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# Install Guide

## Requirements and General Information

#### Recommended Specs

<figure><img src="/files/8668683574e4af8c7eb1b41539683c2f51a6d854" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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With NaturalVision Evolved, in-game performance will be about the same as vanilla in most places. Weathers with volumetric clouds will cause some FPS loss.
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## Getting Ready

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Before we begin, make sure **make sure you have both&#x20;*****OpenIV*****&#x20;and&#x20;*****ScripthookV*** installed before you continue!

[OpenIV is used to open .oiv files and easily install GTAV mods ](https://mega.nz/file/YwRHURaS#QlaKpPkY5XfLVyjJDj_Pvjnb8s4aQCBUI8BPZuWgoOo)\
[ScripthookV is used to run script mods in the form of .ASI files](http://www.dev-c.com/gtav/scripthookv)
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Make sure your game folder is clean.\
If you are using a previous version of NaturalVision then uninstall it.

***To remove an older graphics mod, please refer to the "NaturalVision Uninstaller.oiv" add-on within the "Optional Add-Ons" folder.***
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## Install Instructions

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#### Main Package — copy mods & plugins

Extract the "NaturalVision Evolved - Single Player Package" archive to your desktop. Don't touch anything yet, we'll come back to this later.
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#### Open IV Asi

Run OpenIV.exe \
Click "Tools > ASI Manager" and then install the ASI Loader Plugin \
Next install the OpenIV.asi Plugin \
OpenIV will ask if you want to make a 'mods' folder - Click YES \
Exit OpenIV

<div data-with-frame="true"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/HMO8k9s.png" alt="" width="563"></div>
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#### Installing NVE

Go back to the "NaturalVision Evolved - Single Player Package" folder.\
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Run "1. NaturalVision Installer - PART ONE.oiv" by using OpenIV and install it to the mods folder.

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/TnutoGQ.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

<p align="center">Now, do the same for "<em><strong>2. NaturalVision Installer - PART TWO.oiv</strong></em>" and "<em><strong>3. NaturalVision Installer - PART THREE.oiv</strong></em>".</p>
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#### ReShade Shaders

Click on the folder labeled "ReShade Shaders" and open it.&#x20;

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Copy the ReShade files into your GTAV installation folder depending on your launcher:

* Steam Version: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto V
* Social Club Version: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto V
* Epic Games Version: C:\Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\GTAV

(Ensure ReShade files are placed into the main GTA V folder where GTA5.exe resides.)
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### Disabling BattlEye

You will need to disable BattlEye Anti-Cheat in order to use mods in GTAV. See below for instructions on disabling it.

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**Disabling BattlEye on Steam:**

* Go to your Steam library
* Right-click 'Grand Theft Auto V'
* Go to the 'Properties' tab
* Under 'Selected Launch Option' type -nobattleye in the box

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/g63Fn8Q.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

\
**Disabling BattlEye on the Rockstar Games Launcher:**

* Go to the Rockstar Games Launcher and select 'Grand Theft Auto V'. Do not click play.
* Click on 'Settings' within the Grand Theft Auto V launcher tab. It should be a button in the corner.
* Uncheck 'BattlEye' to disable it

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/92CqXJy.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

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**Disabling BattlEye on the Epic Games Launcher:**

* Go to your Epic Games library
* Right-click 'Grand Theft Auto V'
* Go to the 'Manage' tab
* Enable 'Launch Options' and type -nobattleye in the box

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## Post-install

We're done installing NaturalVision Evolved! Before starting your game, read the sections below for additional information.

## Settings Tips

* Disable in-game MSAA to view volumetric clouds properly.
* Set GTAV PostFX and Particles Quality to "Very High" or "Ultra" for shaders and effects to work properly.

![](/files/4fc6415dfa835f809275311ae8472f86195a1572)

* Set GTAV Shader Quality to "Very High".

![](/files/e38fe1f8b9b0ca86e7fc8237f9d049da63399f29)

* Set DirectX to "DirectX 11" under Graphics settings.

