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author Farmbuyer of US-Kilrogg <farmbuyer@gmail.com>
date Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:12:33 -0500
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130 <www.curse.com/addons/wow/ouroloot> 130 <www.curse.com/addons/wow/ouroloot>
131 131
132 132
133 or send them to <farmbuyer@gmail.com> in non-HTML format. 133 or send them to <farmbuyer@gmail.com> in non-HTML format.
134 134
135 If you have downloaded this addon from anywhere other than Curse or WoWInterface, 135 If you have downloaded this addon from anywhere other than Curse or
136 then it is probably outdated at best or stuffed full of |cffff335dmalware and 136 WoWInterface, then it is probably outdated at best or stuffed full
137 viruses|r at worst. Get your addons from reputable safe sites! 137 of |cffff335dmalware and viruses|r at worst. Get your addons from reputable
138 safe sites!
138 ]] 139 ]]
139 140
140 T.basic = [[ 141 T.basic = [[
141 The </ouroloot> command opens this display. The buttons 142 The </ouroloot> command opens this display. The buttons
142 on the right side control operation and are mostly self-explanatory. Hovering over 143 on the right side control operation and are mostly self-explanatory. Hovering
143 things will usually display some additional text in the gray line at the bottom. 144 over things will usually display some additional text in the gray line at the
144 145 bottom.
145 Each tab on the left side can additionally create extra contols in the lower right 146
146 section (with the same name as the tab). 147 Each tab on the left side can additionally create extra contols in the lower
148 right section (with the same name as the tab).
147 149
148 The first tab on the left side, <Loot>, is where everything goes to and comes 150 The first tab on the left side, <Loot>, is where everything goes to and comes
149 from. Looting events and Deadly Boss Mods notifications go to the <Loot> tab; the 151 from. Looting events and Deadly Boss Mods notifications go to the <Loot> tab;
150 other tabs are all generated from the information in the <Loot> tab. 152 the other tabs are all generated from the information in the <Loot> tab.
151 153
152 |cffff335dNote about these Help pages:|r The category "titles" on the left side 154 |cffff335dNote about these Help pages:|r The category "titles" on the left
153 have their own help text, in addition to the more specific entries in the expanded 155 side have their own help text, in addition to the more specific entries in the
154 list. Read those first before expanding the categories or you'll miss stuff. 156 expanded list. Read those first before expanding the categories or you'll
157 miss stuff.
155 ]] 158 ]]
156 159
157 T.basic_loot = [[ 160 T.basic_loot = [[
158 A "loot row" in the first tab has three columns: the item, the recipient, and any 161 A "loot row" in the first tab has three columns: the item, the recipient, and
159 extra notes. 162 any extra notes.
160 163
161 <Mouse Hover> 164 <Mouse Hover>
162 165
163 Hovering the mouse over the first column will display the item tooltip. 166 Hovering the mouse over the first column will display the item tooltip.
164 167
165 Hovering over the second column will display a tooltip with the loot that person 168 Hovering over the second column will display a tooltip with the loot that person
166 has received. If they've won more than 10 items, the list is cut off with '...' 169 has received. If they've won more than 10 items, the list is cut off with '...'
167 at the end; to see the full list, use the right-click +Show only this player> option 170 at the end; to see the full list, use the right-click +Show only this player>
168 instead. 171 option instead.
169 172
170 <Right-Click> 173 <Right-Click>
171 174
172 Right-clicking a loot row shows a dropdown menu. 175 Right-clicking a loot row shows a dropdown menu.
173 176
175 treatment of that loot entry (e.g., marking as offspec). Using any of those 178 treatment of that loot entry (e.g., marking as offspec). Using any of those
176 options will change the text in the third column, which will then affect the 179 options will change the text in the third column, which will then affect the
177 text in the generated tabs, such as forum markup. 180 text in the generated tabs, such as forum markup.
