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Compatibility:	Battle for Azeroth (8.0.1)
Updated:	08-16-18 01:52 PM
Created:	03-01-10 09:14 PM
Downloads:	43,277
Favorites:	427
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Categories:	Data Broker, Other, ToolTip, Plug-Ins & Patches

shPerformance (mem/fps/ms)

Version: 8.0

by: shUI [More]

shPerformance
An extremely light-weight and beautiful data broker addon that monitors system information and works right out of the box!

NOTE: I will not be updating or maintaining my secondary patch addon shMem. If you are interested in updating/maintaining it, send me a message.

Why use this addon instead of some of the other famous system monitors? Simple: elegance, ease of use, and efficiency. Other addons similar to shPerformance are extremely "busy" and highly inefficient when it comes to coding.

IMPORTANT: You must have a data broker display addon in order to enable this addon. I recommend Docking Station or you can find a list of other LDB display addons here. Changing the fonts of the tooltips is handled via a tooltip addon. I highly recommend using TipTac.

This addon displays and has the following options:

Frames per second (fps)
Latency (ms) (both HOME/local and WORLD ms)
Addon memory usage (mb or kb)
Option that allows sorting in two different ways: alphabetically or by descending memory usage
Option to change update period (seconds) and/or memory threshold (kb)

Option to change color gradient variable (for higher usage systems) and number of max addons displayed

I was completely baffled when I saw some coding of other author's data broker addons that displayed this information. My goals in creating this addon are:

Make the code as efficient as possible and to maintain < 30kb of memory usage
Be visually appealing and easy to read
Be updated in real time via the tooltip AND data broker text
Display relevant data that is important (NO FLUFF or Techno Babble)
Allow user to decide on sorting methods, memory threshold, and updating time

**For more technical information, details, and how to change settings please see LUA file within addon folder labeled shPerformance.lua or shMem.lua

Disclaimer: I want to thank Tekkub for his fantastic addon: picoFPS for inspiration and some code ideas, kudos!

Bug Reports and/or Requests:
All bug reports, requests (with this addon or another), errors, suggestions, and problems will be handled via the forum-comments page.

If you liked this mod, please check out my other addons:
shClock: Data Broker simple clock
shNameplates: Lightweight, simple, and sexy nameplates

