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Kong Automatic UI Hider

Version: 1.6a

by: xentaros [More]

Kong Automatic UI Hider can fade out pieces of the user interface (Minimap, PlayerFrame, Recount, etc.) and then automatically show them again when moused-over, entering combat, or any of several other user-specified conditions are met.

Type /Kong in game to access the config GUI. Kong can automatically fade things in and out based on things like:

Unit in Combat
Unit in Vehicle
Unit Health Level
Unit Power Level (Mana, Rage, Focus, etc)
Unit is Casting
Unit is Moving and Unit Speed
Unit is Mounted
Unit is Resting
Unit Exists (You have a target, focus, etc)
Unit is Unit (Player is Target of Target, etc)
Instance Type (Dungeon, Raid, Battleground, Arena, or None)
Mouseover

And also any macro condition:

[actionbar:1/.../6] or [bar:1/.../6] — Given action bar page is selected
[bonusbar:5] — The possess bar is active (controlling a vehicle or another player)
[channeling:<spell name>] — Channeling the given spell
[combat] — You are in combat
[dead] — Target is dead
[equipped:<item type>] or [worn:<item type>] — item type is equipped (item type can be an inventory slot, item type, or item subtype)
[exists] — You have a target
[flyable] — In a zone where flying is allowed
[flying] — Mounted or in flight form AND in the air
[group: party/raid] — You are in the given type of group
[harm] — Can cast harmful spells on the target
[help] — Can cast helpful spells on the target
[indoors] — Self explanatory
[modifier:shift/ctrl/alt] or [mod:shift/ctrl/alt] — Holding the given key
[mounted] — Self explanatory
[outdoors] — Self explanatory
[party] — Target is in your party
[pet:<pet name or type>] — The given pet is out
[raid] — Target is in your raid/party
[spec:1/2] — Currently active talents
[stance:0/1/2/.../n] or [form:0/.../n] — In a stance
[stealth] — Stealthed
[swimming] — Self explanatory
[unithasvehicleui] — Target is in a vehicle
[vehicleui] — You are in a vehicle

All conditions can be negated by preceding them with "no" (e.g. [nogroup:raid] will show a UI element when you are not in a raid). More information on macro syntax can be found here.

Tips:

Hold shift while clicking in the config GUI to select and configure multiple frames simultaneously.
Use the mouse wheel to uncover overlapped windows in the config GUI.
Setting the Hidden Alpha of the Minimap to 1% will allow quest and other tracking icons to remain visible while the Minimap is faded out.
Kong supports multiple profiles via the command line. Type /Kong profile in-game for more info.
Binding a key to the "Toggle UI Fading On/Off" entry under Kong Automatic UI Hider in the Blizzard Key Bindings menu will allow you to quickly display all hidden frames when needed.

Version 1.6a

- Fixed an error that would occur when hiding frames in combat or in a vehicle.

Version 1.6

- Child frames (e.g. individual action buttons, raid member frames, etc.) can now be faded by right clicking the parent frame in the config screen and selecting 'Configure Children'.
- Added events Quest Acceptance and Quest Update to condition menu.

Version 1.5

- Added new conditions Unit in Range of Spell and Event Occurred Recently.
- Added convenience conditions Unit Health is Low, Unit Power is Low, and Unit in Instance as alternatives to setting up more complicated comparison conditions.
- Added a keybinding to open the config GUI.
- Fixed a error that would occur when attempting to apply a user-entered value to multiple frames at once.
- Fixed a bug where the Unit is Resting condition would not update properly when entering or leaving an instance.

Version 1.4e

- Fixed incompatibilities with TukUI.

Version 1.4d

- Fixed a bug that prevented the Target of Unit condition from working correctly.

Version 1.4c

- Fixed a bug that prevented Unit Power conditions from working correctly.

Version 1.4b

- The input field of the user-entered value popup will now default to the previous user-entered value, if any.
- Fixed an error that could occur when the conditions of a recently unregistered frame were met (I mean it this time).

Version 1.4a

- Fixed an error that could occur when the conditions of a recently unregistered frame were met.
- Fixed an error that could occur when closing the config GUI.
- Fixed a bug that caused the minimap to remain hidden when Kong was disabled.
- Reverted back to the old fading method to avoid graphical issues caused by the Blizzard animation API (e.g. Grid background).

