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SimpleCTRL [Outdated] 1.0.6

(16 reviews)

SimpleCTRL Plugin for GTA V

A friendly, feature-packed plugin that brings realistic vehicle control and immersive driving mechanics to Grand Theft Auto V.

🚘 Features

Tire Retainment | Keeps the wheels in the direction they were last turned when parked.
Brake Overheating | Adds realistic brake overheating mechanics, encouraging smarter and more cautious driving.
Prevent Seat Shuffle | Prevents automatically switching to the driver seat when entering from the passenger side.
Automatic Brake Lights | Activates brake lights automatically when the vehicle slows or stops.
Prevent Automatic Reversing | Stops the vehicle from automatically shifting into reverse after braking from forward motion.
Leave Engine Running on Exit | Allows the engine to stay on when exiting the vehicle.
Realistic Vehicle Damage System | Implements detailed damage mechanics for more immersive and believable crashes.
Prevent Vehicle Rollover Recovery | Disables the ability to flip the vehicle back over using keyboard controls after a rollover.
Enhanced Speedometer Functionality | Adds a speed indicator to the map, showing how fast you're currently going.

⚙ Requirements

RageNativeUI | Please make sure RageNativeUI is installed and up to date.

📥 Installation

Navigate to your GTA V directory *(e.g. `C:\Program Files (x86)\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto V\`)*
Create a folder called `plugins` if it doesn't already exist.
Drop the `SimpleCTRL.dll` file into the `plugins` folder.
Launch GTA V!

🛠 Support & Feedback

Need help or want to share your thoughts? We’d love to hear from you!

Join our Discord: Venoxity Network | Create a support ticket and someone from our team will assist you.
Found a bug or have suggestions? | Let us know in Discord—your feedback helps us make SimpleCTRL even better!\

✅ Thank You!

Thanks for using SimpleCTRL! We hope you enjoy the added realism and control. Drive safe, and have fun!

⚖️ Legal

Edited May 11, 2025May 11 by Venoxity
Rework Description

What's New in Version 1.0.6

Released April 5, 20242 yr

[1.0.6] - 04/5/2024

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• Resolved a persistent issue where brake lights remained illuminated while in park mode.
• Corrected modifier key functionality while in park mode.
• Made user interface enhancements including color adjustments and capitalization of MPH and KMH.
• Implemented a class check during foot repairs to prevent crashes with certain vehicle types, notably motorcycles.
• Introduced a configurable SpeedometerFormat option in the [DISPLAY] section of the ini file, allowing users to choose between MPH and KMH.
• Expanded repair shop locations for added convenience.
• Addressed a problem with gas station props failing to spawn, attributed to a minor issue with the game engine.
• Temporarily fixed the park mode setting when swapping vehicles, with plans for a more comprehensive solution in the future.
• Optimized repair button behavior to disappear upon reaching 100% vehicle health, enhancing user experience.
Overhauled UI elements, eliminating the dependency on RageNativeUI 1.9.3 by integrating all components directly into the user interface.

• Adjusted the RandomizeFuelLevel method to increase the likelihood of spawning vehicles with full tanks, now set at a 75% probability for optimal gameplay experience.
• Rebalanced aircraft fuel consumption rates, ensuring longer flight times before requiring refueling. Users can adjust settings in the AircraftSpecs.json file located in the SimpleCTRL/data directory.
• Fixed a critical issue where the aircraft refueling system failed to recognize controller input, ensuring seamless refueling operations.
• Addressed a controller-specific bug where the refueling animation failed to halt upon releasing the gas station trigger, ensuring smooth user interactions during refueling.

[1.0.5.1] - 03/3/2024

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• Resolved an issue where the UI appeared on bicycles.
• Corrected an issue where specific audio playback caused a reduction in volume within the mixer.
• Addressed an issue where certain vehicles were incorrectly entering park mode despite not being intended to do so.

