sa released Ace HUD - Customizable HUD

[MKKJ]

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

 

This mod is discontinued.

The reason is this mod runs on CLEO script, which is very not suitable for things this mod does. I've pushed many CLEO's limits with this mod which resulted in more errors than i could handle. If i ever maintain this mod again, likely i'll had to learn basic programing. (Was never a programmer to begin with, Sanny's coding simplifies a lot of things.)

 

So hard warning, this mod has bugs and unstable.

 

One last note, i have retired from GTA modding entirely. (Likely obvious, it's been a year already). And i don't check GTA sites often anymore, so don't expect me to answer bug reports.

Especially this mod.

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Advanced Customizable Elements HUD, or Ace HUD is a CLEO HUD script featuring extensive customization via config file.
There are two different mods, Ace HUD v2.0.1 and Ace Statbox v1.2. You can use them separately.
 

 

CUSTOMIZATION
Many properties of each HUD elements can be adjusted including position, size, color or font type.

 

 

Featured HUD elements:

• Health meter + counter
• Armour meter + counter
• Breath meter + counter
• Special meter + counter (for Special Abilities mod v3 and Special Adrenaline v4)
• Vehicle health meter + counter
• Target health meter + counter
• Clock
• Money counter + Money gain/lost counter
• Wanted stars
• Weapon icon
• Ammo & Clip counter
• Area Name
• Vehicle Name
• Speedometer (text)
• 8 Custom texts
• 8 Custom boxes
• 8 Custom images
• Internal color IDs
• Position Chain system

Type "ACELOAD" to reload all settings in cleo\aceHUD.

 

Featured Stats in statbox:

• Respect
• Weapon Skill
• Lung Capacity
• Special (for Special Abilities mod v3 and Special Adrenaline v4)
• Max Health
• Stamina
• Muscle
• Fat
• Sex Appeal
• Wanted Profile (for Wanted Profile System v2)
• Clock
• Current Day

Type "ACESTAT" to reload cleo\aceHUD\statboxSetting.ini settings.

 

PRESET & SCREENSHOT
The extensive customization allows many display layout variations which can be unique to each other.
Below are example of custom HUDs made by modifying config file, which is included in the mod file.

 

Ace: Default
Default layout of Ace HUD, resemble SA's mobile HUD with minor differences.


Ace: Topdown
Layout loosely based on GTA2, which every HUD elements displayed on top of screen.

 

Ace: Compact
Layout with GTA V-like bars with radar replaced by other HUD elements. Example use of custom boxes.

Ace: Four
Interface layout strongly resembles GTA IV. Example of circular meters and extensive use of Position chains.


Ace: Mockup
Mockup layout of GTAV HUD prediction by exmpletree, makes use of vertical bars and speedometer.
Other mods used: radarrect.asi



Statbox: Default
Default Statbox layout, resembling original SA statbox


Statbox: Lite
GTAV-like statbox layout, with statbars placed below stat name.

 

 

DOWNLOAD
ACE HUD v2.0.1 - ACE Statbox v1.2

 

REQUIRED

newOpcodes.cleo

 

2-PLAYER SUPPORT

An add-on to for second player is available in development stage, but so far works fine.

Feedbacks and issue reports would be appreciated since i can't test it myself.

ACE-2P v1.3.1 (old version)

 

BUGS AND ISSUES
- Using other HUD mod with this mod might cause glitch or crash

- HUD might not displayed properly in SAMP. Using Modloader or SAMP FXT Fix will solve this problem

- Vehicle Name might crash the game if used with limit adjuster. The cause is hacked DFF limit, which mostly only used in map mods.

- Textures goes behind every other sprites on-screen. While it's not serious, still counts as bug since weapon icons even displayed behind sniper crosshair.

- Latest Widescreen Fix update results in bugged Ace HUD interface. You can install older version of Widescreen Fix + wshps.asi instead.

- As stated at top of post, this mod is unstable. So it likely crash. Testing was fine thoroughly on my end, so crashes on other's game are beyond my capability.