Version 1.4

- Invalid conditions (e.g macro conditions missing square brackets [] and comparisons of different data types) will now appear in red.
- Added descriptions that summarize each condition.
- Added a Unit is Mounted condition.
- Various GUI tweaks to improve clarity.
- Fixed a bug that could erase all settings when the Config GUI was loaded using an addon like ACP but never actually displayed.
- Fixed a bug that caused the sync button to create copies of conditions with user-entered values cleared.
- Kong now uses the Blizzard animation API to perform fading for increased efficiency.

Version 1.3

- Completely overhauled the way conditions are specified to provide more power and flexibility in determining when frames are shown.
- Several new conditions are available including Power Level (Mana, Energy, Rage, etc.), Instance Type (Dungeon, Arena, etc), Resting State, Unit Motion, and others.

Version 1.2b

- Each section of the config GUI is now collapsible. Sections will be automatically collapsed when they aren't in use.
- Fixed a Lua error that could occur after loading an area with the config GUI open.
- Fixed a bug that prevented Kong from finding the names of frames that had numeric or boolean values in them (e.g. ElkBuffBars).
- Fixed a bug that could cause frames to become unregistered if they changed parents between sessions or if profiles were shared between characters.
- Various other config GUI tweaks.

Version 1.2a

- Fixed a bug that was preventing frames with non-alphanumeric characters in their names from saving between sessions (e.g. "DominosActionButton-11").

Version 1.2

- Added support for showing frames based on health.
- Added an Override Alpha option in the Advanced section for use with frames that set their own alphas. This replaces the default functionality from version 1.0 that was causing tainting issues.
- Added a Don't Draw when Hidden option in the Advanced section for frames that don't fade out properly.
- Fixed a bug in Blizzard's code that causes 3D models to appear regardless of their alpha.
- Fixed a error that could occur when loading frames.

Version 1.1a

- Full support for frames that are loaded anytime after login. Kong will no longer unregister frames that it can't find initially.
- Improved support for saving unnamed frames between game sessions. See the 'Advanced' section in the GUI for frames that could not be saved previously.
- Added a "/kong reset" command that can be used to clear all settings from the current profile.
- Fixed a bug that would prevent frames from appearing on mouseover the first time Kong was loaded.

Version 1.0a

- Added a configuration GUI that can be accessed by typing /kong
- Fixed an issue with addons that continually set frame alpha (e.g. Dominos)
- Added the word "Automatic" to the addon name in an attempt to better describe the addon's functionality and prevent confusion among those who might think "Kong UI" is a UI compilation.

Version 0.9c

- Fixed a bug that was preventing users on from being able to manipulate the default profiles for characters on realms with spaces in their names.
- Fixed an error that would occur when using /kong show on a frame that was part of a mouseover group.
- Fixed an error that would occur when the in and out alpha of a frame or trigger were set to the same value.
- Fixed an error that would occur if a user omitted the word "in" or "out" when setting fade speed.
- Fixed an error that could occur when Kong attempted to fade a frame that was already being faded using the UIFrameFadeIn/Out methods.
- Kong will now be able to find some additional late-loading frames.

Version 0.9b

- Fixed a bug that would cause frames to remain on screen after a member of a mouseover group was unregistered with /kong show.

Version 0.9a

- Fixed a bug introduced in version 0.9 that could prevent a frame's configuration from being saved between game sessions.

Version 0.9

- Added "/kong profile" for managing Kong configurations and sharing them between characters.
- Added "/kong casting" to configure frames to appear while casting.
- Fixed a bug that could cause frames to disappear when faded in and out at the same time.

Version 0.8a

- Minimap icons will now be hidden along with the minimap itself.
- Minimap terrain should now always be visible when the minimap is at least 88% alpha. This is a workaround for a Blizzard minimap bug that causes the minimap contents to disappear when it is faded out in certain areas of the world.
-Fixed a bug that could cause frames to remain either hidden or shown after entering certain vehicles or being picked up in a boss fight (Chopper sidecar, Archavon, Kologarn, Lord Jaraxxus, etc.).
-Fixed a bug could cause frames to remain hidden after zoning in or out of an instance.

Version 0.8

- Added "/kong group" to configure frame grouping. This allows multiple frames to appear when a single frame is moused-over.
- Fixed a bug that was preventing "/kong nocombat" from working correctly.

Version 0.7

- Added "/kong macro" to configure frames to appear when a given macro condition is met.
- Added alpha commands for individual triggers (ie. "/kong combat alpha") to allow for different frame alphas under different conditions. Default frame alpha can still be set using "/kong alpha".
- Added speed commands for both frame defaults ("/kong speed") and individual triggers (ie. "/kong combat speed") to control the rate at which frames fade in or out.