178 181
179 Right-clicking in the second column allows you to temporarily remove all other 182 Right-clicking in the second column allows you to temporarily remove all other
180 players from the loot display. Use the reset button in the lower-right corner to 183 players from the loot display. Use the reset button in the lower-right corner
181 restore the display to normal. The menu also allows you to +reassign> loot from 184 to restore the display to normal. The menu also allows you to +reassign> loot
182 one player to another; if the new recipient is not in the raid group at the time, 185 from one player to another; if the new recipient is not in the raid group at
183 use the +Enter name...> option at the bottom of the list of names to type the 186 the time, use the +Enter name...> option at the bottom of the list of names to
184 name into a text box. If your raid takes advantage of the ability to trade 187 type the name into a text box. If your raid takes advantage of the ability to
185 soulbound items, you will need to reassign the item here for the generated text 188 trade soulbound items, you will need to reassign the item here for the
186 to be factually correct. 189 generated text to be factually correct.
187 190
188 See the help screen on "Boss Entries" for the +Insert new boss kill event> option. 191 See the help screen on "Boss Entries" for the +Insert new boss kill event>
192 option.
189 193
190 <Double-Click> 194 <Double-Click>
191 195
192 Double-clicking a loot row in the third ("Notes") column allows you to edit that 196 Double-clicking a loot row in the third ("Notes") column allows you to edit that
193 field directly. The color of the text will still depend on any +Mark as ___> 197 field directly. The color of the text will still depend on any +Mark as ___>
194 actions done to that loot row, whether automatically or by hand. 198 actions done to that loot row, whether automatically or by hand.
195 ]] 199 ]]
196 200
197 T.basic_boss = [[ 201 T.basic_boss = [[
198 Boss wipe/kill entries are entirely dependant on Deadly Boss Mods being enabled and 202 Boss wipe/kill entries are entirely dependant on Deadly Boss Mods being enabled
199 up-to-date. The typical sequence of events for our usual raids goes like this: 203 and up-to-date. The typical sequence of events for our usual raids goes like
200 204 this:
201 We make four or five attempts on Baron Steamroller. As DBM registers that combat 205
202 ends, a <wipe> event is entered on the loot display along with the duration of the 206 We make four or five attempts on Baron Steamroller. As DBM registers that
203 fight. If the loot display is opened, the wipes will be visible with a light gray 207 combat ends, a <wipe> event is entered on the loot display along with the
204 background. 208 duration of the fight. If the loot display is opened, the wipes will be
209 visible with a light gray background.
205 210
206 After reminding the melee dps to move out of fire, we manage to kill 211 After reminding the melee dps to move out of fire, we manage to kill
207 Steamroller. When DBM registers the win, a <kill> event is entered on the display 212 Steamroller. When DBM registers the win, a <kill> event is entered on the
208 with a dark gray background. 213 display with a dark gray background. All previous <wipe>s are removed and
209 All previous <wipe>s are removed and collapsed into the <kill> event. The final 214 collapsed into the <kill> event. The final <kill> event shows the duration
210 <kill> event shows the duration of the successful fight and the number of attempts 215 of the successful fight and the number of attempts needed (or "one-shot" if
211 needed (or "one-shot" if we're competent). 216 we're competent).
212 217
213 Sometimes this goes wrong, when DBM misses its own triggers. If DBM does not catch 218 Sometimes this goes wrong, when DBM misses its own triggers. If DBM does not
214 the start of the boss fight, it can't register the end, so nothing at all is 219 catch the start of the boss fight, it can't register the end, so nothing at
215 recorded. If the fight was a win but DBM does not catch the victory conditions, 220 all is recorded. If the fight was a win but DBM does not catch the victory
216 then DBM will (after several seconds) decide that it was a wipe instead. And 221 conditions, then DBM will (after several seconds) decide that it was a wipe
217 sometimes useful loot will drop from trash mobs, which DBM knows nothing about. 222 instead. And sometimes useful loot will drop from trash mobs, which DBM knows
223 nothing about.
218 224
219 For all those reasons, right-clicking on a "boss row" will display options for 225 For all those reasons, right-clicking on a "boss row" will display options for
220 +Insert new boss kill event>, and for toggling a <wipe> into a <kill>. We often 226 +Insert new boss kill event>, and for toggling a <wipe> into a <kill>. We often
221 insert bosses named "trash" to break up the display and correct the forum markup 227 insert bosses named "trash" to break up the display and correct the forum markup
222 listing. 228 listing.
