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tbc faq

Luckyone edited this page Nov 11, 2022 · 3 revisions

General Questions

Can I use my ElvUI profile for all WoW versions ?
Yes. Just use the export & import functions in the Profiles section.
Note: Don't forget to export the private tab under "Choose What To Export" aswell.

Chat questions

How can I add more chat tabs ?
Rightclick your "General" chat tab -> Create New Window -> Name -> Accept

Can I get more chat windows attached to the right panel?
No, you can only have one dock. Blizzard doesn't support 2 docks.
You can only use 1 tab on the 2nd dock.

Chat issues? Editbox bugged? Colors bugged? Do the following:
Open the ElvUI options and click on "Install" at the bottom.
Skip all steps except (2) CVars and (3) Chat.
Skip to the end and click "Finished"
Chat Addon conflicts: Prat, Leatrix Combat Log Hide, Chatter, Glass

TBC specific Questions

How can I see the happiness of my pet on my hunter?
Use either [happiness:full] or [happiness:icon] or [happiness:discord] as a custom tag
Set it up here: /ec • UnitFrames • Pet • Custom Texts • Create Custom Text • Type "Happiness Pet" • Add one of the tags in the "Text Format" field.

How do I display numbers other than percentages on mobs?
Go to UnitFrames • Target • Health and replace your "Text Format" with [health:current]
You can do the same for enemy NPC nameplates: NamePlates • Enemy NPC • Health • "Text Format": [health:current]

Is there a built-in weapon swing timer or enemy swing timer in ElvUI?
No, we suggest to use a simple progress bar WeakAura or a lightweight AddOn for this feature.

UnitFrame Questions

What are those little squares on my UnitFrames?
BuffIndicators for your class buffs, hots and shields. You can edit them here:
Filters -> Select Filter -> Aura Indicator(Class) -> Select Spell

How can I disable / enable text (durations) on my Buff Indicators ?
Filters -> Select Filter -> Aura Indicator(Class) -> Select Spell -> Spell Name -> Display Text

How can I display all Buffs/Debuffs on my frames ?
UnitFrames -> Unit -> Buffs/Debuffs -> Filters -> Min/Maximum Duration -> 0
UnitFrames -> Unit -> Buffs/Debuffs -> Filter Priority
If you want to see all Buffs/Debuffs use the following Filter Priority

  1. Blacklist 2) Personal 3) NonPersonal
    How to set up Filters (Guide): https://www.tukui.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2

How can I display energy ticks and mp5 ticks?
Enable UnitFrames • Individual Units • Player • Power • Energy/Mana Regen Tick

NamePlate Questions

How can I increase my nameplate distance in TBC?
NamePlates -> General -> Load Distance (41 yards is max for TBC)

I have only default Blizzard nameplates for friendly units in instances, any fix?
Blizzard controls friendly nameplates in Dungeons and Raids. Addons can't modify them.

My non-target nameplates are faded or don't show at all, any fix?
Step 1) NamePlates -> General Options -> Reset CVars
Step 2) NamePlates -> Style Filter -> Select Filter -> (1) ElvUI_NonTarget -> Disable