About SearchModeAPI
From Steam WorkshopFramework for "search fog" mods compatibility, e.g. [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?edit=true&id=2845952197]Read While Walking How to use (for modders):…
Framework for "search fog" mods compatibility, e.g. Read While Walking
How to use (for modders):
SearchModeAPI.Register("my_mod_name", 0.5) -- only once! the second parameter is your priority
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-- low priority mods will be igonred
SearchModeAPI.Lock("my_mod_name") -- you're the ruler, locks the fog for you
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SearchModeAPI.Unlock("my_mod_name") -- you don't need fog anymore
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-- your code must be marked:
SearchModeAPI.Activate("my_mod_name") -- all stuff now is related to your mod
local mode = getSearchMode():getSearchModeForPlayer(0)
getSearchMode():setEnabled(0,true)
mode:getBlur():setTargets(0.5, 0.5)
mode:getDesat():setTargets(0.5, 0.5)
mode:getRadius():setTargets(3, 3)
mode:getDarkness():setTargets(0.1, 0.1)
SearchModeAPI.Deactivate("my_mod_name") -- end of code from your mod
The priority is the number. You need high values if your mechanics is very specific, e.g. you enables it only on certain actions. And you need low values if your mechanics is common, e.g. you use the fog all the time. This concept allows to lock searchmode manager for some/all mods.
Some values of priority: -100: default value for all unknown mods, also is applyed to vanilla search mode. 10: Read While Walking mod.
P.S. It was quite hard to make this mod.
Workshop ID: 2851764922 Mod ID: SearchModeAPI41
Highlights
From source dataFootprint
Rated a light load on a server.
Last update
Its author last shipped an update 23 mo ago.
SearchModeAPI on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Project Zomboid servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Project Zomboid — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 2024-12-27, released 2024-12-27
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop |
From 1 recorded build of SearchModeAPI.
Run SearchModeAPI on a Project Zomboid server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogQuality of life & UI
Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.
Compatibility
- Game
- Project Zomboid
Verified at the source
- ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
- ✓Authorstar, as published on Steam Workshop
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
