Nui is just broken

Yagle · 06-24-10, 12:45 AM

After numerous installs, I've given up on Nui until the fixes are done. I play on Undermine, a US realm.

I raid with Bigwigs, DBM, CLCRET, GRID, OMEN, Pally Power and Recount, and since the patch my UI has been very messed up. There have been numerous issues:

Minimap being moved to top right, yet leaving the box down at the bottom. It looks similar to the numerous pics by the European realms that uploaded the NUI fixes prior to their own patch.

*Grid, Recount, Omen being moved to different parts of the screen and unable to relock into the bottom right box as was done before.

*Memory leaks - many: The game actually crashed a few times. (This was the biggie. I usually raid at 70 fps at ultra settings, but I was getting 20 to 30 fps and being kicked to the desktop at odd times.)

HUD resetting at each login.

Most of this occured after I deleted my cache, WTF, and Addon folderyet reloaded NUI with the above addons.

I've been using Nui for 2 years and have loved it, but something went wrong this last patch and broke it. Thank you, Scott for the 2 years of a great addon UI.

spiel2001 · 06-24-10, 04:34 AM

Did you install 5.06.25?

Did you try running nUI with *NO* other addons to see if it was nUI or another addon?

Yagle · 06-24-10, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by spiel2001

Did you install 5.06.25?

Did you try running nUI with *NO* other addons to see if it was nUI or another addon?

Yeah, Scott. I did all that. I even deleted my cache - WTF - Addon folders to be sure everything was fine.

There seems to be an issue with the world map and some of the additional addon windows.

I wish I could help you to solve it, but I know nothing about programing.

I will be back to Nui, but this week I just need to delete it. The guild is on LK and I can't risk things breaking - though Blizz did a great job of that this last patch. A heads up it seems that in an upcoming rolling restart, Blizzard will be implementing something that may break gearscore or any addon that conveys player information.

Scott keep up the good work. Nui is still the best UI mod out there.

I've received word that after the next set of rolling restarts, which may be happening as early as tonight, inspection requests on other players will start to be throttled.

This is being done because some addons generate a large number of inspection requests, so beware as some addons may start to behave unexpectedly, flat out break, or otherwise act up. Overall I hope it not to be too bad, but you never know, so here's the heads up.

Addon authors may need to restructure their addon so that they may _never_ receive a response back from a request. We may be seeing several second long intervals between allowed requests, and as I said, some request will likely never be answered.

If I hear any more details I'll update the post.

Yagle · 06-24-10, 10:29 PM

Okay, Scott, I checked through the most recent bug reports and saw the report regarding one of the NUI addons for dual stats. I deleted it; in fact, I deleted all the Nui additions, and so far everything seems to be alright.

Now that Im done raiding for the week. I'll tinker around with my additional addons to see if anything causes even more of an issue.

By the way, you do an awesome job. Keep it up.

Dechalae · 06-26-10, 06:19 AM

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Here is a screen shot of the chat box goofiness. A simple reload fixes it each time. In this screen shot I have Nui, Recount, and Xperl enabled, though as I mentioned it was doing it with only a fresh install of Nui.

Xrystal · 06-26-10, 07:45 AM

I had a similar thing happened with me but I believe it is simply due to historic data that may not be truly compatible with the new changes so it freaks out. Which would explain why the reload fixes it.

If the reload has to be done each time go into your characters wtf folder and look for chat-cache.txt and I believe you may find that the positioning values of the frames may be off a bit. This is what I have noticed ( sizing wise ) with any recurring chat buglets on my many alts. A simple edit of the file or for those unsure of that a reset chat windows ( approximate wording ) from the general chat frames drop down menu will reset all chat frame settings including the reparenting/positioning nUI does. Then log out and log back in and it should *touch wood* hopefully work fine. I can't remember if a reload worked but its worth a try.

For those happy to edit the chat-cache.txt file and would like to know what an unused chat frame setting looks like here it is:

Code:

WINDOW 8
SIZE 0
COLOR 0 0 0 0
LOCKED 1
UNINTERACTABLE 0
DOCKED 0
SHOWN 0
MESSAGES
END

CHANNELS
END

ZONECHANNELS 0

END

Compared to one that is set up

Code:

WINDOW 2
NAME Combat Log
SIZE 16
COLOR 0 0 0 0
LOCKED 1
UNINTERACTABLE 0
DOCKED 0
SHOWN 1
MESSAGES
COMBAT_FACTION_CHANGE
OPENING
TRADESKILLS
PET_INFO
COMBAT_XP_GAIN
COMBAT_HONOR_GAIN
COMBAT_MISC_INFO
END

CHANNELS
END

ZONECHANNELS 0

END

I have yet to find a function that allows you to program these automatically but individual functions have a ( doNotSave ) option but it doesn't cover everything so I can only assume that some of the stuff is saved regardless. I hope to track this stuff down while researching how to implement changes to my nUI_InfoPanel_Chat plugin to make it usable again.

