HUD Configuration

Item Glow is built on Cloth Config, offering an extensive set of options to tailor the HUD to your exact preferences.

Configuration Methods

I provide two ways to modify your settings. The recommended method is using the in-game GUI, but you can also edit the raw configuration file directly.

In-Game Menu

Requires Mod Menu. Simply click "Configure" on Item Glow in the mod list to open the visual editor.

Manual Edit

Edit the config/itemglow.json file in your Minecraft instance folder while the game is closed.

Parameter Reference

Here is a detailed breakdown of the primary configuration categories and their technical effects.

1. Visual Style

Option	Default	Description
`accentColor`	`#F59E0B`	The color of the thin vertical accent bar on the left side of the HUD.
`bgOpacity`	`0.5`	Transparency of the main HUD background (0.0 to 1.0).
`scale`	`1.0`	Global scale of the HUD. This uses matrix scaling (DPI-aware).

2. Behavior & Animations

Option	Default	Description
`constantVisibility`	`false`	If true, bypasses the fade-out logic and stays visible permanently.
`fadeDelaySeconds`	`2.0`	How long the HUD stays visible after a trigger before fading.
`enableSlideIn`	`true`	Enables the cubic vertical entrance animation on item swap.

Anchor Positioning

I've implemented a robust anchor system that ensures the HUD stays relative to screen edges regardless of your window size.

Anchor Logic

public enum Anchor {
    ABOVE_HOTBAR,
    TOP_LEFT,
    TOP_RIGHT,
    BOTTOM_LEFT,
    BOTTOM_RIGHT
}

Above Hotbar Offset

When set to ABOVE_HOTBAR, the HUD automatically detects if you have the XP bar or Mount Health bar visible and adjusts its Y-offset to avoid overlap.