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Btex version 2.7.3
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What is it? :
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Btex (for 'Bottom TEXture') is a very lightweight addon for World Of Warcraft providing Background texture at the bottom of the screen. It contains a package of pre-made skins, a simple menu for settings skins, texture height,width and transparency.

Big hug to all artists doing skins for BTex, chemmy, Lordyfrb, smedeley, Soulofsin_007 and lilnekochan.

What can it do? :
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- Put a texture of your choice on the bottom of the screen via menu options (use /bx menu or /btex menu),
- Set height/width/transparency of your texture,
- Use any other TGA alpha channeled texture from other addon like Xart or ElectrofluxTextronator, or any other "pack" of skin,
- Work in any resolution,
- Display a grid to setup your interface correctly,
- Low memory usage.

Ready to use skins :
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The following skins are packaged and are ready to use via the options menu:
- Dark Shadow I,II,III,
- Simple Black,
- Fade Black,
- Red Fury,
- Warcraft Classic,
- Ice Dragon,
- Ice Dragon remake (credits to Xaphiroth),
- Ice Dragon remake with pet bar(credits to Xaphiroth),
- Wall,
- White Dragon.

Skins package know to work :
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You can download and use this skins too (copy them to /Interface/Addons/btex/skins/ and just use "Custom skins") :
- Lordy's Tech Skins for BTEX /w Class Colors by Lordyfrb (http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info12724.html)
- BlueDragon Texture for BTex by Smedeley (http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info12715.html)
- Telnets UI Art (http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info12078-v1.html).
- Steel Series Skins For BTEX by Lordyfrb (http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info12704.html)
- Tech skins by Alagosir (http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info12712.html)
- Black Tech skin by alagosir (http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info12712.html)
- White Tech by Alagosir (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...inforBtex.html)
- BioCarbon by Alagosir (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...inforBtex.html)
- Diablo 3 skin for Btex by Alagosir (http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info12686.html)
- Btex Dale Earnhardt Tribute by soulofsin_007 (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...dtTribute.html)
- Eskin (http://wow.curse.com/downloads/wow-a...ils/eskin.aspx)
- Cchan's Btex Skins(http://wow.curse.com/downloads/wow-a...nekoskins.aspx)
- Demonic (http://wow.curse.com/downloads/wow-a...s/demonic.aspx)
- Sewell XArt Pack (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...lXArtPack.html)
- Xart Skin - Warcraft 3 elven (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...aft3elven.html)
- Fairy Tale Style using XArt (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...usingXArt.html)
- ElectrofluxTextronator (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...xtronator.html)
- All Sunn - Viewport Art (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...ewportArt.html) just adjust Width to fit 3 images, instead of 4, hiding the last image to right border)

Last Update :
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V2.7.3- 7 March 2009
- Added German localisation, thx to Kuhglöckchen a.k.a. Blocki
- Added Russian localisation, kiss to troyen

v2.7.2- 7 February 2009
- Corrected "Close" button bug
- removed dutch locals, cause there is no dutch client .. oups sorry for the mistake ;=)

For full version history, please see here: http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info7906.html or read the VersionHistory.txt

Website :
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http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info7906.html

Translation :
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Language aviable for all frame config are :
- default : english/US,
- french,
- German localisation, thx to Kuhglöckchen a.k.a. Blocki
- Russian localisation, kiss to troyen
- zhTW and zhCN, credits to wowui.cn,
- I'm LOOKING HELP for other languages, thanks =)

Contribute :
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Just use http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info7906.html using the provided forms(comments tab) or send me a PM on wowinterface.

How do I use it?
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First unzip it into your interface\addons directory. For more info on installing, please read install.txt.
Now just run WoW and once logged in, type '/bx menu' to get the options screen and choose a skin.

Support :
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Please post all errors and suggestions on http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info7906.html using comments tab.

FAQ :
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How do I run menu config ? type "/bx Menu" or "/Btex menu" in the chat windows.

Why the download is so big ? it's because it contain many images.

Do the old XART skins work with BTEX? yes, just put them in the skins directory, and use the "custom texture" options on the dropdown menu.

Do the skin support alpha channel TGA? yes, and you can change the transparency of the bottom frame as well.

Can i use BLP file? not for now. buf if needed, i can add this, just let me know.

How can i add my own skin ? just put it in the /skins directory and choose "Load Custom" from the dropdown menu in game.
then follow insctructions. you can add all Xart texture compliant (512x256 pixel)x4, or make your own with Gimp or photoshop (they have to be TGA aplha channeled).

