Map Selector, AlphaMap with Gatherer/Magellan Icons, Options Frame, other maps
Instance Maps, Player Icon on non-Instance Dungeon, & Compact World Map viewing mode
Battlegrounds Maps and Features
More Instance Maps, and AtlasLoot compatible
AlphaMap (Fan's Update)
v3.33.30000 (Fan's Update)
Compatible with QuestHelper v0.46 and later
Includes Maps for Instances, Battlegrounds, & World Bosses, and the major non-Instance Cave systems
Basically, AlphaMap is a scalable, moveable, transparent WorldMap that the user can have on screen while they continue to play and interact with the world.
Move the AlphaMap by holding down Control & Alt keys, and moving via the yellow movement bars at the top and bottom of the map.
Supported by PartySpotter, and MozzFullWorldMap(Fan's Update).
Native support for MapNotes, Gatherer, MetaMapNotes, CTMapMod, FlightMap, AtlasLoot, and NotesUNeed
See Patch Notes / Change History for specific details of functional changes/bug fixes
FEATURES NOT TO MISS
- World Map replacement mode via the 'Mouse Interaction' checkbox in the Miscallaneous Tab of the Options. ALT-Clicking on the AlphaMap will allow you to zoom in/out via left/right clicks. Without the <Alt> key pressed, then AlphaMap will remain invisible to the mouse as per current functionality.
- World Map 'Compact' veiwing mode, which will trim the world map, and only show explorable areas; so that keeping the map up on screen uses even less space.
The 'Standard'/'Compact' veiwing modes can be switched via a key binding.
NOTE : A side affect of this will mean that characters won't see areas they haven't discovered yet. If you would like to use Compact viewing mode, but STILL be able to see ALL areas in the current Map, you will need to install 'MozzFullWorldMap (Fans Update)'
- Special Battlefield options for reporting positions and incoming. (Note that the Raid Group numbered icons in the pictures are only available with the 'PartySpotter' AddOn installed)
FEATURES IN MORE DETAIL
High Quality Instance Maps :
lots of options allowing you to change the scale, alpha, the display of notes, note backgrounds, map background, Instance Header and Footer information, instance legend, the ability to change the colour of the note and/or map backgrounds.
Compatible with the latest versions of AtlasLoot (v1.60 and later). Atlas not required if you need to save memory.
Instance settings are saved separately to the World Map settings, so you don't have to change the way AlphaMap is displayed every time you enter/exit an Instance.
Or, save all Instance map settings separately allowing you to have different Instance maps set to different sizes, etc. Uncheck the box on the 'Dungeons' tab of the Options frame.
High Quality BattleGround Maps :
Minimap textured maps of Battlegrounds displaying all player units, and Battleground flags/objectives.
In Warsong Gulch, extra flag icons record which players have picked up which flags. Left click on a flag to target the carrier. Right click the flag to bring up a menu allowing you to report the flag's position to Raid/Party/General chat.
In Arathi Basin, the number of bases required to win is displayed next to your Faction's entry point. When ever the number of bases you need to win changes, a message is sent to your chat box to inform you of this. If you have the Scrolling Combat Text AddOn installed, then this message will also be displayed in the center of the screen. Right click on bases to report the number of incoming enemy to Raid/Party/General chat.
In Alterac Valley, Right click on bases to report the number of incoming enemy to Raid/Party/General chat.
As per all AlphaMap maps, the scale, alpha, and position of the maps can be changed and will be saved separately from the World Map settings or the Instance map settings.
Or, save all Battleground map settings independantly from each other allowing you to show the large Alterac Valley map at a smaller scale than the small Warsong Gulch map - Uncheck the box on the 'Battlegrounds' tab of the Options frame.
