How open 4 works for GTA 5. General changes, improvements and fixes

Here you can download OpenIV program(Open 4) for GTA 5, and also learn how to use it to install the coolest mods, change textures and models in our favorite game!

The OpenIV program was created back in 2008, and was intended for changes to internal game resources Grand theft Auto IV (for example, cars, characters, etc.). Since then, its builds have been updated many times, and today most gamers from all over the world use it already in the fifth part of the game.

Its main task is simplified installation, as well as replacement of existing textures.

Download Open IV for GTA 5

On our website you can always download the latest version of OpenIV. The file is downloaded in .exe format, so it is better to disable your antivirus, otherwise it will complain. Believe me, there are definitely no viruses there.

Now let's figure out how to use this wonderful program. For each modification we have our own detailed instructions – always read it carefully and try to be as accurate as possible while maintaining backups everything that will be replaced.

In this case, the basic manipulations with open 4 will always be the same. Let's talk about them.

After installation and launch, you will have to select the game and operating system:

The utility's interface is very similar to the usual Explorer, so everything is more or less intuitive.

The first thing you need to do is click “File” – “Edit Mode”. Next you need to confirm this decision.

Second step. Click “Tools” – “Asi Manager”. A new window will appear in which it is critical to set the top two items. The third point - the camera - is not necessary to connect, but it will not interfere.

Congratulations, you have configured OpenIV. Now everything is ready to install add-ons! Yours further actions will be determined specific mods. It is very likely that you will have to install oiv files. This is done very easily: click “Tools” - “Package Installer” and select the modding you are interested in. Next, everything will be done automatically without your participation.

And as usual, a short video

Download for free without registration OpenIV 2.6.3 for GTA 5: Programs for modding GTA 5 - Modding GTA 5 Description:
OpenIV 2.6.3 for GTA 5.

ASI Manager
A new tool called "ASI Manager" allows you to easily
install or remove the ASI bootloader and our plugins for GTA V.

OpenIV.ASI 1.1
The new version of OpenIV.ASI gives you the opportunity to keep the original
GTA files V untouched and place the modifications in a special folder
"mods". Just copy the archive (for example x64a.rpf) you want
edit to the “mods” folder and then edit this copy.
OpenIV.ASI will force the game to load the archive from the "mods" folder. And if you
want to switch to original files just remove OpenIV.ASI and
ASI loader using ASI Manager.

Texture editor for GTA V
Powerful OpenIV texture editor now supports .ytd texture files
GTA V. You can edit any .ytd files using all the functions,
which we have.


View models

Finally, OpenIV has learned to open .yft model files from the PC version
GTA V. This will allow you to view vehicle models.


Critical fixes

We have also fixed several critical bugs in our code. Now you are less likely to corrupt your files.


Instructions on how to use the OpenIV “mods” folder and not change the original GTA V files

New versions OpenIV And OpenIV.ASI allow you to use the folder "mods” which may be useful in the following cases:

  • You are using DVD or Rockstar Games Warehouse version GTA V and every time after changing files Launcher downloads original files.
  • Do you want to keep the original files? GTA V not changed.
  • Do you want to have quick opportunity switching between original files and mods.

Required software:

  • OpenIV(2.6.3 or later)
  • OpenIV.ASI(1.1 or later)
  • GTA V ASI LOADER(build "May 2 2015” or later)

Instructions:
1 – Download and install OpenIV. During the first launch, configure OpenIV to work with your copy GTA V.
2 – Open ASI Manager using the menu “Tools” > “ASI Manager” or the “ASI Manager” button on the toolbar.


Using ASI Manager you can install, update or remove ASI Loader And OpenIV ASI plugins.
3 – Install ASI Loader And OpenIV.ASI

4 – Open the folder where your copy is installed GTA V; you can do it quickly via OpenIV

5 – At the root of the folder with GTA V create a new folder and name it "mods” (lower case)

6 – Now you need to copy the RPF archives to the folder "mods” . For example, if you want to change the archive "update\update.rpf” you need to copy it like "Grand Theft Auto V\mods\update\update.rpf” .

