oUF - Layout discussion - Page 45

Caellian · 03-14-09, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Alkar

use an xml template there is plenty about this on about page 27-30 and they were all questions ask by me about it and answers givin by haste and p3lim

And about the same subject, no one seems to be able to give me a clear answer if it's possible to spawn NON child frames through a custom template.
Child frames like party pets, party targets, maintank targets are easy, but how about spawning a raid the same way, is that possible ? Lyn says yes, other ppls say no...

So, Haste, is it possible, and if so, how/where can i find an example please ?

haste · 03-14-09, 04:37 PM

The units which you spawn via the XML template work by using the "useparent-unit" attribute. This attribute makes the header combine the unit of the parent (ie. party1) with the unitsuffix attribute (ie. pet), which gives you partypet1 (due to the fact that the header makes this change on the unit).

This means that you can't spawn those units through the header, without having them as childs on parent.

There really are only two solutions around this:
1) Spawn the units separate, like single units.
2) Re-implement the header through the restricted environment to allow such behavior.

The second solution is pretty theoretical only atm, but it might be something that will be added to oUF if it's feasible. Right now there has only been some discussions around it, and no real proof of concept.

demitri · 03-14-09, 05:39 PM

this is givin me a headache..

i just want to anchor the party pets to the persons they belong to..

.. im so lost now on how to pin them properly wit xlm.. here is wot i have..

Code:

<Ui xmlns="http://www.blizzard.com/wow/ui/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.blizzard.com/wow/ui/../FrameXML/UI.xsd">
	<Button name="oUF_Playerpets" inherits="SecureUnitButtonTemplate" hidden="true" virtual="true">
		<Frames>
			<Button name="$parentPet" inherits="SecureUnitButtonTemplate">
				<Anchors>
					<Anchor point="BOTTOMRIGHT" relativePoint="TOPRIGHT" relativeTo="$parent">
						<Offset>
							<AbsDimension x="5" y="0"/>
						</Offset>
					</Anchor>
				</Anchors>
				<Attributes>
					<Attribute name="unitsuffix" type="string" value="pet"/>
					<Attribute name="useparent-unit" type="boolean" value="true"/>
					<Attribute name="type1" type="string" value="target"/>
					<Attribute name="initial-unitWatch" type="boolean" value="true"/>
				</Attributes>
			</Button>
		</Frames>
	</Button>
</Ui>

and my spawn code is..

Code:

local party	= oUF:Spawn("header", "oUF_Party")
party:SetManyAttributes("showParty", true, "yOffset", -20)
party:SetPoint("LEFT", 20, -140)
party:Show()
party:SetAttribute("template", "oUF_PlayerPets")

but nothing is spawned

Code:

local partypet = {}
partypet[1] = oUF:Spawn("template", "oUF_PlayerPets")
partypet[1]:SetPoint('BOTTOMRIGHT', party, 'BOTTOMRIGHT', 0, -16)
for i =2, 4 do
	partypet[i] = oUF:Spawn('partypet'..i, 'oUF_PartyPet'..i)
	partypet[i]:SetPoint('BOTTOM', partypet[i-1], 'BOTTOM', 0, 90)
end

can i use the above?

haste · 03-14-09, 05:53 PM

You need to set the attribute before you show the header.

demitri · 03-14-09, 06:44 PM

so...

Code:

local party = oUF:Spawn("header", "oUF_Party")
party:SetAttribute("template", "oUF_PlayerPets")
party:SetManyAttributes("showParty", true, "yOffset", -20)
party:SetPoint("LEFT", 20, -140)
party:Show()

?? or am i wrong again

what am i doin wronggg

haste · 03-14-09, 07:07 PM

Your template is called 'oUF_Playerpets', while you refer to 'oUF_PlayerPets' in your code. Other than that is looks correct.

demitri · 03-15-09, 01:16 AM

but the pets arent spawning.

Caellian · 03-15-09, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by demitri

so...

