Quartz is more than just a mod; it is a foundational UI framework that allows other mods to modify the 7 Days to Die interface without conflicts. It introduces a modern, modular architecture to the game's dated XML-based UI system.
In the vanilla game, two mods trying to edit the same window usually result in a 'red-text' error. Quartz solves this by allowing modular injections into the HUD and menu systems.
Quartz allows players to move UI elements via simple XML config changes. Want your health bar in the top right? Quartz makes that possible without needing a degree in Unity engineering.
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Download | Obtain the 1.0 Stable version from Nexus Mods or 7daystodiemods.com. |
| 2 | EAC Check | EAC OFF usually required as it hooks into the UI controller logic. |
| 3 | Extract | Extract to your 7 Days To Die/Mods/ folder. |
| 4 | Verify | Press F1 in-game and check for the 'Quartz' entry in the initialization log. |