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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better Zoom

Smoothly zoom with wheel and hotkeys as much as you want, in a simple way with customizations

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Latest stable file [Neo 1.21.1] Better Zoom 2.7.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Better Zoom [Neo 1.21.1] Better Zoom 2.7.1 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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What else does Better Zoom [Neo 1.21.1] Better Zoom 2.7.1 need?

[Neo 1.21.1] Better Zoom 2.7.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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Built for Better Zoom [Neo 1.21.1] Better Zoom 2.7.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use [Neo 1.21.1] Better Zoom 2.7.1. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

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    Put it on the correct side

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [Neo 1.21.1] Better Zoom 2.7.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Zoom add?

Better Zoom v2.7, allows you to zoom smoothly with wheel scrolling and hotkeys. It offers a simple and efficent zoom with unique customizations. All of that without any mixin/asm, for a faster loading speed.

The goal of this mod is to offer a simple & suitable zoom with smooth wheel/hotkeys zooming. No fancy or complicated parameters included. The mod offers customizations (see screenshots below) and runs without any mixin or any additional library.

While it's called Better Zoom, it's just meant to be simple, compatible, including all the necessary features with a clean configuration GUI without fancy stuff, in order to offer a good zooming experience!

The mod is actively maintained and receive frequrent updates on github. Newer versions for forge and neoforge are coming soon!

Press "c" by default to toggle zoom. (Configurable keybind)

Press "+"/"-" or scroll with wheel to zoom in/out (Configurable) - You can also hold these keybinds!

Configuration GUI (Forge 1.20.1 v2.7 reference): (open with 'V' keybind by default) and at mods/config..:

Configurations:

Zoom Increment How much zoom it increments per scroll wheel. (useful to zoom/dezoom very quickly)
Mouse Sensitivity The mouse sensitivity that will be multiplited by when you zoom. (adjust as you need so the camera doesn't move too fast when zooming a lot)
Hold to Zoom Require to hold the zoom keybind in order to keep zooming
Smooth Zoom A real Smooth Fade in/out when zooming
Auto Adjust Adjust the mouse sensitivty automatically according to the zoom level
Easing Factor Easing factor for the smooth transitions. Lowers = slower/smoother
Disable Bobbing while zooming Disable the bob biew/bobbing while zooming

(Tooltips are avilable for more informations)

Custom keybinds:

*You can even hold keybinds of zoom in/out

Translations are available for French and English yet. Feel free to suggest better one, or directly add translations on github with a pull request!

Feel free to add this in any modpack published on curseforge! This is highly appreciated.

The code is open source : https://github.com/AwesomeHippo/BetterZoom under MIT license

Project description from CurseForge.

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