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Works with 3.2

Author:	danltiger [more]
Version:	5.3
Date:	10-04-2009 11:24 AM
Size:	161.01 Kb
Downloads:	15,154
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Tidy Plates - Default Theme

To enable Threat Glow Effect...

Theme Example: 'Lucky Charms' Theme (Found in 'Optional Files')

Theme Example: 'Knurl' Theme (Found in 'Optional Files')

Cleanplates Theme; By Suicidalkatt

Tidy Plates Popular! (More than 5000 hits)

Tidy Plates ... enhances the Blizzard nameplates, enabling graphical and functional improvements.

By default, the appearance is simple, but you can quickly customize the appearance by downloading one of the many themes. See the Optional Files section for pre-made themes, and for the development sample.

If you're looking for something slick, check out the Knurl theme, or Cleanplates (A clean, minimalist theme from Suicidalkatt).

Features found in the various themes:

Threat/Unit Dependent Nameplate Art
Class Icons
Health Text
Dynamic Opacity
Threat Coloring

Common Questions:

How can I get Feature X? Check the various themes; The Tidy Plates engine allows for some pretty clever manipulation of the nameplates, beyond what the author originally conceived.

What about a GUI for customization? It's something that I've talked about doing, but haven't gotten the time. I HAVE made it practical to design an addon that links to Tidy Plates, so hopefully this feature will finally get introduced. If you're interested in helping in the development, send me a private message, or check out the readme.txt file.

Can you increase the range of the nameplates? Not yet! 3.3, baby!

What's this Threat Glow thing?
The default nameplate from Blizzard will highlight (with a red glow) mobs that are attacking you. However, sometimes it's nice to have a positive indication of when they're attacking someone else. (I'm looking at you, tanks)

The default coloring (Can be modified by simply editing some numbers in a LUA file):
Greenish Yellow: Low threat, Not attacking you.
Yellow: High threat, but not yet attacking.
Red: Aggro, Attacking you.

The threat graphic will also change, depending on the unit: Elite units are designed with a bolder appearance, helping you to differentiate the Elites within a pack of mixed mobs.

Change Log - Tidy Plates

Release 4.10: Fixed typo in alpha delegate
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Release 4.9: Polished up some things, and added an alpha handler
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Release 4.8: Fixed leaks, and added multi-plates (which means more leaks, probably)
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Release 4.7: Now you can change the color of the threat glow levels in the theme files! woo!
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Release 4.6: Fixed the no-show elite frame..
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Release 4.5: More bug fixes, and moved to specific event-triggered updates, rather than "OnUpdate" over-kill.
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Release 4.2: Fixed Bugs (some of them)
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Release 4.3: Added Bugs
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Release 4.2: Fixed level text
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Release 4.1: Lots of things... But, I 'broke' the level text. I'll get that working!
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Release 4:
-Now configurable via 'skin\config.Lua '
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Release 3.1:
-Added Level Text
-Cleaned up some code
Release 3:
-Updated the TOC interface tag
-Changed the threat indicator glow. It now also appears when you're not tanking, showing 'loose' mobs.
-Changed the layout of the icons
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Release 2:
-Fixed an issue with raid icons appearing way too large.
-The border will now color itself red for Elite mobs.
-Rewrote 90% of the code; It's cleaner and smaller, and removed dependency on the Ace libraries.

