MiniCal
A compact month-view calendar widget with integrated time controls.
Display
Section titled “Display”Monthly grid with the current date highlighted. For monthless calendars (like Traveller), shows a 3-week view instead.
Indicators
Section titled “Indicators”Below the navigation row, contextual indicators show:
- Weather - Current weather with icon, label, and temperature. GMs click to open weather picker. Shows “click to generate” when no weather is set.
- Season - Current season with icon and name
- Era - Current era indicator (if calendar has eras)
- Cycle - Current cycle values (if calendar has cycles configured)
Navigation
Section titled “Navigation”- Arrow buttons - Previous/next month (or week for monthless calendars)
- Today button - Return to current date
- Click a day to select it
- Click a grayed-out day to navigate to that month
Monthless Calendars
Section titled “Monthless Calendars”For calendars without months (like Traveller), shows a 3-week view:
- Previous week, current week, and next week
- Navigation moves by week instead of month
- Header displays “Week X, Year”
Day Cells
Section titled “Day Cells”Each day cell may show:
- Note count badge. Colored badge showing the number of notes on that day. Badge background uses the first note’s category color.
- Festival highlight
- Moon phase icon
- Weather icon
- Today indicator
- Selected indicator
Day Tooltips
Section titled “Day Tooltips”Hovering over a day cell shows:
- Full date (Month Day, Year with era)
- Festival name and description (if applicable)
- Current season name
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Weather summary (icon, name, temperature)
Sidebar
Section titled “Sidebar”Four button groups separated by visual dividers: navigation, date management, notes, and system.
Appears on hover over the calendar area (or always visible when sticky):
- Close - Close the MiniCal
- Open BigCal - Opens the BigCal Application
- Today - Return to current date view
- Set Current Date (thumbtack icon) - Set world time to selected date (GM only). Always visible; disabled when no date is selected. Shows confirmation dialog by default (can be disabled in settings).
- Add Note - Create a new note on selected/current date
- Search Notes - Open search panel
- View Notes - View notes on selected date. Always visible; disabled when the selected day has no notes.
- Settings - Open the settings panel
Right-click the MiniCal container for a context menu:
- Settings - Opens the Settings panel to the MiniCal tab
- Show/Hide to All Players - Toggle visibility for all players (GM only)
- Reset Position - Reset MiniCal to default screen position
- Lock/Unlock Position - Toggle position locking to prevent accidental dragging
- Open BigCal - Opens the BigCal Application
- Open Time Keeper - Opens the Time Keeper application
- Close - Close the MiniCal
Notes Panel
Section titled “Notes Panel”Click “View Notes” to see all notes for the selected date:
- Notes sorted by time. Festivals appear first, then remaining notes sorted by display priority
- Click a note to open in view mode
- Click edit icon to open in edit mode (if owner)
Visibility Indicators
Section titled “Visibility Indicators”Visibility status shown as icon overlays:
- Eye-slash icon for hidden notes
- Lock icon for secret notes
- Visible notes show no additional indicator
Festival Notes
Section titled “Festival Notes”Festival notes have a left border accent in the notes panel, colored by the note’s category.
Occurrence Badges
Section titled “Occurrence Badges”Each recurring note shows an occurrence info badge indicating its repeat type (daily, weekly, yearly, etc.).
Filters
Section titled “Filters”Preset filter dropdown for narrowing displayed notes:
- Festivals. Show only festival notes
- Additional filter presets as configured
When filters exclude all results, a “No matching notes” empty state appears. Filters auto-clear when the notes panel closes.
Tooltips
Section titled “Tooltips”Hovering over a note panel item shows a rich HTML tooltip with the note’s name, time, visibility, presets, condition summary, and description preview.
Time Display
Section titled “Time Display”Shows current time. GMs:
- Click to toggle time flow (play/pause)
- Shift-click to lock/unlock the clock (see HUD: Clock Lock)
- Hover to reveal time controls
Time Controls (GM Only)
Section titled “Time Controls (GM Only)”Revealed on hover over the time display:
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | Advance to next sunrise |
| Midday | Advance to solar noon |
| Custom Reverse | Step backward by custom amount (e.g., “-5”) |
| Reverse | Step backward by one increment |
| Increment selector | Set step size (scroll mouse wheel to cycle options) |
| Forward | Step forward by one increment |
| Custom Forward | Step forward by custom amount (e.g., “+30”) |
| Sunset | Advance to next sunset |
| Midnight | Advance to next midnight |
Custom time jump buttons show the configured jump amount on the button. Configure in Settings > MiniCal > Custom Time Jumps.
Double-Click Behavior
Section titled “Double-Click Behavior”Double-click anywhere in the calendar area to toggle between MiniCal and BigCal. Works on all non-interactive areas (excludes buttons, inputs, and note badges).
Block Visibility
Section titled “Block Visibility”Configure which information blocks appear below the navigation row via Settings > MiniCal:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Weather | Display weather block. Weather Display Mode controls detail level |
| Show Season | Display season block. Season Display Mode controls detail level |
| Show Era | Display era block. Era Display Mode controls detail level |
| Show Cycles | Display cycles block. Cycles Display Mode controls detail level |
| Show Moon Phases | Display moon phase icons in day cells |
Compact Mode
Section titled “Compact Mode”Compact mode (“MicroCal”) reduces the MiniCal’s footprint while staying functional. Toggle via the context menu or the “Compact Mode” per-user setting.
Layout
Section titled “Layout”- Day cells render as circular cells
- Weekday headers and time controls are hidden
- Indicators display as icon-only
- Entire application becomes draggable (not just the header)
Hover Controls
Section titled “Hover Controls”Play/pause overlay appears on hover over the title group for quick clock control.
Compact Sidebar
Section titled “Compact Sidebar”Sidebar fades in smoothly with hidden separators for a minimal look.
Compact Notes Panel
Section titled “Compact Notes Panel”Notes panel hides the header and author, with reduced width.
Compact Mode Header
Section titled “Compact Mode Header”“Compact Mode Header” per-user setting controls what text appears. Default: “Approximate Date & Time”.