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shNameplates

Version: r9.2

by: shUI [More]

shNameplates
A light-weight and beautiful nameplate addon that works right out of the box!

Why use this addon instead of some of the other famous nameplates? Simple: elegance, ease of use, and efficiency. Other addons similar to shNameplates are extremely "busy" or they are too plain. In some cases, they are highly inefficient when it comes to coding.

Unit Name
Raid Icon
Unit Level (using blizzard code to add difficulty coloring)
PvE coloring (blizzard based) and PvP coloring (class colored based)
Aggro and threat color (with glow overlay)
Castbar, Cast Time, and Spell Icon
Health Text Display (using color gradient for percentage)
Auto toggle on and off when in or out of combat (user set via config.lua)
Lots of config attributes that handle nameplate behavior, colors, fonts, and positioning (user set via config.lua)
Configuration that allows repositioning of the spell and raid icons (user set via config.lua)
Configuration option for TANKMODE (green coloring on aggro) and namecoloring (colors pvp enemy names with their class color) (user set via config.lua - PLEASE see changelog for more details)
Target cast spell names (for both channeled and cast)
Mouse over highlighting
Cool new fade in effects when nameplates appear
Target Unit POWER bar under health frame. SET TO ONLY IN PVP (b/c who cares about mob power at this point in the game)
COMBO points for feral and rogues...AND addition of showing Chi, burning embers, soul shards, holy power, burning embers, etc. (SELF buffs ony)
Now works with Icicle and/or Plate Buffs

NOTE: I want to thank the following authors: Caelian, Tekkub, Luzz, and Rothar. Especially Caelian, b/c I have based this addon to his famous addon caelNameplates

Bug Reports and/or Requests:
All bug reports, requests (with this addon or another), errors, suggestions, and problems will be handled via the forum-comments page.

If you liked this mod, please check out my other addons:
shClock: Data Broker simple clock
shPerformance: Data Broker memory/latency/fps usage display utility