Optional Files - Tidy Plates

File Name	Version	Size	Author	Date	Type
Tidy Plates: ThreatPlates	v1.5	232kB	suicidalkatt	11-01-2009 03:42 PM	Addon
Tidy Plates: CleanPlates	v1.2a	95kB	suicidalkatt	10-08-2009 03:20 PM	Addon
Tidy Plates: Lucky Charms	5.2	70kB	danltiger	09-26-2009 10:38 AM	Addon
Tidy Plates: Knurl Theme (With...	5.2	275kB	danltiger	09-26-2009 10:37 AM	Patch
SimBar skin for TidyPlates	1.5a	213kB	OttoDeFe	08-29-2009 12:43 AM	Addon
No Level Text for Tidy Plates	5.0.1	617B	danltiger	08-17-2009 08:22 AM	Patch
Tidy Plates: Mist UI	1.0	135kB	dc_roenfanz	08-08-2009 07:54 AM	Addon
SkullSkin for TidyPlates	1.5c	241kB	OttoDeFe	08-06-2009 11:28 PM	Addon
Tidy Plates: Minimal	1.01	4kB	Kouri	08-04-2009 11:11 PM	Addon
Tidy Plates: Sample / Template...	5.0.1	237kB	danltiger	08-04-2009 07:35 PM	Addon
Tidy Plates: Simple Theme	5.0.1	218kB	danltiger	08-04-2009 07:31 PM	Patch
Tidy Plates: Link Theme	5.0.1	236kB	danltiger	08-04-2009 07:30 PM	Patch
OttoSkin for TidyPlates	1.5	24kB	OttoDeFe	08-02-2009 03:09 PM	Patch
ShadowSkin for TidyPlates	1.5	42kB	OttoDeFe	08-02-2009 03:09 PM	Addon
Fireskin for TidyPlates	1.5	28kB	OttoDeFe	08-02-2009 03:08 PM	Addon
Tidy Plates: Multi-Plate Examp...	1	416kB	danltiger	07-15-2009 03:28 PM	Addon
The "Eye-O-Doom" skin for Tidy...	1.0	55kB	OttoDeFe	07-09-2009 11:45 PM	Addon
Wide Theme for Tidy Plates	1	905B	danltiger	07-05-2009 12:47 AM	Patch

Archived Versions - Tidy Plates

File Name	Version	Size	Author	Date
Tidy Plates	5.2	161kB	danltiger	09-26-2009 10:37 AM
Tidy Plates	5.1	175kB	danltiger	09-12-2009 12:51 PM
Tidy Plates	5.0.2	160kB	danltiger	08-16-2009 12:10 AM
Tidy Plates	5.0.1	158kB	danltiger	08-04-2009 06:06 PM
Tidy Plates	5.0	158kB	danltiger	08-02-2009 12:14 AM
Tidy Plates	4.11	156kB	danltiger	07-21-2009 05:13 PM
Tidy Plates	4.10	156kB	danltiger	07-19-2009 01:01 AM
Tidy Plates	4.9	156kB	danltiger	07-18-2009 02:48 PM
Tidy Plates	4.8	156kB	danltiger	07-15-2009 03:12 PM
Tidy Plates	4.7	155kB	danltiger	07-09-2009 09:14 AM
Tidy Plates	4.6	155kB	danltiger	07-06-2009 12:22 PM
Tidy Plates	4.5	155kB	danltiger	07-04-2009 09:15 AM
Tidy Plates	4.4	156kB	danltiger	07-02-2009 02:14 PM
Tidy Plates	4.3	156kB	danltiger	06-23-2009 09:18 AM
Tidy Plates	4.2	155kB	danltiger	06-19-2009 07:09 PM
Tidy Plates	4.1	154kB	danltiger	06-19-2009 05:03 PM
Tidy Plates	4	156kB	danltiger	06-12-2009 03:53 PM
Tidy Plates	3.1	364kB	danltiger	06-10-2009 10:45 AM
Tidy Plates	3	298kB	danltiger	06-03-2009 12:47 PM
Tidy Plates	2	143kB	danltiger	06-02-2009 12:30 AM
Tidy Plates	1	291kB	danltiger	05-30-2009 11:41 PM

Comments - Tidy Plates

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10-21-2009, 10:46 PM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

I don't think there's a way to change the coloring that Blizzard's engine uses. Certainly, you can change the vertex color of the statusbar widget, but there's a chance that Blizzard's code will update the widget and revert the color.

