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🎮 ED5 Scroll Wheel Zoom v2.0

Professional map zoom system for RPG Maker MV & MZ
Smooth, customizable, and pixel-perfect

RPG Maker MZ 1.8.1 RPG Maker MV 1.6.3 Free License v2.0.2

🌟 Features

Core Functionality

✨ Mouse Scroll Wheel Zoom - Zoom in and out with your mouse wheel
✨ Smooth Transitions - Configurable smooth zoom animations
✨ Pixel-Perfect Click Detection - Accurate click-to-move at any zoom level
✨ Middle Click Reset - Instantly reset zoom with middle mouse button
✨ Keyboard Shortcuts - Configurable reset key (PageDown by default)

Advanced Controls

🎛️ Toggle System - Enable/disable zoom with plugin commands, switches, or scripts
🎛️ Map-Specific Settings - Per-map zoom limits and defaults via notetags
🎛️ Runtime Control - Change zoom programmatically during gameplay
🎛️ Save Compatibility - Zoom settings persist through save/load

Compatibility

✅ MV & MZ Compatible - Works on both RPG Maker MV and MZ automatically
✅ Plugin-Friendly - Compatible with most other plugins
✅ Performance Optimized - Minimal CPU usage, smooth even on low-end devices
✅ Mobile Ready - Touch controls supported

📦 Installation

For RPG Maker MZ:

Download ED5_ScrollWheelZoom.js
Copy to js/plugins/ folder
Open Plugin Manager in RPG Maker MZ
Add the plugin and enable it
Configure parameters (optional)
Save your project

For RPG Maker MV:

Download ED5_ScrollWheelZoom.js
Copy to js/plugins/ folder
Open Plugin Manager in RPG Maker MV
Add the plugin and enable it
Configure parameters (optional)
Save your project

That's it! The plugin works automatically with sensible defaults.

🎮 How to Use

Basic Usage

Once installed, the zoom feature is active by default:

Action	Result
Scroll Up	Zoom In
Scroll Down	Zoom Out
Middle Click	Reset to Default Zoom
PageDown Key	Reset to Default Zoom

That's all you need to know to start using it!

⚙️ Plugin Parameters

General Settings

Parameter	Default	Description
Enabled By Default	`true`	Whether zoom is enabled when game starts
Enable Switch	`0` (None)	Game switch to control zoom enable/disable
Debug Mode	`false`	Show debug logs in console (F8)

Zoom Settings

Parameter	Default	Description
Default Zoom	`1.0`	Default zoom level (1.0 = normal)
Max Zoom	`3.0`	Maximum zoom level (higher = more zoomed in)
Min Zoom	`0.3`	Minimum zoom level (lower = more zoomed out)
Zoom Speed	`0.1`	How much each scroll changes zoom

💡 Recommended Settings:

Default Zoom: 1.0
Min Zoom: 0.5
Max Zoom: 2.0
Zoom Speed: 0.1
Smooth Zoom: true
Smooth Speed: 0.15

🎯 Plugin Commands

RPG Maker MZ (GUI Commands)

Use the plugin command interface:

Enable Zoom

◆Plugin Command: ED5_ScrollWheelZoom → Enable Zoom

Disable Zoom

◆Plugin Command: ED5_ScrollWheelZoom → Disable Zoom

Toggle Zoom

◆Plugin Command: ED5_ScrollWheelZoom → Toggle Zoom

Set Zoom Level

◆Plugin Command: ED5_ScrollWheelZoom → Set Zoom Level
  └─ Zoom Level: 1.5

Reset Zoom

◆Plugin Command: ED5_ScrollWheelZoom → Reset Zoom

RPG Maker MV (Text Commands)

Type these directly in the plugin command box:

EnableZoom
DisableZoom
ToggleZoom
SetZoom 1.5
ResetZoom

💻 Script Calls

Use these in Script event commands (works in both MV & MZ):

Enable/Disable Zoom

$gameSystem.setZoomEnabled(true);   // Enable zoom
$gameSystem.setZoomEnabled(false);  // Disable zoom

Set Zoom Level

$gameSystem.setZoomLevel(1.5);  // Set to 1.5x zoom
$gameSystem.setZoomLevel(2.0);  // Set to 2.0x zoom
$gameSystem.setZoomLevel(0.5);  // Set to 0.5x zoom (zoomed out)

Get Current Zoom Level

const zoom = $gameSystem.zoomLevel();
console.log("Current zoom: " + zoom);

Reset Zoom

$gameSystem.resetZoom();  // Reset to default zoom

🗺️ Map Notetags

Control zoom behavior per-map using these notetags in the map's note field:

Notetag	Description
`<ZoomMin:0.5>`	Sets minimum zoom for this map (0.5 = can zoom out to 50%)
`<ZoomMax:2.0>`	Sets maximum zoom for this map (2.0 = can zoom in to 200%)
`<ZoomDefault:1.5>`	Sets default zoom when entering this map (1.5 = starts at 150%)
`<DisableZoom>`	Completely disables zoom on this map

