eXtreme Unit Buttons 

Occurred with version 1.0 rev 1 when clicking the "Config" button on the "options" dialog:

Date: 2007-02-27 22:01:51
ID: 49
Error occured in: Global
Count: 1
Message: ...ace\AddOns\eXtremeUnitButtons\eXtremeUnitButtons.lua line 444:
attempt to get length of global 'XUGConfigProfiles' (a nil value)
Debug:
[C]: ?
...ace\AddOns\eXtremeUnitButtons\eXtremeUnitButtons.lua:444: XUB_ApplyProfile()
[string "XUBOptionsComponent1:OnClick"]:3:
[string "XUBOptionsComponent1:OnClick"]:1

I'm testing all the unit action bars looking for a replacement to Group Buttons. I loaded this up and played with it for about an hour today. My initial thoughts:

• Adding cast buttons to unit frame is very basic functionality. Much more basic than some of the bells and whistles that have been added. I'd like to see this added before anything else, and without any special functions other than simply being able to target a raid member.
• While this requires more configuration than other add-ons, the profile system seems to work perfectly, which means I can configure once and don't have to worry about it again. This is the ONLY add-on I've found that does this, and if raid bars worked, I could seamlessly switch between 25-man raid, 10-man raid, and 5-man mode. VERY nice.
• Adjusting offsets and button size works, but the sliders for the offset are far too sensitive. Adding the ability to actually enter the value by hand would be wonderful.
• Not being able to adjust offsets and size of buttons independently is a huge blocker. This forces me to use different add-ons for party action bars and target action bars. I'd love to see this after raid support.
• This isn't a criticism of this software, because I don't know where the limitation lies: my focus bars consist of macros that cast a spell on the focus IF the focus is friendly, otherwise it casts on the focustarget. This lets me use the same focus action bar for boss fights where the boss is rapidly changing targets. While I can technically still use this mod for that purpose (just copy the macros I've written), I'm still stuck with the same offset/button size as my party action bars, which is a net loss.
• When I mouse over the description of the mod in the Blizzard AddOn list, I see credits and a long disclaimer. This really isn't the place for that information.

While this has some shortcomings that prevent me from adopting it at this moment, this is DEFINITELY the replacement to GB I've been looking for. I can't wait for raid support.

I'm not sure what you mean by cast buttons. The system allows you to cast spells on player, target, etc. units regardless of which unit frame the button is attached to.

That was the intent to handle different raid formats, as well, handle different bosses within the same raid instance by simply switching the mode. Group buttons didn't have a mode/profiling system which is one of its weaknesses.

I am working on offsets that will occur at the group level when assigning to a mode within a profile. With an option panel, you'll be able to choose a size that is relative to the button size or an absolute value. With a relative size, the organization of the buttons will be the same regardless of the button size. With an absolute size, you'd be able to create a set of buttons that encompass the unit frame. This should be in Rev 2.

I'm not sure about button sizes, but will come up with something in a future version. You're the second person to request this.

I will add the ability to enter in a specific number for the sliders in a future version.


See above.

Actually, the system handles the hiding/showing of buttons depending on whether the target is hostile or friendly, so it may not be necessary to write macros to differentiate between one or the other. For example, on a priest, you can cast "Mind Blast" which is an offensive spell. If the target is selected with a mob, the button is displayed. If the target is friendly, the button disappears.


I never thought about the text in the AddOn list. I'll fix that for Rev 2. I plan on some more changes; keep checking back for updates. Thanks for the great feedback.

- El

This is part of a larger issue related to setting up a new player for the first time. I am working to resolve all of the related issues. In the interim, if you go into CONFIG, and click VERIFY, then SAVE&EXIT, all your problems should go away.

Reading back my first comment makes no sense, when I said "unit frames" I meant to say "raid unit frames".

I've been using it all night and I've run into a big problem. The buttons are disabled when I start casting and re-enable when I'm done, but sometimes its almost a quarter second too late. I really don't need this function, is there a way to turn it off (even if it means editing the code, I can probably handle it if you point me in the right direction).