Is it the intensity of red that's objectionable? You could play with the brightness of the statusbar image, which would adjust the intensity of the color (but not the actual color). You could even make it black, similar to atrNameplates, if you wanted.

The memory penalty of adding another widget (and, more importantly, the processing penalty) wouldn't be excessive, especially considering all the other things that are going on.

Quote:

Originally posted by Nallebjoern
thanks for the fast reply!

Would be cool if you added that, but how much more memory usage would that add? There isnt a way you can just change the general hostile coloring? by tidyplates or any other addon?

10-21-2009, 07:26 AM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

Eventually, I WOULD like to have some in-game options. It would probably be a theme chooser, rather than a theme editor, however.

It's IS quite possible for a theme author to implement their own in-game editing, and using the Tidy Plates LoadTheme() function to update the changes.

Quote:

Originally posted by blizzart
is there a ingame configuration normally?
I can see under "addons" in the interfacemenu a tidyplates options category,
but its nothing to see by clicking on this.

/edit: ok i have see the thread befor me.... lol sry... I must read more :P

10-21-2009, 07:21 AM
Nallebjoern A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 2 Uploads: 0	thanks for the fast reply! Would be cool if you added that, but how much more memory usage would that add? There isnt a way you can just change the general hostile coloring? by tidyplates or any other addon?

10-21-2009, 07:18 AM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

Re: Changing the hostile color

Hey! Glad you like it :-)

Unfortunately, changing the default color of the statusbars is something that Tidy Plates can't do, at the moment; The program depends on the color of that statusbar to glean certain information about the unit. One solution (one that I'd have to implement) is: hide the default statusbar, using it only for information, and adding a new statusbar widget which would be controlled by Tidy Plates. It's something that I may get around to implementing..

Quote:

Originally posted by Nallebjoern
Hey! Great addon, I always wanted to use aloft, but it takes up so much memory/cpu its not even worth thinking about, but now I can finally change my nameplates and it looks better than aloft aswell!

I do have one slight request though...I would like to change the 'hostile' color away from red, red is just a little bit too hostile for me ;P

i'm using TidyPlates_Cleanplates if it does any difference.

10-21-2009, 04:24 AM
Nallebjoern A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 2 Uploads: 0	Changing the hostile color Hey! Great addon, I always wanted to use aloft, but it takes up so much memory/cpu its not even worth thinking about, but now I can finally change my nameplates and it looks better than aloft aswell! I do have one slight request though...I would like to change the 'hostile' color away from red, red is just a little bit too hostile for me ;P i'm using TidyPlates_Cleanplates if it does any difference.

10-20-2009, 11:43 AM
blizzart A Defias Bandit Forum posts: 2 File comments: 6 Uploads: 0	is there a ingame configuration normally? I can see under "addons" in the interfacemenu a tidyplates options category, but its nothing to see by clicking on this. /edit: ok i have see the thread befor me.... lol sry... I must read more :P Last edited by blizzart : 10-20-2009 at 12:15 PM.

10-10-2009, 08:51 PM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

In fact, everything is working as intended; There shouldn't be any options in the interface window, since I haven't implemented any. All the options are carried by the current theme. Tidy Plates is very similar to oUF, providing a backbone for designers to create their own.

Quote:

Originally posted by Deadlycuts
i've got a problem with tidy plates addon - i can't see any options in interface - addons - tidy plates options. it's just empty when i click it..

10-09-2009, 11:05 AM
Deadlycuts A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 22 Uploads: 0	i've got a problem with tidy plates addon - i can't see any options in interface - addons - tidy plates options. it's just empty when i click it.. __________________

10-08-2009, 08:28 PM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cast Bar problems ?

Glad to hear!

Your question is one that I've been dreading to hear; When I started toying with addon development, I decided that I only wanted to deal with updating one site. The community on WowInterface seemed more positive and helpful, and the site was (and still is) much cleaner, so I chose this site as my home.

