I'm trying to test and start learning how to make install.xmls to contribute to the community and make it easier to enable/disable uniforms, cars, etc. but have been running into some trouble.

 

I've made this example install.xml, tried in different ways, I can see that VFS loads the files:

 

2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\PackfileHooks.cpp:1940: Requested to stream file addonDLC:/downloader/126747284_outfitsmexicov1freemode-tamaulipasbelico/outfits mexico v1  free mode  -tamaulipas belico/jeans/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_a_uni.ytd
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\StreamingFilesLoader.cpp:285: Adding addonDLC:/downloader/126747284_outfitsmexicov1freemode-tamaulipasbelico/outfits mexico v1  free mode  -tamaulipas belico/jeans/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_a_uni.ytd to queue
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\PackfileHooks.cpp:1940: Requested to stream file addonDLC:/downloader/126747284_outfitsmexicov1freemode-tamaulipasbelico/outfits mexico v1  free mode  -tamaulipas belico/jeans/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_b_uni.ytd
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\StreamingFilesLoader.cpp:285: Adding addonDLC:/downloader/126747284_outfitsmexicov1freemode-tamaulipasbelico/outfits mexico v1  free mode  -tamaulipas belico/jeans/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_b_uni.ytd to queue
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\PackfileHooks.cpp:1940: Requested to stream file addonDLC:/downloader/eup_l_o_8.3_lml_package/eup_l&o_public/content/stream/peds/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_c_uni.ytd
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\StreamingFilesLoader.cpp:285: Adding addonDLC:/downloader/eup_l_o_8.3_lml_package/eup_l&o_public/content/stream/peds/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_c_uni.ytd to queue
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\PackfileHooks.cpp:1940: Requested to stream file addonDLC:/downloader/eup_l_o_8.3_lml_package/eup_l&o_public/content/stream/peds/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_d_uni.ytd
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\StreamingFilesLoader.cpp:285: Adding addonDLC:/downloader/eup_l_o_8.3_lml_package/eup_l&o_public/content/stream/peds/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_d_uni.ytd to queue
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\PackfileHooks.cpp:1940: Requested to stream file addonDLC:/downloader/126747284_outfitsmexicov1freemode-tamaulipasbelico/outfits mexico v1  free mode  -tamaulipas belico/jeans/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_g_uni.ytd
2022-07-31 10:40:25 TRACE D:\GTA V\vfs\vfs\vfs\StreamingFilesLoader.cpp:285: Adding addonDLC:/downloader/126747284_outfitsmexicov1freemode-tamaulipasbelico/outfits mexico v1  free mode  -tamaulipas belico/jeans/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_gunrunning_01/lowr_diff_001_g_uni.ytd to queue

 

But if we look at modmanager it appears to stop loading here:

 

2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/EUP_S_R_1.5_LML_Package/EUP_S&R_Public/content/stream/props/mp_m_freemode_01_p_mp_m_stunt_01/p_head_diff_014_a.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/EUP_S_R_1.5_LML_Package/EUP_S&R_Public/content/stream/props/mp_m_freemode_01_p_mp_m_stunt_01/p_head_diff_014_b.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/EUP_S_R_1.5_LML_Package/EUP_S&R_Public/content/stream/props/mp_m_freemode_01_p_mp_m_stunt_01/p_head_diff_014_c.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/EUP_S_R_1.5_LML_Package/EUP_S&R_Public/content/stream/props/mp_m_freemode_01_p_mp_m_stunt_01/p_head_diff_014_d.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/EUP_S_R_1.5_LML_Package/EUP_S&R_Public/content/dlc 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/Balanclava (Capucha media)/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_heist3/berd_diff_009_h_uni.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/Balanclava (Capucha media)/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_heist3/berd_diff_009_q_uni.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/Camisola/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_vinewoodd/jbib_012_u.ydd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/Camisola/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_vinewoodd/jbib_012_u_1.ydd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/Camisola/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_vinewoodd/jbib_diff_012_a_uni.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/Camisola/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_vinewoodd/jbib_diff_012_b_uni.ytd 
2022-07-31 10:40:25.2929|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/Camisola/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_vinewoodd/jbib_diff_012_c_uni.ytd 

