Prettier nameplates
Configurable through interface options (/knp or /kuinameplates)
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.
Hi,
I actually just had a question for seeing my debuffs on my target (enemy/friendly) nameplates? During the last Classic launch test over the weekend I think I had them on with the Aruas option cehcked, but I was unable to see any above the nameplate? I'm using the Beta version beta-eating-dragon-sprinting-goat from the Twitch app. It updated to the latest Beta version beta-flying-llama-eating-vampire, but that seemed to cause all nameplates to not appear. Am I using the wrong version and should I be using the Classic branch on github instead?
Thanks!
In reply to Jchiera93:
For classic you need to use the classic branch on github, bearing in mind it's just a quick fix at the moment. Auras aren't supported on classic (that goes for castbars, too; the game's API is intentionally limited to make it more classic-like).
Was using your nameplates for classic earlier today, for some reason it stopped working after I updated it. Any word on what the problem might be?
In reply to Akumatsu:
I haven't uploaded a version for classic to curse; you still need to download it manually from github.
I'm using your addon well.
how do marker move from right to left?
Good day to the authors of the modification!
I express my gratitude for your work! Your mod is nice to visualize hitbars over all players and allowed you to fine-tune their display in different conditions using the fonts that interest me. It is very cool!
I wish you further success and really hope to see the modification work on the classic version of the game. Thank!
Is there a way to show my own buffs on enemy nameplates instead to show on my personal resources? I would like to track both my buffs and debuffs on enemy nameplate.
So ive been having this problem today.
Only on NPCs where the health bar is supposed to be there is only an outline of it. when i target them, that outline becomes green (healthbar) and the name goes above. i have clicked and clicked and clicked on every single one option there is in the options, but i cannot find a way to remove the outline. this wasnt here yesterday and im a little bit confused.
I use Elvui, and the nameplates there are off and i do not have any other nameplate modifying addon.
What am i missing and where? ^^
Edit: i found the problem, there was an exra folder in the addon list called "borders", i deleted that and after reloading everything is fixed :D
Hi,
I haven't seen this in game or in the customs scripts.
Is it on your roadmap to add "cast time remaining" to cast bars in KNP?
If not, can you please add it to customs?
Many thanks.
Ry.
Does auto detect on Execute works on hunter or Mage talents?
Can I disable warlock soul shard on enemy name plates? I don't want it is as I use an aura for my soul shards already
Furthermore, I think it would be great if the hostile health & level text could be moved: For example, I'd rather have the health text on the left than on the right (and the percentage on the left with the health numbers on the right side, all on the left side of the screen if that makes sense)
Is there any way, I can make CC stand out on the nameplates?
My old nameplates had huge icons over mobs CC'ed, but like this addon cause of the friendly name thingy :)
Anyone knows a setting I cant find, or maybe a WA that can do the job?
Is it possible to show percentage of hp with kui?
Why can't I see the sign of the elite icon now? I remember that there was before.(Star?)
so,how set it now?
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tested KuiNameplates Elite,just is text.
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In this case, I prefer the default display.
+ r r+ not bad.
How can i enable class resources on my personal nameplate?
In reply to czyrztof:
Go to /knp > class powers and uncheck "show on target".
Unless you have /knp > general > "ignore personal nameplate" checked, in which case use the equivalent option under the default interface option's "names" page.
Bug Sack Errors!!!! it is all rip!! could you take a look, pls? all settings are resetted
one of the error:
80x Kui_Nameplates\nameplate.lua:74: attempt to call method 'DispatchMessage' (a nil value)
Kui_Nameplates\nameplate.lua:74: in function `OnShow'
Kui_Nameplates\nameplate.lua:67: in function `OnUnitAdded'
Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:87: in function `?'
Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:130: in function <Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:127>
Locals:
f = KuiNamePlate1 {
0 = <userdata>
elements = <table> {
}
parent = NamePlate1 {
}
unit = "nameplate1"
state = <table> {
}
handler = <table> {
}
}
(*temporary) = nil
(*temporary) = <unnamed> {
0 = <userdata>
UI_SCALE_CHANGED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:108
uiscale = 0.640000
GetActiveNameplateForUnit = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:62
plugins = <table> {
}
NAME_PLATE_UNIT_ADDED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:77
PLAYER_LEAVING_WORLD = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:99
MINOR = 4
Frames = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:59
ui_print = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:56
NAME_PLATE_CREATED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:70
MAJOR = 2
Nameplate = <table> {
}
print = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:52
NAME_PLATE_UNIT_REMOVED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:90
HookNameplate = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\hook.lua:24
DEBUG_IGNORE = <table> {
}
}
(*temporary) = "Show"
(*temporary) = KuiNamePlate1 {
0 = <userdata>
elements = <table> {
}
parent = NamePlate1 {
}
unit = "nameplate1"
state = <table> {
}
handler = <table> {
}
}
(*temporary) = "attempt to call method 'DispatchMessage' (a nil value)"
addon = <unnamed> {
0 = <userdata>
UI_SCALE_CHANGED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:108
uiscale = 0.640000
GetActiveNameplateForUnit = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:62
plugins = <table> {
}
NAME_PLATE_UNIT_ADDED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:77
PLAYER_LEAVING_WORLD = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:99
MINOR = 4
Frames = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:59
ui_print = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:56
NAME_PLATE_CREATED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:70
MAJOR = 2
Nameplate = <table> {
}
print = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:52
NAME_PLATE_UNIT_REMOVED = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\addon.lua:90
HookNameplate = <function> defined @Kui_Nameplates\hook.lua:24
DEBUG_IGNORE = <table> {
}
}
In reply to JaidyEU:
I'm not seeing this. If you have Kui_Nameplates_Custom or Extras, try disabling them. Try reinstalling KNP (i.e. delete it from the twitch client, or delete the folders), and try it without other add-ons loaded.
Personal nameplates are now broken
In reply to candlevoid:
Post or PM me the output of `/knp dump` - it should open a box you can copy out of.
Edit: nevermind, it's a change in 8.2. Will fix asap.