Is there any PSD template i can use to begin making my own skin ? just go to : http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info11906-BtexPSDforskinmaking.html I recommand you use The GIMP or if you have money Photoshop
  Change Log - BTex
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* Version History : *
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V2.7.3- 7 March 2009
- Added German localisation, thx to Kuhglöckchen a.k.a. Blocki
- Added Russian localisation, kiss to troyen

v2.7.2- 7 February 2009
- Corrected "Close" button bug
- removed dutch locals, cause there is no dutch client .. oups sorry for the mistake ;=)

v2.7.1- 2 February 2009
- Added zhTW and zhCN localisation, thanks to wowui.cn
- Added Dutch localisation, thanks to Menjes

v2.7.0- 31 January 2009
- Added a grid function, so you can set interface easier

v2.6.0- 15 January 2009
- Added Width parameter, so you can adapt any skin to your resolution, if default value dont look well (depend on skin and scale used)

v2.5.1 - 14 January 2009
- Fixed the bug with blizzard UI calendar

v2.5.0 - 8 december 2008
- added support for localisation
- added french localisation
- added more slash command : /btex menu, /btex reset, /btex remove, /btex custom

v2.4.3 - 8 december 2008
- fixed error => "Message: ..\AddOns\Btex\Btex.lua line 583: attempt to index global 'a' (a boolean value)"

v2.4.2 - 6 december 2008
- fixed text placement in frame, with normal game font
- fixed a bug with dropdown menu

v2.4.1 - 4 december 2008
- fixed issue on "custom texture pack frame"

v2.4 - 4 december 2008
- corrected minor bug in slash command
- added a new skin : White Dragon

v2.3.1 - 20 November 2008
- removed "panel button" coming from dev version

v2.3 - 19 November 2008
- added support for multiple character
- corrected "/bt" already used by bartender to "/bx", you can use "/btex" too
- corrected a bug form dropdownUI Menu
- added a new skin : Wall

v2.2 - 7 November 2008
- added support for transparency for normals and customs skins,
- added "Reset to default"button,
- added 2 new skins : Simple Black, Fade Black.

v2.1 - 5 November 2008
- added support for texture stretch. you can now set Height form 1 to 1200,
- added "no texture" in the dropdown menu,
- added "Load custom skin", where you can put your own pack of skin directly from game, without modifying the LUA code.

v2.0 - 3 November 2008 :
- reworked all the code,
- removed ACE 2.0 support, only WoWAPI hard coded (no libs are needed now),
- added menu option for skin choosing and other settings,
- added new skins,
- full LUA frame coded.

V1.0 - 26 November 2007:
- Initial release.

For full version history, please see here: http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info7906.html
  Optional Files - BTex
File Name
Version
Size
Author
Date
Type
1.0
30kB
07-03-2009 09:18 PM
Addon
1.1
213kB
05-29-2009 06:09 PM
Addon
1
15MB
05-26-2009 04:50 PM
Patch
1
2MB
05-25-2009 06:00 PM
Patch
1.0
320kB
05-18-2009 10:44 PM
Addon
1.0
86kB
05-18-2009 10:42 PM
Addon
1.0
87kB
05-18-2009 10:41 PM
Addon
1.0
54kB
05-18-2009 10:40 PM
Addon
1
69kB
05-09-2009 04:59 AM
Patch
1
462kB
05-01-2009 11:58 AM
Addon
1.1
320kB
04-02-2009 12:51 AM
Addon
1.0.0
93kB
03-31-2009 06:30 PM
Addon
1.0.0
184kB
03-31-2009 01:00 AM
Addon
1.0.0
421kB
03-30-2009 01:01 AM
Addon
1.0.0
274kB
03-29-2009 11:46 PM
Addon
1.0.0
311kB
03-29-2009 10:08 PM
Addon
2.0
4MB
03-21-2009 06:52 PM
Addon
1
25kB
03-17-2009 07:29 PM
Addon
1
115kB
03-14-2009 05:32 PM
Addon
1
215kB
03-13-2009 12:53 PM
Addon
1.0
9MB
03-13-2009 12:31 AM
Addon
2
856kB
03-09-2009 12:12 PM
Patch
1
523kB
03-08-2009 08:00 PM
Patch
1.0
546kB
03-07-2009 08:21 PM
Addon
1.0
47kB
03-07-2009 08:47 AM
Addon
1.5
1MB
03-06-2009 05:20 PM
Addon
1
1MB
03-06-2009 04:43 PM
Patch
ver.1.0
929kB
03-04-2009 12:10 PM
Addon
1.0
119kB
03-01-2009 07:20 AM
Addon
1.0
70kB
02-25-2009 03:44 PM
Addon
1.0
766kB
12-15-2008 04:24 AM
Addon
  Archived Versions - BTex
File Name
Version
Size
Author
Date
2.7.2
3MB
tiggy
02-07-2009 07:28 AM
2.7.1
3MB
tiggy
02-06-2009 07:09 AM
2.7.0
3MB
tiggy
01-31-2009 02:28 PM
2.6.0
3MB
tiggy
01-15-2009 02:24 AM
2.5.1
3MB
tiggy
01-14-2009 10:51 AM
2.5
3MB
tiggy
12-09-2008 11:08 PM
2.4.3
3MB
tiggy
12-08-2008 05:07 PM
2.4.2
3MB
tiggy
12-05-2008 06:12 AM
2.4.2
3MB
tiggy
12-04-2008 10:49 PM
2.4.1
3MB
tiggy
12-04-2008 03:42 AM
2.4
3MB
tiggy
12-03-2008 09:15 PM
2.3.1
3MB
tiggy
11-20-2008 12:39 AM
2.3
3MB
tiggy
11-19-2008 09:35 AM
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Old 06-19-2009, 09:27 PM  
Tader82
A Kobold Labourer