The table below explains how archives need to be copied. Path to the RPF archive in the folder "mods” must match the path to the original file in the folder GTA V, here are some examples:

7 – From now on, if you want to install a mod or change any file, you need to edit the archive in the folder "mods”

Now all your mods will be in a separate folder, and the original files will remain untouched.
If you want to switch to the original files, just open ASI Manager and delete OpenIV.ASI. You can also delete ASI Loader to disable all ASI plugins you have.
you can use ASI Manager at any time and switch between mods and original files. No need to delete the folder "mods” every time.

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OpenIV for GTA 5 is a multifunctional editor and archive file manager for PC version Grand Theft Auto V. With this program you can: open, view and edit game files, change and save your values ​​in them, as well as unpack archive files to view them in a familiar and understandable file, and then archive them back. Thanks to these functions, you can change the game at your discretion: edit models, values, characteristics and parameters of everything in the game, change texts, etc. That is, create full-fledged mods that depend only on your modding knowledge. Also this program required to run some .

What's new in OpenIV 3.1 version:

Support for GTA 5 on Playstation 4;
Transport animation player in GTA V;
Proper support for multi-channel audio;
openFormats support for YVR;
support for new shaders in openFormats for GTA 5 models;
and much more.

New in OpenIV 2.6.4

Export Audio
Ability to export game audio files to .wav format.

Audio Editing
Ability to edit audio files (.awc) such as weapons and vehicle sounds.

What's new in OpenIV 2.6.3 version:

ASI Manager
A new tool called "ASI Manager" with which you can easily install or remove ASI loader and our plugins for GTA 5.

OpenIV.ASI 1.1
The new version of OpenIV.ASI will allow you to securely save and will place mods in a special "mods" folder. Just put the archive (for example, x64a.rpf) that you want to modify in the "mods" folder and make the changes you need in this copy of the file. OpenIV.ASI will force the game to load archives from the “mods” folder, thereby the game will start with the parameters you have entered and modified. Also, if you want to go back to the original files and run the standard one, simply remove OpenIV.ASI and ASI Loader using ASI Manager.

Texture editor for GTA V
The powerful OpenIV texture editor now supports .ytd GTA 5 texture files. Now you can freely edit any texture file with a .ytd extension using all the editor's capabilities.

Fragment Models Viewer
The model fragment viewer now supports .yft files from Grand Theft Auto V. This utility will allow you to view GTAV vehicle models.

Fixed critical error
Some critical errors that caused the program to crash and close have been fixed. Now OpenIV will freeze much less.

Open IV for PC version of GTA 5 is an editor that has many functions. Thanks to this editor, the player has ample opportunities to edit textures, models, texts and, in general, all game files - it all depends on your level of knowledge about modding. Additionally, Open IV is required to run some add-ons.

Starting with version 2.6, the developers have significantly increased the scope of applications with which you can interact:

Version 2.6

  • There is now access to editing files.

Version 2.6.3

  • Fixed critical errors and program freezes.
  • Fragments Models Viewer is an application through which you can look at vehicle models in gta 5 that have the *.yft extension.
  • Texture Editor is a very powerful texture editor that makes it possible to edit *.yfd texture files.
  • Open IV.ASI 1.1 – Now the original game files will be safe, because all add-ons are now stored in a separate folder – “Mods”. Just move the add-on file to the mods folder and start the game, then the editor will do everything itself and GTA 5 will start with all the modifications made. If you suddenly want to launch the game without add-ons, just remove Open IV.ASI and ASI Loader using ASI Manager.
  • ASI Manager is a manager that will help you remove or install ASI Loader and related plugins.

Version 2.6.4

  • Audio Editing – editing of files with the *.awc extension, which are audio recordings of the sounds of weapons and vehicles, is now available.
  • Export audio – adds the ability to remove audio recordings in *.wav format from the game.

