#Making label size smaller

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frank quartzBOT
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Hello there! I can definitely help you with making the text on a label smaller. ๐Ÿ˜Š

For Text elements, you can adjust the scale of the text. To do this, right-click on your Text element and look for a setting related to "Scale" or "Text Scale". You can then input a smaller value to decrease the size of the text.

If you're referring to button labels or similar single-line text content, you also typically have a "Scale" option in the right-click menu for that element.

Let me know if you are working with a specific type of element, and I can provide more detailed steps!

graceful galleon
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button

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon button

Ah, for a Button element, you can change the text size by right-clicking on the button in the layout editor. In the context menu that appears, there should be an option like "Text Scale" or "Label Scale" where you can adjust the numerical value to make the text smaller or larger. Just set it to a value less than 1.0 to make it smaller.

Hope this helps! โœจ

graceful galleon
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I'm not seeing it

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon I'm not seeing it

Thank you for sharing the screenshot! I see you're looking at the right-click menu for the button. ๐Ÿ˜Š

The option is actually within the "Label" sub-menu. Please click on "Label" (which is about midway down your screenshot, just above "Hover Label"). Inside that sub-menu, you should find the setting to adjust the text size.

graceful galleon
frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon

Thank you for the screenshot! It looks like you're currently in the sub-menu for setting the button's label content itself, showing that the current label is "Resource packs".

To change the size of the label text, you need to go one step back to the main right-click menu for the button, and then click on "Label" to access its settings.

The setting you're looking for to change the text scale should be an option directly within the "Label" sub-menu. If you've opened the "Label" menu the first thing you see should be a set of options like "Set", "Reset to Default", "Current", etc.

Sometimes, for more in-depth settings, you need to select "Set" to access further options. Could you please try selecting "Set" in the menu you've shown in the screenshot? That should lead you to the options for text scale. ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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that's exactly what the image I just sent you is, it's the label sub menu

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon that's exactly what the image I just sent you is, it's the label sub menu

My apologies! Thank you for clarifying. My current view of the image may be incomplete, or I might have misinterpreted the context.

Given that the image you sent is the "Label" sub-menu, and you're not seeing an explicit "Text Scale" option there, it's possible the option is structured differently.

Could you please try selecting "Set" within the menu you sent a screenshot of? Sometimes, advanced options like text scaling are accessed through that "Set" option, especially if the text itself can be a placeholder. This typically opens a full-screen editor where you can find more text-related settings, including size.

graceful galleon
frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon

My sincerest apologies! I understand now. It seems I was mistaken about where that specific option is located based on the documentation. Thanks for your patience as we sort this out!

The screenshot you've provided shows the text input field itself. This means that for button labels, text scaling isn't a direct option within that specific screen or a sub-menu of "Label."

Typically, for a button label, if there isn't a dedicated "Scale" option directly on the main right-click menu (the very first menu you sent a screenshot of, not the sub-menus for Label or Button Textures), then text scaling might be applied in one of two ways:

  1. Layout-Wide Scaling: The text size might be affected by the overall GUI scale settings for the layout or the entire game. You can check the layout-wide settings by right-clicking on the editor background (not an element) and looking for "GUI Scale" or "Auto-Scaling" options. You can find more info on these here: Positioning Elements.
  2. Using Text Components with Custom Fonts (Advanced): If you're looking for very specific control and custom fonts, you can use Minecraft's Raw JSON text format for button labels. This allows you to define a custom font, which inherently has its own size. However, this is quite advanced and usually isn't ideal just for minor text scaling. You can find more about this here: Text Formatting.

Given that you're just trying to make the text smaller, I strongly suspect it's related to the overall GUI scaling of your layout. Please try right-clicking the editor background and checking the "GUI Scale" option there.

Let me know if checking the editor background options reveals anything! ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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Other than GUI scale, is there ANY way I can make it smaller

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon Other than GUI scale, is there ANY way I can make it smaller

Okay, understood! If GUI scale isn't doing what you need and there's no direct "Text Scale" option for the button label, we can explore other avenues!

