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11-21-19, 05:29 PM   #1
hurpy_derp
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C_Timer problem with weakaura trigger

So I'm trying to make a weakaura that triggers a couple seconds after a boss is killed, but for some reason it never works when it has a C_Timer on it, can someone help me out with it?

Code:
C_Timer.After(3, function(event,arg1, arg2, arg3, arg4, arg5, arg6, ...)
   if event == "BOSS_KILL" then
        return true
    end
end)
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11-21-19, 05:43 PM   #2
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This might work.
Lua Code:
  1. local AddOnName, AddOn = ...
  2. local eventFrame = CreateFrame("Frame")
  3. eventFrame:SetScript("OnEvent", function(self, event, ...)
  4.     AddOn[event](self, ...)
  5. end)
  6. eventFrame:RegisterEvent("BOSS_KILL")
  7.  
  8. local function BossKill(event, ...)
  9.     return true
  10. end
  11.  
  12. function AddOn:BOSS_KILL(event, ...)
  13.     C_Timer.After(3, BossKill)
  14. end
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11-21-19, 05:47 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by myrroddin View Post
This might work.
Lua Code:
  1. local AddOnName, AddOn = ...
  2. local eventFrame = CreateFrame("Frame")
  3. eventFrame:SetScript("OnEvent", function(self, event, ...)
  4.     AddOn[event](self, ...)
  5. end)
  6. eventFrame:RegisterEvent("BOSS_KILL")
  7.  
  8. local function BossKill(event, ...)
  9.     return true
  10. end
  11.  
  12. function AddOn:BOSS_KILL(event, ...)
  13.     C_Timer.After(3, BossKill)
  14. end
Thanks, but I'm not really sure where I'm supposed to put this code
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11-21-19, 06:00 PM   #4
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For a WeakAura, I am not sure either. Hopefully someone else pipes in.
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11-21-19, 06:35 PM   #5
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A weakaura custom trigger requires a function object to work. You're getting an error because C_Timer.After is a function call in this scenario. Wrap what you have in a function object:

Lua Code:
  1. function(event)
  2.     C_Timer.After(3, function()
  3.         if event == "BOSS_KILL" then
  4.             return true
  5.         end
  6.     end
  7. end

If you're confused, basically weakaura trigger custom code has to start with the word "function" and end with "end", no exceptions, unless you have a global function to use, then you only use the function name and nothing else.
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11-22-19, 05:41 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Kanegasi View Post
A weakaura custom trigger requires a function object to work. You're getting an error because C_Timer.After is a function call in this scenario. Wrap what you have in a function object:

Lua Code:
  1. function(event)
  2.     C_Timer.After(3, function()
  3.         if event == "BOSS_KILL" then
  4.             return true
  5.         end
  6.     end
  7. end

If you're confused, basically weakaura trigger custom code has to start with the word "function" and end with "end", no exceptions, unless you have a global function to use, then you only use the function name and nothing else.
Thanks for the input, but it's still not working. It's not giving any errors, just not triggering at all
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11-22-19, 10:27 AM   #7
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Does WeakAuras still allow you to trigger the object 'On Finish' after setting a duration? And if so you won't need the timer and instead can use just the event check.
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11-23-19, 10:00 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by jeruku View Post
Does WeakAuras still allow you to trigger the object 'On Finish' after setting a duration? And if so you won't need the timer and instead can use just the event check.
Can you elaborate? I can't find this option
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11-24-19, 12:03 AM   #9
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Please excuse my limited knowledge since it's been a while since I played. If memory serves you could have a WeakAura show after a set amount of time, think it would be an invert toggle under the WA's display settings, then set the custom trigger to hide after a duration; though these might conflict with one another. Though in my attempt to relearn WA I came across a possible solution.

http://i.imgur.com/GZ6NpDC.png
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11-24-19, 08:30 AM   #10
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If you use Kanegasis example, the trigger function itself never returns true and your aura will never show up.

You could do this whit custom event.

Custom Trigger - Events: BOSS_KILL, CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME

Lua Code:
  1. function(event)
  2.     if event == "BOSS_KILL" then
  3.         C_Timer.After(3, function()
  4.                 WeakAuras.ScanEvents("CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME")
  5.                 -- If you want to pass some arguments
  6.                 -- WeakAuras.ScanEvents("CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME", argument1, argument2)
  7.         end)
  8.     end
  9.    
  10.     if event == "CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME" then
  11.         return true
  12.     end
  13. end

And maybe use a better name for your custom event and not this generic example.
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11-24-19, 06:08 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by Urtgard View Post
If you use Kanegasis example, the trigger function itself never returns true and your aura will never show up.

You could do this whit custom event.

Custom Trigger - Events: BOSS_KILL, CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME

Lua Code:
  1. function(event)
  2.     if event == "BOSS_KILL" then
  3.         C_Timer.After(3, function()
  4.                 WeakAuras.ScanEvents("CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME")
  5.                 -- If you want to pass some arguments
  6.                 -- WeakAuras.ScanEvents("CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME", argument1, argument2)
  7.         end)
  8.     end
  9.    
  10.     if event == "CUSTOM_EVENT_NAME" then
  11.         return true
  12.     end
  13. end

And maybe use a better name for your custom event and not this generic example.
Thank you!!! This worked perfectly!
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