[1.0.5] - 03/2/2024

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• Removed Engine Modifier Key to streamline refuel support, eliminating conflicts by requiring key hold down.
• Fuel button now automatically hides when the fuel tank is full, enhancing user interface.
• All notifications are now enabled by default, ensuring a more informed user experience.
• Removed repair shop locations at LSC Burton, LSC by airport, LSC La Mesa, LSC Haramony, and LSC Paleto Bay.
• Reorganized JSON files into a "data" folder within the SimpleCTRL directory for improved management.
• Adjusted distances between repair shops, introducing New RepairShops.json file for easy customization.
• Updated Common.dll & renamed to Venoxity.Common.dll.
• Added RefuelKey option for [CONTROLS] and [BUTTONS] in the .ini file.
• Introduced AllowShuffle ini option within [IMMERSION], preventing automatic switching from passenger to driver when set to false.
• Added ShuffleKey for [CONTROLS], enabling seamless seat swapping on double-tap.
• Introduced ParkingMode ini option inside [IMMERSION].
• Added ParkKey and ParkModifierKey, ELSKey inside [CONTROLS].
• Implemented new indicator mode system with options for Normal and TurnOffAtTurn. (AutomaticTurn feature coming soon) Configurable option: VehicleIndicatorMode.
• Indicator sounds can now be toggled off by setting VehicleIndicatorSounds to false.
• New options LicensePlateEnabled and EngStatusEnabled, ParkModeIndicatorEnabled added to the [DISPLAY] settings.
• Added VehicleParkSirenKill, LeaveDoorOpenWhenEngineOn to [OTHER] ini.

Bug Fixes:

• Rectified repair shop interaction help messages and subtitles displaying outside of the vehicle.
• Fixed issue allowing infinite attempts to fix the car while on foot.
• Addressed fuel bar disappearance when the minimap is not on-screen.
• Fixed issue allowing exit with seatbelt on. (Thanks to Faya for guidance!)

[1.0.4.1] - 12/13/2023

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• Patch - Should Fix Invalid handle, or not a handle to an entity

[1.0.4] - 12/12/2023

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• New [NOTIFICATIONS] Section in INI
• Keybind System Overhaul
• Complete revamp of the keybind system.
• Now supports the "NONE" keyword for enhanced customization.
• Improved Logging and Error Handling
• Work in progress for enhanced error catching and logging.
• Completed updates for ConfigHandler, UIHandler.
• Internal Configuration Changes
• New [IMMERSION] Section in INI
• Common DLL Update
• Bug Fixes
• Resolved Vehicle.GetHealth crash.
• Fixed text flickering issue during repair on foot.
• Addressed compatibility issues with LSPDFR.
• Rectified leave engine running display on aircrafts.
• Fuel System (Beta)
• Introduction of a beta version of the fuel system
• Note: Removed engine enable option due to conflicts with the new fuel system.
• Improved Vehicle Exiting
• Fixed the issue of the engine staying on with a single press during vehicle exit.
• Adjusted repair speed for vehicles at shops.
• Enhanced Action Controls
• Resolved an issue where holding down the key was necessary to turn off an action.
• Engine control now requires holding the key to turn off.
• Added GPS feature for improved navigation.
• Menu Redesign
• Completely rewritten menu with migration to Rage Native UI for a more streamlined experience.
• The README file has been rewritten to provide clearer instructions and information. Please refer to the README for a user-friendly guide.

1.0.6

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Simplifying Vehicle Functions: Control, Customize, Conquer with SimpleCTRL.

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Views 469,730
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Submitted April 27, 20232 yr
Published April 5, 20242 yr
Updated April 5, 20242 yr
File Size 1.91 MB
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Minimum LSPDFR Version N/A
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Venoxity

January 15Jan 15

Important Notice – End of Support I have officially retired from GTA V modding. Because of that, this plugin is no longer maintained and will not receive any future updates, bug fixes, or new features. Please consider this project permanently finished and archived. After many years of developing mods and supporting the community, I’ve decided to step away and move on to other priorities. I am no longer active in GTA V development, and it’s very unlikely that I will return to update this or any o

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LTShadowWolf

Members

February 5, 20242 yr

4 hours ago, OfficerMorrison said:

Its not outdated. The manual transmission mod is not part of SimpleCTRL.

You need to talk to the manual transmission mod developer on GTA5 mods about updating his mod.

I was asking if it was possible to look into adding a feature to SimpleCTRL. So I dont know where the confusion is at.

5kY1iN3

Members

February 6, 20242 yr

I may be missing something, but how do you control the windows? Also, is there a chance of getting all the random vehicle's functions like the interior light?

