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Ara_Broker_XP

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Addon Information

Works with 3.2

Author:	Aranarth [more]
Version:	r2
Date:	12-15-2008 07:49 AM
Size:	6.02 Kb
Downloads:	5,113
Favorites:	181
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XP bar with default settings

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This data broker plugin provides an ASCII bar representing XP: ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

To change options you will have to edit the first 2 lines in the lua file. Here is how it looks:

Code:

local length,	char,	colorXP,	colorRested,	colorRemaining,	thousandSeparator =
	30,	"||",	"6060ff",	"ff8040",	"cccccc",	" "

- length is the number of char used.
- char is the character to use for display. The pipe character has a special meaning so you have to double it to just display one. You are not limited to just one character. If you provide more, the pattern will be repeated length times.
- colorXP, colorRested and colorRemaining are colors in HTML format.
- thousandSeparator is the character used between groups of 3 digits for better reading of large numbers.

Change Log - Ara Broker XP

r2
- Added variable "thousandSeparator": in the tooltip, it's the character between groups of 3 digits. Defaults to " ".
- Added the LDB attribute "type" (set to "data source") for better recognition & display integration.
- Small code tweak in FormatXP function.

r1
- Initial release.

Optional Files - Ara Broker XP

Sorry, there are currently no optional files available.

Archived Versions - Ara Broker XP

File Name	Version	Size	Author	Date
Ara_Broker_XP	r1	6kB	Aranarth	11-19-2008 07:48 PM

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01-23-2009, 11:08 AM
Borrie A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 16 File comments: 70 Uploads: 5	This doesn't seem to work for me. I use Dockingstation. grtz Borrie

12-18-2008, 01:24 PM

Aranarth

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 12

File comments: 208

Uploads: 6

Re: Having Problems

Quote:

Originally posted by Rapota
I came across this addon a while ago, but being level capped at the time, passed on it. Now leveling an alt to eighty, I wanted to give it a shot; however, I cannot get it to work (same with Ara Broker Money.) Upon entering world, neither addon appears. I've even tried a new character with the default UI + Ara addons, but they do not appear. I have also tried using Addon Loader and changed it to non-delayed load. Am I missing something?

What display version do you use ? If it's ButtonBin, try to define an icon for it.

12-18-2008, 09:57 AM
Rapota A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 2 Uploads: 0	Having Problems I came across this addon a while ago, but being level capped at the time, passed on it. Now leveling an alt to eighty, I wanted to give it a shot; however, I cannot get it to work (same with Ara Broker Money.) Upon entering world, neither addon appears. I've even tried a new character with the default UI + Ara addons, but they do not appear. I have also tried using Addon Loader and changed it to non-delayed load. Am I missing something?

12-16-2008, 04:20 PM

Aranarth

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 12

File comments: 208

Uploads: 6

Quote:

Originally posted by saltorio
(...) could you move the settings to a Saved Variable file, rather than as part of the addon LUA itself (this would help preserve settings after updates to the mod).

If there's a futur release, I will probably move the user configuration to an optional file.

Quote:

Originally posted by saltorio
Also, could you use commas (,) to break-up large numbers rather than spaces (ie: "1,234,567" instead of "1 234 567"). The spaces make it difficult to read.

You can edit the thousandSeparator variable for that purpose (r2).

12-15-2008, 06:34 PM
saltorio A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 8 File comments: 143 Uploads: 0	Simple and effective. I love it. Even if you don't implement a config UI (which would be wonderful), could you move the settings to a Saved Variable file, rather than as part of the addon LUA itself (this would help preserve settings after updates to the mod). Also, could you use commas (,) to break-up large numbers rather than spaces (ie: "1,234,567" instead of "1 234 567"). The spaces make it difficult to read. Thanks, and keep up the great work. Last edited by saltorio : 12-15-2008 at 09:48 PM.

11-29-2008, 07:43 PM
Scae A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 11 File comments: 75 Uploads: 0	Wow, what simple but effective addon. Please make a rep version of this.

11-25-2008, 09:00 PM
tinyu wowui.incgamers staff Forum posts: 344 File comments: 157 Uploads: 10	you could also use Titan. __________________ Lothaer Admin @ wowui.incgamers.com Titan Dev Team Member.

