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AbstractUIButtons

**AbstractUIButtons** is a set of quick action buttons for common UI commands in World of Warcraft. Built for **WoW 12.0+**

Abstract UI Buttons (v12.0.7.4)

WoW Version License: GPL v3

A minimalist and highly customizable button tray addon for World of Warcraft, providing quick access to essential game functions like Reload UI, Edit Mode, Logout, and Addon Management.

✨ Key Features

🎮 Core Functionality

  • 4-Button Quick Access Tray:
    • R - Reload UI (/reload)
    • E - Edit Mode (/editmode)
    • L - Logout (/logout)
    • A - Toggle Addon Manager
  • Right-Click Shortcut: Right-click any button or empty space on the tray to instantly open addon settings
  • Combat-Safe: All actions respect combat lockdown restrictions
  • Movable & Draggable: Position the tray anywhere on your screen (hold Alt to move when locked)

🎨 Visual Customization

  • Overall Scale: Resize the entire button tray from 50% to 200%
  • Button Width Control: Adjust individual button width (10-50px) for compact or spacious layouts
  • Font Size: Customize text size from 10 to 30 pixels
  • Color Customization:
    • Tray background color with opacity
    • Individual button color with opacity
    • Text color with opacity
  • Hide Background: Toggle background visibility for a cleaner look
  • Classic Button Style: Enable classic WoW-style button textures
  • Masque Support: Full integration with Masque for button skinning

👤 Profile System

  • Per-Character Profiles: Create unlimited profiles and assign them to specific characters
  • Easy Profile Management:
    • Create new profiles with custom names
    • Switch between profiles per character
    • Delete unused profiles (with protection for Default and Active profiles)
  • Independent Settings: Each profile stores its own visual settings and position

🔒 Quality of Life

  • Lock Position: Prevent accidental movement during gameplay
  • Persistent Settings: All configurations saved across sessions
  • Clean Interface: Minimal, unobtrusive design that blends with any UI setup

🚀 Latest Updates (v12.0.7.4)

Interface 12.0.7 Support

  • API Compatibility: Updated for World of Warcraft Interface 12.0.7 and 12.0.5
  • Settings API Modernization: Fully compliant with the latest Blizzard Settings API
  • Profile Safety: Enhanced protection prevents deletion of Default and currently Active profiles
  • Code Documentation: Comprehensive comments throughout the source for maintainability

Improved User Experience

  • Right-Click Options Access: Quick access to settings from anywhere on the tray
  • Reliable Options Opening: Fixed settings panel registration for modern WoW clients
  • Database Stability: Refined initialization ensures safe handling of persistent variables

📦 Installation

  1. Download the latest release
  2. Extract the AbstractUIButtons folder into your World of Warcraft/_retail_/Interface/AddOns/ directory
  3. Restart WoW or reload your UI (/reload)
  4. Access settings via /abstractui or right-click the button tray

🎯 Usage Tips

  • First Time Setup: The tray appears at the center of your screen - drag it to your preferred location
  • Quick Settings: Right-click any button or the background to open the options menu
  • Profile Switching: Use the Profile Management tab to create and switch profiles for different characters
  • Lock It Down: Enable "Lock Position" in settings to prevent accidental movement during gameplay

📄 License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3).

You are free to:

  • Use this addon for any purpose
  • Study and modify the source code
  • Distribute copies
  • Distribute modified versions

Under the following terms:

  • Any distributed modifications must also be licensed under GPLv3
  • Source code must be made available
  • Changes must be documented

For the full license text, see LICENSE.txt or visit https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

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