Code:

local party = oUF:Spawn("header", "oUF_Party")
party:SetAttribute("template", "oUF_PlayerPets")
party:SetManyAttributes("showParty", true, "yOffset", -20)
party:SetPoint("LEFT", 20, -140)
party:Show()

?? or am i wrong again

what am i doin wronggg

In your xml you have

Code:

<Button name="oUF_Playerpets"

Yet in your layout you have

Code:

party:SetAttribute("template", "oUF_PlayerPets")

xml = pets, layout = Pets, it's case sensitive, both have to be the same. On a sidenote, it's not player's pet, it's party pets

demitri · 03-15-09, 01:55 AM

ok i got it to spawn.. my queston is now... how do it .. resize the party petframe from the xml or something?

Caellian · 03-15-09, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by demitri

ok i got it to spawn.. my queston is now... how do it .. resize the party petframe from the xml or something?

No, in the layout, set its attributes.

demitri · 03-15-09, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by Caellian

No, in the layout, set its attributes.

Code:

local party	= oUF:Spawn("header", "oUF_Party")
party:SetManyAttributes("showParty", true, "yOffset", -20)
party:SetPoint("LEFT", 20, -140)
party:SetAttribute('template', 'oUF_AsymPets')

where?

Rostok · 03-15-09, 02:45 AM

Code:

if(self:GetAttribute('unitsuffix') == 'pet') then
	self:SetAttribute('initial-height', 12)
	self:SetAttribute('initial-width', 70)
	self.Portrait:SetAlpha(0)
	self.Power:SetHeight(2)
	self.Health:SetHeight(10)
	self.Health.Text:Hide()
	self.Power.Text:Hide()
	self.Info:SetPoint('LEFT', self.Health, 2, 1)
end

Something like that.

Freebaser · 03-15-09, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by demitri

Code:

local party	= oUF:Spawn("header", "oUF_Party")
party:SetManyAttributes("showParty", true, "yOffset", -20)
party:SetPoint("LEFT", 20, -140)
party:SetAttribute('template', 'oUF_AsymPets')

where?

self:GetAttribute('unitsuffix') == 'pet'

is use to define pet attributes

You can look at my oUF_Mastiff layout as an example.

http://freebaser.net/cgit/oUF_Mastif...d62794f36b4d9e

EDIT: or what Rostok posted =)

demitri · 03-15-09, 03:25 AM

thanks so much for ur help guys... its workin perfect!

demitri · 03-15-09, 03:37 AM

new question now... indicators ....

how would i go about this? Tags?

Rostok · 03-15-09, 04:01 AM

You should take a look at oUF_Freebgrid.

It uses a lot of indicators with tags and such, very instructive layout.

demitri · 03-15-09, 09:01 AM

thanks again for a point in the right direction

sweet... got everyting workin perfect now!

nidraj · 03-15-09, 03:02 PM

hi ,

I'm workin on oUF_p3lim, and I have one worries, I do not find means to show the Pvp symbol..

i have try a lot of combination on foundation of :

Code:

self.PvP = self.Health:CreateTexture(self:GetName().."PVPIcon", "OVERLAY", self)

if somebody have a idea, thank you =)

PProvost · 03-15-09, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by nidraj

hi ,

I'm workin on oUF_p3lim, and I have one worries, I do not find means to show the Pvp symbol..

i have try a lot of combination on foundation of :

Code:

self.PvP = self.Health:CreateTexture(self:GetName().."PVPIcon", "OVERLAY", self)

if somebody have a idea, thank you =)

I'll bet you're missing the height/width and/or the positioning.

Code:

self.PvP = self.Health:CreateTexture(nil, "OVERLAY")
self.PvP:SetHeight(12)
self.PvP:SetWidth(12)
self.PvP:SetPoint("CENTER")

Then move on from there.

Jabar · 03-16-09, 03:38 AM

Hi,

I have a rather stupid question concerning my layout :
What filter(s) should I apply to my Debuffs in order to only show those curable by me ?
I can't figure it out, thanks for your help !