[1.9.2] GT5 Master Mod

[Motorsport-e3]

No, it shouldn't. As long as you use tracks that work with pit stops. Which is most of them to be fair. You'd have to trial and error it or see if there's a list to check if a race is on a track where put stops don't or won't work.

Hi there, I hope you're doing well. I've been looking into modifying events, but unfortunately I'm a bit lost; the instructions aren't very clear. Did he make the changes via FTP? Because he doesn't explain how to access the folder. Textdata/gt5/bspec_event

 

[Dave A]

To modify events you need to open the extracted files on a PC or Mac (ideally) and you can modify the files in a couple of ways. Have you got the extracted files on a PC? You need to have used GTTOOLSHARP from command prompt.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

To modify events you need to open the extracted files on a PC or Mac (ideally) and you can modify the files in a couple of ways. Have you got the extracted files on a PC?

I only have the mod files, but that's not a problem if I need to copy or transfer the files via FTP to the computer.

 

[Dave A]

I only have the mod files, but that's not a problem if I need to copy or transfer the files via FTP to the computer.

Yes, you need to copy them to a computer first and the use GTTOOLSHARP to extract them. Then once extracted, you can modify the events to your hearts desire. You do need to repack them again with GTTOOLSHARP once you're done. What I'd always recommend is keeping the original files saved as a backup in case you break something. Happens to the best of us.

When I'm modding I do it bit by bit, check it works, then a bit more, check it works etc. I always save the original files and the last couple of versions of my mod so I can step back if I need to.

You can download GTTOOLSHARP and find some instructions here: https://nenkai.github.io/gt-modding-hub/ps3/basics/volume_system/#understanding-pdipfs

You need to run command prompt from the folder the GTTOOLSHARP.exe is located in, not from your desktop.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Yes, you need to copy them to a computer first and the use GTTOOLSHARP to extract them. Then once extracted, you can modify the events to your hearts desire. You do need to repack them again with GTTOOLSHARP once you're done. What I'd always recommend is keeping the original files saved as a backup in case you break something. Happens to the best of us.

When I'm modding I do it bit by bit, check it works, then a bit more, check it works etc. I always save the original files and the last couple of versions of my mod so I can step back if I need to.

You can download GTTOOLSHARP and find some instructions here: https://nenkai.github.io/gt-modding-hub/ps3/basics/volume_system/#understanding-pdipfs

You need to run command prompt from the folder the GTTOOLSHARP.exe is located in, not from your desktop.

No worries, I'll transfer everything; it'll take a little while. We agree we are talking about the files located in game/bces00569

 

[Motorsport-e3]

I think I'm ultimately too bad at this to succeed; I can't decompress and I don't understand how to use the command prompt as requested. after looking at the beginner's help, gttool is in a folder on my desktop. Path: bureau/decompression gt5/win-x64, I have tried rereading the page provided for cmd usage help several times, or I don't know if I'm formulating the path incorrectly.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

I think I'm ultimately too bad at this to succeed; I can't decompress and I don't understand how to use the command prompt as requested.Even after looking at the beginner's help, gttool is in a folder on my desktop. Path: bureau/decompression gt5/win-x64, I haven't tried rereading the page provided for cmd usage help several times, or I don't know if I'm formulating the path incorrectly.

I think I've managed to open the command prompt in the folder, but I still feel like I'm doing it wrong. Maybe I misunderstood something, but copy and paste the command as requested. If you see anything that's done incorrectly, please let me know, as I'm not used to using the command prompt.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Quick tip: If you press PrtSc on your keyboard, it will make a screenshot of what’s on your computer screen. Once you press it, just click “paste” here. It will offer us a much better look at what’s on your screen.

Another tip: When you upload a picture, you can insert into your post so it’s easier to see too.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Quick tip: If you press PrtSc on your keyboard, it will make a screenshot of what’s on your computer screen. Once you press it, just click “paste” here. It will offer us a much better look at what’s on your screen.

Another tip: When you upload a picture, you can insert into your post so it’s easier to see too.