World Boss Maps & Instance Exteriors Caves :
For example, maps for Gnomeregan dungeon (before you enter the Instance), Dire Maul exterior, and Maraudon Exterior; And zoomed minimap style maps for the World Bosses Lord Kazzak, Azuregos, and all 4 of the Four Dragons. All these maps are capable of displaying player units, and all save their settings spearately from each other, and from the World, Instance and Battleground maps.
All the above maps have AlphaMap notes detailing key locations, mobs, etc. These notes can be clicked to do one or more of the following :
Left Click
- If the note leads to another map, then that map will be displayed. e.g. links between LBRS/UBRS/BWL, DM maps, etc.
- If the note has Loot noted for it, a small gold coin will be displayed next to it, and left clicking will show the AtlasLoot frame
Righ Click will raise a menu with several possible options
- You can leave a particular map note highlighted
- In Battlegrounds, there are special options for reporting the number of enemy incoming on a base, or the location of a flag carrier
- If you have NotesUNeed installed, then you can open a NotesUNeed note, or Send the NotesUNeed note text to your Raid/Party/Guild. i.e. store the tactics for a particular boss in a NotesUNeed note, and then send those tactics to your Raid via the right click menu for that boss on the AlphaMap.
Change Log - AlphaMap (Fan's Update)
Changes in v3.33.30000 from v3.32.30000
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- if using AlphaMap to change the original WorldMap, this release fixes scaling issues with the WorldMap Tooltip
- fix to on map corpse icons
- fix to stop taint issues from blocking Set Focus and Clear Focus actions from drop down menus
- fix to 'zone' drop down population when in Instances, BGs, etc.
Changes in v3.32.30000 from v3.31.30000
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- NotesUNeed compatibility for sending of Raid instructions from boss notes
Changes in v3.31.30000 from v3.30.30000
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- fix to right click menus on custom maps
- right click menu text now slightly larger
Changes in v3.30.30000 from v3.25.20400
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- v3.0 & WotLK compatibility update
(No WotLK instance maps available in this version yet)
<ALT>-MOUSE WHEEL TO CHANGE MAP SIZE
<ALT>+<SHIFT>-MOUSE WHEEL TO CHANGE MAP ALPHA SETTING
- can now use the mouse wheel to change the scale of the AlphaMap
Mouse Interaction mode must be enabled, and the <ALT> key must be held down to change map size.
<ALT> & <SHIFT> must be held down together to change the map opacity.
This method can also be used to change the size and opacity of the original World Map.
(Must have enabled World Map changes from the Miscallaneous Tab of AlphaMap Options)
WotLK VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTING
- new WotLK vehicle units are more clearly highlighted on AlphaMap, including a direction indicator
Colour coding indicates Horde (red), Alliance (blue), Air (light blue), Ground (green).
A single highlighting bracket indicates the vehicle is unoccupied.
- the original World Map frame will now scale in place, rather than being re-centered
- the original World Map will now remember its position when moved
- unit icons are now slightly larger by default
- fixed bug where MozzFullWorldMap is loaded but not enabled
- adjustment to Alterac Valley Graveyard timers
Optional Files - AlphaMap (Fan's Update)
Sorry, there are currently no optional files available.
sadly my computer has died, so I won't be able to release any fixes or updates any time soon.
There are new versions of MapNotes (Fan's Update) and AlphaMap (Fan's Update) on the SVN at WoWInterface.com but I can't access or promote them myself. I have asked a couple of site administrators there if they can help so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
The AlphaMap update includes all the WotLK Instance maps, plus new dungeon location markers on the world maps and the ability to zoom between them via Alt-Clicking.
The MapNotes update includes a fix for users of legacy slash commands plus a data fix for affected notes :
If they have not been updated, please feel free to post a comment asking the site to help release them
Or add a forum post maybe
It could take some weeks for insurance to come through before I can get a new PC, so this is the ONLY route to getting the latest updates any time soon.