223 ]] 229 ]]
224 230
225 T.tracking = [[ 231 T.tracking = [[
226 The first button underneath +Main> in the right-hand column displays the current 232 The first button underneath +Main> in the right-hand column displays the current
227 status of the addon. If it is disabled, then no recording, rebroadcasting, or 233 status of the addon. If it is disabled, then no recording, rebroadcasting, or
228 listening for rebroadcasts is performed. Any loot already recorded will be restored 234 listening for rebroadcasts is performed. Any loot already recorded will be
229 across login sessions no matter the status. 235 restored across login sessions no matter the status.
230 236
231 You can turn on tracking/broadcasting before joining a raid. If you join a raid 237 You can turn on tracking/broadcasting before joining a raid. If you join a raid
232 and the addon has not been turned on, then a popup dialog will ask for 238 and the addon has not been turned on, then a popup dialog will ask for
233 instructions. (This can be turned off in the advanced <Options>.) 239 instructions. (This can be turned off in the advanced <Options>.)
234 240
235 The addon tries to be smart about logging on during a raid (due to a disconnect or 241 The addon tries to be smart about logging on during a raid (due to a disconnect
236 relog). If you log in, are already in a raid group, and loot has already been 242 or relog). If you log in, are already in a raid group, and loot has already
237 stored from tracking, it will re-enable itself automatically. 243 been stored from tracking, it will re-enable itself automatically.
238 244
239 The intent of the addon design is that, after the end of a raid, all the generated 245 The intent of the addon design is that, after the end of a raid, all the
240 markup text is done, optionally saved (see "Generated Texts - Saved Texts"), and 246 generated markup text is done, optionally saved (see "Generated Texts - Saved Texts"),
241 then cleared from 247 and then cleared from storage altogether. As a result, if you login with
242 storage altogether. As a result, if you login with restored loot information but 248 restored loot information but are not in a raid, the addon will do nothing on
243 are not in a raid, the addon will do nothing on its own -- but will assume that 249 its own -- but will assume that you've forgotten to finish those steps and will
244 you've forgotten to finish those steps and will yammer about it in the chat window 250 yammer about it in the chat window as a reminder.
245 as a reminder. 251
246 252 The +Threshold> drop-down has no connection at all with any current loot
247 The +Threshold> drop-down has no connection at all with any current loot threshold 253 threshold set by you or a master looter.
248 set by you or a master looter.
249 ]] 254 ]]
250 255
251 T.tracking_enabled = [[ 256 T.tracking_enabled = [[
252 Full tracking records all loot events that fulfill these criteria: 257 Full tracking records all loot events that fulfill these criteria:
253 258
256 261
257 2) The loot is not in the list of items to filter out (see the <Options> tab). 262 2) The loot is not in the list of items to filter out (see the <Options> tab).
258 These are things like shards from disenchanting and Darkmoon Faire quest items. 263 These are things like shards from disenchanting and Darkmoon Faire quest items.
259 264
260 3) <You can see the loot event.> More precisely, you need to be close enough 265 3) <You can see the loot event.> More precisely, you need to be close enough
261 to the recipient of the loot to be able to see "So-And-So receives loot: [Stuff]" 266 to the recipient of the loot to be able to see "So-And-So receives loot:
262 in your chat window, even if you have those actual loot messages turned off. 267 [Stuff]" in your chat window, even if you have those actual loot messages
268 turned off.
263 269
264 It is (3) that causes complications. A master looter can assign loot to anybody 270 It is (3) that causes complications. A master looter can assign loot to anybody
265 anywhere in a raid instance, but the range on detecting loot events is much 271 anywhere in a raid instance, but the range on detecting loot events is much
266 smaller. If your raid does not use master looting then you merely need to be 272 smaller. If your raid does not use master looting then you merely need to be
267 close enough to the boss corpse, presuming that the winners will need to walk 273 close enough to the boss corpse, presuming that the winners will need to walk
268 over to get their phat epix. 274 over to get their phat epix.
