Saving Variables

[dave20010]

I'm working on an AddOn but I can't seem to get certain variables to save in between sessions. I've looked at the wowwiki article, many posts on this forum, and random sites found through google. (Note: Most of the variable names and such in this article are changed)

.lua

local DB_DEFAULTS = {
		x = 0,
		y = 0,
		width = 100,
		height = 200,
}

local addon = CreateFrame("Frame", "MyAddon")
addon:RegisterEvent("ADDON_LOADED")

addon:SetScript("OnEvent", function(self, event, arg1)
	if event == "ADDON_LOADED" and arg1 == "MyAddon" then
	
		if (DB == nil) then
			print("hello") --Never gets printed
			DB = CopyDefaults(DB_DEFAULTS, DB) 
                        --Copies defaults if there is no saved data
		end
		
		Main() --Finishes frames
		self:UnregisterEvent("ADDON_LOADED")
		
	end
	
end)

.toc

## Interface: 50400
## Title: MyAddon
## Author: Dave20010
## Version: v1.0
## Notes: Addon for things
##SavedVariablesPerCharacter: DB

wat.lua

When I look at the SavedVariables .lua file in the WTF\Account\Accountname\Realmname\Charactername\SavedVariables folder, its contents are

DB = {
	["y"] = 949.9998168945313,
	["x"] = 2726.000244140625,
	["height"] = 350.0001220703125,
	["width"] = 221.9995574951172,
}

Where are these numbers coming from? And why doesn't the "if(DB == nil)" evaluate to nil if I delete the contents in the Addons SavedVariables file?

[bsmorgan]

Savedvariables are loaded when a character logs on and saved when a character logs off (/reloadui does a save and a load). Deleting the savedvariables file while a character is logged on is ignored. I am, of course, constantly forgetting to log off before I make external changes so I am constantly reminded about how it works.

If you change the .toc then you must exit WoW completely and restart for the changes to be picked up.

A global variable named DB might not be unique. MyAddon_DB is probably unique.

Does this help solve your problem?

[dave20010]

Originally Posted by bsmorgan Savedvariables are loaded when a character logs on and saved when a character logs off (/reloadui does a save and a load). Deleting the savedvariables file while a character is logged on is ignored. I am, of course, constantly forgetting to log off before I make external changes so I am constantly reminded about how it works. If you change the .toc then you must exit WoW completely and restart for the changes to be picked up. A global variable named DB might not be unique. MyAddon_DB is probably unique. Does this help solve your problem?

Yes, I got it all working now

I couldn't get the GetHeight() or GetWidth() functions working, but I was able to get the data via GetRect(). I feel so stupid for not trying to restart the client after deleting my addons SavedVariables folder, I knew about he ToC, but had no idea about that. Haha

[Phanx]

Originally Posted by dave20010 I couldn't get the GetHeight() or GetWidth() functions working, but I was able to get the data via GetRect().

None of those functions are mentioned anywhere in any of the (obviously fake) snippets of code you posted.

Originally Posted by dave20010 (Note: Most of the variable names and such in this article are changed)

Then don't ****ing bother to post at all. Show your real code or GTFO. Yeah, I'm sure people are going to cry about this post because I'm being such a jerk, but seriously -- how on earth do you think it is even remotely reasonable for you to post some fake code that may or may not be related to anything your real code (and certainly doesn't represent ALL of your real code), and then ask people to help you fix a problem in your real code? Nobody here (or anywhere) is psychic. We cannot see your screen over the forums, we cannot magically comminicate with your hard drive with the power of our minds, and we cannot read your mind to know anything about your real code unless you show it to us. What you are doing is basically like going to an auto repair shop, giving the mechanic a Hot Wheels toy, and asking him why your Ferrari is making funny noises when you drive up steep hills. It's completely ridiculous, and a total waste of everyone's time. Don't do it.

[bsmorgan]

Phanx is mostly right, post everything or a proper subset. What I mean by a proper subset is a portion of your addon that loads and demonstrates the error you want help with (i.e. a complete mini-addon).

Frankly, creating a proper subset is often more work than just posting the whole thing. Posting the whole thing has a added bonus in that you often get more help than you need. Many of the people that provide answers also provide an education by suggesting changes that improve your code or your technique.