Shag's coolDown

[wereHamster]

This is the official discussion thread for my coolDown addon.


The addon webpage is currently not available, will be fixed as soon as possible.

[ktron]

I'm fairly certain that the instructions for repositioning this addon are incorrect. I think you want 'coolDownButtonDock:Show()' and 'coolDownButtonDock:Hide()'.

[wereHamster]

Originally Posted by ktron I'm fairly certain that the instructions for repositioning this addon are incorrect. I think you want 'coolDownButtonDock:Show()' and 'coolDownButtonDock:Hide()'.

As of 0.0.7.0 or so the frame name changed to 'coolDownDock'

[aceracer24]

Just curious, why did the maker of this mod decide to go with the bland boring black scheme instead of what was in an older version with color? I'm still using the old version because I like the color. Can we get that added to this version plz?

[wereHamster]

Originally Posted by aceracer24 Just curious, why did the maker of this mod decide to go with the bland boring black scheme instead of what was in an older version with color? I'm still using the old version because I like the color. Can we get that added to this version plz?

I am aware that a many players use the old version, but I personaly don't like addons that have many configuration options, they tend to be heavy-weight, complex and often have many bugs.

With version 0.0.6.0 I tried to slim down this addon, making it simpler to use, easier to maintain (there is no maintenance at all, no translations, no class specific configuration etc.), and work 'out-of-the-box' for everyone (which it does pretty well).

If you change the background color then you'll most likely have to change the text color as well, that's (not including a transparency option for the background) six new options and that would almost require a GUI configuration utility.

so... for the time being, I won't add this option, I'm sorry.

[aceracer24]

I can understand your desire to slim down the code and make is less heavy. Not everyone wants or needs that. How about a happy medium? How much more work would it take to add in the extra's to the current code and submit both giving players the option to choose? I know alot of mod authers make these mods for themselves and release them publicly as a curtesy, thats awesome and we all appreciate the work you put into them.

[wereHamster]

I'll upload a new version that has options to set the backdrop and text color and min/max duration to enable at least some control over which spells should be shown (there is no way to disable spells by name).

I hope the new version will satisfy you

[aceracer24]

wow thats awesome! Thank you!!

Edit: Been playing with it and I'm really liking teh ability to choose what ever color I feel like! Thanks again for adding those features. On last thing, whats the chance you might add spell names as well? I know I'm pushing it but sometimes you just have to take a chance lol.

[wereHamster]

Originally Posted by aceracer24 On last thing, whats the chance you might add spell names as well?.

spell names would require localization, and that's what I so much hate.

Blizzard didn't give us a nice way to localize addons.

[aceracer24]

understandable :P I do appreciate you adding in the color though!

[smokejax]

5:30PM EST / 04-16-2006
Encountered leaving Hall of Honor after AB.

[wereHamster]

SmokeDevil, can you reproduce the error?

[Aeliel]

Is there any way you could add slash commands? It's a true pain to have to re-check the addon page every time I want to - say - move the cooldown counts elsewhere on my screen, as the /script command is sort of hard to remember...

[wereHamster]

Originally Posted by Aeliel Is there any way you could add slash commands?

Do you really need to reconfigure coolDown that often?

[Aeliel]

Given how often I tend to move things around and change my UI layout? Yes.

Would it kill you to add them?

[wereHamster]

Originally Posted by Aeliel Would it kill you to add them?

totally !!!

you are one of those persons who can't stick to one thing for too long, aren't you?

Right now I'm working on IFrameManager which will simplify the whole layout... and provides a slash command to lock/unlock all frames.

[Kirkburn]

Heya!

Sorry for taking so long to reply to your post ... I can certainly still change the ClearFont number font to a better one What's is the font in your screenshots? It's very nice!

Kb

[wereHamster]

Originally Posted by Kirkburn Heya! Sorry for taking so long to reply to your post ... I can certainly still change the ClearFont number font to a better one What's is the font in your screenshots? It's very nice!

I copied ClearFontNumer.ttf from the ClearFont to my addon and I'm creating the font using this:

local fontObject = CreateFont("coolDownFont")
fontObject:SetFont("Interface\\AddOns\\coolDown\\Fonts\\coolDownFont.ttf", 14, "OUTLINE");
fontObject:SetTextColor(1.0, 0.82, 0);

[Kirkburn]

I've played so little recently, I'm forgetting my own addon


And now I'm editing this because I've just spoken to you on IRC :P

I'll look into the weirdness soon. Stupid fonts!

[Saidin]

What are the chances of getting item cooldowns too? That would help soooo much.