 

VERSION HISTORY

 

 

 

Ace HUD

v1.1

• Now HUD won't stretched in-out with other aspect ratios
• Added new option: ScreenAlign, side of screen used to adjusting to aspect ratios
• Added new elements: 3 custom boxes with adjustable color and transparency

v1.2

• Wanted stars now flashing
• Breath bar now displayed if player submerged instead of swimming
• Added new option: COLOR_ID, change RGB value of internal color IDs

v1.3

• Now Ace HUD accepts icons for custom weapons with few setup in config and txd file
• Added new entry : Weapon.FirstCustomID and Weapon.LastCustomID to register custom weapons
• Typing ACELOAD now also reloads txd file
• Displays error message if either config file or txd file missing
• Wanted stars no longer flash when player does not have wanted level
• Breath meter no longer show up if player is in underwater tunnel
• Fix ammo/clip flag problem if ammo is slightly below 10000

v1.3.1

• Fix border going behind bars if the size entry is negative value
• Special bar now supports Special Adrenaline v4

v2.0

• Major general changes
  • Config files completely rewrote over and now stored in aceHUD folder
  • Colors now adjustable in hudColors.dat, which covers almost everything and now supports alpha
  • Rewrite calculations for PosX and SizeW
  • Screen Align now also determines X Position's start point (0.0)
  • Each elements can now hide over time, or if statbox displayed
  • Added a single key to show all hidden elements (only if they hid by duration)
  • Texture files now stored as raw png files instead of txd
• Added "Position Chain", dynamic placement based on which elements are displayed
• Added "Target Health", can follow target's position or at fixed coordinates
• "Money" and "Debt" now shares same setting
• "Clock" now supports 12-hour format
• Added "Money Gain", how much money player just gain/lose, like GTA IV onwards
• "Vehicle Speed" now have multiplier setting
• Added 8 "Custom Texts" and 8 "Custom Image"
  • Increased "Custom Box" to 8
  • These custom elements can't be included in Position Chain
• Changes on meter-based interface
  • Borders now surrounds the meter instead of being part of background
  • Meter can be displayed as Circular Meter, it's radius and direction are adjustable
  • Each meter have text counters as well
• Changes on Weapon Icons
  • Eliminated icon limit
  • Player can use Internal Icon instead of custom ones
  • Still require configuration at hudWeapons.ini
  • Can now display Jetpack and Cellphone while used (custom icons only)
• And several other changes...

v2.0.1

• Changed "all weapons" entry in hudWeapons.ini to "last_weapon_ID"

 

Ace Statbox

v1.1

• Now HUD won't stretched in-out with other aspect ratios
• Added new option: ScreenAlign, side of screen used to adjusting to aspect ratios

v1.1.1

• Fixed issue with statbox element placement if ScreenAlign is not 0
• Displays error message if config file missing

v1.1.2

• Special Statbar now supports Special Adrenaline v4

v1.2.0

• Config files completely rewrote over and now stored in aceHUD folder
• Rewrite calculations for PosX and SizeW
• Screen Align now also determines X Position's start point (0.0)
• "Clock" now supports 12 hour format

 

 

Edited September 1, 2019 by MKKJ

[FreezIn]

Yooo this is awesome man. But can you provide us a list for all the color ids and the corresponding color? And is it possible to disable the default car name each time we enter a vehicle? I also cant seem to get the ammo/clip counter working lol. Money is also not working for me, using this on SAMP

 

EDIT: nvm it only works in singleplayer

Edited December 15, 2016 by FreezIn

[MKKJ]

Here's the color table

 

 

 

 

 

And yes, this was made for singleplayer so its never tested on SAMP. Thanks to confirm, added warning in main post.

Edited July 14, 2017 by MKKJ

[Karap]

It works normally in SAMP using Modloader or SAMP FXT Fix.

[MKKJ]

Thanks for the info, good to hear it works fine in SAMP too.

Bugs and issues updated, along with readme file.

[gts.]

Nice work.

[Inadequate]

Damn, your mods are awesome. Ace HUD works with 4:3 resolutions?

[MKKJ]

Thanks, man.

 

Yes, Ace HUD works for all screen ratios, but will stretch in-out along with the screen. If config file is configured for 16:9, it would look stretched-in in 4:3 and vice versa.

 

All presets featured (including default) are for 16:9, so you have configure it yourself to make it looks nice in 4:3. Don't forget to backup the config file afterwards, just in case. Or if you want to share it.

