ChatHUD

ChatHUD Change log

v0.2.2 16Apr2016 Release:  
* Figured out the scren size issues and fixed them.  
* Fixed line count and associated variables.  
* Updated comments.  
* Note that user customization of this addon takes place in the lua file, as indicated in the message displayed in the main chat box when it loads.  While editing the actual code may be a new experience for some users, I feel it is appropriate, as it also stresses how accessible the code is to the user, which is important because WoW holds users accountable for the behavior of the addons they use (and in general tries to make sure that the addon API does not facilitate using addons to cheat anyway).  

v0.2.1 15Apr2016 Release:  
* Corrected words per minute math; noticed screen size function issues, causing sizes relative to pulled screen size to have issues…it may be worthwhile to manually set your screen size instead of depending on the functions to get it right…

v0.2.0 15Apr2016 Alpha:  
* Removed in-game customization to reduce filesize and eliminate beta features.  

v0.1.2 15Apr2016 Beta:  
* Improved code organization for in-lua customization.  
* Extensive commenting added to code.  
* Included v0.2.0 in a separate lua file not referenced by the toc.  

v0.1.1 24Feb2016 Alpha:  
* Added ReadyCheck sound for subscription expiration.  

v0.1.0 21Feb2016 Beta:
* Developed slash command guides, added more channel support (untested).  
* Slash commands can now adjust display position, style, and duration.  

v0.0.9 20Feb2016 Alpha:
* Significant progress on slash command interface and saved variables.  
* Adjusted fade calculation.  

v0.0.8 10Feb2016 Alpha:
* Added text filters to clear extra spaces and brackets.  
* Fixed saved settings enough to actually save something.  
* Further development of the slash command interface.  

v0.0.7 05Feb2016 Alpha:
* Added an option for text area at the bottom of the screen instead of at the top.  
* Added experimental saved settings...  
* Added a rudimentary slash command interface for setting display preferences, thanks to example code on wowwiki.wikia.com/wiki/Creating_a_slash_command.  /ch, /chud, and /ChatHUD all access the addon's slash command interface.  The slash interface assumes you know what your doing.  

v0.0.6 03Feb2016 Release Version:
* Added reduction of font size for handling of frequent inputs.  
* Reduced maximum vertical space used to 1/4 screen size.  
* Made default and minimum font sizes relative to screen height.  

v0.0.5 31Jan2016 Release Version:
* Added handling of frequent input by limiting lines of chat displayed.  
* Adjusted positioning of ChatHUD and alignment to top vice middle.  
* Improved handling of long chat messages.  
* Polished handling of large elapsed times.  
* Organized code for better legibility while maintaining load order.  
* Updated code comments, drafted copyright, history.  

v0.0.4 29Jan2016 Alpha:
* Migrated from sequential conditional event handling to event specific event handling demonstrated on wowwiki.wikia.com/wiki/Handling_events.  
* Added support for emotes in HUD.  
* Fixed occasional rapid fade bug.  

v0.0.3 29Jan2016 Alpha:
* Set frame size relative to screen size vice fixed sizes.  
* Set fade time in seconds (buggy; occasional rapid fade)
* Removed sample code commenting.  

v0.0.2 28Jan2016 Alpha:
* Added support for Whisper, Say, Yell, Party, Guild, & Raid channels.  
* Added color coding of channels.  
* Added ReadyCheck sound for disconnect messages.  
* Added extra time before delay for long chat messages.  

v0.0.1 28Jan2016 Alpha:
* Proof of concept based largely on sample code by stolenlegacy (wowprogramming.com/forum/development/633) for structure.  
* Displays System messages only.