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    Version: 5.0.0.3
    by: Saiket [More]
    _NPCScan.Overlay is an addition to _NPCScan that adds map overlays for rare mob patrols. When you search for a rare in _NPCScan, _NPCScan.Overlay will show where it patrols until you find it. It works similarly to keithgabryelski's Rare Spawn Overlay, but supports the minimap and has a much smaller download size, along with a few new features.
    Special thanks to Rare Spawn Overlay's patrol paths and Routes' minimap drawing code for inspiration!
    Note: _NPCScan.Overlay can integrate with _NPCScan if you have installed it, but make sure to keep both up to date if you do use both!

    Details

    World Map

    In addition to drawing paths on the World Map, _NPCScan.Overlay adds a key to a corner of the window with each rare's name. It only appears in zones that have rare maps, like Netherstorm as seen in the screenshot. If you need to read something under the key, just move your mouse over top of it and the key will jump to a different corner.

    Most map mods like Atlas will inherit the key and overlays from this module. Even Carbonite's map display will show them.

    Battlefield Minimap

    The small “Battlefield Minimap” (AKA the “Zone Map”) also shows mob paths.

    Minimap

    All shapes and sizes of minimaps are supported. Rotating minimaps work fine as well.

    Also shown in the minimap's screenshot is the “found” range ring highlighting where Dirkee probably was when the alert went off. That is, Dirkee was seen at the middle of that ring, and he could have been anywhere within the 100 yard ring around that point.

    One feature not shown in the screenshot is a thinner 100 yard range ring around your character. It helps you gauge _NPCScan's detection range, so you can sweep through zones more effectively. This option can be found in the Minimap subsection of the options panel, detailed below.


    Options

    _NPCScan.Overlay's options can be found under _NPCScan's main options menu, under _NPCScan > Overlay, or as its own entry of _NPCScan.Overlay if _NPCScan isn't installed. This panel can be opened with the “/npcscanoverlay” slash command, or “/overlay” for short.

    The “Always show all paths” checkbox at the top of the pane overrides the instructions of NPC tracking mods like _NPCScan to hide unused paths, and always displays all known paths instead.

    The rest of the configuration pane lists each map display's options. You can enable/disable each map from here, as well as configure individual settings for them.