 

EDIT: Added another note in main post

Edited December 17, 2016 by MKKJ

[Deadstroke]

Man, nice work. I loved this mod.

 

You can make some inprovments in next version:

- You're using a separated .txd to check weapons icons. Man, use the original weapons icons! It sholdn't be difficult to get them and to put there!

- To be compatible to any widescreens will be perfect! It'll be awesome!

[MKKJ]

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

I chose separated .txd for weapon icons to make it easier to replace all icons from one txd. Aside of that, i don't know how to load textures outside of model/txd folder or get loaded texture in memory from CLEO script.

 

For other resolution compatibility, its already in to-do list. For now, you have to readjust config to make the preset looks good in other res.

 

Edit: Updated, see below.

Edited December 21, 2016 by MKKJ

[MKKJ]

Alright, the faster the better. Here's the update.

All preset config files rewrote over, mostly changed PosX and SizeW and added new options. Any old config used would result in stretched-in HUD.

 

AceHUD v1.1

- Now HUD won't stretched in-out with other aspect ratios
- Added new option: ScreenAlign, side of screen used to adjusting to aspect ratios
- Added new elements: 3 custom boxes with adjustable color and transparency (see Compact HUD for example)

 

AceStatbox v1.1

- Now Statbox won't stretched in-out with other aspect ratios
- Added new option: ScreenAlign, side of screen used to adjusting to aspect ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a reminder Ace HUD is intended to customized freely by users. You're not encouraged to only use the presets, you can always make your own. And if the HUD suddenly got ugly somehow (mods, etc), you can always readjust it yourself as well.

Edited December 21, 2016 by MKKJ

[Deadstroke]

Good job in update!

I think it's all you need to do is to change weapon icons to original icons in each .txd weapon. I suggest to have both options to icons: your type, with ace.txd and with original weapons. And you need to adapt it to possibles added weapons by FLA. If I see something to help I'll talk.

 

Edit.: wanted levels appear and disappear instantly: when you gain levels and you lost them (by a star or pay n' spray for example). A good sugestion to next release!

Edited December 23, 2016 by Deadstroke

[gts.]

Works even on my microscopical San Andreas installation!

[Deere]

Great job on the mod, MKKJ!

 

 

 

 

 

Though I've found a bug with the breath meter not showing when your vehicle is submerged in the water. And the weapon icon disappears when I do the 'Beat The Cock' submission.

 

 

 

 

Can someone confirm these bugs on their game?

[MKKJ]

Works even on my microscopical San Andreas installation!

Good to see it works well for ants resolution

 

Great job on the mod, MKKJ!

 

Though I've found a bug with the breath meter not showing when your vehicle is submerged in the water. And the weapon icon disappears when I do the 'Beat The Cock' submission.

Nice HUD there.

 

Breath meter is being working on, currently its only shown when player is swimming, not submerged. It will fixed in next update.

 

Weapon icons missing in all race missions, most likely because of race position and timer interface.

There's limitation on loading/drawing textures via SCM. Its discussed somewhere before, but i still have no clue to fix this, unfortunately.

Edited December 25, 2016 by MKKJ

[Inadequate]

Latest update is working fine but I found a bug as well... When you're gambling in some casino from Las Venturas, the weapon icon is replaced by a poker card. If you want to try by yourself to reproduce this bug... Go and play blackjack.

 

Merry christmas and happy holidays!

Edited December 25, 2016 by Inadequate

[MKKJ]

Update's here

Config file remains unchanged, only adding new entry.

 

AceHUD v1.2

- Wanted stars now flashing when suspended
- Breath bar now displayed if player submerged instead of swimming
- Added new entry: COLOR_ID, change RGB value of internal color IDs

 

 

About missing and replaced texture bug, its due to texture slot problem from the game itself. Basically new texture 'overwrites' occupied texture slot. CLEO 4.3.7 onwards prevents cleo scripts perform this bug, but not main.scm. Sadly, there's not much i could do with this bug.

There's already a fix for this, but incompatible with CLEO 4.3.7 onwards.

 

Anyway, happy holidays brother!

Edited December 25, 2016 by MKKJ

[MKKJ]

Another Update!

