AutoHide Hotbar

Project Zomboid’s AutoHide Hotbar Mod for a Cleaner Driving Experience

Are you tired of your Project Zomboid hotbar cluttering your view while you’re navigating the perilous roads in a vehicle? Does the sight of those extra slots intruding upon the vehicle’s dashboard break your immersion? If so, the AutoHide Hotbar mod is precisely what you need to streamline your in-game interface and focus on survival.

Say Goodbye to Clutter

The AutoHide Hotbar mod addresses a common annoyance for drivers in Project Zomboid. When you’re behind the wheel, especially in vehicles with complex dashboards, the extended hotbar slots can overlap and obscure important visual information. This mod intelligently detects when you are in the driver’s seat and automatically conceals the hotbar, providing a cleaner and more focused driving experience. Once you exit the vehicle, your hotbar seamlessly reappears, ready for action.

How It Works

This mod operates with a simple yet effective logic:

• It first checks if the player character is currently inside a vehicle.
• If so, it performs a secondary check to confirm the player is the one driving the vehicle.
• Only when both conditions are met does the mod disable the rendering of the hotbar.
• The hotbar will remain hidden as long as these conditions are true. It is specifically designed to only hide the hotbar when the vehicle’s dashboard is actively being displayed, ensuring it doesn’t interfere with other gameplay elements.

Compatibility and Convenience

One of the significant advantages of the AutoHide Hotbar mod is its excellent compatibility. It is designed to work flawlessly in multiplayer environments, meaning you and your friends can all benefit from a cleaner UI. Furthermore, the mod is fully compatible with existing saves. You can install or remove it at any point during your playthrough without encountering any issues or needing to start a new game. The mod is also designed to be highly compatible with other mods, as it hooks into a core rendering function in a way that minimizes potential conflicts.

Reporting and Support

Should you encounter any bugs or unexpected behavior while using the AutoHide Hotbar mod, the developer encourages you to report them through the designated bug report channels. Your feedback is valuable in ensuring the mod remains stable and continues to enhance the Project Zomboid experience for everyone.