📝 Example Map Configuration:

<ZoomMin:0.8>
<ZoomMax:1.5>
<ZoomDefault:1.0>

This creates a map with:
• Minimum zoom: 0.8x (can zoom out to 80%)
• Maximum zoom: 1.5x (can zoom in to 150%)
• Default zoom: 1.0x (normal zoom on entry)

🎬 Common Use Cases

1. Cutscene with Fixed Zoom

◆Plugin Command: DisableZoom
◆Plugin Command: SetZoom 0.5
◆Text: Welcome to our village!
◆[Show panoramic view of village]
◆Wait: 120 frames
◆Plugin Command: ResetZoom
◆Plugin Command: EnableZoom

2. Battle Arena Zoom Out

◆Transfer Player: [Battle Arena Map]
◆Plugin Command: SetZoom 0.7
◆Text: The arena expands before you...

3. Secret Room Zoom In

◆Transfer Player: [Secret Room]
◆Plugin Command: SetZoom 1.5
◆Text: You notice intricate details on the walls...

4. Investigation Mode

◆Plugin Command: EnableZoom
◆Text: Investigation Mode Active!
◆Text: Use scroll wheel to zoom in and examine clues.
◆[Player investigates]
◆Plugin Command: DisableZoom
◆Plugin Command: ResetZoom

🎓 Tips & Best Practices

Recommended Zoom Ranges

Map Type	Min	Max	Default
Small Indoor	0.8	2.0	1.2
Large Outdoor	0.5	1.5	1.0
Battle Map	0.6	1.2	0.8
Puzzle Room	1.0	2.5	1.5
World Map	0.3	1.0	0.5

Design Considerations

Don't force extreme zoom in cutscenes (uncomfortable)
Give players control - don't disable zoom unnecessarily
Use map notetags to set appropriate limits
Test click-to-move at various zoom levels
Consider zoom in puzzle design (hide/reveal clues)

📜 Changelog

v2.0.2 (October 11, 2025) - Latest

🐛 Bug Fixes:

Fixed click-to-move accuracy on small maps when zoomed in
Fixed clicks near map edges being offset by several tiles
Improved coordinate transformation to account for camera clamping
Fixed initialization error when game starts (scrollType null error)

🎯 Improvements:

Pixel-perfect click detection at any zoom level
Proper handling of zoom center on small maps
Better display offset calculation
Enhanced safety checks for map loading

v2.0.1 (October 11, 2025)

🐛 Bug Fixes:

Fixed TypeError: Cannot read property 'scrollType' of null on game start
Added safety checks for map data loading
Fixed clearZoom being called before map initialization

v2.0.0 (October 11, 2025)

🎉 Major Release:

Complete rewrite from v1.0
Added RPG Maker MV compatibility (now supports both MV & MZ!)
Added toggle system (3 methods: plugin commands, script calls, switches)
Added smooth zoom transitions with configurable speed
Added map-specific notetag support

✨ New Features:

MZ Plugin Commands: EnableZoom, DisableZoom, ToggleZoom, SetZoom, ResetZoom
MV Plugin Commands: Text-based uppercase commands
Map Notetags: <ZoomMin>, <ZoomMax>, <ZoomDefault>, <DisableZoom>
Enable Switch parameter for easy on/off control
Debug mode with detailed logging
Save/load compatibility

🐛 Bug Fixes:

Fixed currentZoom = currentZoom no-op bug
Fixed missing TouchInput event handlers
Fixed direct property access issues
Fixed uninitialized values on startup
Fixed zoom state not persisting through save/load

📊 Version Comparison

Feature	v1.0	v2.0.2
MZ Support	✅	✅
MV Support	❌	✅
Plugin Commands	❌	✅
Map Notetags	❌	✅
Toggle System	❌	✅
Smooth Zoom	❌	✅
Click Accuracy	⚠️ Basic	✅ Pixel-Perfect
Save Compatible	❌	✅
Bug Fixes	-	✅ 7+ Fixed

🎁 Support the Developer

If you enjoy this plugin and want to support future development:

⭐ Leave a rating on itch.io
💬 Share feedback in the comments
🐦 Spread the word on social media
☕ Buy me a coffee on Patreon
🎮 Show off your game using this plugin!

💖 Your support helps me create more awesome tools for the RPG Maker community!

📞 Contact & Support

Author: ED5 (CHIGOOX)
Version: 2.0.2
Release Date: October 11, 2025
License: Free for commercial and non-commercial use

Need Help?

📖 Read the documentation above
💬 Leave a comment on itch.io
🐛 Report bugs with detailed info
💡 Suggest features for future versions

Credits:
If you use this plugin, please credit:

ED5 Scroll Wheel Zoom by ED5 (CHIGOOX)

📝 License

Free to use in commercial and non-commercial projects.