    Each map display can have its overall transparency set independently with the “Alpha” slider, so that it doesn't obscure the maps themselves.
    • 5.0.0.3: Fixed overlay display in Carbonite.
    • 5.0.0.2:
      • Added overlays for all MoP “Glorious!” mobs.
      • Added itIT and updated deDE, esES, frFR, ptBR, and ruRU localizations.
      • Updated for new version of Carbonite, courtesy of Rythal.
    • 5.0.0.1: Added ptBR localization and updated frFR and zhCN localizations.
    • 4.3.0.1:
      • Updated Karkin's overlays to include a new spawn point.
      • Fixed a visual issue with some uncommon minimap shapes.
      • Updated koKR, zhCN, and zhTW localizations.
    • 4.2.0.2: Added overlays for 4.2's new tamable rares.
    • 4.2.0.1: Updated koKR localization.
    • 4.1.0.3: Fixed an issue with other mods that read the minimap's zoom level.
    • 4.1.0.2: Added ability for minimap HUDs to reparent the minimap overlay. See Issue 44.
    • 4.1.0.1:
      • Updated path overlays.
      • Updated esES, ruRU, and zhCN localizations.
    • 4.0.3.2:
      • Improved the accuracy of many overlay paths.
      • Updated frFR, koKR, and zhTW localizations.
    • 4.0.3.1: Added paths for Cataclysm rares.
    • 4.0.0.4:
      • Updated deDE localization, and added esES/esMX localization by galen2.
      • Removed outdated overlays from Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor.
    • 4.0.0.3: Updated for compatibility with Carbonite 4.011.
    • 4.0.0.2:
      • Moved the WorldMap's toggle button to the inside top-left corner of the map to make room for the Archaeology checkbox.
      • Added an optional range ring to the WorldMap module, which should work with Carbonite (if it survives Cataclysm).
      • Added deDE localization by Freydis88.
    • 4.0.0.1: Updated for Cataclysm Beta.
    • 3.3.5.1:
      • The WorldMap module now hides its key dynamically if the key covers too much of the map, and also maintains a minimum key scale to keep its text from shrinking too small.
      • Removed the Cartographer3 module, since Cartographer is no longer being developed.
      • Added localized names to the WorldMap's key frame for most NPCs in all locales.
      • Added zhTW localization by s8095324.
    • 3.3.0.7:
      • Fixed integration with Mapster 1.3.8.
      • Tukemuth's path now goes around Wyrmrest Temple instead of through it.
    • 3.3.0.6:
      • Zone data is now indexed by WorldMapArea ID rather than by filename constants.
      • Minimap overlays now properly update when the map view returns to the current zone.
      • Added slash commands to open the options window: “/npcscanoverlay”, “/npcoverlay”, and “/overlay”.
      • No longer depends on _NPCScan to load, and can run standalone. If no scanning mod registers itself, _NPCScan.Overlay shows all paths by default.
      • Added an “Always show all paths” option to always show all available patrols, even if the mob isn't being looked for.
      • The options pane can now be scrolled when enough modules are registered in it.
    • 3.3.0.5: New versions of AlphaMap have been renamed to AlphaMap3, and should work again.
    • 3.3.0.4:
      • Fixed a bug where the World Map module would appear even while disabled when Carbonite was loaded.
      • The Minimap module's range ring doesn't fade out with the rest of the overlays anymore.
      • The World Map toggle checkbox now dodges more stuff from Mapster when the map shrinks.
    • 3.3.0.3:
      • Fixed an error related to having the Battlefield Minimap shown.
      • Moved the World Map toggle checkbox to an empty space when Mapster shows its dropdown there.
    • 3.3.0.2:
      • Added Arcturis' lone spawn point.
      • Bog Lurker's southern patrol adjusted slightly.
      • Added a toggle checkbox to the bottom of the World Map to quickly hide overlays.
    • 3.3.0.1: Updated to support the WorldMap changes in 3.3.
    • 3.2.0.4:
      • Added support for Cartographer3.
      • Most mob paths redrawn to accurately reflect data from WoWDB.
    • 3.2.0.3:
      • Bullets in the WorldMap's key will hopefully display in all locales.
      • Added support for AlphaMap.
      • Added optional support for LibRareSpawns to show portraits in _NPCScan's mob list.
      • The key frame now only appears in Carbonite when its map frame is in “maximized” mode.
      • Reduced the appearance of lines inside of drawn paths.
    • 3.2.0.2: Now draws a 100 yard ring on maps indicating where found mobs probably are. Putridus is excluded from this, since his detection range is as wide as Icecrown.
    • 3.2.0.1: Initial release.
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    10-13-12 02:08 AM
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    08-28-12 09:44 AM
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    11-29-11 05:03 PM
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    07-14-11 10:57 PM
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    06-28-11 01:57 PM
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    04-26-11 10:51 AM
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    01-08-11 07:22 PM
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    12-27-10 07:03 PM
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    12-05-10 11:59 PM
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    10-21-10 07:54 PM
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    10-12-10 04:05 PM
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    06-22-10 05:22 PM
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    03-25-10 04:32 PM
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    03-23-10 02:10 PM
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    03-12-10 11:20 PM
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    02-23-10 09:47 PM
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    02-21-10 11:57 PM
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    02-21-10 08:47 PM
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    12-08-09 01:46 PM
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    09-25-09 01:03 AM
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    3.2.0.3
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    09-14-09 11:46 PM
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    09-12-09 10:45 PM


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    Old 10-17-10, 11:01 PM  
    Saiket
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    Carbonite 4.011 should be mostly compatible with _NPCScan.Overlay 4.0.0.2, however the new toggle button can appear in Carbonite when it shouldn't, and the new range ring also doesn't display properly. I should have these fixed soon.
    Last edited by Saiket : 10-17-10 at 11:01 PM.
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    Old 10-17-10, 10:20 PM  
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    Originally posted by ChaosInc
    Conflict with 4.01 Carbonite:

    Code:
    ID: 6
Error occured in: Global
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Message: ..\AddOns\Carbonite\Carbonite.lua line 22737:
   Usage: <unnamed>:SetFrameLevel(level)
Debug:
   [C]: ?
   [C]: SetFrameLevel()
   Carbonite\Carbonite.lua:22737: CZF()
   ...erface\AddOns\_NPCScan.Overlay\Modules\Carbonite.lua:30:
      ...erface\AddOns\_NPCScan.Overlay\Modules\Carbonite.lua:29
    I was just testing the new Carbonite 4.01 out... and I think I'd rather wait until they straighten their errors out before diving back in. I was getting about 6 distinct errors and couldn't open Carbonite's map, even with all other mods disabled. When the Carbonite team does release a working version though, I'll update Overlay ASAP.
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    Old 10-17-10, 10:16 PM  
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    Conflict with 4.01 Carbonite:

    Code:
    ID: 6
Error occured in: Global
Count: 8
Message: ..\AddOns\Carbonite\Carbonite.lua line 22737:
   Usage: <unnamed>:SetFrameLevel(level)
Debug:
   [C]: ?
   [C]: SetFrameLevel()
   Carbonite\Carbonite.lua:22737: CZF()
   ...erface\AddOns\_NPCScan.Overlay\Modules\Carbonite.lua:30:
      ...erface\AddOns\_NPCScan.Overlay\Modules\Carbonite.lua:29
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    Originally posted by Mirrikat45
    so says the 1/2 million downloads per week.......
    Impossible statistics = FAIL!! But don't point this out, or your post will be deleted!
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    Old 09-21-10, 06:03 PM  
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    Originally posted by Saiket
    If you cleanly reinstall _NPCScan.Overlay and don't touch PathData.lua, do you still get that error? Many text editors will inadvertently corrupt the binary data in that file since it's not actual text content, but if it started throwing errors before you even looked at it, I'm not sure what could have caused it.
    It was WUU fault; it mangled some carriage return.
    Hand installing (or using the "don't touch my newlines" option in WUU) fix the issue.

    Sorry ^^
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    Originally posted by o_o
    The path data relative to the NPC "Fumblub Gearwind" seems to be corrupted, it gives an error on line 18 of _NPCScan.Overlay.PathData.lua
    Removing that entry fix the problem.
    If you cleanly reinstall _NPCScan.Overlay and don't touch PathData.lua, do you still get that error? Many text editors will inadvertently corrupt the binary data in that file since it's not actual text content, but if it started throwing errors before you even looked at it, I'm not sure what could have caused it.
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    The path data relative to the NPC "Fumblub Gearwind" seems to be corrupted, it gives an error on line 18 of _NPCScan.Overlay.PathData.lua
    Removing that entry fix the problem.
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    Originally posted by Saiket
    There isn't an option to remove it, but you can hide it temporarily with this command:
    Code:
    /run _NPCScan.Overlay.Modules.List.WorldMap.Toggle:Hide()
    Which coordinate mod is the checkbox interfering with?
    I use Atlas, and one of the things this allows, is showing the player/cursor co-ordinates on the bottom middle of the map... which just happens to be where the npcscan.overlay toggle draws itself

    thanks for taking the time to answer

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    Old 07-18-10, 11:27 PM  
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    Originally posted by Saiket
    There isn't an option to remove it, but you can hide it temporarily with this command:
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    /run _NPCScan.Overlay.Modules.List.WorldMap.Toggle:Hide()
    Which coordinate mod is the checkbox interfering with?
    Originally posted by TechnoHunter
    is there a way to remove the option toggle from the map? the check mark in the interface-> addons is fine, but the toggle on the map is interfering with my map coords..

    thanks in advance
    I was just about to make a post about the same request!

    m Map (WoWInterface) is one map addon that has co-ordinates that come close/somewhat overlap _NPCScan.Overlay's checkbox. I can't think of any others at the moment, but there certainly may be other addons out there.

