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.
Hey guys, wondering if someone had a fix for a small issue im encountering.
Long story short. Im trying to use a mix of PLATER and KUI.
Everything is going fine. I use KUI for enemy frames, I want to use PLATER for friendly frames, as I like their friendly player and NPC name/text better than the one offered with KUI.
My issue is I cannot choose to turn OFF the KUI friendly player and NPC names, so KUI and PLATER are now overlapping.
Is there an option im missing, or a CVAR I can add to completely turn OFF KUI friendly NPC and player plates specifically?
Thanks.
Hello!
I am just writing this message to humbly request that you also post this addon on either: https://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/index.php or https://addons.wago.io
This is due to the recent Curseforge policy of restricting their API from the Wowup addon manager. If you can't be bothered to do this, I will be happy to post it for you (with your permission). Thanks!
Will this be updated or does anyone have an updated version of this? I don't know if anyone can take up the mantle of maintaining this but would be appreciated.
How do I show enemy enrage / magic buffs? I know of the option to show enemy buffs which are purgable by me, but I would like to see all magic and enrage debufs regardles of my class.
In reply to premidel:
Workaround is to replace return can_purge with return true in function AuraFrame_ShouldShowAura located in elements/auras.lua
KUI_nameplates_core suddenly went missing from my files as of May 16th. It may be because of the issues CurseForge is causing with other addon applications. I'm not sure, but it coincides with the event.
In reply to rlquinn1980:
I downloaded the files from here, renamed all the old KUI folders in the addons folder to include "OLD" on the ends of them, dumped the new folders in, and voila it works!
So what disappeared was the actual KUI Nameplates folder.
In reply to rlquinn1980:
Seems like it was not enough for Overwolf to kill addon managers. The assholes also randomly caused some addons to spazz out when tehy killed the API.
Hi!
Im changing PC soon, is there a way to export my profiles?
Thanks!
Hello.
Is there a way to track blue combo points (kyrian rogue) with combo tracker on nameplate?
Can you please add the feature to increase/decrease aura sizes on player and enemy nameplates separately? This would be so helpful.
Is there a way to hide only like demo pets and army of the dead and stuff?
I love your addon.
I have one question. It is possible to change the height or color of your version of Personal Nameplate? It's much better and better looking but I like to change height of the power (mana/rage) bar and change the color of health bar (don't want to have class bar colors). Thank you! :)
/knp
still no fix for off-tanked color working?
whats the command to normaly open KUI?
tried /kui /kui config
Nothing works... dont want to open the ESC> Interface since that locks me from modify it while doing another addon i need to sync it with.
I use KuiNamePlates and my girlfriend uses ElvUI. Today, I noticed while she was raiding that her friendly nameplates sometimes had debuffs attached to them, like during trash fights. However, I have NEVER seen debuffs on my friendly nameplates. Does anyone have an explanation for this?
Is it possible to have text display in the Personal Resource Display on your character? Like having a number for how much rage, fury, energy, etc you have in that PRD bar?
It appears the author is not interested is replying or fixing bugs....rip
I'm gonna try plater
How do I add custom fonts to be displayed as text? I have changed the default game fonts (created a Fonts folder etc.) but KUI still uses the base fonts somehow. E.g. I changed the Morpheus font to be a different font; selecting this as the text font still shows the old Blizzard style Morpheus font despite it being a different font outside of KUI Nameplates.