Chat box not keeping position.

MidgetMage55 · 06-23-10, 12:12 AM

So after some testing it seems the new chat additions when used in default have a lower threshold that stop it from being set any lower.

With chatter (latest version) enabled you can place the frame anywhere, even below this threshold. However when you reload ui or log out and back the frame jumps back to the threshold.

Any solutions out there?

Eas · 06-23-10, 12:31 AM

Also looking for a solution. Same problem.

ricks322 · 06-23-10, 12:59 AM

Not sure why they won't go to the bottom of the screen (really screws up my UI).
I get why they won't go to the right or left of the screen. It seams they keep the box for the buttons even if you hide them.

Also the scroll function really is not worth it, there are much better mods out there that do it better.

Ferous · 06-23-10, 01:33 AM

I have the same problem as well.

xandora · 06-23-10, 01:34 AM

This may be of some use to you.

Taryble · 06-23-10, 01:35 PM

Personally, I have a kgPanel that has an OnLoad script that sets the location of the chatframes. I did this to make it easier to set up my UI on alts, but it also works for this issue.

Kendian · 06-23-10, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Taryble

Personally, I have a kgPanel that has an OnLoad script that sets the location of the chatframes. I did this to make it easier to set up my UI on alts, but it also works for this issue.

Want to pass that script along, lol?

ricks322 · 06-23-10, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Ferous

I have the same problem as well.

Doesn't fix the position problem. They still reset after a new login.

p3lim · 06-23-10, 03:20 PM

Code:

FCF_ValidateChatFramePosition = function() end

xandora · 06-23-10, 04:48 PM

Did anyone even try my link?

I'm using it with chatter and it's working fine.

Kendian · 06-23-10, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by xandora

Did anyone even try my link?

I'm using it with chatter and it's working fine.

Chatter resets position on reload/reloag as well, and it's 1.5 MB idle, as opposed to 18KB for BasicChatMods. My only computer is a laptop, so low mem usage is important to me~

MidgetMage55 · 06-23-10, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by xandora

Did anyone even try my link?

I'm using it with chatter and it's working fine.

I tried the macro but it didn't appear to have an effect. With Chatter on I don't have an issue with placing it where I want. I have an issue with it moving out of that position after the game loads. That position being lower than the threshold mentioned earlier.

Sythalin · 06-23-10, 09:14 PM

I've tried positioning the chat frame lower with CFM as well, doesn't seem to be working with that either. It's something on Blizz's end and plan to look into it. I have a theory on what's happening....

harrellj · 06-23-10, 09:17 PM

Do you rerun the macro after a reload? Like I said in another thread on this same topic, I personally threw that clamp to screen part into kgpanels and it has fixed the problem for me, after I made sure my chat windows were actually situated where I wanted them. I am using chatter as well now.

MidgetMage55 · 06-23-10, 09:36 PM

For those using chatter the latest update fixes the issue.

Sythalin · 06-28-10, 08:55 PM

Found the fix and will be implementing into CFM, but thought I'd share with others who may not have figured it out.

lua Code:

ChatFrame1:SetClampedToScreen(false)

So simple, can't believe I didn't realize it sooner. In game, as soon as I through this through /script, the frame jumped to where I originally had it docked.

**Seerah** · 06-28-10, 08:57 PM

It is the insets that keep it from going to the edge. You can set those to 0 and still keep the ChatFrame clamped to screen.

ChatFrame1:SetClampRectInsets(0,0,0,0)

maurdr · 06-28-10, 10:53 PM

sorta on topic but does anyone know how i move the box i type into when using chatter its like in the worst position ever pic included.

**Seerah** · 06-28-10, 11:07 PM

Options should be located in that EditBox module you've got listed there.

maurdr · 06-28-10, 11:24 PM

i looked in both edit box config areas and it didnt have any options for positioning that i saw.