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3. Instruction Manual

nitewolf121 edited this page Jul 19, 2011 · 7 revisions

Installation Instructions:

  • Just unzip the folder into your ...Interface\addons\ directory just like any other addon you would use.
  • There is a walk through menu for your first install to help get you up and running.

Updating Instructions:

  • Normal updates will just require overwriting the existing folders and files in your \addons folder. If there is a particular update that would require a wipe and install I will mention that in the new version download post. In my opinion though, I always update by wiping out the ElvUI folders in my addons folder, then upload the new folders. No in game config edits will be lost doing it this way. All profiles will still be there as they are saved in the WTF folder.
  • If you are using curse client for updates, it does read these folders as being the original ElvUI that is posted on curse. I don't know what will happen if you update through the curse client since I have changed a lot of code in mine compared to his. Please, if you have curse client, exclude this from the auto updater. Only download from my downloads section to avoid possible conflicts.

InGame Config:

  • There are many sections and many options, please read what each option does (hover mouse over option for descriptions). Play around and change things, you can always go back to start with a new profile.

Basics:

  • /ec - in game config
  • /hb - set key bindings
  • /uihelp - in game commands list and brief description of what they do
  • /resetele - resets elements you have moved back to original positions
  • /resetui - resets unitframes and other objects back to their original positions
  • /installui - reinstalls ui back to initial setup (incase you screw something up)
  • Accessing the Micromenu (Talents/PvP/LFD etc..) To access the micromenu there are 2 ways.
  • -1st way is to middle mouse click on the minimap, this will bring up the micromenu options
  • -2nd way is to set the micromenu to display using the ingame config through the Action Bars section by selecting the Micro Bar section
  • Toggle Blizz Calendar - Click on the clock datatext to toggle blizz in game calendar
  • Toggle Alarm Clock - Right click on the clock datatext

Maps:

  • Minimap farmmode - if you want to enlarge the minimap for farming type /farmmode in game. Type again to shrink the minimap back to normal size
  • Right Mouse Click Minimap to access tracking options -Tinymap - also known as battle ground map, right click for options including unlocking it's position to move it
  • Shrinking Large Map - you can shrink it down so it doesn't take up the full screen by clicking the diagonal arrow in the top right corner
  • Moving Large Map - if you have shrunk down the large map, to move it around the screen click and hold on the (4) arrows in the top right corner and drag the map around to the location you want it.

Onscreen Options:

  • "L" button below left chat frame - allows movement of unitframes, minimap, addition of more actionbars (bottom and right side of frame)
  • "R" button below right chat frame - hide or show "Raid Buff Reminder" under minimap
  • ">" or "<" below both chat frames - slides chat frames out of view (can be set automatically in ingame config under chat section
  • "C" button above both chat frames - brings up another frame to allow copying of chat

Bags/Bank:

  • Sorting Bags - Right click on the "x" top right corner of all in one bags frame, select Sort
  • Stack Items - Right click on the "x" top right corner of all in one bags frame, select Stack
  • Purchasing Bank Slots - this is new and now has it's own button in when you have Bank opened up
  • Sorting and Stacking bank items is done the same way as you would for bags, only using the "x" on the bank frame.
  • To compare items in your bag or bank to items currently equipped on your character, hold down the "shift" key and hover your mouse over the item in your bag/bank for stat comparisons.

xCT: Currently Not Included

  • /xct unlock - to move frames.
  • /xct lock - to lock frames on desired position.
  • /xct test - to launch sample output
  • If you want to really dig in you can go to \xCT\config.lua and edit the lua config for more options

Tukui Filger:

  • Tukui Filger is only editable through lua
  • I suggest using Notepad++ for editing purposes
  • Editing Locations of icons - Go to \Addons\Tukui_Filger\Tukui_Filger_Settings.lua Find ns.Filger_Settings = { configmode = false,} And change it to ns.Filger_Settings = { configmode = true,} Do a /rl in game, you will now see the areas that your icons/bars will show in game.Go back to the lua file and find the class you are currently playing.Class names will look like this ["DRUID"] = { Under your class type for each icon will be a section for controlling the icons. The description is as follows
  • Name = The buff or debuff it is controlling
  • Direction = the direction of growth for the icons/bars
  • Interval = spacing between icons
  • Opacity = transparency of the icons, values between 0 and 1 can be used. (ex:0.5 will be 50% transparent)
  • Mode = type of item shown, ICON or BAR can be used
  • SetPoint = location of the first icon. (ex: The Druid setpoint is right side of the first icon, parented to the UIParent, Center, location -198 = 198 pixels to the left of center and -146 = 146 pixels down from center)

After you have finished with your changes, go back and change the configmode back to false and do a /rl in game, your new locations are now set.

This is going to take some playing around if you are not familiar with lua, but it isn't too bad, if you want to adjust these, just ask and I will be more than happy to help point you in the right direction. I can't get a good description up with the lack of a [code] command on these forums, and for some reason [pre] isn't working like it should. =( So hopefully this is somewhat clear.

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