It's true that I could have done it directly from the PC, thanks for the tip 😉

 

[Dave A]

Ok @Motorsport-e3 , you seem most of the way there. I've just checked how I've done this before as I've not done it for a few months and the way I do it, I save the original PDIPFS folder in the same folder with GTTOOLSHARP. I renamed the PDIFPS folder PDIPFS_ORIGINAL (you can't leave have spaces in the folder names IIRC) so one thing that might be causing trouble is the folder "decompression gt5" but not 100% sure on that.

Also, the path seems incorrect you seem to be missing the first part of the command line. For example, mine is also on the desktop but the path to my folder is: GTToolsSharp unpack -i C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GTToolsSharp.exe\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS

Just to make sure you're getting it right, to run CDM from the folder you go into the folder where gttoolsharp.exe is located and type in "CMD" here:

Then from CMD you insert your command to unpack the file.

You only type the input command once you are ready to re-pack, the file path should again follow the same format where it directs to the unpacked file location on your hard drive and includes the initial part of the command line.

So the input command should start: GTToolsSharp pack -i PDIPFS -p C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\New

That should run the unpacking and repacking commands correctly which depending on how many files you are extracting can take a few minutes, and then the extracted (or repacked) folders will appear where you've requested them to appear.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Something I do is I keep a text file with the commands listed in the same directory as the tool. That way I can just copy and paste the commands without having to type them every time.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Ok @Motorsport-e3 , you seem most of the way there. I've just checked how I've done this before as I've not done it for a few months and the way I do it, I save the original PDIPFS folder in the same folder with GTTOOLSHARP. I renamed he PDIFPS folder PDIPFS_ORIGINAL (you can't leave have spaces in the folder names IIRC) so one thing that might be causing trouble is the folder "decompression gt5" but not 100% sure on that.

Also, the path seems incorrect you seem to be missing the first part of the command line. For example, mine is also on the desktop but the path to my folder is: GTToolsSharp unpack -i C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GTToolsSharp.exe\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS

You need to direct it to the desktop location on your hard drive.

Just to make sure you're getting it right, to run CDM from the folder you go into the folder where gttoolsharp.exe is located and type in "CMD" here:

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Then from CMD you insert your command to unpack the file.

You only type the input command once you are ready to re-pack, the file path should again follow the same format where it directs to the unpacked file location on your hard drive and includes the initial part of the command line.

So the input command should start: GTToolsSharp pack -i PDIPFS -p C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\New

That should run the unpacking and repacking commands correctly which depending on how many files you are extracting can take a few minutes, and then the extracted (or repacked) folders will appear where you've requested them to appear.

Thank you for this very detailed explanation, after several attempts it finally told me that I was missing dotnet 9.0.15 so I installed it, It alerted me to this in the CMD. But thanks to your last message, I think I'll finally be able to unwind. I'll keep you posted, I'm going to reorganize my files pretty much like yours, and I think that should work. Thanks again, you're awesome! 👍👍

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Ok @Motorsport-e3, tu es presque au but. Je viens de vérifier comment je faisais auparavant, car je ne l'ai pas fait depuis quelques mois. Ma méthode consiste à sauvegarder le dossier PDIPFS d'origine dans le même dossier que GTTOOLSHARP. Je renomme ensuite ce dossier PDIPFS en PDIPFS_ORIGINAL (il me semble qu'il ne faut pas laisser d'espaces dans les noms de dossiers). Le problème pourrait venir du dossier « decompression gt5 », mais je n'en suis pas certain à 100 %.

De plus, le chemin d'accès semble incorrect ; il manque apparemment la première partie de la ligne de commande. Par exemple, mon dossier se trouve également sur le bureau, mais son chemin d'accès est : GTToolsSharp unpack -i C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GTToolsSharp.exe\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS

Pour être sûr que vous avez bien compris, pour exécuter CDM depuis le dossier, accédez au dossier où se trouve gttoolsharp.exe et tapez « CMD » ici :

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Ensuite, depuis l'invite de commandes, vous insérez votre commande pour décompresser le fichier.

