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diff --git a/doc/lua_api.txt b/doc/lua_api.txt index 44f62f7a7..988acde89 100644 --- a/doc/lua_api.txt +++ b/doc/lua_api.txt @@ -1310,7 +1310,21 @@ factor! The `z_index` field specifies the order of HUD elements from back to front. Lower z-index elements are displayed behind higher z-index elements. Elements with same z-index are displayed in an arbitrary order. Default 0. -Supports negative values. +Supports negative values. By convention, the following values are recommended: + +* -400: Graphical effects, such as vignette +* -300: Name tags, waypoints +* -200: Wieldhand +* -100: Things that block the player's view, e.g. masks +* 0: Default. For standard in-game HUD elements like crosshair, hotbar, + minimap, builtin statbars, etc. +* 100: Temporary text messages or notification icons +* 1000: Full-screen effects such as full-black screen or credits. + This includes effects that cover the entire screen +* Other: If your HUD element doesn't fit into any category, pick a number + between the suggested values + + Below are the specific uses for fields in each type; fields not listed for that type are ignored. |