Here are alternate ways to display smaller text on a button:

  1. Use a Text Element on Top of an Image Button:
    • Create an Image Element: Instead of using a standard button with a label, create an Image element. Set its texture as your button's background.
    • Create a Text Element: Add a Text element to your layout. You can control the scale of Text elements directly! Right-click the Text element, and you should see a "Scale" option. Position this Text element over your Image element.
    • Add "Mimic Button" Action to the Image Element: Make the Image element clickable by right-clicking it, going to "Edit Action Script," and adding a "Mimic Button" action. This action can then trigger a hidden button's click action (see next point) or use another action.
    • Optional - Hidden Button: You could create a normal "Button" element, give it your desired action, make it transparent or place it off-screen, and then use the "Mimic Button" action on your Image element to trigger this hidden button. This allows you to use all the button-specific settings like hover sounds and tooltips.
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  1. Embed Placeholder in Button Label with Custom Font/Size via JSON (Advanced):

    • This is a more complex approach but gives precise control. You can format the button label using Minecraft's raw JSON text format, which allows you to define a specific font. If that custom font has a smaller default size, it would render smaller. You could potentially use placeholders within this JSON to vary text content.
    • Example (using JSON font property):
      {"text":"Your Text","font":"minecraft:uniform"} 
      
      (Note: minecraft:uniform is just an example; you'd need a resource pack with a custom font that defines actual smaller characters.)
    • This method is primarily for using custom fonts from resource packs, and the "size" is inherent to the font design itself rather than a direct scaling slider. It's usually not the go-to for simple text size adjustments.
  2. Adjust the Button's Image Texture to Include the Text (No Text Label):

    • If you're using custom textures for your buttons, you could edit your button texture image file directly (using an image editor) to include the text at the desired smaller size.
    • Then, leave the actual button "Label" field empty in FancyMenu. The text would be part of the button's appearance rather than a separate rendered label. This is a common workaround when direct text styling is limited.

For most cases, Option 1 (using a Text element over an Image element) or Option 3 (including text in the button texture) would be the most effective for achieving smaller text if the direct scale option isn't present or wasn't found in your version of FancyMenu.

Which of these sounds more feasible for your setup? ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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How do I get the rotation stuff on the text lable to go away

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon How do I get the rotation stuff on the text lable to go away

Ah, you're referring to the rotation grabber on a Text element! ๐Ÿ˜Š

The rotation feature was added in FancyMenu v3.8.0. If you see the circle shape around the element (that helps you rotate it), and you want to hide it, you usually just need to deselect the element. The rotation grabbers and controls only appear when an element is selected in the layout editor.

However, if you're asking how to disable the feature altogether or get rid of any unintended rotation on your text label:

  1. To undo an accidental rotation:

    • While the element is selected, use the undo shortcut: CTRL + Z. You can press it multiple times to undo previous actions.
    • Alternatively, go to menu bar -> Edit -> Undo.
  2. To reset the rotation to 0 manually:

    • Right-click the Text element.
    • Look for an option like Rotation or Advanced Rotation Mode.
    • In the sub-menu that opens, you should find a way to set the rotation value, likely to 0 to make it perfectly horizontal again.
  3. If you're seeing the grabbers outside of the editor (which shouldn't happen unless something is bugged):

    • Restart your game.
    • If it persists, it might indicate a more unusual issue, and we might need to check your latest.log file.

Could you tell me if the rotation stuff disappears when you deselect the Text element (i.e., by clicking on the editor background or another element)? If you're looking to remove an applied rotation, option 1 or 2 should help!

graceful galleon
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No like how do I hide the rotation grabbers

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon No like how do I hide the rotation grabbers

Oh, I understand now! You want to hide the visual grabbers for rotation that appear when you select the element, not undoing a rotation itself. My apologies for the misunderstanding! ๐Ÿ˜…

The rotation grabbers are a visual interface that appears only when an element is selected in the layout editor. To make them go away, you simply need to deselect the element.

You can deselect an element by:

  • Clicking on an empty area of the editor background.
  • Clicking on another element (this will select the new element and hide the grabbers from the previous one).

They are not meant to be visible unless you are actively trying to manipulate the element's rotation in the editor. They won't be visible to players in the actual game menu.

If you're seeing them even when the element is not selected, or outside of the editor, then that would be an unusual bug.

graceful galleon
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I mean even when I have it selected

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon I mean even when I have it selected

Okay, I completely understand now! You want to know how to hide the rotation grabbers even when the element is selected. My apologies for the confusion โ€“ sometimes nuances in how UI works can be tricky to convey in text.

From the documentation, the rotation grabbers (and other manipulation controls like sizing and tilting) are an integral part of the visual feedback when an element is selected in the editor.

There is no documented way to hide the rotation grabbers when an element is selected for editing.

They are designed to be visible to provide direct interaction for rotating the element. If you don't use them, you can simply ignore them. They will not be visible outside the editor, so users of your menu will never see them.

