[ADDON] nkThings - A unit frame addon

[Jady]

I really love this addon. The only thing I drastically miss is the different types of cast bars that rift introduced recently.

In PVE, an interruptable spell is a blue cast bar, whereas a non-interruptable spell is this golden cast bar. Would it be possible to have this introduced into NKT? Either through a status option or a different color option?

[Naifu]

I really love this addon. The only thing I drastically miss is the different types of cast bars that rift introduced recently.

In PVE, an interruptable spell is a blue cast bar, whereas a non-interruptable spell is this golden cast bar. Would it be possible to have this introduced into NKT? Either through a status option or a different color option?

Actually the coloring should be this way. I'll have to check if there's a bug then.

Cheers
N.

[Naifu]

Version 1.1.9 changelog (maintenance release)

new: added option to toggle buff/debuff tooltip (default is on)
new: added option to toggle shortening of large numbers (default is on)
new: added additional options for positioning planar and role icons
new: added coloring option 'by power' which colors depending on type of power (mana, energy or power)

update: added routine to convert info display settings
update: changed default of info display to bottom left
update: improved recognition if header is used for buff / debuff positioning
update: default coloring for power bar is 'by power'

bug fix: fixed wrong 'by class' coloring

[Naifu]

Version 1.1.0 changelog

new: added option to limit max. number of buffs / debuffs (default is 20)
new: added reference to Rift:Evolve() to about page
new: replaced nkTools lib with revTools

[Zaphrina]

Error when trying to move max buff slider. Atm cant move it at all. http://i.imgur.com/oJKqG.jpg?1

[Baby Jai]

i love this add on as well, the only issue I have well I have 2. No frame for the person im targetting, would like to see a 3d version of them. And the other is kind of simple, the buffs and debuffs, timers are kind of out of place, anyway to use the default style buffs or something?

[Noshei]

i love this add on as well, the only issue I have well I have 2. No frame for the person im targetting, would like to see a 3d version of them. And the other is kind of simple, the buffs and debuffs, timers are kind of out of place, anyway to use the default style buffs or something?

I'm not sure what you mean exactly here, there is a frame for Player's Target, that is the person that your targeting. As for a 3D version of them, I'm almost positive this won't ever be possible through an addon.

As for Buff/Debuff timers I half to agree, they do feel a bit out of place. I would like to be able to adjust the timer size independently from the icon size. Being able to move the timer would be great as well, maybe set it up the same way you did for positioning the buffs. Though I would also add an option to have the timers on top of the icons. My best suggestion here is to add a black background to the timers frame with like 0.2 alpha. This way you have the needed contrast without obscuring the icon.

[Zaphrina]

Was leveling up a alt, I noticed that when you level the player unit frame doesn't update level. Reloadui fixes it but seems like that should update on its own.

[Naifu]

Version 1.2.0 changelog (aka the post-diabolo release)

new: added option to show buff / debuff counters on top of icon (default below/above icon)
new: added option to choose buff / debuff counter color (default white)
new: added option to choose stack counter color (default white)
new: if buffs/debuff counter is shown on top of icon stack counter will be sized to remaining space

bug fix: fixed some buff/debuff icon spacing issues
bug fix: fixed an issue with coloring the header bar

nkGenie updated to V1.4.2

[Noshei]

One thing that I noticed is that when you place the counter on the buff/debuff icon, it makes the timers background slightly visible. The only issue here though it that it only covers part of the icon and not the entire icon.

If this could be disabled or set to cover the entire icon I think that would be better.

A few other things that would be great:
I would love to be able to change the alpha level on a per frame basis instead of all or nothing as it is now.
Ability to position each bar as I wish to any other bar (i.e. inside/outside top/bottom). The main reason for this is so I can move the cast bar to the top and attack the header bar inside/top of the HP bar.

For the settings layout a double tab design might be better at this point as well. By this I mean create a second set of tabs inside each units options. These tabs would be for each item that is part of the frame, such as the HP bar, cast bar, and buffs. This would give you a lot more room for additional settings in the future.


*Edit*
One other thing I noticed is that it will not allow me to add |mark| to any bar other than the header.

[Naifu]

One thing that I noticed is that when you place the counter on the buff/debuff icon, it makes the timers background slightly visible. The only issue here though it that it only covers part of the icon and not the entire icon.

That's working as itended. Otherwise for small icon sizes and some color combinations the timers would be unreadable.