Vous ne saisissez la commande d'entrée que lorsque vous êtes prêt à recompresser ; le chemin d'accès au fichier doit à nouveau respecter le même format, en pointant vers l'emplacement du fichier décompressé sur votre disque dur et en incluant la partie initiale de la ligne de commande.

La commande d'entrée devrait donc commencer par : GTToolsSharp pack -i PDIPFS -p C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\New

Cela devrait exécuter correctement les commandes de décompression et de recompression, ce qui peut prendre quelques minutes selon le nombre de fichiers extraits, puis les dossiers extraits (ou recompressés) apparaîtront à l'endroit où vous avez demandé qu'ils apparaissent.

Je pense être proche du but ; j'ai effectué les modifications comme vous me l'avez conseillé, mais il semblerait qu'il manque des fichiers dans mon dossier pdipfs. Pourtant, après vérification, j'ai bien le dossier pdipfs complet.

 

[Dave A]

Je pense être proche du but ; j'ai effectué les modifications comme vous me l'avez conseillé, mais il semblerait qu'il manque des fichiers dans mon dossier pdipfs. Pourtant, après vérification, j'ai bien le dossier pdipfs complet.
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Can you post in English, I can translate, but it's an English language forum 👍.

I looks like you have the wrong files. You need to extract either the PDIPFS folder from the mod download only (but that will only have the modded files) or the full PDIPFS folder from the game directory on your PS3. So you should copy either of those over to your chosen location to unpack from. However, just to repeat, it works for me with the PDIPFS folder (the packed one you want to unpack) in the same folder where the gtoolsharp.exe is located. It didn't work for me otherwise.

The command I used appears to be different in structure to yours in a couple of ways I've highlighted red "GTToolsSharp unpack -i C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GTToolsSharp.exe\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS"

Note, the folder gttoolsharp.exe is in for me is called GTToolsSharp.exe and the PDIPFS folder is placed in that.

Inside the full games not yet unpacked PDIPFS folder there should be load sof files (this is GT6 but it's like this for GT5).

The mod files only have two files:

Either of the mod only or full game should unpack successful if in the correct location and with the right command.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Can you post in English, I can translate, but it's an English language forum 👍.

I looks like you have the wrong files. You need to extract either the PDIPFS folder from the mod download only (but that will only have the modded files) or the full PDIPFS folder from the game directory on your PS3. So you should copy either of those over to your chosen location to unpack from. However, just to repeat, it works for me with the PDIPFS folder (the packed one you want to unpack) in the same folder where the gtoolsharp.exe is located. It didn't work for me otherwise.

The command I used appears to be different in structure to yours in a couple of ways I've highlighted red "GTToolsSharp unpack -i C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GTToolsSharp.exe\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS"

Note, the folder gttoolsharp.exe is in for me is called GTToolsSharp.exe and the PDIPFS folder is placed in that.

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Inside the full games not yet unpacked PDIPFS folder there should be load sof files (this is GT6 but it's like this for GT5).

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The mod files only have two files:

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Either of the mod only or full game should unpack successful if in the correct location and with the right command.

Excuse me, yes, I think it's my translation that must have translated before sending. I'm re-downloading the file because I did it via FileZilla may have had a bug during the transfer because I don't have all the folders; some are missing. I've started another copy to USB and I'll keep you updated. As soon as the transfer is complete 😉

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Can you post in English, I can translate, but it's an English language forum 👍.

I looks like you have the wrong files. You need to extract either the PDIPFS folder from the mod download only (but that will only have the modded files) or the full PDIPFS folder from the game directory on your PS3. So you should copy either of those over to your chosen location to unpack from. However, just to repeat, it works for me with the PDIPFS folder (the packed one you want to unpack) in the same folder where the gtoolsharp.exe is located. It didn't work for me otherwise.

The command I used appears to be different in structure to yours in a couple of ways I've highlighted red "GTToolsSharp unpack -i C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GTToolsSharp.exe\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\davea\Desktop\GT6_Modding\GT6_v1.22_Modding\GT6_1.22\PDIPFS"

Note, the folder gttoolsharp.exe is in for me is called GTToolsSharp.exe and the PDIPFS folder is placed in that.

