Modding Dictionary
Clear, concise definitions for every technical term used in FiveM and GTA V modding. Designed for server owners and developers.
13 Terms Defined
Files
.ytd (Texture Dictionary)The standard file format used by GTA V to store multiple textures in a single package.
.yft (Fragment Object)The 3D model file format in GTA V that contains the vehicle's geometry, collisions, and LODs.
dlc.rpfA packaged archive used by Rockstar Games to deliver Add-On content (DLC).
Technical
fx_version 'cerulean'The current standard versioning manifest for FiveM resources, released in late 2021.
handling.metaThe configuration file that defines a vehicle's physics, weight, speed, and traction.
vehicles.metaThe file that defines the vehicle's spawn name, model name, and visual settings.
VCF (Vehicle Configuration File)An XML file used by the ELS (Emergency Lighting System) to define police light patterns.
Optimization
Server
Errors
Texture Budget ExceededA warning in the FiveM console (F8) indicating that the server is streaming more texture data than the game engine can handle.
Pool Size Error (Game Memory Error)A crash caused when the GTA V engine runs out of allocated memory slots for specific object types (peds, vehicles, or entities).
Invalid Model (Null Model)An error occurring when a script tries to spawn a vehicle or object that does not exist in the game files.
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