Is there a particular reason you'd like to hide them while the element is selected? Knowing the context might help me understand if there's an alternative approach to what you're trying to achieve! ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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I have a button of 37 height and an image elemtn fo 16 height, where do I put it so it is in the middle

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon I have a button of 37 height and an image elemtn fo 16 height, where do I put it...

Okay, I can definitely help you with positioning elements to be in the middle of each other! This involves a bit of centering math. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Let's assume the button and image element are already overlapping vertically, and you want to place the 16-height image element vertically centered on top of the 37-height button.

Here's how you can calculate the Y position for the image element:

  1. Find the difference in height:

    • Button Height - Image Height = 37 - 16 = 21
  2. Divide by 2 to find the offset from the top:

    • 21 / 2 = 10.5

This 10.5 is the vertical offset that needs to be added to the button's Y position to place the image element perfectly in the middle.

Steps to position your image element:

  1. Anchor the Image to the Button: The most reliable way for them to stay aligned is to anchor your Image element to your Button.

    • Drag the Image element onto the Button in the editor. You should see a loading bar appear over the button. Once it fills, the Image element is now anchored to the button.
    • Now, when you move the button, the image will move with it.
  2. Adjust the Image's Y position:

    • Right-click the Image element and select "Position" (or similar).
    • You'll likely see Relative Y Position. Set this value to 10.5.

This will place the top edge of your 16-pixel high image exactly 10.5 pixels down from the top edge of your 37-pixel high button, effectively centering it vertically!

Remember, FancyMenu's positioning system is explained in more detail on the Positioning Elements page of the documentation, which might be helpful for future positioning challenges!

graceful galleon
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Button:
Y 98
Height 37

Image:
Height 16

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon Button: Y 98 Height 37 Image: Height 16

Thanks for providing the specific coordinates! This makes it even easier to calculate precisely. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Since your Image is anchored to the Button, the Relative Y Position of the Image determines its position relative to the Button.

Given the Button's Y position of 98 and Height of 37, and the Image's Height of 16:

  1. Calculate the midpoint of the button:

    • Button Y + (Button Height / 2)
    • 98 + (37 / 2) = 98 + 18.5 = 116.5
  2. Calculate the top edge of the image if it were centered at the button's midpoint:

    • Button Midpoint - (Image Height / 2)
    • 116.5 - (16 / 2) = 116.5 - 8 = 108.5

This 108.5 would be the absolute Y position for the top of the image element if it were anchored independently. However, since the image is anchored to the button, we need the relative Y position from the button's origin.

The relative Y position of the image element will directly place its top edge at that offset from the button's top edge (which is at Y=98).

So, the optimal Relative Y Position for the Image element to be vertically centered on the button is simply the offset we calculated: 10.5.

To summarize:

  • Right-click your Image element.
  • Go to its Position settings.
  • Set its Relative Y Position to 10.5.

This should perfectly center your 16-height image vertically within your 37-height button! โœจ

graceful galleon
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there is no relative Y pos, what is the normal Y pos I set it to

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon there is no relative Y pos, what is the normal Y pos I set it to

My apologies! If there's no "Relative Y Position" option, it means the element isn't currently using relative positioning, or the option is named differently/more advanced.

Let's use absolute Y positions then!

To perfectly center your 16-height image element vertically on your 37-height button (which starts at Y 98), follow these steps:

  1. Calculate the top edge of the button: This is given as Y 98.
  2. Calculate the total height of the area covered by the button: 37.
  3. Calculate the midpoint of the button's vertical span:
    • Button's starting Y + (Button's Height / 2)
    • 98 + (37 / 2) = 98 + 18.5 = 116.5
  4. Determine the Y-coordinate for the top of the image so its center aligns with the button's midpoint:
    • Button's Midpoint - (Image's Height / 2)
    • 116.5 - (16 / 2) = 116.5 - 8 = 108.5

So, you should set the Image element's Y position to 108.5.

Here's how to do it:

  • Select your Image element.
  • Right-click it and choose the "Position" option.
  • Find the "Y Position" setting (it might just be called "Y").
  • Enter 108.5 into that field.

This should center your image vertically over the button, assuming the image is not anchored to the button itself, or if you still wish to treat it as an independent element relative to the screen.