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Inside the full games not yet unpacked PDIPFS folder there should be load sof files (this is GT6 but it's like this for GT5).

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The mod files only have two files:

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Either of the mod only or full game should unpack successful if in the correct location and with the right command.

Hey there, I hope you're doing well. Sorry for the late reply, work has kept me pretty busy, but I just wanted to let you know that I finally managed to unzip and access the GT5 folder. A huge thank you! I'm finally going to enjoy customizing the career mode to my liking. Thanks again!

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Hi, I hope everyone is doing well? I'm getting back to you regarding the compression; I'm only getting this result. Is that normal?

This created a folder called New_temp, and inside it was only folder number 9. After transferring it to the PS3, which took forever, nothing changed; there were no changes in the game, even with a new save file. I think I completely messed up the recompression. Here's the command I used, in case anyone help me.

GTToolsSharp pack -i PDIPFS -p C:\Users\conforamapamiers\Desktop\GT5_Modding\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\conforamapamiers\Desktop\GT5_Modding\New

I created a folder for compression, but it ended up adding New_temp itself.

I'm a bit lost. I spent all day and half the night waiting for the transfer to complete on the PS3, and in the end, nothing changed.

 

[Dave A]

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Hi, I hope everyone is doing well? I'm getting back to you regarding the compression; I'm only getting this result. Is that normal?
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This created a folder called New_temp, and inside it was only folder number 9. After transferring it to the PS3, which took forever, nothing changed; there were no changes in the game, even with a new save file. I think I completely messed up the recompression. Here's the command I used, in case anyone help me.

GTToolsSharp pack -i PDIPFS -p C:\Users\conforamapamiers\Desktop\GT5_Modding\PDIPFS -o C:\Users\conforamapamiers\Desktop\GT5_Modding\New

I created a folder for compression, but it ended up adding New_temp itself.

I'm a bit lost. I spent all day and half the night waiting for the transfer to complete on the PS3, and in the end, nothing changed.

No that's not right. Make sure your are running command prompt from the same folder as the GTTOOLSHARP.EXE file, same as when you unpacked the files.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

I finally managed to compress it using the mod folder method

I'm using this command; I don't know if it's correct, but the changes have appeared in the game.
GTToolsSharp pack -i PDIPFS -p MyMod -o MyModPacked

Unfortunately, with the slightest change to the event's XML file (event specs), the races stop loading. I tested one race before modifying everything, but even just changing the number of participants causes the race to fail to load and return to the event selection screen.

I wanted to test adding participants to the first B-spec race instead of just 8, but now the races won't start, even though I followed the logic for races with 12 participants on the other race sheets...
I've tried searching everywhere, but I can't find any other file that determines the number of participants in each event.
I used the Dreams Car championship as an example to observe how the 12 participants were registered in the race. I hope I'm not bothering you with my message.

 

[Dave A]

Ok, do other events you haven't modified work ok or are all of them broken? If they're all broken, then the first thing to do is restore the version on your PS3 to the last working version. This is why it's important to always keep the original files and at least the last iteration of your last working modded files. Though as a worst case scenario you can delete the files off the PS3 and let the game reinstall them.

If it's just that one event, then you just need to overwrite the specific modded files with the original ones again.

I've not actually modded GT5 for a while, so not entirely sure what has gone wrong here. It seems ok at a glance but there could be something not visible/I'm missing in the screen shots. Just to clarify, you are aware you're modding the B-Spec races not the A-Spec ones in these pictures though?

In GT5 if you are creating new events, there's a bit more tinkering required.

Once you've restored the working version, unpack again and maybe see if you can edit the events xml file using the GT Event Editor program here: https://github.com/Nenkai/GTEventGenerator/releases

If you want, you can send me a copy of the original and modded xml files and I can take a look at them and see if I can spot something for you, but I'm more in tune with GT6's at the moment. If you do send me the files just make it clear which one is the modded and which is the original. If you can send me a couple of other original files too, I should be able to get my bearings.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

I didn't have any trouble restoring it to the original state; luckily I kept a copy, haha. I'll provide you with the original files and modify them, and you can tell me what you think. Yes, I'm trying to modify the B-specs. I managed to get wear and consumption working and even replace the circuits, but when I just try adding some competitors, it doesn't start the race anymore.