v9.2
- Fixed errors due to new Nameplate object creation
- TOC bump
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v9.1
- Fixed bug that was causing errors when powerbar was disabled
- Fixed code in threat update to also fix bar coloring in and out of combat correctly
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v9.0
- Rewrite of most functions and rearranging of function paths
- Addition of "combo" like details on nameplate that show: CHI, Shadow Orbs, Burning Embers, Holy Power, Soul Shards, etc (SELF buffs only)
- Optimized CPU usage
- Changed font and positioning
- FIXED: bug that was showing red highlighting when not having aggro and bug that wasn't properly coloring healthbar
- Big improvements
- Platebuffs and icicles ready...really this time
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8.1
- Much needed optimization including: iterating over nameplates and throttled threat updates IN combat ONLY
- Cleaned up some other code
- Let me know of any other random bugs
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8.0
- ToC bump -> 5.0
- fixed transparency of health text, symbols, etc.
- changed function to locate and skin nameplates themselves to make sure to get every new frame correctly
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7.3b
- ToC bump -> 4.3
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7.3a
- OnUpdate function now checks for additional nameplates faster to prevent any issues with them appearing
- ToC bump
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7.3
- ADDED: "OnSizeChanged" function as an additional backup to double check and/or fix castbar bloating
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7.2
- Revamped FixCastbar function to fix castbar bloating - really this time (I have extensively tested this, so PLEASE let me know if you find it happening)
- Minor code fixes to be more readable/understandable
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7.1
- Fixed powerbar nil error when disabling powerbars
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7.0
- Complete revamp of lots of code
- Lots of clean up and fixes of pesky little bugs - I THINK I got them all :) Please bug report
- REMOVED: LibNameplate library and wrote my own code
- FIXED: castbar bloating and interruptability color coding
- NOTE: please let me know of ANY bugs
- REDUCED CPU and MEMORY usage significantly
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6.3
- Code clean up for initial nameplate settings
- Fix small bug with castbar still bloating...I hope
- fixed castbar width again to make sure it doesn't look like it's bugging hehe
- ADDED option to disable power bar
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6.2
- Updated FixCastbar function and now bloating of castbar shouldn't occur
- Fixed up castbar and icon location and color
- Optimized code for updates
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6.1
- ADDED: Power bars to ONLY target frames! (shows all types of powers except rage/runic bower <= 0)
- Cool elite/boss icons
- Now works with platebuffs!
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6.0
- Complete revamp of lots of code and optimizations
- Got rid of redundant baggage within code
- Changed appearance of overall nameplate
- ADDED: combo points to nameplate
- ADDED: LibNameplate for additional features
- ADDED: Icons for elite mobs and boss mobs
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5.5
- Fixed the castbar from being extremely huge...should work now :)
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5.4a
- Updated TOC to patch 4.2
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5.4
- Small bug fix in config.lua file -> I know I'm stupid, but it should be good to go
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5.3
- Updated TOC to patch 4.1
- Removed CVAR that was causing problems
- Redid some code that would initialize the skinning of the plates (THANKS Csalago!)
- Minor performance tweaks
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r5.2
- REMOVED the automatic setting to show pvpcoloring in nameplates (you can set it in blizz options)
- Optimized name coloring function
- FIXED lots of global calls and made them local now (i'm an idiot I know)
- OVERALL increase in efficiency
- Fixed config file a bit and made it less bulky (sorry guys that update and have to redo their config)
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
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r5.1
- Small bug fixes when hpallthetime set to TRUE
- Small bug fix when updating the health text of mobs
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r5.0
- ADDED a lot of new configuration options including all coloring options for the different types of units and npc.
- ADDED custom colors for TANKMODE enabled nameplates
- ADDED fade in effect when nameplates appear
- ADDED new mouse over displays of max health and name highlighting
- ADDED spell names when cast or channeled
- ADDED custom status bar texture when cast spells are NOT interruptable
- LOTS of look and feel elements redone and code optimized
- NOTE: due to all the additions, the mem usage has gone up to around 32kb (only a 10kb increase from before) and only about a 12% increase of cpu usage!
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r4.1
- Function call optimization
- ADDED: tankmode option under behavior options - this will add a green glow and green bar when you HAVE AGGRO
- ADDED: namecoloring option under behavior options - this will color all PVP names with their class colors
- Minor cosmetic fixes
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r4.0
- Big update of overall look and feel
- Many code optimizations (still runs around 22kb)
- Increased size of cast bar and spell icon (including changing locations)
- Changed the different unit type colors: hostile, neutral, friendly unit, and friendly player
- Changed some fonts and locations of health text (NOTE: will not show text if at 100% health)
- NOTE: these are all changes that I like, you can change whatever you want via the config.lua
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r3.1
- Small update that increased the threshold before names were being formatted of being to long (increased from 20 to 40 characters)
- Optimized Threat Update Function
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r3
- ADDED new options to control behaviors (overlapping, threat bloat, etc)
- ADDED option to control raid icon positioning and size
- ADDED option to control spell icon positioning and size
- The thick black border around nameplates started to bother me, so I toned it down a bit
- I like the name text to be centered and the raid icon to be immediately above it
- I didn't like the custom raid icons, so I used the default blizz one (check config.lua) if you want the custom ones back
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r2
-- ADDED lots of configuration options to the config.lua file
-- ADDED option for auto toggling the nameplates when OOC and IC (see config.lua)
-- Code optimization and tweaks (shouldn't go over 23kb of memory)
-- Cleaned up the default settings and made the neutral mob color a bit darker so the health text can be seen easier if its set to be shown

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09-16-12, 08:36 PM

kcuhc

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Originally Posted by shUI

Originally Posted by kcuhc

Originally Posted by shUI

Originally Posted by kcuhc

im getting the threat bloat issue - is there something i missed?

What do you mean? There are different threat bloats issues I have heard of...explain.

cvar

SET bloatTest "0"
SET bloatnameplates "0"
SET bloatthreat "0"

in config.wtf

in the past your mod used to automatically put those in the config.wtf waaaaay back when we were having the name plate issues. plates getting large on threat i believe is a standard mechanic in the game. I just was used to it not doing it. So i readded the cvar settings into file.

Oh I see, that is weird, b/c I took them out awhile back and I never have that issue at all...

When the patch came out i ran repair and completely rebuilt my mods/settings.

I went into the old config.wtf and copied the lines, they were missing from my new config.wtf. One of those things I just didnt pay attention to until i noticed it was missing.

09-16-12, 08:17 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

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Originally Posted by kcuhc

Originally Posted by shUI

Originally Posted by kcuhc

im getting the threat bloat issue - is there something i missed?

What do you mean? There are different threat bloats issues I have heard of...explain.

Oh I see, that is weird, b/c I took them out awhile back and I never have that issue at all...