Config file remains unchanged, only adding new entry. Thanks to Deadstroke for testing out.

 

AceHUD v1.3

- Now Ace HUD accepts icons for custom weapons with few setup in config and txd file
- Added new entry : Weapon.FirstCustomID and Weapon.LastCustomID to register custom weapons
- Typing "ACELOAD" now also reloads txd file
- Displays error message if either config file or txd file missing
- Wanted stars no longer flash if player does not have wanted level
- Breath meter no longer show up if player is in underwater tunnel
- Fix ammo/clip flag problem if ammo is slightly below 10000

 

AceStatbox v1.1.1

- Fix issue with statbox element placement if ScreenAlign is not 0
- Displays error message if config file missing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ace HUD now supports custom weapons, tested in GTA Underground. Here's little preset and model file for it: GTAUG-Icons

 

On another note, SCM threads can only load 128 textures. With 47 icons reserved for default weapons, it means Ace HUD supports up to 81 additional icons. GTA UG already been close enough with 76 additional weapons. So if any weapon pack says "80+ new weapons", well, expect last few weapons won't get its icon from Ace HUD.

Edited January 16, 2017 by MKKJ

[Obscure]

Can you send the iv gta font? I do not find anywhere

[MKKJ]

There's one in GTAGarage, but here's IV font i use

http://www.mediafire.com/file/26necr243lgguha/GTA_IV_Font.rar

[fastman92]

Is the size of the elements calculated with the consideration of the screen ratio of the resolution?

If it's not, your HUD is not that good.

 

The HUD should look properly and different resolutions. The circle should never become an elipse.

 

I also have made the CLEO script InterfaceEditor few years ago, which edits the HUD properties.

Edited January 26, 2017 by fastman92

[MKKJ]

Yes, since update v1.1 the position and size of HUD is calculated for different resolutions.

Edited January 27, 2017 by MKKJ

[santotaku]

Nice HUD dude looks great and very versitile btw do you think you can make it compatible with this mod > http://gtaforums.com/topic/874934-cleo-2-player-mode-enhancements/

[MKKJ]

Nice HUD dude looks great and very versitile btw do you think you can make it compatible with this mod > http://gtaforums.com/topic/874934-cleo-2-player-mode-enhancements/

I'm not sure how it works, since i don't have additional controller for second player. But i tried.

 

Ace2P_dev

 

Assistance needed!

Any issue reports and feedback is appreciated. Since i can't test it myself.

Edited March 1, 2017 by MKKJ

[santotaku]

sorry for late reply Mkkj ima test it out the ace 2p dev ! BTw saw the vid and i noticed fear and loathing in las vegas music lol they are my fav jrock band

Edited March 2, 2017 by santotaku

[santotaku]

 

Nice HUD dude looks great and very versitile btw do you think you can make it compatible with this mod > http://gtaforums.com/topic/874934-cleo-2-player-mode-enhancements/

I'm not sure how it works, since i don't have additional controller for second player. But i tried.

 

Ace2P_dev

 

Assistance needed!

Any issue reports and feedback is appreciated. Since i can't test it myself.

 

i tested it out it works pretty fine!

sorry for no screenshot

Edited March 4, 2017 by santotaku

[BobFromReboot]

Very cool mod good work. The only thing I would suggest are circular bars so they could be fit around radar, or the aiming reticule. Could assign it as health, armor, air, special, ammo in clip, total ammo, and even use it as a speedometer.

[MKKJ]

i tested it out it works pretty fine!

sorry for no screenshot

Nice to hear it.

It's been 2 days since then, no problem found so far?

 

Very cool mod good work. The only thing I would suggest are circular bars so they could be fit around radar, or the aiming reticule. Could assign it as health, armor, air, special, ammo in clip, total ammo, and even use it as a speedometer.

Thanks for the suggestion. I've considered circular bars as well, but unsure how i should implement it's customization.

Then again i haven't started yet, so i'll see it myself whenever i got time.

[Poobabeer]

I love the mod, nice work.

 

Also, is it just me or does the guy in-game look like a school shooter?

[Inadequate]

I'm still using the v1.2, if I only replace the script with the latest one (v1.3.1) will work? I don't want to lose my config (INI).