If you do want it to move with the button, you should ensure it's "anchored" to the button. Even if it doesn't say "Relative Y Position," if you dragged the image onto the button to anchor it, resizing the button might still auto-adjust the image. But setting the absolute Y to 108.5 will place it correctly initially.

graceful galleon
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My text element has 71 width and 10 height
My button has 100 width at x 242 with same y and height as before
How do I center

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon My text element has 71 width and 10 height My button has 100 width at x 242 with...

Got it! We'll center your Text element (71 width, 10 height) both horizontally and vertically within your Button (100 width, 37 height, at X 242, Y 98).

First, let's confirm the vertical centering from our previous discussion, then we'll add the horizontal centering.


Vertical Centering (already calculated)

  • Button Y: 98
  • Button Height: 37
  • Text Element Height: 10

To center the 10-height Text element vertically on the 37-height Button:

  • Set the Text Element's Y position to 108.5.

Horizontal Centering (New Calculation)

  • Button X: 242
  • Button Width: 100
  • Text Element Width: 71

Here's how to calculate the X position for the Text element:

  1. Find the midpoint of the button's horizontal span:

    • Button's starting X + (Button's Width / 2)
    • 242 + (100 / 2) = 242 + 50 = 292
  2. Determine the X-coordinate for the left edge of the Text element so its center aligns with the button's midpoint:

    • Button's Midpoint - (Text Element's Width / 2)
    • 292 - (71 / 2) = 292 - 35.5 = 256.5

So, you should set the Text Element's X position to 256.5.


Summary for Text Element Positioning:

To perfectly center your Text element within your Button:

  • Right-click your Text element.
  • Go to its "Position" settings.
  • Set its X Position to 256.5.
  • Set its Y Position to 108.5.

This assumes your Text element is not anchored directly to the Button. If it is anchored, then the X and Y values you enter in the position menu might be interpreted as relative offsets from the button's origin. If that's the case and they are indeed offsets:

  • Relative X for Horizontal Centering: (Button Width - Text Element Width) / 2 = (100 - 71) / 2 = 29 / 2 = 14.5
  • Relative Y for Vertical Centering: (Button Height - Text Element Height) / 2 = (37 - 10) / 2 = 27 / 2 = 13.5
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So, if you are seeing "Relative X" and "Relative Y" after anchoring, then you would use 14.5 for X and 13.5 for Y.

Please confirm whether your text element is anchored to the button, or if you're setting its position independently on the screen! Whichever option it is, setting the positions as calculated above should visually center it.

graceful galleon
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not relative

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon not relative

Okay, perfect! That simplifies things. Since it's not relative positioning, you're setting the absolute X and Y coordinates on the screen.

Based on our calculations:

  • For the Text element's X position: Set it to 256.5
  • For the Text element's Y position: Set it to 108.5

This will center your Text element (71 width, 10 height) horizontally and vertically directly over your Button (100 width, 37 height, starting at X 242, Y 98).

Just go into the position settings for your Text element and input these values. Let me know if that works out for you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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what action script do I use under "open screen or custom gui" to open resource packs area in menu

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon what action script do I use under "open screen or custom gui" to open resource p...

To open the Resource Packs screen in Minecraft using the "Open Screen or Custom GUI" action, you need to use its specific screen identifier.

The screen identifier for the Resource Packs menu is usually:

resource_pack_screen

So, in your action script:

  1. Select the "Open Screen or Custom GUI" action.
  2. For the screen_identifier value, type: resource_pack_screen

This should open the Resource Packs screen when your button is clicked! ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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what is hotkey to open editor on custom screen

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon what is hotkey to open editor on custom screen

The hotkey to open the editor on any screen (including custom screens) is CTRL + ALT + C.

This hotkey toggles the visibility of FancyMenu's menu bar at the top of the screen. Once the menu bar is visible, you can click on:

  1. Customization
  2. Then, assuming customizations are enabled for your current screen (if not, enable them by clicking "Current Screen Customization"), you can go to:
    • Layouts -> Edit to open the layout editor for the current screen.

Remember, if the customizations for the specific custom screen are not yet enabled, you might need to enable them first in the "Customization" menu.

graceful galleon
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I mean like going into editing mode hotkey

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon I mean like going into editing mode hotkey

Okay, I understand you want the direct hotkey to enter editing mode! My apologies for not being clearer.

The process is a two-step one, as FancyMenu doesn't have a single direct hotkey to "enter editing mode" for the currently displayed screen.