 

[Dave A]

Ok, two things, first of all, I'd recommend opening the xls files in a program like XLS Notepad: https://microsoft.github.io/XmlNotepad/#install/

Using Word or normal Notepad I believe may cause issues. Not 100% on that, but I have a recollection there could be issues there.

Secondly, I have found a conflict in the second race here:

<entry_max value="8" />
<event_goal_v value="-1" />
<event_goal_width value="-1" />
<finish_type value="TARGET" />
<fixed_retention value="0" />
<flagset value="FLAGSET_NORMAL" />
<ghost_type value="NONE" />
<grid_sort_type value="NONE" />
<immediate_finish value="1" />
<initial_retention10 value="0" />
<keep_load_ghost value="0" />
<lighting_mode value="AUTO" />
<pace_note value="0" />
<penalty_level value="0" />
<race_limit_laps value="4" />
<race_limit_minute value="0" />
<race_type value="COMPETITION" />
<racers_max value="12" />

Every other entry has 12 entries, but this one has 8, that could be a reason it's not working.

Hopefully this can get working for you.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

I made the change and indeed I still have this problem. I don't understand why. I reinstalled the original file and restarted the modifications step by step. I noticed that as soon as I changed the player's position only in the file, it no longer starts loading the race. You advised against using Notepad+ Is it not recommended? , I only use Notepad to identify each championship 😉 and create my database

 

[Motorsport-e3]

I just found the solution for the positioning; in the original Cup Sun Day file, it says starting position 4, but that's actually at the start of the race The player was initially in 5th position, so I changed it to 7 and indeed he is now 8th on the grid. I'm going to test it now with 12 participants.My problem might have stemmed from that.

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Okay, I think I've finally found the problem and it's finally working!

Race with 16 participants confirmed

 

[Apprentice]

Can someone help?
I want to create a custom race with 24 minutes in duration (like in GT6 events)
Any help would be highly appreciated, thanks. 😁😁

 

[Apprentice]

Okay, I think I've finally found the problem and it's finally working! View attachment 1536606
Race with 16 participants confirmed View attachment 1536609

nice! how did you do that?

 

[Motorsport-e3]

nice! how did you do that?

Normally, if you follow all my messages and position your folders like mine, you shouldn't have any problems decompressing your game. Once that's done, I can make a modified file for you. Adding an endurance race and a 24-minute race with a circuit and restrictions is really not complicated, just follow the steps to decompress your game, without that we can't do anything

 

[Motorsport-e3]

Ok, two things, first of all, I'd recommend opening the xls files in a program like XLS Notepad: https://microsoft.github.io/XmlNotepad/#install/

Using Word or normal Notepad I believe may cause issues. Not 100% on that, but I have a recollection there could be issues there.

Secondly, I have found a conflict in the second race here:

<entry_max value="8" />
<event_goal_v value="-1" />
<event_goal_width value="-1" />
<finish_type value="TARGET" />
<fixed_retention value="0" />
<flagset value="FLAGSET_NORMAL" />
<ghost_type value="NONE" />
<grid_sort_type value="NONE" />
<immediate_finish value="1" />
<initial_retention10 value="0" />
<keep_load_ghost value="0" />
<lighting_mode value="AUTO" />
<pace_note value="0" />
<penalty_level value="0" />
<race_limit_laps value="4" />
<race_limit_minute value="0" />
<race_type value="COMPETITION" />
<racers_max value="12" />

Every other entry has 12 entries, but this one has 8, that could be a reason it's not working.

Hopefully this can get working for you.

Hey there, I hope you're doing well. I tried asking for help on the GT Discord group, and the only response I got was this. "I can't tell for sure if that's the issue, but the command is definitely missing the PDIPFS path" I asked him how I could rewrite the command because I'm not a CMD expert. I'm attaching a screenshot of the command I use to compress the mod.