8.0
-Updated TOC file for BFA
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6.2
-Updated TOC file and cleaned up some code
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6.1
- Fixed latency to show WORLD latency
- Code clean up for deprecated items
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6.0
- Code clean up of deprecated items and some basic spring cleaning
- Updated toc for legion
- Updated some global calls to Blizzard API regarding addons
- Fixed up tooltip to clean up colors and information
- Added config option to show both FPS and Latency in broker text as well as in tooltip
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r5.1
- Code clean up of deprecated items
- Fixed OnUpdate/OnEnter event handlers to properly render tooltip in right place
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r5.0
- Updated minor issue with getting addon list and putting into table to manipulate
- TOC Bump
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r4.1
- TOC Bump
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r4.0
- ToC bump: got it right this time and set to 50001
- Optimized code with a few new tricks!
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r3.0
- ToC bump -> 5.0
- Should be working fine for MoP
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r2.6b
- ToC bump -> 4.3
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r2.6a
- ToC bump
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r2.6
- TOC update to 4.1
- Minor improvement in OnUpdate function
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r2.5
- More optimizations to code, specifically removed the redundant IsAddOnLoaded() function call
- ADDED: Local/Home ms to latency tooltip
- Changed how the latency LDB text was display to show XXms/XX(w) ms instead of the stupid hyphen
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r2.4
- Big code clean up and localized a lot of code
- You gotta ask yourself in LUA, are you local ;) -> Thanks Treeston
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r2.3
- Changed the latency db text to make it look better and clearly decipher between world and local ms
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r2.2
- Cleaned up some code and reduced the coloring of unimportant tooltip items
- ADDED: latency for both HOME and WORLD server ms to show in real time on databroker
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r2.1
- Cleaned up unused functions
- REMOVED formatMem2 function and integrated it into formatMem
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r2.0
- Cleaned up coding and added shMem LDB as a separate module
- ADDED code to see if shMem is loaded and if it is loaded, to only show memory detailed tooltip over shMem LDB instead of shPerformance LDB (MUST have both addons installed - as separate addon folders)
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r1.1
- Small update to ToC file and removed the ##Version attribute
- Fixed up some function names so I can work on big update...
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r1 - new updating system (newer than v8.1)
- REMOVED the shMem data broker completely (again, sigh I know). But it will run better this way with a lot less lag. If you really want to see your memory usage, just hover over and see the tooltip.
- ADDED line at bottom of tooltip to show how many addons are "hidden" (not above the memory threshold) and what the total amount of memory used for those addons.
- Optimized some more code
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v8.1
- ADDED the shMem broker back
- After lots of hours trying to find a work around for the jittering/fps decrease, I have figured out a way to decrease it by a lot. NOTE: for having an addon like this calls the UpdateAddOnMemoryUsage() function a lot, it's natural to have some cpu/memory usage. I minimized that by making the broker update slower than if you were hovered over it.
- Optimized lots of code with major rewrites
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v8.0
- MAJOR update: overhauled OnUpdate methods for LDB's (this was causing too many performance issues and jittering on lots of computers)
- REMOVED memory LDB and added all pertaining information to ONLY display on FPS broker
- Optimized some more code to fit the changes
- REMOVED "wantOnClickUpdating", thought the addon was getting too "busy" with too many options. Now the tooltip will ALWAYS update in real time and onclick. However, OnUpdate now doesn't call the UpdateAddOnMemoryUsage() and iterates over a table (saving a lot of CPU cycles). This will only happen by hovering over the LDB
- REMOVED option to show TOTAL UI memory in LDB (see above)
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v6.9
- Fixed minor error when using the coloring option and cleaned up initial addon table
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v6.8
- Fixed color scheme to show coloring of addon names based on the ToC file or can use the coloring option
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v6.7
- Optimized some small snippets of code
- Returned to wantonclickupdating = false default so the tooltip updates in real time (per popular demand)
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v6.5
- Updated ToC for 4.0.1
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v6.3
- Fixed bug that was not allowing the fps and latency databroker objects to update correctly
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v6.2
- Minor update: reset a bunch of defaults to take less memory and fix the jittering that some people are having (just a temporary fix)
- Fixed some code to allow the broker object to keep updating every 2 seconds and not based on the UPDATEPERIOD variable
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v6.1
- Removed second set of icons (no one wanted them)
- Updated code and added IsAddOnLoaded() function call to clean up and optimize
- Updated ToC file
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v6.0
- Updated tooltip to make it display shPerformance addon memory usage by itself at the bottom!
- ADDED fps and latency display on tooltip itself for users who don't want to turn on the other databroker objects
- ADDED option to turn off coloring of the addon names (but the memory usage stays the same)
- Updated some function calls and minor cleanup of code
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v5.1
- Updated TOC file
- Added another set of icons that can be changed via lua file (check for easy instructions)
- Fixed some small issues with formatting
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v5.0
- Updated TOC a bit
- Due to popular demand, the default sorting method is back to alpha order
- Fixed the formatter to change 1000kb to 1.0mb (instead of < 1024)
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v4.9
- Updated TOC finally
- Changed some redundant local variable calls and tried to clean up some code
- Changed default update time to every 1 second instead of 2 seconds
- Changed memory threshold back up to 60kb
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v4.8
- Changed default values for better optimization
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v4.7
- Made some more locals..optimized
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v4.6
- Further optimized coding and got rid of some unnecessary global calls
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v4.5
- Cosmetic changes and visual optimization
- Default, out of the box, changes to match user's needs
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v4.4
- Updated garbage collecting methods and optimized function calls
- Added a more appealing garbage collecting display at the bottom of tooltip
- Added error handling if LibStub is not installed
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v4.3
- Fixed information of options in lua file to make a bit more sense
- Added color gradient and max addon displaye options (CHECK LUA FILE)
- Added "Garbage churn" display similar to picoFPS' option at bottom of tooltip
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v4.2
- Removed garbage collection when OnLeave event is triggered
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v4.0
- Added garbage collection amount into chatframe when databroker clicked
- Cosmetic and visual changes to make it a bit easier to read
- COMPLETELY revamped several functions and optimized even further than before, should see a big change in overall efficiency.
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v3.2
- Added some color changes to mem list
- Optimized onclick function to call onenter function, reduces mem usage by 25%
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v3.1
- Added TOTAL UI memory usage line in shMem tooltip
- Cosmetic coloring of items
- Optimized "OnEnter" and "OnClick": external function calls
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v2.3
- Fixed default settings to emulate what most people have.
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v2.1
- Cosmetic changes and optimized search function
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v2.0
- Added boolean statement in config section of shPerformance.lua: IF YOU WANT to disable automatic updating of tooltip (and possible frame 'stuttering' just set this boolean value to "true"
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v1.2
- Changed UPDATEPERIOD from 0.5 seconds to 2 seconds to improve performance on some machines
NOTE: this can always be changed manually by changing the UPDATEPERIOD variable at top of LUA file
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v1.1
- Added icons for each separate broker
- Fixed ToC file up a bit
- New screenshots
- Fixed some wording to make it consistent with rest of tootips

Optional Files (1)

File Name	Version	Size	Author	Date	Type
Broker shMem	v1.1	12kB	shUI	02-22-11 11:36 PM	Patch

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03-09-10, 12:10 PM
Skylinee A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 5 File comments: 371 Uploads: 0	I guess anyone with stuttering should run OptionHouse or some other form of profiling addon to see if they come up with the same numbers as me. Also they could post their config options to ease troubleshooting more.

