Advanced HUD - Modular Information Display

A comprehensive HUD system that displays essential game information in a clean, customizable interface. Each module can be independently toggled and reordered to match your playstyle.

Current Features

Core Modules

• Day/Night Indicator - Shows current time period, game time, and countdown to next phase
• Day Number - Displays in-game day count with automatic day length detection (supports all day-length mods like Diurnal Dynamics)
• Total Playtime - Shows real-world time spent playing (unaffected by game speed) with detailed breakdown
• Biter Evolution Tracker - Real-time evolution percentage with detailed milestone warnings, biter stats, and preparation tips
• Movement Speed Tracker - Real-time speed display with smart vehicle/on-foot detection and visual progress bar
• Research Progress - Current research progress with accurate real-time ETA calculations, missing science bottles detection, and smart research suggestions
• Production Monitor - Real-time production tracking with interactive item analysis and bottleneck detection

Interactive Features

• Module Reordering - Use up/down buttons in settings to customize the display order of modules
• Item Detail Popups - Click any item in production stats for detailed analysis with trend graphs and storage levels
• Smart Context Detection - Movement speed automatically adapts icons and tracking based on your current transport method

Customization Options

• Display Properties - Settings section for appearance customization including horizontal layout option
• Hide Title Option - Remove title bar for ultra-compact interface with custom drag handle
• Horizontal Layout - Display modules side-by-side instead of vertically stacked
• Minimal Mode - Compact single-line display option available for all modules
• Dynamic GUI Layout - Interface automatically shrinks and expands based on enabled modules
• Individual Module Control - Toggle any module on/off independently via the settings menu
• Custom Display Order - Arrange modules in your preferred order using the reorder buttons
• Organized Settings GUI - Clean interface with Display Properties and Module Configuration sections
• Draggable Interface - Position the main HUD anywhere on your screen (works even with hidden title)
• Persistent Settings - All preferences are saved per-player and persist across game sessions

Technical Features

Performance Optimized

• Coordinate-Based Tracking - Movement speed uses position deltas for accuracy with all transport types
• Built-in Statistics API - Production module leverages Factorio's native statistics for minimal UPS impact
• Smart Filtering - Teleportation and respawn detection prevents speed tracking anomalies
• Efficient Updates - 2-second update intervals maintain smooth performance in megabases

Compatibility

• Factorio 2.0 Compatible - Fully updated for the latest game version
• Multi-Surface Support - Works across all surfaces including space platforms
• Day Length Mod Support - Automatically detects and adapts to day-length mods (Diurnal Dynamics, etc.)
• Mod Compatibility - Tracks movement from all sources including modded transport methods
• Multiplayer Safe - Deterministic code patterns prevent desyncs

Available Commands

• /hud - Open/close the settings menu
• /hud-reload - Reload all HUD displays (useful after GUI changes)
• /hud-refresh - Force refresh module storage (troubleshooting)
• /hud-debug - Display debug information about registered modules
• /hud-evolution-cooldown <seconds> - Set evolution notification cooldown (0 to disable, default: 60)

Usage Tips

1. Getting Started: The HUD appears in the top-left corner with a small settings button
2. Display Customization: Use Display Properties to hide the title bar for a more compact interface
3. Customizing Modules: Click the settings gear icon to enable/disable modules and reorder them
4. Understanding Time Displays:
5. Day Number shows in-game days (automatically adapts to day-length mods)
6. Total Playtime shows real-world time you've spent playing
7. Research Monitoring: The research module shows missing bottles, accurate ETA based on actual progress, and suggests available technologies
8. Analyzing Production: Click on any item in the production module for detailed statistics
9. Speed Tracking: The movement speed module automatically detects vehicles vs walking and tracks separate maximums
10. Performance: All modules are designed to work smoothly even in large factories

Perfect for players who want comprehensive game information at a glance without cluttering their interface. The modular design ensures you only see what's relevant to your current gameplay style.