269 275
270 If you do use master looter, then you have two options: first, you can 276 If you do use master looter, then you have two options: first, you can
271 require players 277 require players who might get loot to stay near the boss. You would then also
272 who might get loot to stay near the boss. You would then also need to stay near 278 need to stay near the boss to detect the loot event. (This can be less hassle
273 the boss to detect the loot event. (This can be less hassle if you are also 279 if you are also the loot master.) The downside is that other players moving
274 the loot master.) The downside is that other players moving on to fight to the 280 on to fight to the next boss are doing so without the help of their teammates.
275 next boss are doing so without the help of their teammates.
276 281
277 The other option is to ask other players to also install Ouro Loot, and for 282 The other option is to ask other players to also install Ouro Loot, and for
278 them to turn on the "Rebroadcasting" feature. Any loot events which they can 283 them to turn on the "Rebroadcasting" feature. Any loot events which they can
279 see will be communicated to you. Then it only becomes necessary for at least 284 see will be communicated to you. Then it only becomes necessary for at least
280 one person to be close enough to the loot recipient to see the item awarded, 285 one person to be close enough to the loot recipient to see the item awarded,
281 and you will record it no matter how far away you are -- even back in Orgrimmar. 286 and you will record it no matter how far away you are -- even back in Orgrimmar.
282 287
283 If you have Full Tracking enabled, then you are also automatically rebroadcasting. 288 If you have Full Tracking enabled, then you are also automatically
284 Having more than one player with Full Tracking turned on is probably a good 289 rebroadcasting. Having more than one player with Full Tracking turned on is
285 idea, in case one of the trackers experiences a game crash or is suddenly kidnapped 290 probably a good idea, in case one of the trackers experiences a game crash or
286 by robot ninja monkeys. 291 is suddenly kidnapped by robot ninja monkeys.
287 ]] 292 ]]
288 293
289 T.tracking_bcast = [[ 294 T.tracking_bcast = [[
290 The simplest method of operation is only rebroadcasting the loot events that you 295 The simplest method of operation is only rebroadcasting the loot events that
291 see, as you see them. Nothing is recorded in your local copy of the addon. 296 you see, as you see them. Nothing is recorded in your local copy of the addon.
292 297
293 If you logout for any reason, the addon will not reactivate when you log back in. 298 If you logout for any reason, the addon will not reactivate when you log back
299 in.
294 300
295 You can use </ouroloot bcast> or </ouroloot broadcast> to turn on rebroadcasting 301 You can use </ouroloot bcast> or </ouroloot broadcast> to turn on rebroadcasting
296 without opening the GUI. 302 without opening the GUI.
297 ]] 303 ]]
298 304
299 T.texts = [[ 305 T.texts = [[
300 The middle tabs are simply large editable text boxes. Their text is initially 306 The middle tabs are simply large editable text boxes. Their text is initially
301 generated from 307 generated from the information stored on the main <Loot> tab, at the time you
302 the information stored on the main <Loot> tab, at the time you click on the tab. 308 click on the tab. Not every bit of information that we want in the generated
303 Not every bit of information that 309 text is always available, or depends on things that the game itself can't know.
304 we want in the generated text is always available, or depends on things that the 310 So you can edit the text in the tabs and your edits will be preserved.
305 game itself can't know. So you can edit the text in the tabs and your edits will
306 be preserved.
307 311
308 Each time you click one of the text tabs, every new entry on the <Loot> tab 312 Each time you click one of the text tabs, every new entry on the <Loot> tab
309 since the last time this tab was shown will be turned into text. 313 since the last time this tab was shown will be turned into text.
310 314
311 Clicking the +Regenerate> button will throw away all the text on that tab, including 315 Clicking the +Regenerate> button will throw away all the text on that tab,
312 any edits you've made, and recreate all of it from scratch. If you've accidentally 316 including any edits you've made, and recreate all of it from scratch. If
313 deleted the text from the editbox, or you've made manual changes to the <Loot> tab, 317 you've accidentally deleted the text from the editbox, or you've made manual
314 you can use this button to start over. 318 changes to the <Loot> tab, you can use this button to start over.
315 319
316 You can click in an editbox and use Control-A to select all text, then Control-C 320 You can click in an editbox and use Control-A to select all text, then Control-C
317 to copy it to the system clipboard for subsequent pasting into a web browser or 321 to copy it to the system clipboard for subsequent pasting into a web browser or
318 whatever. If you're on a Mac, you probably already know the equivalent keys. 322 whatever. If you're on a Mac, you probably already know the equivalent keys.