03-09-10, 11:43 AM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

Uploads: 5

Originally posted by Skylinee
''>false: updates tooltip continously in real-time (resource heavy)''

Do you have any idea of how resource heavy this is? It's only using 0.4-1 CPU, and that's very very low. Not sure if it has a significant impact when running ~100+ addons though, as i'm ''only'' using 76.

That's what's baffling me. It isn't that bad CPU wise and the memory usage fluctuates ONLY when the tooltip is displays, it stick steady at around 20kb and never goes above 28kb. I have NO idea what could cause the stuttering other than the realtime updating when tooltip is up...but even then, I have never seen a problem on my machine. I will do some more research, but I am running out of ideas...let me know if you can think of anything.

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shPerformance: Data Broker memory/latency/fps usage display utility
shNameplates: Lightweight, simple, and sexy nameplates
shClock: Lightweight and simple data broker clock

03-09-10, 08:37 AM
Skylinee A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 5 File comments: 371 Uploads: 0	''>false: updates tooltip continously in real-time (resource heavy)'' Do you have any idea of how resource heavy this is? It's only using 0.4-1 CPU, and that's very very low. Not sure if it has a significant impact when running ~100+ addons though, as i'm ''only'' using 76. Last edited by Skylinee : 03-09-10 at 08:38 AM.

03-08-10, 05:00 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

Uploads: 5

Re: Tooltip

Originally posted by Morgalm
Why not just make the tooltip scrollable then all addons can be seen and you can just set a max tooltip size depending on screen size?

That's something to look into. We'll see what I can do.

@Shadowcall: I don't know what to tell ya bud, I can't optimize it anymore and I don't understand why you are having this problem. I have yet to have any problems at all on 4 different machines. It has to be another addon messing with mine. Keep me up to date on any developments and if someone wants to look at the code and give me pointers, I welcome that.

03-08-10, 04:48 PM
Shadowcall A Cyclonian Forum posts: 44 File comments: 58 Uploads: 1	i fixed my problem with bliz memory not showing an old addon, called Zoom!!! , who was preventing garbage collection was interfering with your addon the little bugger made me lose one hour should i say that without it my ui loads more faster? but now it seams that, after i disabled the bugger, the stutering is back, with or without wantOnClickUpdating set to false

03-08-10, 04:19 PM
Morgalm A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 4 File comments: 184 Uploads: 4	Tooltip Why not just make the tooltip scrollable then all addons can be seen and you can just set a max tooltip size depending on screen size?

03-08-10, 02:57 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

Uploads: 5

Re: Stuttering

Originally posted by Morgalm
Stuttering seemed a bit better with broker_cpu off but it was still noticeable. With broker_cpu if I turn on cpu profiling it basically behaves the same but if I just have mem profiling on it doesn't stutter at all. Does your's always have cpu profiling on? Also is there no option to sort the tooltip by mem usage?

I don't have any function or scripting to turn on CPU profiling so I couldn't imagine it being on at all. As far as sorting, if you go into LUA file you can find out that you can sort it in two different ways: alphabetically and by memory usage. Just change the "wantAlphaSorting" variable to false.

03-08-10, 03:34 AM
Morgalm A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 4 File comments: 184 Uploads: 4	Stuttering Stuttering seemed a bit better with broker_cpu off but it was still noticeable. With broker_cpu if I turn on cpu profiling it basically behaves the same but if I just have mem profiling on it doesn't stutter at all. Does your's always have cpu profiling on? Also is there no option to sort the tooltip by mem usage?

03-08-10, 01:09 AM
shUI A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 8 File comments: 340 Uploads: 5	New update coming late tonight - garbage collecting updating and overall efficiency! __________________ shPerformance: Data Broker memory/latency/fps usage display utility shNameplates: Lightweight, simple, and sexy nameplates shClock: Lightweight and simple data broker clock

03-07-10, 10:37 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

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Originally posted by xtoq
I was getting bad stuttering too, and I run a lot of addons, but not Broker_CPU (it too made my computer stutter, but far worse than this addon). Don't really know what else to tell you though, I could give you a list of addons, but this was on my druid that I'm leveling so I have far less addons than on my main(s).

