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# Getting started
## Include the API in your project
To include the FancyHolograms API in your project, you need to add the following dependency to your `build.gradle.kts` or `pom.xml` file.
**Gradle:**
```kotlin
repositories {
maven("https://repo.fancyinnovations.com/releases")
}
```
```kotlin
dependencies {
compileOnly("de.oliver:FancyHolograms:VERSION")
}
```
**Maven:**
```xml
<repository>
<id>fancyinnovations-releases</id>
<name>FancyInnovations Repository</name>
<url>https://repo.fancyinnovations.com/releases</url>
</repository>
```
```xml
<dependency>
<groupId>de.oliver</groupId>
<artifactId>FancyHolograms</artifactId>
<version>VERSION</version>
<scope>provided</scope>
</dependency>
```
Replace `VERSION` with the version of the API you want to use. You can find the latest version on the download pages or in the GitHub releases.
## Create a new hologram
### 1. Create the hologram data
The TextHologramData class is used to store all the information about aa hologram. You can create a new instance of TextHologramData by providing a name, and the location where the hologram should be spawned.
```java
TextHologramData hologramData = new TextHologramData("hologram_name", location);
// Adjust the Hologram Data
hologramData.setBackground(TextColor.color(100, 255, 79));
hologramData.setBillboard(Display.Billboard.FIXED);
```
!!!
You can also use ItemHologramData or ItemHologramData to create a holograms with other types.
!!!
### 2. Create the hologram
You can use the TextHologramData object to create a new hologram. Because the implementation of the hologram different for every Minecraft version, FancyHolograms provides a factory to create the hologram.
```java
HologramManager manager = FancyHologramsPlugin.get().getHologramManager();
Hologram hologram = manager.create(data);
```
### 3. Register the hologram
To let FancyHolograms handle the hologram, you need to register it. FancyHolograms will take care of spawning, despawning, saving the hologram, and more.
```java
HologramManager manager = FancyHologramsPlugin.get().getHologramManager();
manager.addHologram(hologram);
```
!!!
If you don't want to persist the hologram, you can do the following: `hologram.setPersistent(false);`
!!!
## Modify an existing hologram
### 1. Get the hologram by name
You can get the hologram by its name. The name is unique and can be used to identify the hologram.
```java
HologramManager manager = FancyHologramsPlugin.get().getHologramManager();
Hologram hologram = manager.getHologram("hologram_name").orElse(null);
if (hologram == null) {
// hologram not found
return;
}
```
### 2. Modify the data
You can modify the hologram data object to change the holograms's properties.
```java
HologramData hologramData = hologram.getData();
hologramData.setBillboard(Display.Billboard.CENTER);
if (hologramData instanceof TextHologramData textData) {
textData.setTextAlignment(TextDisplay.TextAlignment.LEFT);
}
```
### 3. Update the hologram
After modifying the hologram data, you need to update the hologram. This will apply the changes to the hologram.
```java
hologram.forceUpdate();
hologram.queueUpdate();
```
## Remove a hologram
To remove a hologram, you can use the `removeHologram` method of the `HologramManager`. This will remove the hologram and unregister it.
```java
HologramManager manager = FancyHologramsPlugin.get().getHologramManager();
manager.removeHologram("hologram_name");
```
## JavaDocs and help
You can find the JavaDocs for the FancyHolograms API [here](https://repo.fancyinnovations.com/javadoc/releases/de/oliver/FancyHolograms/latest).
Join the [FancyInnovations Discord](https://discord.gg/ZUgYCEJUEx) for help and support. There is a dedicated channel for help about the api (`#holograms-api`).