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 6, 20242 yr

On 2/4/2024 at 11:53 PM, LTShadowWolf said:

I was asking if it was possible to look into adding a feature to SimpleCTRL. So I dont know where the confusion is at.

You said SimpleCTRL is "outdated" when it's not.

On 2/4/2024 at 11:53 PM, LTShadowWolf said:

I was asking if it was possible to look into adding a feature to SimpleCTRL. So I dont know where the confusion is at.

Venoxity is taking suggestions in his discord. Join his discord and put it in suggestions.

30 minutes ago, 5kY1iN3 said:

I may be missing something, but how do you control the windows? Also, is there a chance of getting all the random vehicle's functions like the interior light?

Join Venoxity's discord and put it in suggestions

ZombieChef

Members

February 7, 20242 yr

Can anyone help me... I have had this plugin installed and working but now when I load it, I get a message saying "SimpleCTRL Initialisation Failure, SimpleCTRL could not start. You are missing required libraries." I have deleted and reinstalled all files and still get the same message on start up or if I load it in game. The only thing I have changed since installing it and it running ok then not is I updated Rage Native. I love this plugin so hopefully I can find a fix!

Hamoodi

Members

February 9, 20242 yr

The mod is great but Idk if it's just me but the fuel usage is extremely high and I can't seem to find a setting for it in the .ini and I couldn't find an option for in-game menu as I'd like to also turn off the auto brake feature because it's conflicting with another brakes mod that I use. I there a way to open the menu in-game or there's no in-game menu yet?

Thanks.

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 9, 20242 yr (edited)

24 minutes ago, Hamoodi said:

The mod is great but Idk if it's just me but the fuel usage is extremely high and I can't seem to find a setting for it in the .ini and I couldn't find an option for in-game menu as I'd like to also turn off the auto brake feature because it's conflicting with another brakes mod that I use. I there a way to open the menu in-game or there's no in-game menu yet?

Thanks.

There is no function yet to adjust the fuel. In game menu is LShift + F8. You can disable fuel if it bothers you.

On 2/7/2024 at 5:49 AM, ZombieChef said:

Can anyone help me... I have had this plugin installed and working but now when I load it, I get a message saying "SimpleCTRL Initialisation Failure, SimpleCTRL could not start. You are missing required libraries." I have deleted and reinstalled all files and still get the same message on start up or if I load it in game. The only thing I have changed since installing it and it running ok then not is I updated Rage Native. I love this plugin so hopefully I can find a fix!

You need to include the included RageNativeUI that is in the download.

Edited February 9, 20242 yr by OfficerMorrison

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Hamoodi

Members

February 9, 20242 yr

27 minutes ago, OfficerMorrison said:

There is no function yet to adjust the fuel. In game menu is LShift + F8. You can disable fuel if it bothers you.

You need to include the included RageNativeUI that is in the download.

Thanks a lot for your time. yeah I disabled the fuel but could not find a way to open the in-game menu even with Lshift + F8.

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 9, 20242 yr

1 minute ago, Hamoodi said:

Thanks a lot for your time. yeah I disabled the fuel but could not find a way to open the in-game menu even with Lshift + F8.

Did you install the simplemenu.ytd in scripts_txds.rpf directory in OpenIV?

Hamoodi

Members

February 9, 20242 yr

6 minutes ago, OfficerMorrison said:

Did you install the simplemenu.ytd in scripts_txds.rpf directory in OpenIV?

Yes sir. I'm also re-installing it rn.

Flagrantly Obtuse

Members

February 10, 20242 yr

Hi, I'm not able to access the menu by pressing LShift and F8.

GTA Fanatic

Members

February 12, 20242 yr (edited)

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Edited February 19, 20242 yr by GTA Fanatic

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 12, 20242 yr

1 hour ago, GTA Fanatic said:

how do i get the seatbelt indicator

Download Faya’s Seatbelt mod

GTA Fanatic

Members

February 12, 20242 yr

5 hours ago, OfficerMorrison said:

Download Faya’s Seatbelt mod

Perfect thank you, yes i know it is not part of this mod lol

GTA Fanatic

Members

February 14, 20242 yr

Great mod but recently figured out it causes the seatbelt by Faya mod to allow you to exit the vehicle with seatbelt on even when ini is set to keep you in the vehicle . Faya will try to see if there’s a fix but it might be on Venoxity’s end. Thank you guys for all you do.