    Thanks for your consideration.
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    Old 07-18-10, 04:12 PM  
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    Originally posted by TechnoHunter
    is there a way to remove the option toggle from the map? the check mark in the interface-> addons is fine, but the toggle on the map is interfering with my map coords..

    thanks in advance
    There isn't an option to remove it, but you can hide it temporarily with this command:
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    /run _NPCScan.Overlay.Modules.List.WorldMap.Toggle:Hide()
    Which coordinate mod is the checkbox interfering with?
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    is there a way to remove the option toggle from the map? the check mark in the interface-> addons is fine, but the toggle on the map is interfering with my map coords..

    thanks in advance
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    Old 07-13-10, 09:05 PM  
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    Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How do I stop it from showing FOUND npcs on maps?
    Originally posted by Saiket
    I'm not sure what could cause this. If they're not added to your custom mobs list, then maybe the "Always show all paths" option is stuck. Could you try turning it off and then back on again? Also, are you seeing any Lua errors?
    I tried turning that off, restarting the game, checking it, restarting, unchecking...nothing changed. I also removed the creaturecache.wdb file. I was finally able to fix it today when I removed the addon, removed my characters' lua files, then installed the newest version, and deleted the creaturecache.wdb file again. I had to go to northrend and outland, and then it finally showed only the ones I needed.
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    Old 06-29-10, 07:55 PM  
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    Re: Re: Re: Re: How do I stop it from showing FOUND npcs on maps?
    Originally posted by Robicus
    It should, but it doesn't. In my first post, I said "I do NOT have a checkmark in 'Always show all paths', but it's still showing those 4 NPCs on the maps."
    I'm not sure what could cause this. If they're not added to your custom mobs list, then maybe the "Always show all paths" option is stuck. Could you try turning it off and then back on again? Also, are you seeing any Lua errors?
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    Re: Re: Re: How do I stop it from showing FOUND npcs on maps?
    Originally posted by Saiket
    Sorry for the delay, these comments got lost in my email. There's actually an option in _NPCScan.Overlay's config page ("/overlay") to always show all paths. Just turn that off and it should go back to showing only active scans.
    It should, but it doesn't. In my first post, I said "I do NOT have a checkmark in 'Always show all paths', but it's still showing those 4 NPCs on the maps."
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    Re: Re: How do I stop it from showing FOUND npcs on maps?
    Originally posted by Robicus
    Actually, that's what I just did. I backed up the file _NPCScan.Overlay.PathData.lua (in the Interface/Addons/_NPCScan.Overlay folder), found the ID numbers of the NPCs I don't want to scan for, and removed those lines. Every time I find another one, I write down the ID number, and once in a while I close the game and edit the file again. Once I've found all of the NPCs, I"ll restore the backup file for my other characters (especially the hunter). Too bad the addon doesn't allow us to just uncheck unwanted overlays inside the game, instead of having to edit the file each time.
    Sorry for the delay, these comments got lost in my email. There's actually an option in _NPCScan.Overlay's config page ("/overlay") to always show all paths. Just turn that off and it should go back to showing only active scans.
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    Old 06-16-10, 10:42 AM  
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    Re: How do I stop it from showing FOUND npcs on maps?
    Originally posted by Robicus
    Do I have to edit one of the addon files to remove the npcs that I already killed?
    Actually, that's what I just did. I backed up the file _NPCScan.Overlay.PathData.lua (in the Interface/Addons/_NPCScan.Overlay folder), found the ID numbers of the NPCs I don't want to scan for, and removed those lines. Every time I find another one, I write down the ID number, and once in a while I close the game and edit the file again. Once I've found all of the NPCs, I"ll restore the backup file for my other characters (especially the hunter). Too bad the addon doesn't allow us to just uncheck unwanted overlays inside the game, instead of having to edit the file each time.
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