Prettier nameplates
Configurable through interface options (/knp or /kuinameplates)
When using the included Core layout
Known issues and feature requests are tracked on GitHub.
See the project file list for early versions and change logs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
0. Why do friendly nameplates look different in instances?
Blizzard has blocked addons from modifying friendly nameplates in instances as of 7.2 (read their statement here). We can't do anything about this.
1. Only the nameplate of my target shows up!
That's because of the default interface option under Esc > Interface > Names > "Always show nameplates".
When that option is NOT checked (the default), only the nameplate of your current target will be shown while out of combat. When it IS checked, nameplates will always be shown, depending on other CVars (FAQ 1a, for instance) and settings in /knp.
1a. Friendly NPCs don't have any nameplates!
This is due to a CVar Blizzard added in 7.1. There's a checkbox for it under /knp > CVars > "Always show friendly NPCs' nameplates"
2. Some nameplates still aren't showing up!
They're probably disabled. The game's default options for nameplate visibility are under Esc > Interface > Names. The default keybinds for them are V, Ctrl+V, and Shift+V.
Alternatively, if you're in a large raid or another situation where many nameplates are visible then, as of Legion, the maximum number of visible nameplates is limited to 40. Addons can't change this.
See also: FAQ 7.
3. Why are nameplates fading and changing size as they move?
This is vanilla nameplate behaviour inherited by KNP as of 2.19. Check the "allow Kui Nameplates to modify CVars" option under /knp > CVars, then check "disable scaling" and "disable fading."
KNP also now inherits the game's line-of-sight alpha modifier by default. To disable that, set "line-of-sight alpha" under /knp > CVars to 1.
4. Why is there a nameplate under my character?
That's the personal nameplate which was added to the game in Legion. Here's how to disable it. By default, it only shows while you're in combat, or when you otherwise receive damage or healing. There are some options for this behaviour under /knp > CVars.
6. Nameplates keep appearing/disappearing after I enter/leave combat!
If nameplates are being shown upon engaging a boss, this is done by boss mods like BigWigs or DBM so that they can show you extra information on them. You can disable this by unchecking /knp > boss mods > "allow boss mods to control visibility..."
Otherwise, make sure the "combat action" drop-downs at the top of /knp > General are set to "do nothing". If that doesn't fix it, make sure "always show nameplates" is checked (see FAQ 1). If it still happens, then another addon is doing it.
7. Why don't unattackable enemy players (e.g. in sanctuaries) have nameplates?
The game doesn't render nameplates for unattackable enemy players. Addons can't change this. The in-world floating names aren't nameplates and can't be modified by add-ons (except the font).
8. Why doesn't [ability] show in the aura frame?
Note that only buffs on friendlies and debuffs on enemies will be shown by the auras module at the moment - you can't currently configure it to show debuffs on friends or buffs on enemies (not counting those shown by the boss mods module).
With that out of the way, the ability might not be included in the default filter. You can use KuiSpellListConfig to change which spells are shown.
is there a way to change the color of a nameplate, if it's my focus ?
I swear I used to be able to see my class power on both the target nameplate AND under my personal resource display at the same time. For some reason, I can only see one or the other, with it correctly displaying on the target nameplate, but it is displaying ABOVE (not below) my personal resource display for some reason. Not happening on just this paladin, also happening on my rogue, dk, and lock. which all used to display their resources accordingly. I tried disabling all addons, no dice, and I tried reinstalling the addon and making a new completely fresh preset, still no luck.
Any advice?
In reply to FouuLs:
KNP's class powers have never been able to display on the PRD and the target at the same time, and it's always been in a different position on the personal plate because of the power bar.
If you check "ignore personal nameplate" in /knp > general then it's possible to have the default interface class powers show on the PRD at the same time. Just make sure it's not set to show on the target in esc > interface > names.
Few questions.
1. Can I have the "name only" for hostile NPCs? Right now it's the default then when I enter combat the nameplaces with HP bar shows which is good.
2. Is there a way to show the NP health bar on a targeted hostile unit if I'm not in combat with it?
In reply to Krojack76:
1. When you say "the default", do you mean they're the old in-world floating names? Those aren't nameplates; see FAQ 1 in the description. Otherwise, to enable name-only for hostiles check both "Hostile NPCs" and "Attackable" under /knp > name-only (you might also want to check "Neutral enemies", and uncheck either "In combat" or "With you").
2. In the same page, uncheck "Target". That also affects friendly targets, however.
So I'm trying to use the /knp import command and it's not working. The box shows up, but once I enter the code I'm unable to do anything else.
If I hit escape I get the message "Import failed (empty table) - but the code is still showing in the box. Can anybody help me out?
In reply to numlockd:
It's a bit oblique, sorry. You're just supposed to paste the code (which has to be generated by /knp export) and press escape. Could you paste what you're trying to import here? It sounds like it's not in the right format.
Hello, i am adjusting the frame size however it is only working for small targets. what i mean by that is for example in freehold think of the rat. There is a big rat and small ones around it. Small mobs have my adjusted kui nameplates however all the other stuff is default kui nameplate. Other enemy players are default kui nameplate as well. i am changing the frame size and stuff but it wont effect it. It only affects the small targets. Think of the target dummies in zuldazar. 4 small ones have my changed my adjjusted kui nameplate however the big ones default kui nameplate. I tried redownload and i also tried disabling all my other addons but it wont fix my problem.
In reply to Speedruz:
Are you sure you're not only adjusting the "Minus frame height" and "minus frame width" sliders? The game has units flagged as "minus" typically if they're smaller and have less health. Or do the standard sliders actually not do anything?
In reply to Kesavaa:
that was what i was doing only chaing minus... sorry for wasting your time man.. I really appreciate the quick answer, your addon is awesome and i cant thank you enough have a nice day kkesava..
Hello,
I have a little problem. Friendly NPC don´t have a name (name only). I try this: This is due to a CVar Blizzard added in 7.1. There's a checkbox for it under /knp > CVars > "Always show friendly NPCs' nameplates" and Reload UI, but nothing to do. :/
In reply to fargotroniac:
See also FAQ 1 and 2 (make sure "always show nameplates" is checked, and make sure friendly nameplates are enabled).
In reply to Kesavaa:
There is my settings:
https://ibb.co/4sfj2Py
https://ibb.co/SyJ6ZDp
And nameplates:
https://ibb.co/vHMyfn5
But on screenshots of addond flight master look another:
In reply to fargotroniac:
You need to enable friendly nameplates. The "Friendly players" checkbox under esc > interface > names > unit nameplates also affects NPCs. You'd have to ask Blizzard to explain that.
In reply to Kesavaa:
Thank you, working! :)
Please make a way to be able to change the nameplate color for explosives, it's the only thing I need to be able to see in an instant when theres like 20 nameplates covering my screen
Does the addon have an option to display the guild names under the player names?
Using the standard WoW nameplates, you could easily distinguish if a player is from your party or not.
But when I enabled Kui, all friendlies now look alike and I do not know if a specific player is in my party or not.
This is an issue when doing farming, as I want to tag mobs not tagged by party members.
How can I make the party members either text or health bar look different than other friendly players?
Is it possible to display a guild name under player name?
Hey
Is it possible to remove the "player" text on enemy nameplates? I like when it says "rare" or "elite" but I really would want to remove the "player" text.