1. scalable, moveable, transparent WorldMap
2. Includes Maps for Instances, Battlegrounds, & World Bosses, and the major non-Instance Cave systems
3. Supported by PartySpotter, and MozzFullWorldMap(Fan's Update)MapNotes, Gatherer, MetaMapNotes, CTMapMod, FlightMap, AtlasLoot, and NotesUNeed
Originally posted by Have91 When I click the link to download it a window pops up saying something about a invalid link and before I can read anymore it goes to the homepage for wowinterface. Is this just a website issue?
The most recent download has not yet been approved by a wowinterface.com site administrator. Have patience.
Originally posted by Telic - if using AlphaMap to change the original WorldMap, this release fixes scaling issues with the WorldMap Tooltip
- fix to on map corpse icons
- fix to stop taint issues from blocking Set Focus and Clear Focus actions from drop down menus
- fix to 'zone' drop down population when in Instances, BGs, etc.
When I click the link to download it a window pops up saying something about a invalid link and before I can read anymore it goes to the homepage for wowinterface. Is this just a website issue?
The following is to do with MapNotes (Fan's Update) display of notes on AlphaMap.
(The AlphaMap_Cities plugin is not yet updated...I only have one pair of hands )
k, sorry I missed that this had changed
All my testing has been in Northrend ;p
I have a couple of scripts that I think will work but I can't test them yet, so you have 2 options :
1.) MapNotes makes it quite easy to move notes manually.
Hold down CONTROL & ALT, and left click drag the notes to their new position
2.) Hang on a bit longer, and I will see if my script fix works...
If anyone is desperate, and willing to test for me, then PM me ;p
Mmm, the Stormwind map did change, but I've been doing all my testing in Northrend. I'll have to check it out...
Quote:
Originally posted by Geektique My Alphamap became offset from where I actually was. This happened after riding tram Ironforge -> Stormwind. Reset after flight to Thelsamar.
Sorry about lack of details. Anything else I can provide let me know.
Edit: Continues to happen but appears to only be Stormwind City on AlphaMaps City.
Changes in v3.30.30000 from v3.25.20400
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- v3.0 & WotLK compatibility update
(No WotLK instance maps available in this version yet)
<ALT>-MOUSE WHEEL TO CHANGE MAP SIZE
<ALT>+<SHIFT>-MOUSE WHEEL TO CHANGE MAP ALPHA SETTING
- can now use the mouse wheel to change the scale of the AlphaMap
Mouse Interaction mode must be enabled, and the <ALT> key must be held down to change map size.
<ALT> & <SHIFT> must be held down together to change the map opacity.
This method can also be used to change the size and opacity of the original World Map.
(Must have enabled World Map changes from the Miscallaneous Tab of AlphaMap Options)
WotLK VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTING
- new WotLK vehicle units are more clearly highlighted on AlphaMap, including a direction indicator
Colour coding indicates Horde (red), Alliance (blue), Air (light blue), Ground (green).
A single highlighting bracket indicates the vehicle is unoccupied.
- the original World Map frame will now scale in place, rather than being re-centered
- the original World Map will now remember its position when moved
- unit icons are now slightly larger by default
- fixed bug where MozzFullWorldMap is loaded but not enabled
I rely on other people and other AddOns to supply extra functionality.
e.g. AlphaMap is compatible with the latest releases of QuestHelper, MapNotes, Lightheaded, MobMap, MozzFullWorldMap....
In other words, even if I did attempt an AddOn with the kind of functionality you are after, I would not add it to AlphaMap, but put it in a stand alone AddOn and make them compatible - and as other stand alones already exist, then there's no point...
That's just my philosophy when it comes to AddOns, I don't wanna take everyone elses ideas and only make them work with my AddOn - I want AddOns that work together with those good ones already out there
For example, why try and replace AtlasLoot when it is so good already, and the author has been considerate enough to allow addons other than Atlas to make use of it...
Personally I mainly use AlphaMap for its BG map functionality in combination with PartySpotter
(After using AlphaMap options to hide BG map notes, title, and note index)