There is no real indication of any error, it just won't start Rage Plugin Hook successfully and crash with the added install.xml

Example install:

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<EasyInstall>
  <Name>Outfit Semar "Marina", Policia Estatal y Ejercito Mexicano, MP MALE</Name>
  <Author>Tamaulipas Belico</Author>
  <Version>1.0.0</Version>
  <Link>https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/character/32334-outfit-semar-marina-policia-estatal-y-ejercito-mexicano-mp-male/</Link>
  <Metadata></Metadata>
  <MountName>unimex</MountName>
  <Addons>
    <Addon>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Balanclava (Capucha media)</StreamingFiles>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Camisola</StreamingFiles>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Jeans</StreamingFiles>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Tactical Vest</StreamingFiles>
    </Addon>
  </Addons>
</EasyInstall>

 

Other example that appears to load but never finishes crashing the game:

 

<EasyInstall>
  <Name>Outfit Semar "Marina", Policia Estatal y Ejercito Mexicano, MP MALE</Name>
  <Author>Tamaulipas Belico</Author>
  <Version>1.0.0</Version>
  <Link>https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/character/32334-outfit-semar-marina-policia-estatal-y-ejercito-mexicano-mp-male/</Link>
  <Metadata></Metadata>
  <MountName>unimex</MountName>
  <IsExtension>true</IsExtension>

  <ResourceGroups>
    <ResourceGroup name="Core Files" scriptName="grp_clothing" required="true">
      <Description>Core files required to use Outfit Semar "Marina", Policia Estatal y Ejercito Mexicano, MP MALE</Description>
      <Resources>
        <Resource>rsc_mp_clothing</Resource>
      </Resources>
    </ResourceGroup>
  </ResourceGroups>

  <Resources>
    <Resource name="Uniformes Mexicanos" scriptName="rsc_mp_clothing">
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Balanclava (Capucha media)</StreamingFiles>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Camisola</StreamingFiles>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Casco Goggles abajo</StreamingFiles>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Jeans</StreamingFiles>
      <StreamingFiles subFolderGamePath="true">Tactical Vest</StreamingFiles>
    </Resource>
  </Resources>

</EasyInstall>

 

Edited July 31, 20223 yr by mockdot

ModManager scans the install.xml file and then delegates the work to vfs, so that is the log you want to look at in terms of actual game loading. Can you describe in detail what happens? Does your game crash with these components?

The vfs.log? That is the log that I posted above.

 

vfs.log

 

I just make this downloable (

and create the install in the root directory and try to load them. As shown above, they load in modloader and VFS, but the modloader.log is the last log modified and the last lines are these, nothing else shows after and the game doesn't start:

 

 

Spoiler

2022-07-31 19:33:46.2153|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/EUP_S_R_1.5_LML_Package/EUP_S&R_Public/content/dlc 
2022-07-31 19:33:46.2153|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/LML Install/content/stream/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_heist3/berd_diff_009_h_uni.ytd 
2022-07-31 19:33:46.2153|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/LML Install/content/stream/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_heist3/berd_diff_009_q_uni.ytd 
2022-07-31 19:33:46.2153|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/LML Install/content/stream/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_vinewoodd/jbib_012_u.ydd 
2022-07-31 19:33:46.2153|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/LML Install/content/stream/mp_m_freemode_01_mp_m_vinewoodd/jbib_012_u_1.ydd 
2022-07-31 19:33:46.2153|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/LML Install/content/stream/mp_m_freemode_01_p_mp_m_vinewood/p_head_000.ydd 
2022-07-31 19:33:46.2153|TRACE|?????????????????????????????????????????|Added resource downloader/126747284_OutfitsMexicov1FreeMode-TamaulipasBelico/Outfits Mexico v1  Free Mode  -Tamaulipas Belico/LML Install/content/dlc 

 

 

The mod loads fine for me. Can you check eventvwr.exe -> Windows Logs -> Application to see if you have a silent game crash?

