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Hologram API Mod Wiki & Guide

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Adds an API for creating and displaying holographic elements.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Control Hologram Visibility and Render DistanceSetting Render Distance Render distance determines how far away players can see your hologram. This is crucial for…Create a Floating Damage Number Above a MobSetting Up the Hologram Floating damage numbers are one of the most common uses for holograms. You'll need to trigger…Display a Health Bar Above an EntityCreating the Health Display Health bars require updating text to reflect current HP. Unlike static labels, these need…Make Text Rise and Disappear SmoothlyConfiguring Lifetime and Animation Smooth rising text requires coordinating position updates with visibility fade. 1.…

Frequently asked questions

How do I add Hologram API to my mod project?
Add the library file to your project's dependencies using modApi files(" ") in your build configuration. Once added, you can import and use the hologram creation methods in your code.
Can holograms be seen by all players or just the one who spawned them?
Holograms are client-sided, meaning they render only on the client that spawned them. If you want all players to see the same hologram, you'll need to spawn it on each player's client separately.
What's the difference between lifetime and render distance?
Lifetime controls how many ticks the hologram stays visible before disappearing automatically. Render distance controls how far away a player can be before the hologram stops rendering, even if it hasn't reached the end of its lifetime.
How do I make text rise upward like a damage number?
Attach an update loop to your hologram that modifies its Y position on every tick, and optionally reduce the alpha value over time. The tick-based animation system lets you change position, scale, or color each frame to create rising or fading effects.

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