# Hot Reload

## Overview

Automatically reloads configuration files without restarting the game. Useful for testing changes quickly while customizing.

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### <mark style="color:$primary;">hotReload</mark>

**Type:** `boolean` **Default:** `true`

* `true` - Reloads config when opening the menu
* `false` - Loads config only at game start

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### Important Note

**The `hotReload` feature should only be enabled while customizing.**

When active, **it may cause brief stutters or slowdowns** in the game after opening the menu. Once you've finished adjusting all your settings, make sure to **disable this feature during gameplay** for optimal performance.
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### How It Works

When enabled, **all configuration, text, and layout files** are automatically reloaded every time you open the inventory menu. This brings in any modifications you've made, allowing real-time testing without repeatedly restarting the game.

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### Workflow

* Change `hotReload` to <mark style="color:red;">**`true`**</mark>
* Edit colors, sizes, layout in `config.lua` or translations in `i18n.lua` &#x20;
* Save the file
* Back to game and open menu in-game (if already open, close and reopen it)
* Go to any character's equipment or inventory changes
* After finishing your settings change `hotReload` to <mark style="color:red;">**`false`**</mark>