✅ Allowed:

Use in free games
Use in commercial games
Modify for personal use
Include in game compilations

❌ Not Allowed:

Redistribute as your own
Sell the plugin separately
Remove author credits

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Get Started in 3 Steps:

1️⃣ Install the Plugin

• Copy to js/plugins/
• Enable in Plugin Manager

2️⃣ Test It

• Start game
• Scroll mouse wheel
• See zoom in action!

3️⃣ Customize (Optional)

• Adjust parameters in Plugin Manager
• Add map notetags for special maps
• Create events with plugin commands

That's it! You're ready to zoom! 🎮✨

🎯 Perfect For:

🗺️ Exploration Games

Let players zoom to see more or focus on details

🔍 Mystery/Detective Games

Zoom in to examine clues

🏰 Dungeon Crawlers

Zoom out to see full room layouts

🌍 Open World Games

Dynamic view distance

🧩 Puzzle Games

Hide/reveal solutions with zoom

📖 Story-Rich Games

Cinematic zoom effects in cutscenes

⚔️ Tactical RPGs

Better battlefield overview

🎨 Art-Focused Games

Let players appreciate detailed sprites

⚡ Feature Highlights

✨ Smooth scroll wheel zoom

✨ MV & MZ compatible

✨ Toggle on/off anytime

✨ Per-map settings

✨ Pixel-perfect accuracy

✨ Save compatible

✨ Performance optimized

✨ Easy to use

✨ Professional quality

✨ FREE!

🎊 Thank You!

Thank you for using ED5 Scroll Wheel Zoom!
I hope it enhances your game and brings joy to your players! 🎮💙

Happy Game Making! ✨

ED5 Scroll Wheel Zoom v2.0.2

Professional map zoom for RPG Maker MV & MZ

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RPG Maker MV | MZ

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Updated	6 days ago
Status	Released
Category	Assets
Author	ChigooX
Tags	RPG Maker MZ, sourcecode

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ED5 Camera Zoom 2.0 Major Update
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Comments

Kolar10 days ago

Is there any preview video of the actual effect?

ChigooX10 days ago (1 edit)

I’ll be releasing it soon! I had a free version I guess it got replaced let me see

version 1.0 is free but 2.0 is a lot better!

Kairobr2613 days ago

Hello! Is it possible to add a Zoom on/off switch? If not, would it be possible to put this in the plugin?

ChigooX10 days ago

added!

2Plaer358 days ago

Off-Screen Event Management: Prevents off-screen events from running, optimizing game performance and focusing on the visible gameplay area.

I like this description, no doubt it will help save performance on large maps. However I saw you talking about "skyrim" and I found "Ocram-NPC-Schedule" which allows NPCs to have their own daily routines like in Skyrim. Anyway I wonder if there is a way to coexist.

spookysweatshop1 year ago

do you permit this for commercial use?

ChigooX1 year ago

yep, us as you want! I’ll be updating soon so you can turn off the effects mainly for cut scenes and stuff like that !

spookysweatshop1 year ago

is there a reason why you allow the minimum map zoom to be set less than 1.0? it seems like all it does is break the map

ChigooX1 year ago

no reason at all. At one point I was using it to test enemy spawn to see where they were spawning outside the screen. Me personally I think 1 is even too zoomed out.

spookysweatshop1 year ago

could i possibly pay you to port this to MV?

ChigooX1 year ago

sure, lol. Not a problem

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ED5 Camera Zoom Plugin

🎮 ED5 Scroll Wheel Zoom v2.0

🌟 Features

Core Functionality

Advanced Controls

Compatibility

📦 Installation

For RPG Maker MZ:

For RPG Maker MV:

🎮 How to Use

Basic Usage

⚙️ Plugin Parameters

General Settings

Zoom Settings

🎯 Plugin Commands

RPG Maker MZ (GUI Commands)

RPG Maker MV (Text Commands)

💻 Script Calls

Enable/Disable Zoom

Set Zoom Level

Get Current Zoom Level

Reset Zoom

🗺️ Map Notetags

🎬 Common Use Cases

1. Cutscene with Fixed Zoom

2. Battle Arena Zoom Out

3. Secret Room Zoom In

4. Investigation Mode

🎓 Tips & Best Practices

Recommended Zoom Ranges

Design Considerations

📜 Changelog

v2.0.2 (October 11, 2025) - Latest

v2.0.1 (October 11, 2025)

v2.0.0 (October 11, 2025)

📊 Version Comparison

🎁 Support the Developer

📞 Contact & Support

📝 License

✅ Allowed:

❌ Not Allowed:

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Get Started in 3 Steps:

🎯 Perfect For:

⚡ Feature Highlights

🎊 Thank You!

ED5 Scroll Wheel Zoom v2.0.2

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Development log

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