How many addons are you running? What is your total addon mem usage?

03-07-10, 06:08 PM
xtoq An Aku'mai Servant Forum posts: 32 File comments: 642 Uploads: 4	I was getting bad stuttering too, and I run a lot of addons, but not Broker_CPU (it too made my computer stutter, but far worse than this addon). Don't really know what else to tell you though, I could give you a list of addons, but this was on my druid that I'm leveling so I have far less addons than on my main(s). __________________ There is absolutely no evidence to support the theory that life is serious.

03-07-10, 05:05 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

Uploads: 5

Re: Stuttering

Originally posted by Morgalm
Tried the mod and I was getting the stuttering (bad stuttering) without going anywhere near the tooltip. Just running around dalaran. Immediately noticable and I have a high end machine. At that point I still had broker_CPU on as well so I will try turn it off and let you know if that makes a difference.

Edit: Also if you have alot of addons your tooltip becomes too large for the screen and runs offscreen and is useless.

With the new version, I would change the memthresh to 50kb and max addons to 50 or whatever you want. Check out LUA file. Let me know what happens when you take off Broker_CPU.

03-07-10, 05:00 PM
Morgalm A Murloc Raider Forum posts: 4 File comments: 184 Uploads: 4	Stuttering Tried the mod and I was getting the stuttering (bad stuttering) without going anywhere near the tooltip. Just running around dalaran. Immediately noticable and I have a high end machine. At that point I still had broker_CPU on as well so I will try turn it off and let you know if that makes a difference. Edit: Also if you have alot of addons your tooltip becomes too large for the screen and runs offscreen and is useless. Last edited by Morgalm : 03-07-10 at 05:01 PM.

03-07-10, 02:37 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

Uploads: 5

Originally posted by seebs
I definitely see the stuttering. I'd been using Broker_CPU, and that seems to be able to update its memory statistics without a stutter. I dunno what causes the stutter; it's a pretty noticeable pause, though, every few seconds. And the thing is, I really do want the data to update automatically. I just want it to somehow do so without actually dropping a couple of frames to do so.

I'm not sure why it does that on some machines. I'm still debugging and testing, b/c on my machine I see no problems at all. I looked at the Broker_CPU addon as well as some other famous ones, and I can't see a major difference in the coding. I feel that my coding is much more efficient (Broker_CPU runs at around 110kb where mine runes between 20 and 26kb). I'll keep testing but unfortunately I can't make everyone happy

ALSO, seebs...does the stuttering happen when the tooltip is hidden or JUST when it is visible?

Last edited by shUI : 03-07-10 at 03:01 PM.

03-07-10, 02:35 PM

shUI

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 8

File comments: 340

Uploads: 5

Re: A new feature?

Originally posted by thefrogi
Loving the addon, you've done a great job of improving upon PicoFPS. One thing I would like to see is, you have the option to show addons that are doing more than a certain KB. What about a option to show the 10, 20, 40 highest memory using addons. I think this would be easier to see a ever changing list but that is just my personal preference.

Also I've always wondered why anything over 40mb for total addons red? Whats so special about 40? If it relies on the computer than what about adding a option of changing that based upon the users PC? Just an idea.

Keep up the excellent work!

Thanks very much for the compliments! I was thinking about adding another config option that allows for cutting off the process after a certain number of addons. However, the only problem that comes into play is when people have their addon sorted in alphabetical order. So for example. I want to show only 20 of the top addons. If I was sorting via alphabetical order, it will show 20 addons but the top addons in alphabetical order. I can add this option really easily, but I would have to have a disclaimer hehe. I hope this makes sense. I will also add an option where you can change the color gradient variable. I'll have it set at a default of 40, and everything will dynamically change by it. For example, if I have colorgradientvariable = 50, that means that the color of the addon will changed based on how close/far it is away from 50mb...but then the total addon variable will be equal to colorgradientvariable + 30, for example. Look for this in the next update.

@Skylinee: It is a typo and I will fix it in the next update. As far as the idea of having the change in memory usage by last garbage collection, it is a good idea...but very memory intensive. I want the addon to stay as efficient as possible and stick to my goals and keep the technical jargin out of the addon's tooltip. You and I understand it, but other (the majority) might not. But I do have an idea to give you a similar output to evaluate. I was thinking about adding a "Garbage churn" line in the tooltip similar to picoFPS' option. This will give you the overall change-in garbage since the last update.

@akgis: I understand where you are coming from bud, however adding to the tooltip in a way is a complete redesign b/c the data broker objects aren't going to be used. I have disagree with you, but maybe it's something to think about in future addon creation.

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