hudfolder

Hudfolder is an informal term used in software development to describe a directory in a project's asset tree dedicated to resources used by a heads-up display (HUD). It is not a standardized component, and naming conventions vary between projects, with the folder sometimes appearing as assets/hud, ui/hud, or simply hud at the root. The term is commonly encountered in game engines and simulation tools where a distinct set of assets supports on-screen information separate from world or gameplay assets.

Typical contents of a hudfolder include graphical assets such as textures and sprites (PNG, JPEG, TGA), vector assets (SVG), and font files (TTF, OTF) used for HUD text. It may also contain icons, shaders or materials related to HUD rendering (GLSL, HLSL), and configuration data that defines layout, positions, scales, and visibility rules (JSON, XML, YAML). Some projects store localization strings or small scripts and utilities that assist in rendering or managing HUD elements. The exact contents depend on the engine, project structure, and asset pipeline.

Usage considerations involve organizing HUD resources to separate them from world or gameplay assets, which can simplify loading, asset management, and builds. A hudfolder can facilitate platform-specific variations and support workflows such as hot-reloading during development. Proper documentation and consistent naming help team members understand where to find and modify HUD-related assets.

See also: Heads-up display, user interface, asset pipeline, game development, UI system.