Keep the right tools
within reach.

A manifest helper, the key file formats, essential controls, and direct links to the projects that make the workflow possible.

A SMALL PRACTICAL HELPER

Write your map manifest.

For a simple streamed map and an optional custom YTYP.
Not a validator for a complete MLO.

fxmanifest.lua

fx_version 'cerulean'
game 'gta5'

-- Resource: cw_workshop
this_is_a_map 'yes'

files {
    'stream/cw_workshop.ytyp'
}

data_file 'DLC_ITYP_REQUEST' 'stream/cw_workshop.ytyp'

Then start the resource:ensure cw_workshop

Match these names to your actual exported files. Read the resource tutorial or check the Cfx.re reference. The helper does not upload anything.

Download an empty resource scaffold

Includes a manifest and instructions only. No GTA assets or finished MLO are included.

THE DATA BEHIND THE WORLD

Know which file does what.

.ymap: Map dataPlaces entities in the world.
.ytyp: Archetype definitionsDefines placeable assets; MLO definitions include interior structure.
.ydr: DrawableStores a model and associated rendering data.
.ytd: Texture dictionaryStores texture data.
.ybn: Bounds / collisionDescribes collision geometry and bounds.
.cwproj: Editor projectKeeps CodeWalker work organized; not a FiveM game asset.

Read the full file-format guide

LESS CLICKING. MORE BUILDING.

The controls you will use most.

Move the world cameraW A S D

Move fasterShift

Open the main toolbarT

Select with entity selection enabledRight-click

Move / rotate / scale in edit modeW / E / R

Leave edit modeQ

Undo an entity transformCtrl + Z

Redo an entity transformCtrl + Y

Default bindings from the author’s README. In edit mode, camera movement requires holding the left mouse button without interacting with a widget. See the full controls guide.

GO TO THE SOURCE

Your mapping toolbox.

CodeWalker

Inspect GTA data, explore the world and edit placements.

Blender

Create the original geometry and editable source scene.

Sollumz

Prepare GTA V asset structures inside Blender.

Cfx.re documentation

Resource manifests, data files and deployment references.

See the real application.

The author’s release page includes actual CodeWalker screenshots and demonstration videos. This site’s local artwork consists of original educational diagrams.

View the author’s screenshots & demos