How to use OPEN IV for GTA 5

  • Download and install the Open 4 program for GTA 5.
  • After the initial launch, configure the program to work with your copy of the game.
  • Go to Tools, then to ASI Manager or use the ASI Manager button on the toolbar.
  • Install ASI Loader and OPENIV.ASI.
  • Go to the root directory of the game and create a new folder there called “mods” (name without quotes, letters in lowercase).
  • Next, transfer the modification archives with the RPF extension to the mods folder. For example, if you need to change the update/update.rpf archive, the path will look like this: Grand Theft Auto V/mods/update/update.rpf
  • If you need to return to files with original characteristics, then simply remove OpenIV.ASI via ASI Manager. Thus, there is no need to constantly edit game resources by deleting the mods folder.

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Today we are pleased to announce the release of OpenIV 3.2.

Grand Theft Auto V

In this version, our main goal for Grand Theft Auto V was to add support for more PSO files.
  • Added support for gtxd.ymt
  • Added support for credits.ymt
  • Added support for carmodcols.ymt
  • Added support for peds.ymt
  • Added support for playerspecialabilities.ymt
  • Added support for mapdatacullboxes.ymt
  • Added support for popgroups.ymt
  • Added support for ymt configuration files:
    • combattasks.ymt, crimetasks.ymt, defaulttasks.ymt, dispatchtuning.ymt, generalevents.ymt, generaltasks.ymt, iksolvers.ymt, minimap.ymt, motiontasks.ymt, movementevents.ymt, movementtasks.ymt, pedtargetevaluator.ymt, physicstasks. ymt, playerinfo.ymt, playertargeting.ymt, randomevents.ymt, reactionevents.ymt, relationshiptuning.ymt, responsetasks.ymt, scenariotasks.ymt, servicetasks.ymt, shockingevents.ymt, situationalclipsets.ymt, soundevents.ymt, tacticalanalysis.ymt, vehicleaitasks.ymt, vehicletasks.ymt, wantedtuning.ymt, weaponevents.ymt, weapontasks.ymt, wildlifemanager.ymt
    • Those files are usually located in x64\data\tune folder.
  • Added support for ymt subtitle files. These files are located in the moviesubs.rpf archives.
  • Changed the way OpenIV reads numeric values from META/XML files. This should improve compatibility with XML files created by other users.

Max Payne 3

  • Added support for .cut files. You can open and edit them as XML.
  • OpenIV will now open .cutsub (XML) files in the builtin text editor.

Grand Theft Auto IV

  • Fixed a bug due to which GTA IV SCO files were not opened completely.
  • Fixed a bug due to which the global search for audio tracks in GTA IV did not work as intended.

Package Installer – OIV Format 2.2

Together with OpenIV 3.2 we are introducing a new version of OIV packages – 2.2. Major changes new version format:
  • Extended commands for working with XML files.
  • Using XML commands you can modify GTA V PSO files.
You can find the updated format specification in this GitHub repository.

Global search

In this version we have implemented several improvements to global search. First, we've significantly speeded up the process of retrieving files from the search window. And for Grand Theft Auto V and Max Payne 3, the ability to search for audio tracks has been added:

General changes, improvements and fixes

  • In the OpenIV main window, the ability to sort and group items is now split into two options. Now it works the same as in Windows Explorer.
  • Fixed a bug due to which it was impossible to undo changes in a text editor after an unsuccessful attempt to save a file.
  • Fixed a bug that caused OpenIV to remove the read-only attribute from all files.
  • Fixed a critical bug that sometimes caused OpenIV to crash when adding a new file to an archive that contained empty files.
  • Fixed an issue where OpenIV would crash when importing models with empty LODs from openFormats.
  • OpenIV now uses the HTTPS protocol to download updates.
  • In the audio player, audio tracks that were not loaded correctly are now marked in red.
You can find a list of changes for this version on our bug tracker.

Interface localization

Instructions for localizing the OpenIV interface into other languages ​​are available. You can find these instructions on GitHub. Regarding existing localizations - full list differences between 3.1 and 3.2.

Special thanks to

We want to say thank you to all the people who support the development of OpenIV on Patreon and other platforms.

The release of this version was supported by:

  • Bashar Chriebati
Thank you.

To find out more, visit our Patreon page patreon.com/OpenIV

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