Ah here we go, took a while to find one. This is an example of a window position and size setting. If you see this linked to a chat frame and its not the same values it may be what is causing the problem. As wow uses this to initially set up the windows.

Code:

WINDOW 1
NAME General
SIZE 0
COLOR 0 0 0 0
LOCKED 1
UNINTERACTABLE 0
DOCKED 1
SHOWN 1
POSITION BOTTOMLEFT 0.003233 0.095790
DIMENSIONS 430.000000 120.000023

MESSAGES
SYSTEM
SYSTEM_NOMENU
SAY
EMOTE
YELL
WHISPER
PARTY
PARTY_LEADER
RAID
RAID_LEADER
RAID_WARNING
BATTLEGROUND
BATTLEGROUND_LEADER
GUILD
OFFICER
MONSTER_SAY
MONSTER_YELL
MONSTER_EMOTE
MONSTER_WHISPER
MONSTER_BOSS_EMOTE
MONSTER_BOSS_WHISPER
ERRORS
AFK
DND
IGNORED
BG_HORDE
BG_ALLIANCE
BG_NEUTRAL
COMBAT_FACTION_CHANGE
SKILL
LOOT
MONEY
CHANNEL
ACHIEVEMENT
GUILD_ACHIEVEMENT
BN_WHISPER
BN_WHISPER_INFORM
BN_CONVERSATION
BN_INLINE_TOAST_ALERT
END

CHANNELS
END

ZONECHANNELS 2097153

END

spiel2001 · 06-26-10, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Dechalae

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Here is a screen shot of the chat box goofiness. A simple reload fixes it each time. In this screen shot I have Nui, Recount, and Xperl enabled, though as I mentioned it was doing it with only a fresh install of Nui.

That's a new one. Looks like something reanchored the chat frame buttons. I'll look into that.

Out of curiosity, why would you run xPearl with nUI?

wacko1 · 06-24-10, 08:47 AM

just installed the 5.06.25

and im gettin a error too

Message: Interface\FrameXML\SecureStateDriver.lua:138: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)
Time: 06/24/10 16:46:33
Count: 1
Stack: Interface\FrameXML\SecureStateDriver.lua:138: in function <Interface\FrameXML\SecureStateDriver.lua:120>
[C]: in function `SetAttribute'
Interface\FrameXML\SecureStateDriver.lua:11: in function `RegisterStateDriver'
...youts\Default\InfoPanels\nUI_InfoPanel_CombatLog.lua:410: in function `setEnabled'
...youts\Default\InfoPanels\nUI_InfoPanel_CombatLog.lua:204: in function `initPanel'
Interface\AddOns\nUI\Integration\nUI_InfoPanel.lua:793: in function `applyScale'
Interface\AddOns\nUI\Integration\nUI_InfoPanel.lua:908: in function `applyOptions'
Interface\AddOns\nUI\Integration\nUI_InfoPanel.lua:937: in function `applySkin'
Interface\AddOns\nUI\Main\nUI.lua:252: in function <Interface\AddOns\nUI\Main\nUI.lua:137>

Locals: self = SecureStateDriverManager {
0 = <userdata>
}
name = "setstate"
value = "visibility hide"
frame = nil
state = "state-visibility"
values = "hide"
(*temporary) = nil
(*temporary) = "visibility"
(*temporary) = "hide"
(*temporary) = nil
(*temporary) = nil
(*temporary) = nil
(*temporary) = "attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)"
secureStateDrivers = <table> {
(null) = <table> {
}
(null) = <table> {
}
(null) = <table> {
}
(null) = <table> {
}
}
unitExistsWatchers = <table> {
}
SecureStateDriverManager_UpdateUnitWatch = <function> defined @Interface\FrameXML\SecureStateDriver.lua:62
STATE_DRIVER_UPDATE_THROTTLE = 0.2

have no idea what to do about it , i only updated nui+

i can see the general outline of nui , with the actionbars , but my minimap is back in standard wow mode ;-)

and i dont have any unitframes

spiel2001 · 06-24-10, 09:02 AM

Okay -- I've added it to my bug list... will squash it tonight.

blackmax19 · 06-24-10, 09:30 AM

It almost seems Blizz has targeted you this time. Each repair just seems to cascade into more issues.
Ive tried everything including dumping all addons and just run NUI which ultimately doesnt help me any since its the addons i want in the first place.
Continual issues around chat frames not integrating well. I can manually reposition them but they go back on their own not only on relogging but during play. I run a spriest as one of my alts and todays logon. the shadow button is missing and my maps and chat frames are messed up.