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 14, 20242 yr

11 minutes ago, GTA Fanatic said:

Great mod but recently figured out it causes the seatbelt by Faya mod to allow you to exit the vehicle with seatbelt on even when ini is set to keep you in the vehicle . Faya will try to see if there’s a fix but it might be on Venoxity’s end. Thank you guys for all you do.

Its not the seatbelt mod by Faya, it's the sticky wheels Venoxity has implemented into SimpleCTRL.

GTA Fanatic

Members

February 14, 20242 yr (edited)

44 minutes ago, OfficerMorrison said:

Its not the seatbelt mod by Faya, it's the sticky wheels Venoxity has implemented into SimpleCTRL.

I had Faya put simplectrl in there game and it was verified that it does not go well with there seatbelt mod

Edited February 14, 20242 yr by GTA Fanatic

TheKoolster101

Members

February 16, 20242 yr

I installed LA Revo and their graphics mod.

I can't get Simple Ctrl to work anymore since installing LA Revo.

It says simple control crashes during the auto loading process. I then go to reload the plugin once everything boots, but it says it's still running. I force terminate in RPH, then reload and it still says its running.

Idk what's going on or what could conflict with this. But im out of ideas.

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 16, 20242 yr

1 hour ago, TheKoolster101 said:

I installed LA Revo and their graphics mod.

I can't get Simple Ctrl to work anymore since installing LA Revo.

It says simple control crashes during the auto loading process. I then go to reload the plugin once everything boots, but it says it's still running. I force terminate in RPH, then reload and it still says its running.

Idk what's going on or what could conflict with this. But im out of ideas.

Reinstall SHVDN again. If the issue persists, please contact the mod author of LA Revo about compatibility of SimpleCTRL. If you still cant get simplectrl to work, head over to Venoxity's Discord and create a ticket.

GTA Fanatic

Members

February 19, 20242 yr

I had to remove this mod. Got sick of having to re-start game after 3-4 crashes on start up before it would load with this in it. No log of course tho.

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 20, 20242 yr

1 hour ago, GTA Fanatic said:

I had to remove this mod. Got sick of having to re-start game after 3-4 crashes on start up before it would load with this in it. No log of course tho.

Without a log, there is nothing that Venoxity can do. You need to join his Discord and create a ticket.

NlIghtzMx

Members

February 22, 20242 yr

Been using this mod for a month now and been enjoying a lot but i did noticed that for some reason the BF injection causes this to crash as i was just messing around i got into a BF injection and once i got out the mod crashed, reloaded it, got back into the injection and crashed again once i got out, had to reload but couldn't keep checking if it was just that vehicle causing it to crash.

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 22, 20242 yr

46 minutes ago, NlIghtzMx said:

Been using this mod for a month now and been enjoying a lot but i did noticed that for some reason the BF injection causes this to crash as i was just messing around i got into a BF injection and once i got out the mod crashed, reloaded it, got back into the injection and crashed again once i got out, had to reload but couldn't keep checking if it was just that vehicle causing it to crash.

Certain vehicles don't have a "vehicleBone" assigned to them. There a few vehicles will have that particular bone. it'll tell you in the Rage Log. If you need further assistance, Join Venoxity's discord and create a ticket.

NlIghtzMx

Members

February 23, 20242 yr

14 hours ago, OfficerMorrison said:

Certain vehicles don't have a "vehicleBone" assigned to them. There a few vehicles will have that particular bone. it'll tell you in the Rage Log. If you need further assistance, Join Venoxity's discord and create a ticket.

That makes sense. Thanks!

w0LfeRisT

Members

February 24, 20242 yr

Seems to break Helicopters from "Coastal Callouts" and turn off their engine on spawn. "ENG" icon is red on the display hud

JM Modifications

Insiders

February 24, 20242 yr

3 minutes ago, w0LfeRisT said:

Seems to break Helicopters from "Coastal Callouts" and turn off their engine on spawn. "ENG" icon is red on the display hud

Join Venoxity Discord and create a ticket