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Display a Custom Entity in a GUI Screen
Setting Up Entity Rendering
Fancy Entity Renderer Mod provides the backend for mods to show creatures and entities in non-world screens. If you're using a mod like FancyMenu that integrates with this library, entities will render automatically in menus and custom interfaces.
How It Works for Players
When a mod uses Fancy Entity Renderer, you'll see entities displayed in:
- Custom menu screens
- Selection panels for creatures or items
- HUD overlays
- Inventory-like interfaces
The entities will rotate, animate, and display just as if they were in the world, but rendered flat on your screen. This is purely a visual enhancement—you don't need to configure anything as a player. Simply install the mod alongside mods that use it (like FancyMenu), and entity previews will appear automatically in supported interfaces.
Troubleshooting
If entities aren't showing:
- Ensure Fancy Entity Renderer is installed
- Check that the mod using it (e.g., FancyMenu) is also installed
- Verify both mods are compatible with your Minecraft version
- Restart the game after installing