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[ Tutorial ] - dlclist.xml Troubleshooting/Syntax Rules/All DLC stopped working possible FIX

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    Just covering the most common 'dlclist.xml' errors that can cause all your dlc to stop working/loading & also some guidelines on formatting & avoiding syntax errors.

    Note: Reference to capital ('I') or lowercase ('i') apply only to the <Item>/~/</item> parts of the lines. Not to the dlc name or anything else.

    No DLC is loading:
    If all your dlc has suddenly stopped loading, the most common cause is that there is a line in your 'dlclist.xml' that starts with a capital 'I' in the '<Item>' part & ends with a lowercase 'i' in the '</Item>' or vice versa (<item>/dlc-name-here/</Item> etc).

    Capital ('<Item>')/Lowercase ('<item>'):

    Both of these will work:

    		<Item>dlcpacks:/mpxmas_604490/</Item>

    		<item>dlcpacks:/mpchristmas2/</item>

    You can have different lines, some with two capital 'I's ('<Item>' & '</Item>'), some with two lowercase 'i's ('<item>' & '</item>'). That's totally fine. They will both work. :thumbsup:

    Example (all your dlc will load perfectly fine if formatted something like this):

    		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBeach\</item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBusiness\</Item>
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpChristmas\</item>
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpValentines\</item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBusiness2\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpHipster\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpIndependence\</Item>
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpPilot\</item>
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\spUpgrade\</item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpLTS\</Item>

    Just make sure not to mix & match capitals 'I's ('<Item>' or '</Item>') & lowercase 'i's ('<item>' or '</item>') within the same line (see below).

    Any one or more lines like this, will break 'dlclist.xml' functionality & STOP ALL DLC from loading:

    		<item>dlcpacks:/mpxmas_604490/</Item>

    		<Item>dlcpacks:/mpchristmas2/</item>

    Example (some of these lines will cause your game to not load any dlc):

    		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBeach\</Item> (bad)
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBusiness\</item> (bad)
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpChristmas\</item> (good)
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpValentines\</item> (bad)
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBusiness2\</Item> (good)
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpHipster\</Item> (bad)
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpIndependence\</Item> (good)
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpPilot\</item> (good)
		<item>platform:\dlcPacks\spUpgrade\</Item> (bad)
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpLTS\</Item> (good)

    Easy way to find syntax errors:
    If you use 'Edit' (right-click file>'Edit' or 'Ctrl+Enter') to open a file using OpenIV, a '[</> XML]' button will appear at the top when you are in the file. Tap that button & OpenIV will check the file for syntax errors & take you to where it thinks the error is if it finds one. After you fix the error, hit the '[</> XML]' button again to check there isn't more than one & then '[Save]' the file (bottom right). :thumbsup:
    Note: OpenIV will now also notify you of syntax errors when you attempt to '[Save]' a file after editing it.

    Backslashes or Forwardslashes on either side of the dlc name:
    These don't matter, in that they can be backslashes (' \ ') OR forwardslashes (' / ') & even if you mix & match in the same line, the dlc will still load perfectly fine.

    Example (all this dlc will still load perfectly, even if formatted like this):

    		<Item>dlcpacks:/forest/</Item>
		<Item>dlcpacks:\firebird77/</Item>
		<item>dlcpacks:\na1\</item>
		<item>dlcpacks:/16challenger\</item>

    Correct general formatting of 'dlclist.xml' file & where to add new lines:

    If you're new to GTAV modding, it's not always clear in mod instructions where exactly one should add the dlc line, so just to clarify, it can go anywhere below '<Paths>' but above '</Paths>' & in it's own line is usually best/easiest to read etc.

    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<SMandatoryPacksData>
	<Paths>
Add DLC Lines HERE (below what already exists is usually best, but anywhere here, in it's own line, will work)
	</Paths>
</SMandatoryPacksData>

    Example:

    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<SMandatoryPacksData>
	<Paths>
		...~
		<Item>dlcpacks:/forest/</Item>
		<Item>dlcpacks:/firebird77/</Item>
		<item>dlcpacks:\na1\</item>
		<item>dlcpacks:\16challenger\</item>
		<Item>dlcpacks:\zmissile\</Item>
		<Item>dlcpacks:\dov\</Item>
		<Item>dlcpacks:\satoca\</Item>
		<Item>dlcpacks:\gto2\</Item>
		Adding a new line in here is usually easiest
	</Paths>
</SMandatoryPacksData>

    That's the basics coverered I think :thinking: but if you find any other common 'dlclist.xml' issues I've forgotten to mention, give me a shout & I'll add them :thumbsup:

    "Never imagine yourself not to be otherwise than what it might appear to others that what you were or might have been was not otherwise than what you had been would have appeared to them to be otherwise." - Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland)

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    my syntax error is in paths

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    @a63nt-5m1th Excellent summary. Only thing you might want to add is that there are 2 files with that name.

    the one you want to update, generally speaking, is the one in the mods folder

    .....**\mods\**update\update.rpf\common\data

    and not this one:
    your GTA install folder\update\update.rpf\common\data

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    @JohnFromGWN
    My post is older than 365 days, so can no longer edit it :confused:
    People will hopefully read enough to catch your post. Cheers :thumbsup:

    @lolno99 said in [ Tutorial ] - dlclist.xml Troubleshooting/Syntax Rules/All DLC stopped working possible FIX:

    my syntax error is in paths

    Give us a little more info. What does OpenIV syntax check say exactly?

    Alternatively, upload your 'dlclist.xml' somewhere (Mediafire etc) or use a codeblock (see below) to post it here & I'll check it for you :thumbsup:

    How to Post a Codeblock:

    ```xml
    Copy these three lines to a blank txt etc file, overwrite only this line with everything in dlclist.xml, copy all & paste into gta5-mods forum post.
    ```
    It will then appear like this when posted & be an exact copy of everything you have in 'dlclist.xml':

    Example:

    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<SMandatoryPacksData>
	<Paths>
  		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBeach\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBusiness\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpChristmas\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpValentines\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpBusiness2\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpHipster\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpIndependence\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpPilot\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\spUpgrade\</Item>
		<Item>platform:\dlcPacks\mpLTS\</Item>
	</Paths>	
</SMandatoryPacksData>

    "Never imagine yourself not to be otherwise than what it might appear to others that what you were or might have been was not otherwise than what you had been would have appeared to them to be otherwise." - Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland)

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    @a63nt-5m1th Now if they will only read your post!

    I think the fact that the "Mods file structure" creates what are duplicates in name goes a long way to explain why there are so many posted issues, not just here but on Steam and elsewhere.

    Anyway, excellent work.

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    @a63nt-5m1th going to add an error i made just yesterday which surprised me, not that i made the error but rather the nature.

    I forgot to close the path and this resulted in my addon not loading, no error, just no load

    For example
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mycar</Item>
    Instead of <Item>dlcpacks:/mycar/</Item>

    So that closing slash or backslash is mandatory.

    I apologize if this was already accounted for.

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    hello guys, I think I have some trouble with dlclist.xml.
    I can't figure it out. here is my dlclist.xml:
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <SMandatoryPacksData>
    <Paths>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpBeach/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpBusiness/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpChristmas/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpValentines/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpBusiness2/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpHipster/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpIndependence/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpPilot/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/spUpgrade/</Item>
    <Item>platform:/dlcPacks/mpLTS/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpheist/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mppatchesng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday1ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday2ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpchristmas2/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday2bng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday3ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday4ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpluxe/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday5ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpluxe2/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday6ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpreplay/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday7ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mplowrider/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mphalloween/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday8ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpapartment/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpxmas_604490/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mplowrider2/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpjanuary2016/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpvalentines2/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday9ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpexecutive/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday10ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpstunt/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday11ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpimportexport/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpbiker/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday12ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday13ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpspecialraces/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpgunrunning/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpairraces/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpsmuggler/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpchristmas2017/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpassault/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpbattle/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday14ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday15ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday16ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday17ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday18ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday19ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday20ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpchristmas2018/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday21ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpvinewood/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday22ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpheist3/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpsum/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday23ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpheist4/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday24ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mptuner/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday25ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpsecurity/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchday26ng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/mpg9ec/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/patchdayg9ecng/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/NVR_carcols/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/NVR_textures/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/vremastered/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/forest_n/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/forest_s/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/roma22/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/ram16/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/765lt/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/x6m/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/NC1/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/bbentayga/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/supra19/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/gtr/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/nissantitan17/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/pcs18/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/ben17/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/evoque/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/SCLkuz/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/superd3/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/ikx365gtb/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/Taycans20/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/clique2/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/vxr/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/land/<Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/zephyr41c/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/dubsta22/</Item>
    <Item>dlcpacks:/22bengt/</Item>

    </Paths>

    </SMandatoryPacksData>

    ps.(when I save this file, it says the xml parsing error at line 102, col 4: the end of mark 'Paths' doesn't match with 'Item'

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    @ziziorz

    Close all your tags. Unfortunately xml validation often results in useless error messages. I was pretty sure this was a closing tag so I did a find in page from my browser and found it immediately.

    This is the problem

    <Item>dlcpacks:/land/<Item>

    Should be <Item>dlcpacks:/land/</Item>

    This is a tutorial thread, better off next time using the help forums

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