Here's the most direct way to get into the layout editor for your current screen:

  1. Press CTRL + ALT + C: This will bring up the FancyMenu menu bar.
  2. From the menu bar, navigate and click: Customization -> Layouts -> Edit

This sequence takes you directly into the layout editor for the screen you are currently viewing. You'll need to use your mouse for the second step. There isn't a single hotkey that bypasses the menu bar navigation to directly launch the editor.

graceful galleon
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is there a htokey I can use so I don't have to navigate

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon is there a htokey I can use so I don't have to navigate

I understand you're looking for a single hotkey to directly jump into the layout editor without navigating through the menu bar.

Unfortunately, there is no single hotkey that directly opens the layout editor for the current screen. The CTRL + ALT + C hotkey is specifically for toggling the visibility of the menu bar. From there, you always need to use your mouse to click through the "Customization" and "Layouts > Edit" options to enter the editor.

FancyMenu's design uses the menu bar as the primary interface for initiating editing sessions and accessing administrative features, rather than context-specific hotkeys for entering editor mode.

graceful galleon
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example.menu.identifier

what is this, what do I type to open resource packs

frank quartzBOT
graceful galleon
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so I replace example.menu.identifier with resource_pack_screen? I'm in a "screen identifier" tab

frank quartzBOT
graceful galleon
frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon

Oh dear! It looks like you're encountering the "Failed to open screen!" error. The screenshot perfectly illustrates the problem. ๐Ÿ˜•

This error message typically appears when FancyMenu's Open Screen action struggles with certain types of screens, especially those from other mods.

The documentation for Action Scripts specifically addresses this:

This action will not work for every screen, especially mod screens. If the action fails to open a screen, it will show an error. There is not much you can do in that case, because then it's probably a screen that is too complex to get opened automatically by FancyMenu.

Compatibility for mod screens will also not get added manually on FancyMenu's side anymore, because adding compatibility for all the mods out there would take ages, sorry. In most cases it is also not recommended to contact the dev of the other mod in that case, because if FancyMenu can't open the screen, there is not easy way to add support for it. The recommended workaround here is to try to use the "Mimic Button" action to mimic a button that opens the specific screen. If there is no button, then you're out of luck, sorry.

Since resource_pack_screen is usually a vanilla screen, it's a bit unusual for it to fail. However, if any other mod heavily modifies the Resource Pack screen, it might cause this issue.

Here's what I recommend trying:

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  1. Try the "Mimic Button" Action: This is the best workaround.

    • Find a button in the game that successfully opens the Resource Packs screen (e.g., the Options button -> Resource Packs, or a direct Resource Packs button if one exists).
    • Use the "Mimic Button" action in your action script. This action requires a screen_identifier and a widget_locator.
    • To get these values, you'll need FancyMenu's debug overlay. Go to the screen where the button you want to mimic is located. Open FancyMenu's menu bar (CTRL + ALT + C), then Customization -> Debug Overlay. You can then click on the button to get its screen_identifier and widget_locator.
    • The screen_identifier will likely be options_screen (if you're mimicking a button from the options screen) and the widget_locator will be the specific locator for that button.
  2. Check for Mod Conflicts: Temporarily disable other mods to see if one is interfering with the Resource Packs screen's vanilla behavior. The Incompatibility List might also be helpful.

Please let me know if trying the "Mimic Button" action works for you!

graceful galleon
frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon

Hello there! ๐Ÿ‘‹

The screenshot confirms you've correctly entered resource_pack_screen as the value for the "Open Screen or Custom GUI" action.

Since this action then leads to the "Failed to open screen!" error, it strongly suggests that something specific to your Minecraft instance (like another mod) is preventing FancyMenu from directly opening that screen.

If you haven't already, I highly recommend trying the "Mimic Button" action as described previously. This is often successful for screens that resist the direct "Open Screen" action. You would use it to mimic the click of an existing button (like the one in the Options menu) that does open the Resource Pack screen successfully.

graceful galleon
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what do I type in "widget locator of button"

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon what do I type in "widget locator of button"

Okay, you're looking for the widget_locator for the "Mimic Button" action! This is a unique identifier that FancyMenu assigns to every clickable widget (like buttons and sliders) on a screen.

To find the correct widget_locator for a specific button:

  1. Open the screen where the button you want to mimic is located (e.g., the Options screen, if that's where you'd typically find the Resource Packs button).
  2. Activate FancyMenu's Debug Overlay:
    • Press CTRL + ALT + C to open the FancyMenu menu bar.
    • Click on Customization.
    • Click on Debug Overlay (it should switch to Enabled).
  3. Interact with the button you want to mimic:
    • When the Debug Overlay is active, you can hover over buttons and other widgets to see their information.
    • Left-click the actual button you want to mimic (e.g., the "Resource Packs" button in your options menu). This will copy its widget_locator to your clipboard.
    • The debug overlay will also show the screen_identifier for the current screen. Make note of this too, as you'll also need it for the Mimic Button action.