Same goes for the range check. The fading of the icon is very nice, but I don't want my add-on trying to do logic blizzard has already taken care of. If I'm out of range, I normally get a giant red error message in the middle of my screen. With the add-on I get nothing. Can I turn this off?

Hi Elenesski,

I just tested your new versions and it works perfectly for me. This is really an excellent addon, so thanks again for your work, and for sharing it with us !

I use it with Ag_UnitFrames, which I have modified to hide frames out-of-range, and to remove the debuffhighlight texture when debuffed with Unstable Affliction (so I don't try to dispell it). Together with XUB, it's really much easier to heal in raid, PvP included. So thanks !

I can't wait for the next revision : lots of nice change in the pipe !

I have an initial version of XUB working with CTRaid. I'll be adding controls to support different button sizes by unit frame type as well as button spacing.

I believe I have finally fixed the highly annoying button redisplay issue by rewriting the code that performs that function. Previously, if you reloaded several modes over a game session, buttons would eventually start to overlap each other, forcing you to reload the console or log off/log on.

I will be rewriting the button update logic to make it more efficient and some other minor modifications. I should have an initial CTRaid compatible XUB version out by Friday; for all you weekend warriors to try it out in your raids to see how it functions.

I was hoping to make it possible to generically support raids so that I wouldn't have to write custom code for it. Unfortunately, this won't be the case. My plan is to build support for each of the main raiding unit frames, probably 5-6 mods out there which will occur in the coming weeks.

Cheers,
- El

See descriptive text for the extensive list of revisions that have been made to the mod. The last change to the mod before I declare it as "Version 1.0" is a rewrite to the way buttons are updated. Right now the code is real ugly and is hard to maintain as I add new features.

Please report any bugs you find with this version.

Have Fun!
- El

Hello all. I just downloaded this mod and i'm a total noob...i cant fight too well with the keyboard and i'd like to get this mod to work for me. first off...i have no idea how to get this to work. Any help on this matter and i mean ANY...just to get me started. Thank you. I tried for over an hour to get some butons to popup or macro's but i'm not doing something right. Plz help.......you can email me if it's gonna take up too much space @ [email protected].

Have a look at the PDF document that is included in the install. Failing that there is a how-to guide coming on the weekend.

Hi. I desparately miss GB and have been using a patchwork of mods to get as close to it's functionality as possible since the 2.0 patch.

My #1 question is: Does XUB create buttons for the target frame and change the buttons based on Hostile or Friendly targets, even while in combat? Currently I am using AlarTTFrame to do this, but it is rather limited with only 6 buttons and it is not configurable.

ABSOLUTELY .. you can support an unlimited number of buttons which affect both friendly and hostile targets, and they turn on/off as you switch between the target types. The mod also handles buttons that don't apply; such as hiding an Intellect buff for Warriors, or hiding the Shackle Undead for toons that are not "undead", etc. All while in combat.

What I do on my characters is have two rows of buttons, the top row is friendly and the bottom row is hostile. Use a "CR" group in your profile to go to the next row of buttons.

Furthermore, and unlike GroupButtons, you can intermix player specific spells inside of your buttons affecting your target. See the first picture for the mod, to get an idea of what the buttons will look like.

There is an extensive PDF reference guild in your install directory for the mod. (19 pages + appendices).

Regards,
- El

NICE WORK! I'll be fiddling with button layouts for a long time to come. Hopefully I'll be ready when I get in my first raid (my max level character is only 42). But....

I dont' see anything in the documentation about updateing XUB. How do I keep the work I've done already? I've downloaded the latest version but am afraid to install it.

Simply overwrite the existing eXtreme Unit Buttons directory with the new version. The existing custom buttons, groups and profiles will be unaffected by the changes. As with this change, you shouldn't be running the game when you do it.

- El

Great mod! Any way to add an "on Aggro Gain" option to a button? I didn't see one, but thought that would be handy.

Thanks!