Getting out of your car to open a door every single time you enter or leave your base—this MOD does away with that small but persistent annoyance. The original author is Area8888, and the 2.0 version featured here is said to be an unofficial update by plopyy.
What kind of MOD is it?
It appears to be a MOD that lets you open and close most unpowered doors, gates, and drawbridges by honking your horn while riding a vehicle such as a car or motorcycle. Locked doors generally won’t open, but it’s said that if the door is one you own, you can open it even while it’s locked. It seems like a great fit for garage-style setups that wrap around your base, or for playstyles that rely heavily on driving.
Key Features
- It appears to come with two animation modes. The default is a double-tap for quick opening and closing, while the other is a type that opens and closes smoothly while pushing obstacles out of the way.
- The opening/closing distance can be adjusted in
HornOpensDoorsConfig.xml. You can fine-tune it to suit how your base is built. - Operation is said to require the
0_TFP_Harmonyfolder inside the Mods folder. - It appears to be a MOD that needs to be installed on both the server and the client.
- It’s explained that it can coexist with MODs such as Elevator (V1.0), War3zuk AIO Overhaul, and HD Truck Elevator by applying optional patches.
On a related note, the author also seems to offer other MODs with related features, such as “Remote Switch,” “Auto Move Forward,” “Drone Lock To Player,” and “Remote Control Drone.” If you want to gather MODs aimed at reducing the hassle of movement and controls, it might be worth checking these out as well.
Installation Tips
The general procedure is to first download the MOD from its Nexus page and extract it into the Mods folder. As mentioned above, 0_TFP_Harmony is bundled with it—or required separately, so make sure it’s present in your Mods folder. For multiplayer, it seems you need to install it on both the server and the participating clients. When using it alongside other MODs, it’s reassuring to check whether the corresponding optional patch is available. We also recommend backing up your save data before installing.
Who is it for?
- Players who drive in and out of their base a lot and find getting out each time a hassle
- Players running larger bases that use gates and drawbridges
- Players who want to install a whole set of MODs that make vehicle handling more comfortable
It’s not flashy, but it’s the kind of “scratches the itch you couldn’t reach” MOD that’s hard to give up once you get used to it.
※This article is an introduction based on the description on Nexus. Since operating requirements and compatibility may change depending on the version of 7DTD itself, we recommend checking the latest information on the distribution page before installing.