What kind of MOD is this?
Quartz (author: Laydor) is a framework MOD for extending 7 Days to Die’s standard UI (XUi) system. Rather than adding features that players directly see and enjoy, it’s positioned more as an “assortment of parts and controllers” for the MOD authors who build UIs.
Specifically, it adds new XUi widgets that can be placed from XML, as well as XUi controllers that can be attached to existing UI after the fact, making them usable through XML editing alone. On top of that, since it can also be called from C# (DLL) MODs, it’s said to be usable for implementing more advanced UI features as well. It’s released as open source, and this is its official Nexus Mods entry.
In other words, rather than “something changes just by installing it on its own,” it’s easiest to think of it as a foundation required to run other UI MODs that were built with Quartz as a prerequisite.
Key Features
- New XUi widgets: It appears to add UI parts not found in the standard set that can be used as XML elements.
- New XUi controllers: It provides controllers that can be attached to any UI widget to add functionality.
- Supports both XML editing and C#: A wide range of uses is envisioned, from light XML tweaks to full-fledged DLL MODs.
- Open source: Detailed usage and specifications are published on the GitHub side.
Installation Tips
- Check the supported version: v3.0.0 is for 7 Days to Die 1.0, v2.2.0–v2.3.0 for A21.2, v2.0.0–v2.1.0 for A21–A21.1, and v1.7.1 and earlier for A20. Choose the one that matches your game version.
- Installation steps (general outline): Unzip the downloaded
0-Quartzfolder and place it in theModsfolder either in your game install location or inside%AppData%/7DaysToDie. It’s reassuring to check thatModInfo.xmlis in the correct location. - ★ Important: Not compatible with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC): According to the official description, Quartz will not work unless EAC is turned off. When using it on a server, EAC needs to be off on that server side as well. When using it in multiplayer, be sure to check in advance, including your server settings.
- For MOD authors: If your own UI MOD requires Quartz as a prerequisite, it’s recommended to direct users to obtain it from this Nexus page.
Who is this for?
- Those who want to install a UI-type MOD that states “Quartz is required” (since it needs to be installed as a prerequisite MOD).
- MOD authors who want to modify or create their own UI and need parts that the standard XUi doesn’t provide.
- Conversely, it may be unsuitable for those who want to play in a near-vanilla environment with EAC enabled, or for those who find it difficult to run a server on the premise of EAC being off.
※ This article is an introduction based on Nexus’s description text. For the latest supported versions and detailed specifications, please check the latest information on the distribution page and GitHub.
For details and the latest compatibility status, please check the original Nexus page.