My relationship with NUI is one of love-hate. when its working, i love it, when its not, im so pissed, im looking for new UI. I may just go back to an action bar addon again. Sorry, but when days after a patch, my gameplay is screwed up and im pissed off, whats the point - im here to have fun.

Hope you are successful at fixing the problems.

spiel2001 · 06-24-10, 09:42 AM

Meh... that's not going to make me want to jump through the monitor to help you. If you haven't figured out by now that we're busting our asses to fix any bugs, then you're never going to.

Read the threads... the problems *ARE* fixed with the exception of a couple of minor purely cosmetic things. If they're not fixed for you, then you are not following the directions that have been given at least a dozen times now. I can't crawl through the interwebs and performs the steps for you... you have to follow the directions accurately.

http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/s...32&postcount=7

blackmax19 · 06-24-10, 09:54 AM

Tried just loading NUi only. had to reset twice and finally the left chat frame was in sync with NUI framebox. The right frame components are situated in the center of the NUI frame and not within the NUI's right frame box. cant seem to manually move it either
Is there something within the wow ui interface option that might be interferring?
Willing to try anything

blackmax19 · 06-24-10, 09:59 AM

Apology to Scott. Been using the addon for a while now but havent paid attention to threads to understand the issues. I can appreciate the efforts. I was just frustrated and posted without considerations. It wont happen again.

I have donated a couple times in past and will do so more. Keep up the good work Scott

spiel2001 · 06-24-10, 10:07 AM

When you disable the plugins that added chat functions to the info panels like whispers, guild chat, etc, those "extra" chat frames get abandoned. nUI does not try to force "extra" frames to be docked because many users like to create extra frames and drag them out onto the playing field.

You can move those by right clicking on their respective settings tabs and selecting the "Unlock" option... then drag the tab for that chat frame over to the "General" tab in the default chat frame and drop them there... that will redock those extra frames onto nUI's main chat frame.

Once you have them all redocked, do a '/nui rl' to clean up the layout and you should be all set. After Xrystal gets her chat info panel plugins fixed, those extra frames will automatically undock and return to the info panel.

Originally Posted by blackmax19

Tried just loading NUi only. had to reset twice and finally the left chat frame was in sync with NUI framebox. The right frame components are situated in the center of the NUI frame and not within the NUI's right frame box. cant seem to manually move it either
Is there something within the wow ui interface option that might be interferring?
Willing to try anything

Xrystal · 06-24-10, 10:17 AM

One hopes

Worse case scenario I will have it creating a new frame and releasing it on log out ( for those that don't need to keep any personal settings

) . In that instance just remove the chat frames you no longer need or adjust them to what you want

voodoodad · 06-24-10, 09:54 AM

<SOME> of you people simply amaze me... I play WoW with Scott on our guild realm, so I PERSONALLY know how much time he is putting in testing and creating one patch after another in an attempt to fix all the problems that were created by the patch. He has barely slept in the past 48 hours because he's trying to get these things resolved for the users... He has a regular job you know. He gets a (very) few donations a month for nUI, but it comes nowhere NEAR to bringing in enough to live on. The man had patches coming out within an HOUR of the blizz debacle. I guarantee no other addon author was or is doing that much work......

I'm gonna stop now... I can feel a tirade building, and out of respect for Scott and the folks who run WoWI I don't wanna go there... again...

blackmax19 · 06-24-10, 02:34 PM

Thanks Scott

I had to unload all addons including NUI. Reload and select NUI only. It took some time load,unloading and trying different combinations.
My issues were not in the additional addons outside of NUI but the the enhancement addons designed specifically for NUI.
They were NUI InfoPanels: Guildchat, DualStats and _Stats which may require updates.

Xrystal · 06-24-10, 02:37 PM

Try dualstats and stats on their own. I know my guild chat plugin is a dud until I get to working on it so I suspect that is breaking the others in turn and I believe dualstats and stats aren't designed to be active at the same time. Conflict of interest like

spiel2001 · 06-24-10, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by blackmax19

Guildchat

That's your problem right there... Xrystal's crappy code

~evil grin~

Not calling you out because we already cleared that up... but for future reference the problems with the chat frame plugins have been documented in almost every thread on the problems with nUI after that patch. We could have saved us both a lot of frustration.

But it's all good and I'm sorry you had such a horrible time with this patch... it caught us all by surprise and I regret that I wasn't more prepared for it.

Xrystal · 06-24-10, 04:17 PM

hey !!!!!!!!!!!!