- Added "/kong mouseover" to support customizations to the fade speed and alpha of frames when the mouse is moved over them.
- Added "/kong enable" and "/kong disable" commands and entries for these commands in the Key Bindings screen.
- Due to significant code structure changes, user settings from previous versions will be lost.

Version 0.6a

- Update for patch 3.1 compatibility.

Version 0.6

- Added an entry in the Key Bindings screen to allow quick toggling of UI fading on/off.
- Fixed a bug that would cause Kong to fade frames after reloading the UI even if Kong was disabled.

Version 0.5

- Added "/kong nocombat" to configue frames to appear when out of combat.
- Added "/kong vehicle" to configure frames to appear when in a vehicle.
- Fixed a bug that could cause a frame to fade out when it shouldn't.
- Fixed a bug that prevented "/kong combat" from working when not in combat.

Version 0.4

- Fixed a bug that would cause frames to be hidden at login when Kong was disabled.
- Fixed a bug that would cause frames to reappear after they had been removed from the screen (party frames out of party, etc).
- Fixed an "Interface action failed because of an AddOn" bug.
- Fixed a bug that caused registered frames to be permanently shown on screen when /kong combat was used in combat.
- Renamed to Kong UI Hider to (hopefully) make the addon more visible to those searching for its functionality.

Version 0.3

- Added the ability to control faded and shown alpha.
- Added the ability to toggle Kong on or off.
- Fixed a few nil index errors related to saving data between sessions, and added warnings to the default chat log when these issues occur.

Version 0.2

- Added the ability to configure frames to either appear in combat or stay hidden until mouseover.

Version 0.1

- Initial version.

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10-05-10, 03:37 PM

xentaros

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Originally posted by Opaque
...would love to see the ability to set the alpha for when you have something targeted...

You can accomplish that with a macro condition of [exists].

10-05-10, 01:46 PM
Opaque A Fallenroot Satyr Forum posts: 23 File comments: 138 Uploads: 0	One of my favorite addons (and I'm an addon junkie)! Really love the new GUI... but would love to see the ability to set the alpha for when you have something targeted in it. Other than that... perfection! __________________

10-03-10, 05:55 AM

xentaros

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Re: Multiple Sets

Originally posted by jkasquires
Would it be possible to have different profiles?

Its already there, although thats the one feature that isn't in the GUI. Type /kong profile for more info.

10-02-10, 11:02 PM
jkasquires A Defias Bandit Forum posts: 3 File comments: 24 Uploads: 0	Multiple Sets Xentaros, Would it be possible to have different profiles? Say I want it to act one way when leveling and another in raids or groups? That would rock! Thanks again for the awesome addon.

10-02-10, 08:59 AM

Borhast

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Re: Tootem Timers and Kong.

Originally posted by boomboom
So, Totem Timers, while I can make changes to its fading and all that jazz, does not stay persistent through log outs. I have it set to pop up on hover, but when I log out and back in, kong looses the settings. Any idea what I can do to fix this?

I had this problem as well and solved it by adding TT as an optional dependency.
http://www.wowwiki.com/Creating_AddOn_dependencies

Last edited by Borhast : 10-02-10 at 09:02 AM.

10-01-10, 04:42 PM

Sec

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Originally posted by xentaros
Geez, I can't reproduce either of your problems. Maybe I got dumber during my break from WoW. You can try the new version I just uploaded, but I am doubtful it will fix these specific issues, since I didn't change the code in these areas.

All I can say for now is that I would like to add more fade in conditions (e.g. low health/mana) and better support for uniquely behaving addons, so continue to check back here now and then for updates.

Looking forward to the evolution of Kong! Once again, thank you for this addon; it's one of my must-haves!

10-01-10, 03:29 PM

xentaros

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Originally posted by Phoenix T'ril
...even though Kong's been told to leave it alone, it causes the SUF player frame to refuse to fade out.

Originally posted by boomboom
...Totem Timers, while I can make changes to its fading and all that jazz, does not stay persistent through log outs...

Geez, I can't reproduce either of your problems. Maybe I got dumber during my break from WoW. You can try the new version I just uploaded, but I am doubtful it will fix these specific issues, since I didn't change the code in these areas.

All I can say for now is that I would like to add more fade in conditions (e.g. low health/mana) and better support for uniquely behaving addons, so continue to check back here now and then for updates.