When you mean it loads fine for you does it mean you were able to run it from LML with the install.xml provided above? It runs fine if you manually overwrite these files with OpenIV, that does work.

Here's the crash report, did not think to look there:
 

Application: RAGEPluginHook.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info: System.InvalidOperationException
   at System.Diagnostics.Process.EnsureState(State)
   at System.Diagnostics.Process.get_MainWindowHandle()
   at =QHyEJHc06i7RScAReCFjuRoLMC=.=dZhqOC00zRkuJZgrfJ6BDXlg0X=(Boolean)
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object)
   at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart()

 

Faulting application name: RAGEPluginHook.exe, version: 1.96.1311.16365, time stamp: 0x62e1f9ab
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 10.0.22000.832, time stamp: 0x7efab3dc
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x000000000004474c
Faulting process id: 0x35c0
Faulting application start time: 0x01d8a6d751182fb0
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto V\RAGEPluginHook.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Windows\System32\KERNELBASE.dll
Report Id: d24499e7-48b1-490e-9612-42d69f08032f
Faulting package full name: 
Faulting package-relative application ID: 

 

Fault bucket 1527200230275162659, type 5
Event Name: CLR20r3
Response: Not available
Cab Id: 0

Problem signature:
P1: RAGEPluginHook.exe
P2: 1.96.1311.16365
P3: 62e1f9ab
P4: System
P5: 4.8.4536.0
P6: 62a1283b
P7: 2fde
P8: 11c
P9: System.InvalidOperationException
P10: 

Attached files:
\\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER.d46d9103-3418-461f-ae82-414df082968e.tmp.dmp
\\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER.8661a581-189f-4fe5-9370-f2fd575e1d1b.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
\\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER.640a4e9f-bd83-4b79-ad1f-2dfce4dfc1db.tmp.xml
\\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER.a4f60801-0177-4769-a19c-022b49c6622f.tmp.csv
\\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER.7193882c-8941-4d81-b1d6-078a07790581.tmp.txt

These files may be available here:
\\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\AppCrash_RAGEPluginHook.e_d9ef8defb9a817443488f5982a88cc7fb8cd807c_89e8afd4_4373af31-b5eb-47cc-81bc-7994b77f86af

Analysis symbol: 
Rechecking for solution: 0
Report Id: d24499e7-48b1-490e-9612-42d69f08032f
Report Status: 268435456
Hashed bucket: 0d32935dd5f502c17531b4849a722223
Cab Guid: 0

 

Yeah, with your install.xml it works fine in my game (I verified by equipping the police vest). Your crash looks odd since it happens within RPH's process. This might be because the game crashes and RPH expects it to still run. Can you check if there are other crash reports from GTA 5 itself?

I see. Right now while I was trying to re-test the install.xml I went ahead and downloaded this uniform with the Mod Loader download (even though there is no install.xml) and received the following error:

 

I was doing this to place the install.xml on the root folder and use the structure extracted by LML but some files did not successfully extract. It ended up in the following:



Instead of:

Could it be due to the dev having those screenshot files? I'd be happy to tell modders to fix this if that is the case, but might be easier if we can skip that if these were to be the problem.

It works fine for me to download that file, but I suspect the issue might be that you are hitting the 255 character path limit on Windows as your total path seems very long. On my end it is "only" 166 characters since I have my game installed elsewhere. The easiest fix here is to use a file name that has fewer characters. Before you do that, verify that the folder you are in exceeds the 255 characters, though, so we can be sure that that is the issue.

Yeah, it's going over 255. I am guessing that is why the game crashes also? It can't load them or something along those lines?

Yeah, that could also be causing game crashes. In general, it is not recommended to use such long paths if you can avoid it.