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shPerformance: Data Broker memory/latency/fps usage display utility
shNameplates: Lightweight, simple, and sexy nameplates
shClock: Lightweight and simple data broker clock

09-16-12, 08:04 PM

kcuhc

A Kobold Labourer

Forum posts: 0

File comments: 9

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Originally Posted by shUI

Originally Posted by kcuhc

im getting the threat bloat issue - is there something i missed?

What do you mean? There are different threat bloats issues I have heard of...explain.

09-16-12, 07:57 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

Uploads: 5

Originally Posted by kcuhc

im getting the threat bloat issue - is there something i missed?

What do you mean? There are different threat bloats issues I have heard of...explain.

09-16-12, 06:13 PM
kcuhc A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 9 Uploads: 0	im getting the threat bloat issue - is there something i missed?

09-14-12, 08:10 AM
shUI A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 8 File comments: 340 Uploads: 5	Exactly, just download the older version and replace the new bar texture with the old one. You can do the same thing with fonts, etc. Enjoy __________________ shPerformance: Data Broker memory/latency/fps usage display utility shNameplates: Lightweight, simple, and sexy nameplates shClock: Lightweight and simple data broker clock

09-14-12, 05:44 AM
Louna A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 1 File comments: 33 Uploads: 0	Noooooo... What happened to the old good looking texture?:/ I guess if i dl an older version and replace it it would look as it looked before?

09-14-12, 12:03 AM

scrable

A Murloc Raider

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Originally Posted by shUI

Originally Posted by scrable

Originally Posted by shUI

Change the following (line 285):

Code:

self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.4)

TO:

Code:

self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.8)

This sets the percentage of transparency with 0 being completely invisible and 1 being completely opaque. Right above that line you can play with colors by setting the RGB colors the way you want via percentages.

Thank you for showing me where to change this, but I think you misunderstand the question. I know that this changes the alpha and color of the border, but it changes it the entire time the nameplate is shown. I'm wondering if there's somewhere I can change something so when i have a target, the border becomes a different color/different alpha.

No there isn't a way, b/c it will be made into the threat colored borders...red, yellow, etc. You can change those colors via the config file though.

Ahh, okay. Thanks though! You get banana.

09-13-12, 11:22 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

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Originally Posted by scrable

Originally Posted by shUI

Change the following (line 285):

Code:

self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.4)

TO:

Code:

self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.8)

No there isn't a way, b/c it will be made into the threat colored borders...red, yellow, etc. You can change those colors via the config file though.

09-13-12, 11:18 PM

scrable

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 9

File comments: 49

Uploads: 2

Originally Posted by shUI

Change the following (line 285):

Code:

self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.4)

TO:

Code:

self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.8)

09-13-12, 10:31 PM
shUI A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 8 File comments: 340 Uploads: 5	Change the following (line 285): Code: self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.4) TO: Code: self.healthBar.hpGlow:SetAlpha(0.8) This sets the percentage of transparency with 0 being completely invisible and 1 being completely opaque. Right above that line you can play with colors by setting the RGB colors the way you want via percentages. __________________ shPerformance: Data Broker memory/latency/fps usage display utility shNameplates: Lightweight, simple, and sexy nameplates shClock: Lightweight and simple data broker clock

09-13-12, 09:53 PM

scrable

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 9

File comments: 49

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Originally Posted by shUI

What frame are you talking about exactly? Specifically the healthbar only?

Yes, would it be possible to make grey border around health frame more visible when it my target?

09-13-12, 08:52 PM
shUI A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 8 File comments: 340 Uploads: 5	What frame are you talking about exactly? Specifically the healthbar only? __________________ shPerformance: Data Broker memory/latency/fps usage display utility shNameplates: Lightweight, simple, and sexy nameplates shClock: Lightweight and simple data broker clock

09-13-12, 08:47 PM
scrable A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 9 File comments: 49 Uploads: 2	Any way to have a more apparent border for my target? Like have the grey outline become brighter or something?

09-05-12, 07:06 AM
xphp A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 1 Uploads: 0	Fanupdate :) here is a update containting what Lord_Doom did, i replaced the lines in the file and tested it, works good thanks Lord_Doom , i put the files in a zip for people that don't want to try and change file's coding or don't know what to do This update only removes the green box does nothing else! http://rayanistudios.com/shNameplates_fanupdate.zip enjoy Last edited by xphp : 09-05-12 at 07:08 AM.

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