WebDisplays Improved - Version 2.0 (Full Changelog)

This major update marks a deep overhaul of the mod's performance, ergonomics, audio, and visual features.

Performance & Optimization

• Extreme Fluidity (OpenGL): The graphics engine no longer forces the graphics card to perform unnecessary calculations 144 times per second.

• Minecraft FPS no longer drops when looking at a giant screen.

• CEF Hardware Acceleration: The integrated Chromium web browser now fully utilizes your graphics card (--enable-gpu).

• HTML rendering, HD videos, and animations are now perfectly fluid without overloading the CPU.

Audio & Sound

• Native Integration with Minecraft Mixer: The sound of each screen (TV) now takes into account the Master Volume slider and the Block Volume slider directly in the Minecraft options.

• Pause Menu Management: Pausing the game (Esc key) immediately mutes or pauses screen audio.

• Ghost Sound Correction: When a screen is broken/destroyed, its background browser process is immediately purged from RAM to avoid persistent sounds.

• Anti-Micro-Stutter: Volume packets are only sent to the browser when you move far enough to change the sound level, eliminating lag caused by network "spamming".

Ergonomics & Usability

• Pinpoint Selection and Hitbox: No more need to stand right next to solid blocks!

• Screen construction attaches to the exact fractional hitbox (perfect for Decocraft TVs or half-slabs).

• Smart Holographic Display: The preview hologram (red frame) now displays dynamically between your first click and where you are aiming, indicating the exact actual size down to the sub-block.

• Extended Size Limit: You can now create massive screens up to 500 m² (instead of 100 m²).

• Secure Destruction Button: Added a screen deletion button in the interface, featuring a bright red confirmation prompt to prevent accidental deletions.

• The "Apply" button has been moved to the bottom of the window for better convenience.

• Wand Security & Ghost Blocks: The screen placement wand will no longer accidentally break Minecraft blocks.

• The network cancellation system has been rebuilt from scratch to prevent "ghost blocks" (invisible but physically present).

• Smart Reloading: Changing a screen's volume or aspect ratio no longer forces a hard reload of the webpage if the URL remains the same, allowing you to adjust sound during a video without cutting it.

Image Engine & Native GIFs

• Chromium GIF Engine: The "Image/GIF" mode now delegates the heavy task of decoding animated GIFs directly to Chromium via a transparent "HTML Wrapper" generated on the fly.

• This eliminates choppy Java decoding; Chromium handles the GIF fluidly and with hardware optimization, all while maintaining the lightness of the Image mode.