11-25-2008, 05:44 AM

Stavmar

A Kobold Labourer

Forum posts: 1

File comments: 30

Uploads: 0

I was trying to use the Broker2Fubar in Button Bins place with no success.

Maybe I will try BB again.

Quote:

Originally posted by Aranarth
If you have ButtonBin read the comment from OttoDeFe .

11-24-2008, 01:10 PM

Aranarth

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 12

File comments: 208

Uploads: 6

Quote:

Originally posted by Stavmar
So I load the addOn into my Addons folder and I cannot see it anywhere, what am I missing, I do not even see how to turn it on.

If you have ButtonBin read the comment from OttoDeFe

11-24-2008, 01:09 PM

Aranarth

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 12

File comments: 208

Uploads: 6

Quote:

Originally posted by septor
I hope this gets added in so I don't have to make this change after every update.

Since every release will force users with custom settings to "copy/overwrite with new version/paste" their settings, I try to wait for more interesting changes/ideas before applying them all in just one release.

Before releasing this tiny plugin I was wondering if it could be a good idea to have the addon like this: a starter addon that contains the config file, and booster addons that doesn't, so you could upgrade without losing custom config (and without me having to handle saved variables that would double or triple the size of the addon

). But I finally discarded it: it was not natural, many ppl would get confused.

Another idea could be the opposite: an optional addon that only contains the config file. But that would requires the TOC file to mention it and a silent error would raise at loading if not present: the client would write an entry in a log file, taking some extra time (although it would be a matter of just a few milliseconds).

11-24-2008, 10:20 AM

septor

A Flamescale Wyrmkin

Forum posts: 120

File comments: 89

Uploads: 0

Quote:

Originally posted by Taroven
Edited for post length.

The bar pattern is fine, and very easy to adjust. However, the tooltip formatting is a little odd by default.

It is much easier for some people to read '10000' or '10,000' than '10 000' at a glance. Giving the option to change that without having to muck with the tooltip display patterns would be great.

A simple local with instructions on how to change what is displayed is quite easy to do. It took me about 30 seconds.

Here's a Pastey with a new FormatXP function that does just that. Tested ingame, works perfectly.

You really do have a wonderful addon here. It's not big or fancy, it just displays information we like to see in a very clean and unobtrusive fashion without eating resources in the process. Thanks.

I hope this gets added in so I don't have to make this change after every update.

11-24-2008, 09:38 AM
Stavmar A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 1 File comments: 30 Uploads: 0	So I load the addOn into my Addons folder and I cannot see it anywhere, what am I missing, I do not even see how to turn it on.

11-20-2008, 12:13 PM
Taroven A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 5 File comments: 316 Uploads: 9	Edited for post length. The bar pattern is fine, and very easy to adjust. However, the tooltip formatting is a little odd by default. It is much easier for some people to read '10000' or '10,000' than '10 000' at a glance. Giving the option to change that without having to muck with the tooltip display patterns would be great. A simple local with instructions on how to change what is displayed is quite easy to do. It took me about 30 seconds. Here's a Pastey with a new FormatXP function that does just that. Tested ingame, works perfectly. You really do have a wonderful addon here. It's not big or fancy, it just displays information we like to see in a very clean and unobtrusive fashion without eating resources in the process. Thanks. Last edited by Taroven : 11-20-2008 at 12:45 PM.

11-20-2008, 10:48 AM
OttoDeFe A Flamescale Wyrmkin Forum posts: 115 File comments: 161 Uploads: 6	ButtonBin seems not to show this unless you define an Icon for it. Kinda odd, but putting it out there if someone else is having an issue with that. __________________ "They say the pen is mightier than any saber - any sword - but if there's a war I just don't know if a Bic will save ya..." -- Last Offence

11-20-2008, 09:46 AM
astalavista A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 1 File comments: 52 Uploads: 0	That is awesome. I hate not having any visual indicator, and this is exactly what I was looking for. Excited about trying it later. Thank you, Ara! Last edited by astalavista : 11-20-2008 at 09:46 AM.

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