[B41/42] Minimal Sidebar (Auto Hide)

Project Zomboid: Streamline Your Survival with Minimal Sidebar

Tired of a cluttered user interface in Project Zomboid? This mod offers a sleek solution, keeping your screen focused on the essentials of survival. The Minimal Sidebar mod automatically hides your sidebar shortcuts when they aren’t actively being used, providing a cleaner, more immersive experience. Simply hover your mouse over the sidebar area, and all your shortcuts will smoothly reappear, ready for action.

Key Features for a Cleaner Interface

This mod is designed to enhance your gameplay without altering core mechanics. Key features include:

• Automatic Hiding: Sidebar shortcuts gracefully fade away when not in use, decluttering your view.
• Contextual Visibility: Hovering over the sidebar area brings shortcuts back into focus instantly.
• Equipped Item Display: Your currently equipped item remains visible as a persistent, floating icon for quick access.
• Minimalist Design: Enjoy a cleaner, less intrusive UI that prioritizes immersion.
• No Gameplay Impact: This mod focuses solely on UI enhancements, leaving your survival challenges untouched.

Recent Updates and Improvements

The Minimal Sidebar mod has seen consistent development, with recent updates focusing on stability and customization. Users can now enjoy adjustable animation speeds for sidebar transitions, ensuring a visual experience that feels just right. Compatibility with other mods has also been improved through internal code enhancements. Furthermore, new options allow for greater control over the sidebar’s behavior, including the ability to toggle its visibility and ensure certain buttons, like the furniture placement tool, remain visible even when the sidebar is hidden. A subtle, pulsing heart icon can now appear when taking damage, adding a small but impactful visual cue.

Troubleshooting and Modder Information

Should you encounter any issues, such as the heart icon not appearing or the sidebar not hiding automatically, consult the mod’s options menu. Adjusting UI FPS can smooth out animations, and load order can resolve conflicts with other UI-altering mods. For developers looking to integrate with this mod, Minimal Sidebar hooks into the `ISEquippedItem` system, allowing any child UI elements to automatically inherit its visibility states. This ensures seamless compatibility for mods that add custom buttons or images without requiring additional fade or visibility logic.