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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Mapwriter 2

An open source mini-map!

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Which Mapwriter 2 release matches 1.12?

Updated 8 years ago
Best match for your filters MapWriter-1.12.2-2.8.0.jar
Game version 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.12.2
Loader Not required

Mapwriter 2 MapWriter-1.12.2-2.8.0.jar targets 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.12.2. 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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Is Mapwriter 2 required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Mapwriter 2 MapWriter-1.12.2-2.8.0.jar need?

MapWriter-1.12.2-2.8.0.jar on 1.12. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

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

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

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Built for Mapwriter 2 MapWriter-1.12.2-2.8.0.jar on 1.12. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use MapWriter-1.12.2-2.8.0.jar. It targets 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.12.2; 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside MapWriter-1.12.2-2.8.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Mapwriter 2 add?

The mod was originally created by Mapwriter. Original thread

Since he did not update the mod for a long time, I decided to continue the mod.


In game mini map mode (circular map mode enabled in map GUI options menu)


In game full screen GUI.


Zooming out to see the world.

Features:

  • In game mini-map for multiplayer and singleplayer.
  • Client side (server does not need to have the mod installed).
  • The areas you explore are saved and can be viewed by scrolling or zooming the map, even when you are in a completely different part of the world.
  • Full screen map GUI. Set waypoints by right clicking, pan map by click dragging, zoom with the mouse wheel.
  • Rotating circular mini map mode. Can be enabled in the options GUI.
  • Colours for blocks automatically generated from the block's texture.
  • Support for custom texture packs.
  • Support for blocks added by mods.
  • Biomes now coloured appropriately.
  • Entire map can be written to a PNG image.
  • When in the Nether the mini map shows your effective location in the Overworld. This makes placing portals easier.
  • Underground map mode (vastly improved in 2.0.14).
  • All block colours configurable

For installation instructions, usage instructions, previous versions and more see the main forum post here:
MapWriter on MinecraftForum.net

Source code can be found here:
MapWriter 2 on GitHub

Project description from CurseForge.

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