I would love to be able to change the alpha level on a per frame basis instead of all or nothing as it is now.

This is something you can expect to return at some point. It's not very high on the priority list though.

Ability to position each bar as I wish to any other bar (i.e. inside/outside top/bottom). The main reason for this is so I can move the cast bar to the top and attack the header bar inside/top of the HP bar.

This is not going to happen unless somebody else goes into the code and does it. The frames do exactely what I wanted them to do for my personal use. So everything on top is just extra work for me ;)

Anything which ican be done easily will always find it's way into the addon sooner or later. However the free positioning of the bars means so much cross-checking of anchors I can see myself working on it for a whole day and that time I'm not willing to invest.

One other thing I noticed is that it will not allow me to add |mark| to any bar other than the header.

Hmmm I'll have to look into this. All tags should work indendent of what bar you put them on.

Cheers
N.

[Naifu]

V1.3.0 changelog

new: added functionality to select which buffs to show / not show
new: added new tab in config to disable display of selected buffs
new: added optional graphical display of mark icon (default is on)
new: added options to position the graphical display of mark icon (default is centered)
new: middle click of any unit frame sets it as focus target
new: middle click of focus frame resets focus target
new: level change will now be correctly reflected on unitframes

bug fix: fixed an issue that removing marks was not processed

updated nkGenie to V1.4.3
new: nkExtGrid:filter()
updated: nkExtFrame:SetMacro() now supports middle click

[Naifu]

Just released the first release candidate of Version 1.4.0. This one is big update. You can download it at curseforge using this link: click me

Please note this is a BETA release and needs more testing. If you're easily offended by error messages, please wait till the release version is ready.

Now with group frames

The addon now feature group frames, group target frames and group pet frames. The standard configuration is somewhat lacking as it uses the default setting, but can easily be customized through the configuration.

Now support raid frames

The addon now features raid frames. If the player enters a raid nkThings will automatically switch to raid frames. Please note that leaving a raid and joining a group will leave the raid frames active. This is a known issue with need of an API change for solving.

The raid frames will definitely look odd with default settings. However you can easily change the look in the configuration.

Now supports maintank targets

You can now set up to three maintank targets. These are individually programmed targets which are aiming at helping the raiders out there. Simply target a player and either use the new menu option in the nkButton or the command /nkt set mt# (where # is 1-3) to assign the current target as a maintank target.

Simply repeat the same with no target selected and the maintank target will be cleared.

For each maintank target the target of the target will be displayed. As a maintank healer this feature will make your live much easier with multiple tanks. As a DD you'll just love this feature as you can take over the maintank's target by a click of a button.

Please note that /reloadui will clear the maintank targets. This is a known issue. Also you cannot assign maintank targets while in combat.

Cheers
N.

V1.4.0 RC2 changelog

bug fix: Fixed an issue with player frame being lost after port

V1.4.0 RC1 changelog

new: group frames
new: group target frames
new: group pet frames
new: raid frames
new: ready check (for raid frames)
new: in combat and out of combat alpha can now bet set per frame type
new: maintank frames (up to three)
- target a raid member and set through nkButton menu or by /nkt set mt# were # is 1-3
- reset by targeting nothing an repeating nkButton or command line
new: |frametype| is now a supported tag
new: added option 'gap' for new frame types

bug fix: some scaling issues of icons
bug fix: max values not yet reported by the API will no longer result in error messages
bug fix: fixed an issue with marking targets
bug fix: some other nasty stuff I forgot to write down

[Naifu]

Release is getting nearer. Here is the download link for RC3 => Click me

Cheers
N.

V1.4.0 RC3 changelog

* new: tag |namemini| which will show the first three chars of a name in uppercase (for grid like raid frames)
* new: tag |distance| for player target frame to show distance in m. suggested tag is |distance:%0.1fm|
* new: tag |frametype| to show type of the frame (usefull for maintank targets)
* new: implemented new lib nkUnit to handle group / raid recognition
* new: updates which cannot be done in fight due to secure mode will be queued and done when leaving combat

* update: better switching between single / group /raid setup
* update: changed some min and max values of config sliders

* bug fix: added a workaround for yet another API issue with max value recognition for healthMax, energyMax, manaMax
* bug fix: group frames will now updated correctly when targeting use 'next target' function
* bug fix: improved event handling
* bug fix: tons of other bug fixes and improvments

[Noshei]

Getting an error with the latest build "Error getting unitfram [unit spec]" for individual frames