## ReShade Tips

* Open the ReShade menu with the INSERT key and go to the "NVE" tab.

![](/files/7b520e7d8affd41aba8c514d65bc0b40ae97fa10)

* Enable "Enable shader modifications" under the Shader game menu to begin tweaking effects. All modifications are automatically saved.
* Under the "Vehicle" tab, you can adjust emissive intensity of vehicle lights and sirens, and vehicle headlight intensity.
* Use the "Preset" dropdown to create and save a new preset.

![](/files/4c3b1077e747ff3623549af26e1fe332587e2621)

## Display Brightness Tips

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It is very important for you to set the correct brightness level. Otherwise you won't see certain details properly.

Try to keep your GTAV display brightness at 50% for the best possible experience.

You can copy my settings below. Keep in mind they're based on my own monitor's brightness settings.

To get the best possible results, I suggest reading [this guide](https://geforce.com/whats-new/guides/how-to-calibrate-your-monitor) and calibrating your monitor's display settings.

Alternatively, you can take all the tests on the top of [this page](http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/contrast.php) and calibrate your monitor as you go along.
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<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="/files/e79db9cc11d661277f696668521089bb9e3a3083" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>The Rockstar logo MUST be visible.</strong></p></figcaption></figure></div>

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Try to match colors, contrast and gamma with the picture below. \
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**Weather:** ExtraSunny\
**Time:** 18:00\
**Location:** Del Perro Pier
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<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="/files/70dc93961c1fd3ad8232cc8705ae2dc4c458af90" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>If colors, contrast and gamma do not match, adjust your display settings.</strong></p></figcaption></figure></div>

## RAGEPluginHook Tips

***

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If you want to use NVE with ReShade + RAGEPluginHook then you must install the optional add-on called 'LSPDFR Compatibility Patch'. &#x20;

After that you must go to your GTAV folder and run the file called 'GTAV - RPH Launcher.bat'. This script will automatically start everything for you.
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**If this does not work then you can follow the steps below to manually run it.**

* First, launch GTAV normally through Steam, Social Club or the Epic Launcher.&#x20;
* Once your game is at the menu screen that says "Quit", "Settings", "Online", "Story Mode" etc, Run RAGEPluginHook.exe from your GTAV folder.&#x20;
* Wait for RAGEPluginHook to load everything.&#x20;
* Once it's fully loaded, you can then click "Story Mode" and load into single player.&#x20;
* Now you will be able to use LSPDFR with NVE + ReShade together. Enjoy playing!

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You may need to disable the GeForce Experience overlay in order to launch your game with RAGEPluginHook and ReShade
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RAGEPluginHook may not launch properly if you wake your computer from sleep mode. If you run into this issue then restart your computer and try again.
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## Trainer Tips

***

* ScriptHookV is required for trainers.
* [Recommended trainer: Simple Trainer](https://gta5-mods.com/scripts/simple-trainer-for-gtav)
* Do not use other trainers to change weathers with this mod, forceful cloud changes can break cloud formation and cause visual bugs.
* Use "real-time duration" in Simple Trainer to preserve sunrise/sunset timing.

## Enabling Volumetric Street Lights

***

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T*his effect will cause a slight performance drop!*
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To enable volumetric street lamps:

1. Open Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\settings.xml
2. Find the line: Lighting\_FogVolumes value="false" />
3. Change "false" to "true" and save.

Next time you start GTA V, volumetric lighting effect for street lamps will be enabled.

## Volumetric Headlights Controls (Add-On)

***

* Toggle menu: Left CTRL + H (or Numpad 0).
* Numpad navigation:
  * 5 select
  * 7 / 9 switch categories
  * 8 / 2 navigate up/down or change vertical light position
  * 4 / 6 decrease/increase values or change horizontal position
  * 1 / 3 move light forward/back
* Changes auto-save to Grand Theft Auto V\nve\_car\_volumetrics\vehicles\config.ini

Note: Teleporting or teleport-based trainers may disable volumetric headlights until you re-enter the vehicle.