dlclist.xml is located along side of gameconfig.xml at:

Grand Theft Auto V\update\update.rpf\common\data

The mod version folder of dlclist.xml is also located in the same place as your gameconfig.xml at:

Grand Theft Auto V\mods\update\update.rpf\common\data

There is also a dlclist.xml which is inconsequential in a package called common.rpf at:

Grand Theft Auto V\common.rpf\

Note: once again, remember that when editing in OpenIV make sure the Edit Mode button at the top of the screen is toggled on.

Here is an excellent video overview and refresher on both gameconfig.xml and dlclist.xml. Please watch from YouTube itself in fullscreen at the highest resolution available.

If you're interested in a complete walkthrough on how to install you first vehicle you can read this article:  How to Install Vehicle Addon

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