LexiconLib

LexiconLib

LexiconLib is a Vintage Story mod that turns book text into SVG glyphs through reusable icons.

Features

• paragraph-based lexicon mode for books
• optional per-paragraph glyph size
• automatic glyph discovery from SVG filenames
• longest-match-first transliteration
• support for multiple lexicons at once
• admin /decypher command that creates a readable copy of a held book
• external lexicon loading from VintagestoryData/ModData/LexiconLib

Book Syntax

Basic paragraph mode:

With explicit size:

The lexicon remains active until the next blank line.

Built-in Assets

Bundled lexicons are stored here:

Each .svg filename becomes an exact glyph match:

• a.svg -> a
• th.svg -> th
• cha.svg -> cha

When multiple matches are possible, the mod always tries the longest one first.

External Lexicons

Players and server admins can add new lexicons without editing the mod zip or the JSON config.

Create folders here:

The folder name becomes the lexicon code.
Example: mylexicon can be used with:

Config

The packaged config file is lexiconlib.json.

It controls:

• bundled lexicon definitions
• shortcut delimiters
• default glyph size
• glyph wrap separator
• debug logging

Admin Command

Usage:

• hold a readable book in your main hand
• run /decypher
• receive a deciphered copy in your inventory

The original book is never modified.

Current Status

This version supports:

• {{lexicon:code}}
• {{lexicon:code,size:24}}
• reading and rendering SVG glyphs in books
• external lexicon folders in VintagestoryData/ModData/LexiconLib
• /decypher for admins or single-player hosts