That said, making it available on Curse would boost exposure, since it's a hugely popular site. However, I keep coming back to my primary goal: Develop an addon that I use. After that, my goals are to make those addons available so that the Wow community can enjoy them, and support that community of users. More importantly, I feel the need to support creators like yourself. Having Tidy Plates available on Curse would make it easier for you to support your own addon (which looks great, btw) on Curse.

The simple answer is: I'll think about it. Honestly, I've shot down the idea several times when I pitched it to myself, but I think that it deserves a second/third/fourth thought.

Quote:

Originally posted by suicidalkatt
Working like a charm !

I've updated my "Clean Plates" and I'm also wondering if you'd be willing to add your addon to curse?

http://www.wowace.com/addons/tidy-plates-clean-plates/

10-08-2009, 12:53 PM

suicidalkatt

A Kobold Labourer

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cast Bar problems ?

Quote:

Originally posted by danltiger
Updated!

Working like a charm

!

I've updated my "Clean Plates" and I'm also wondering if you'd be willing to add your addon to curse?

http://www.wowace.com/addons/tidy-plates-clean-plates/

__________________

Author of the Ultimate Shaman UI
Author of Tidy Plates: Clean Plates 1.2a
Author of Tidy Plates: Threat Plates v1.5

10-04-2009, 11:30 AM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cast Bar problems ?

Updated!

Quote:

Originally posted by suicidalkatt
Can't wait

Wonder if it's possible to display threat percentage!?

10-04-2009, 08:10 AM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

Re x 10: Cast Bar problems ?

Unfortunately, Threat percentage isn't something that the Blizzard nameplates can tell us. In fact, there's no way - aside from clever processing/guesswork - of linking a nameplate and a mob. Even Omen doesn't track AoE threat anymore. Aloft is very clever, in this regard, but the results may not be accurate.

The solution that I've been using to track AoE threat is by displaying threat of a mouseover in the tooltip (that's another addon, however).

Quote:

Originally posted by suicidalkatt
Can't wait

Wonder if it's possible to display threat percentage!?

10-03-2009, 10:29 PM

suicidalkatt

A Kobold Labourer

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Cast Bar problems ?

Quote:

Originally posted by danltiger
The Good News: I've added a 'specialtext2' just for you ;-)

The Bad News: I've run your theme for a few days, but I have not observed the odd behavior you've described. I'm wondering if there's some fun addon conflict, or something.

EDIT: Ok, I've figured out the casting bar problem. It's a pretty simple fix.

I'll post the update tomorrow, after I've had a chance to test it a little bit, and make sure that it works fine.

Can't wait

Wonder if it's possible to display threat percentage!?

__________________

Author of the Ultimate Shaman UI
Author of Tidy Plates: Clean Plates 1.2a
Author of Tidy Plates: Threat Plates v1.5

10-03-2009, 07:26 PM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

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Uploads: 13

Yay! That's good news :-)

/crossfingers

Quote:

Originally posted by Katae
I've been trying it out, no fatal errors so far, I'll keep you updated

10-03-2009, 07:25 PM

danltiger

A Murloc Raider

Forum posts: 5

File comments: 179

Uploads: 13

Re: Re: Re: Cast Bar problems ?

The Good News: I've added a 'specialtext2' just for you ;-)

The Bad News: I've run your theme for a few days, but I have not observed the odd behavior you've described. I'm wondering if there's some fun addon conflict, or something.

EDIT: Ok, I've figured out the casting bar problem. It's a pretty simple fix.

I'll post the update tomorrow, after I've had a chance to test it a little bit, and make sure that it works fine.

Quote:

Originally posted by suicidalkatt
My template has been updated:
http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info14700.html

Also, in regards to a secondary special text, it doesn't necessarily have to activated by cast or something to that nature, just another text field for say additional text with different alignment and placement.

Last edited by danltiger : 10-03-2009 at 09:19 PM.

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