Also known as VoxelMap, Zan’s Minimap is an addon for Minecraft that gives you a full-featured minimap display similar to what you experience in popular MMORPGs like World of Warcraft, Guildwars, and similar games. Zans Minimap works with multiple versions of Minecraft including:
- Minecraft 1.16.1-1.16.4
- Minecraft 1.15.2
- Minecraft 1.14.4
- Minecraft 1.12.2
- Minecraft 1.10.2
- Minecraft 1.9.4
- Minecraft 1.8
- Minecraft 1.7.10
- Minecraft 1.7.2
- Minecraft 1.6.4
- Micecraft 1.6.2
- Minecraft 1.5.2
If you have ever used other Minecraft minimap adds such as Rei’s Minimap you will be familiar with how the VoxelMap addon works and displays but there are a few features and customization options that make Zan’s Minimap easier to fit your specific needs. Some of the features of Zans Minimap include:
- Square minimap support so you can customize the look of the minimap on your screen.
- Beacons for any waypoints that you set.
- Map markers on death to display the last place that you died.
- Faster rendering than any other minimaps with similar features.
- Full customization menu to easily adjust your minimap settings.
- Radar modification to support multiplayer servers.
- Supports multiple mods including Aliens Motion Tracker
- Fully compatible with the Retro Sun Direction addon.
- Supports the use of 3rd party texture packs.
- Available in different languages.
FAQ:
Which is the latest version of Minecraft Forge?
The latest version of Minecraft Forge is 1.16.5. The latest recommended version of Minecraft Forge is 1.15.2; Minecraft Forge (Modding API) is heavily installed at versions 1.15.2,1.12.2. Some mods require a specific version of Minecraft Forge. New version of Minecraft Forge 1.16.5 has less testing, and many mods do not support it.
How do you download Minecraft Forge?
First, head to Minecraft forge and download the program. You want to make sure that you download the version of Forge that corresponds to the version of Minecraft you have, Select the Minecraft Forge menu on the right side of this website.
Do you have to have Minecraft to use forge?
Yes, Make sure you have Minecraft installed.Minecraft Forge only works for Minecraft: Java Edition. Minecraft for PC, XBox One and PS4 cannot be modded.
Is modding Minecraft illegal?
No, modding Minecraft is not illegal.
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How to install Zans Minimap (VoxelMap):
Before installing make sure that you create a full backup of your Minecraft.jar file to ensure you can recover in case anything goes wrong.
- Download and install the newest version of Modloader or install the latest Forge API version.
- Download the latest copy of VoxelMap for the appropriate Minecraft version you are using.
- Locate the Minecraf.jar file in %appdata%/.minecraft/bin (you can type that location in the start bar and hit enter).
- Open up your .jar with some type of software like 7zip or WinRAR.
- Extract the files from Zans Minimap and place them into the .jar file.
- To ensure there are no display and blank screen problems, delete the META-INF folder.
- That’s it! Check and see if Minecraft launches with the mod. It is recommended that you install the minimap addon onto a new server.
Minecraft Forge(Modding API) Installation Guide
5 steps to successfully install Forge Minecraft
1. Access and Download select Minecraft forge version, then download the installer.
2. Requires installing Java on a computer. Open the .jar file you just downloaded, make sure ‘Install Client’ is selected, and click the OK button.
3. Run Minecraft and select the Forge profile, then click Play.
4. Select the Minecraft Forge menu on the left and the Mods button below Multiplayer.
5. Successfully, you can enjoy the mod just installed.