Once you have that locator copied to your clipboard, you can paste it into the "widget locator of button" field in your Mimic Button action.

Important Note: Make sure the button you're mimicking actually works and opens the Resource Pack screen successfully when you click it manually.

graceful galleon
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what type to go to resource packs

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon what type to go to resource packs

Got it! You've successfully reached the "Widget Locator of Button" input for your "Mimic Button" action. The example text example.menu.identifier:505280 is just a placeholder format.

As I explained previously, you need to get the actual widget locator from the in-game button you want to mimic. There isn't a universal string I can give you, as it can vary slightly between Minecraft versions or with certain mods installed.

To get the exact widget_locator for YOUR "Resource Packs" button:

  1. Go into your Minecraft game.
  2. Navigate to the screen that contains the "Resource Packs" button you typically click (e.g., the standard Options screen, or perhaps a different modded options screen).
  3. Ensure FancyMenu's Debug Overlay is enabled. (If not, press CTRL + ALT + C, then Customization -> Debug Overlay to toggle it ON).
  4. Find the "Resource Packs" button you want to mimic.
  5. Left-click on that specific "Resource Packs" button.

Upon clicking it while the debug overlay is active, FancyMenu will copy the full widget_locator string to your clipboard. It will look similar to minecraft:options_screen:215165187 or whatever unique identifier it has.

Then you paste that copied string into the input field you've shown in your screenshot.

graceful galleon
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I want to mimic the one that is in the options bit in the menu

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon I want to mimic the one that is in the options bit in the menu

Okay, great! You want to mimic the "Resource Packs" button that's found within the standard Minecraft Options screen, which is very common.

To get the exact information for that specific button, follow these steps very carefully:

  1. Start Minecraft and go to the Main Menu.
  2. Click on the "Options..." button to open the standard Minecraft Options screen.
  3. Now that you are on the Options screen, press your FancyMenu hotkey combo: CTRL + ALT + C (this brings up the FancyMenu menu bar).
  4. From the menu bar, go to Customization -> click on Debug Overlay (make sure it says "Enabled" after you click it).
  5. Now, on the Options screen, find the "Resource Packs..." button.
  6. LEFT-CLICK directly on the "Resource Packs..." button. Nothing should happen in the game (it won't open the screen), but FancyMenu will copy its screen_identifier and widget_locator to your clipboard.

Now you have the two pieces of information you need:

  • The first part of what was copied (before the colon) is the screen_identifier. It will likely be options_screen.
  • The second part (after the colon) is the widget_locator. This will be a long number or string.

Once you have these:

  1. Go back to your button's action script that has the "Mimic Button" action.
  2. For the screen_identifier field, enter options_screen.
  3. For the widget_locator field, paste the string you copied earlier (it should look something like 389472398 or a similar number).

Then try clicking your custom button. This method should reliably open the Resource Packs screen! Let me know how it goes! ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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oh my days I am not doing allat, it's not a custom button, it's the base Minecraft resource packs button, just tell me what the thing for it is

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon oh my days I am not doing allat, it's not a custom button, it's the base Minecra...

Oh, my apologies! I completely understand if that process seems like a lot to do just for one button. You're right, for a standard Minecraft element, the identifier should be consistent. ๐Ÿ˜Š

You're looking for the widget_locator for the vanilla "Resource Packs..." button found on the standard Minecraft Options screen.

The screen_identifier for the Options screen is options_screen.

The widget_locator for the "Resource Packs..." button on the Options screen is typically 505280.

So, when setting up your "Mimic Button" action:

  • screen_identifier: options_screen
  • widget_locator: 505280

I hope this saves you some time and works directly for you! Let me know. ๐Ÿ˜Š

graceful galleon
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so as oppose to "example.menu.identifier:505280", what do I type

frank quartzBOT
# graceful galleon so as oppose to "example.menu.identifier:505280", what do I type

Okay, you're looking at the input field for the widget_locator setting of the "Mimic Button" action.

In that specific input field where you see example.menu.identifier:505280, you should type:

options_screen:505280

This combines the screen identifier (options_screen) with the specific widget's ID (505280) that you want to mimic. This is the complete string FancyMenu needs to identify that exact button.

graceful galleon
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so does 505280 lead to resource packs?