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will im having a prob with the with a gap in the custom artwork on the left of the screen, is there a place i can change the left side setting to always snap to the left side and the bottom then all i have to do is set the with over all. if not i would put it in the code makes thinking much easy for ark work that my not have the right load out. that and maybe set up an x,y,z coders so u can move the art work to center and put it just above fubar, or titan panel t the bottom.

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Old 06-17-2009, 08:17 PM  
Skizzet
A Kobold Labourer

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Quote:
Originally posted by Ultranor
Erm can u help me a bit here. I tried making a skin in photoshop but every time i make the background transparent it shows it as white when i load it ingame. HELP!!
Quote:
I'm having the same issue. Is there a specific way to make part of the image transparent with Adobe PS? I tried adding a layer mask and tried with an Alpha Mask but it still had the white background when I loaded it in game. I saved it with the alpha too, so I think I might be doing it wrong.

But I'm going to keep playing with it tonight I'll keep you updated if I get right. I might try to do it with gimp this time.

Thanks in advance!
Woot! I found out how to do it! But for some odd reason the transparency doesn't work well with Adobe PS, but it works fine with Gimp!

For those making there own background using Gimp:

Layer>Transparency>Add Alpha Channel

Use your wand (or selection tool) then you can choose which way you want to turn it transparent, Color to Alpha, Semi-Flatten, Threshold Alpha.

Last edited by Skizzet : 06-18-2009 at 06:15 PM.
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Old 06-12-2009, 08:31 PM  
Nightmare39
A Kobold Labourer

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OUT OF DATE! sadly this is a great ui been trying to get it to work for hours no luck all it says i out of dat the whole time even when it say working with 3.1 wich aparantly must be 3.0 then.
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Old 05-27-2009, 11:56 AM  
Moonpool
A Deviate Faerie Dragon

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Problem with position

For some reason my btex's are all raised up from the bottom and indented from the left by about 25 units (for lack of a better word). How can I flush them with bottom and sides?

Neat addon, thank you
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Old 03-30-2009, 04:21 PM  
tiggy
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Quote:
Originally posted by Artanis186
I just uploaded 3 Starcraft 2 skins. just fyi.
thx a lot ! i will try them
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Old 03-30-2009, 01:15 AM  
Artanis186
A Deviate Faerie Dragon
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I just uploaded 3 Starcraft 2 skins. just fyi.
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Old 03-28-2009, 04:46 PM  
Lord Nazgul
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Same problem like Ultranor - can't get a transparent Interface.
When set up ingame, it shows the transparent parts in white.

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Old 03-26-2009, 06:59 AM  
tiggy
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Re: Transparency

Quote:
Originally posted by Ultranor
Erm can u help me a bit here. I tried making a skin in photoshop but every time i make the background transparent it shows it as white when i load it ingame. HELP!!
look at your mailbox for answer
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Old 03-26-2009, 06:52 AM  
Ultranor
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Transparency

Erm can u help me a bit here. I tried making a skin in photoshop but every time i make the background transparent it shows it as white when i load it ingame. HELP!!

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Old 03-26-2009, 06:35 AM  
Twidget
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Is it possible to set it to a specific width from center so that it doesn't actually fill the entire bottom of the screen? I would like it to fill from the center out and leave blank space on each side. When I set the width now to something less than the width of my entire screen it paints from the left side over... leaving a blank area on the right side only.
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Old 03-19-2009, 12:51 PM  
tiggy
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What would I input to set Btex for 1680x1050 res?
Just try "height" and "width" as your convenience !
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Old 03-19-2009, 11:06 AM  
strmvt
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What would I input to set Btex for 1680x1050 res?

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Old 03-13-2009, 08:08 PM  
tiggy
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Quote:
Originally posted by Coldmen
Yeah mine doesn't work, i enabled the addon all i get is the wall of picture skin and thats it , have default blizzatard health bars and chat and minimap?

Help?
write /bx menu in the chat windows ;=)

for bars and minimap, you have to use other addon like domino or simpleminimap.
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Old 03-13-2009, 04:35 PM  
Coldmen
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Yeah mine doesn't work, i enabled the addon all i get is the wall of picture skin and thats it , have default blizzatard health bars and chat and minimap?

Help?
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Old 03-12-2009, 02:42 PM  
shadows911
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epic /praise ur awsome ><
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