09-26-10, 10:43 PM

Phoenix T'ril

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Originally posted by xentaros
Hmm, I'm not sure what you mean by this. Is this because you are using SUF's combat fader at the same time? I use SUF myself and don't have any problems with it being hidden out of combat, but I don't use the SUF fader. Have you tried disabling all other addons besides Kong and SUF to see if it still happens?

Yep, it still happens. The problem, as best as I can describe, is when Kong is enabled and SUF is enabled, even if don't enable Kong for the SUF player frame (or explicitly disable it), it still screws up fading for it, not letting SUF fade the player frame in and out like it is supposed to on its own accord, based on combat or health/mana conditions.

IE, I kong-disable on the SUF player frame, and even though Kong's been told to leave it alone, it causes the SUF player frame to refuse to fade out.

On a side note, the only reason this is a problem is because Kong doesn't have a way to show a frame when not-in-combat and less-than-full-mana-or-health conditions are both true.

I know it's a complex and arcane bug case that may not be reproducible or fixable, I'm just sayin'.

08-30-10, 10:31 AM
boomboom A Fallenroot Satyr Forum posts: 23 File comments: 38 Uploads: 0	Tootem Timers and Kong. So, Totem Timers, while I can make changes to its fading and all that jazz, does not stay persistent through log outs. I have it set to pop up on hover, but when I log out and back in, kong looses the settings. Any idea what I can do to fix this?

08-22-10, 08:58 AM

xentaros

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Originally posted by Phoenix T'ril
it treats the 'combat fader' on the player frame as though the player is always in combat.

Hmm, I'm not sure what you mean by this. Is this because you are using SUF's combat fader at the same time? I use SUF myself and don't have any problems with it being hidden out of combat, but I don't use the SUF fader. Have you tried disabling all other addons besides Kong and SUF to see if it still happens?

08-11-10, 11:10 AM
Phoenix T'ril A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 4 Uploads: 0	I can't say enough good things about this, I love having a minimalist UI. However, it doesn't play nice with Shadow Unit Frames; it treats the 'combat fader' on the player frame as though the player is always in combat. I only use the SUF combat fader because it brings the player frame alpha to 1 when health or mana are no longer full. /kong casting doesn't quite cut it, unfortunately. Unregistering the frame doesn't stop the conflict. If there was a /kong notfull command or a workaround for this, it'd be perfect.

07-25-10, 12:59 PM

wallyhartley

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Re: Re: Different Alpha Based on Conditions?

Originally posted by xentaros
Try /kong macro alpha .2

Authentication servers are down atm but I think that's all you need. Also I noticed the example on the front page for setting condition-specific alpha was wrong. Sorry if that was misleading.

Thanks!!

This worked like a charm. The only changes I made were to go to .5 on the alpha (.2 was too light). And I changed this line:

/kong macro set [exists]

to this

/kong macro set [harm]

Now the frame only shows when hostiles are targeted

This is by far the most versatile add-on to come along in a very long time. Thanks so much and I wish you continued success with your add-on development.

07-20-10, 04:25 PM

xentaros

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Re: Different Alpha Based on Conditions?

Frame should be visible at say 20% alpha while any target is selected

Try /kong macro alpha .2

Authentication servers are down atm but I think that's all you need. Also I noticed the example on the front page for setting condition-specific alpha was wrong. Sorry if that was misleading.

07-19-10, 05:39 PM
wallyhartley A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 27 Uploads: 0	Different Alpha Based on Conditions? I seem to be having trouble with the syntax to accomplish the following for an action bar: 1) Frame should be hidden usually 2) Frame should be hidden while in vehicle 3) Frame should be visible at 100% alpha on mouseover 4) Frame should be visible at 100% alpha when in combat 5) Frame should be visible at say 20% alpha while any target is selected Commands applied to frame so far -- /kong hide /kong vehicle hide /kong macro set [exists] Condition 5 above does not work correctly with the above commands. I tried adding the alpha settings to the target macro above but could not get it to work correctly. /kong macro set [exists] alpha in .2 Any help would be appreciated. Last edited by wallyhartley : 07-19-10 at 07:36 PM.

06-25-10, 06:39 AM
Led ++ A Frostmaul Preserver Forum posts: 254 File comments: 68 Uploads: 1	Argh that sux donkeyballs. Perhaps I can tweak Stuf so it loads it party and raid shizzle at login. __________________

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