319 ]] 323 ]]
327 The [url] choice defaults to using Wowhead. If you have the [item] extension 331 The [url] choice defaults to using Wowhead. If you have the [item] extension
328 for your BBcode installed, you can use either of those choices too. The "by ID" 332 for your BBcode installed, you can use either of those choices too. The "by ID"
329 variant is good for heroic raid items that share names with nonheroic items, 333 variant is good for heroic raid items that share names with nonheroic items,
330 but the raw output is harder to read in the text tab. 334 but the raw output is harder to read in the text tab.
331 335
332 You can also specify a custom string. Formatting is done with these replacements: 336 You can also specify a custom string. Formatting is done with these
337 replacements:
333 338
334 +$N>: item name|r 339 +$N>: item name|r
335 340
336 +$I>: (capital "eye", not "ell") numeric item ID|r 341 +$I>: (capital "eye", not "ell") numeric item ID|r
337 342
350 does not generate any text until the end of the raid, simplifying things 355 does not generate any text until the end of the raid, simplifying things
351 considerably. 356 considerably.
352 ]] 357 ]]
353 358
354 T.texts_other = [[ 359 T.texts_other = [[
355 So far the only other generated text is the <Attendance> tab, an alphabetized list 360 So far the only other generated text is the <Attendance> tab, an alphabetized
356 on a per-boss basis. Players who are probably inside the raid are grouped 361 list on a per-boss basis. Players who are probably inside the raid are grouped
357 under [:PLUS:], and the remaining players are under [-]. "Probably inside" is an 362 under [:PLUS:], and the remaining players are under [-]. "Probably inside" is
358 assumption that groups 1 and 2 are raiding in a 10-player instance, groups 1-5 363 an assumption that groups 1 and 2 are raiding in a 10-player instance,
359 are raiding in a 25-player instance, and so forth. 364 groups 1-5 are raiding in a 25-player instance, and so forth.
360 365
361 Other addons can register their own text tabs and corresponding generation 366 Other addons can register their own text tabs and corresponding generation
362 functions. If you want to be able to feed text into an offline program (for 367 functions. If you want to be able to feed text into an offline program (for
363 example, a spreadsheet or DKP tracker), then this may be of use to you. 368 example, a spreadsheet or DKP tracker), then this may be of use to you.
364 369
365 Ideas for more tabs? Tell me! 370 Ideas for more tabs? Tell me!
366 ]] 371 ]]
367 372
368 T.texts_saved = [[ 373 T.texts_saved = [[
369 The contents of the <Forum Markup>, <Attendance>, and other such tabs can be saved, 374 The contents of the <Forum Markup>, <Attendance>, and other such tabs can be
370 so that they will not be lost when you use the +Clear> button. 375 saved, so that they will not be lost when you use the +Clear> button.
371 376
372 Do any edits you want to the generated text tabs, then click the +Save Current As...> 377 Do any edits you want to the generated text tabs, then click the +Save Current As...>
373 button on the right-hand side. Enter a short descriptive reminder (for example, 378 button on the right-hand side. Enter a short descriptive reminder (for
374 "thursday hardmodes") in the popup dialog. The texts will remain in their tabs, 379 example, "thursday hardmodes") in the popup dialog. The texts will remain in
375 but clearing loot information will not lose them now. 380 their tabs, but clearing loot information will not lose them now.
376 381
377 All saved texts are listed on the right-hand side. Clicking a saved text name 382 All saved texts are listed on the right-hand side. Clicking a saved text name
378 lets you +Load> or +Delete> that saved set. The primary <Loot> tab is not saved 383 lets you +Load> or +Delete> that saved set. The primary <Loot> tab is not
379 and restored by this process, only the generated texts. This also means you cannot 384 saved and restored by this process, only the generated texts. This also means
380 +Regenerate> the texts. 385 you cannot +Regenerate> the texts.
381 ]] 386 ]]
382 387
383 T.history = [[ 388 T.history = [[
384 The <History> tab maintains a list of all loot. It is intended to help answer 389 The <History> tab maintains a list of all loot. It is intended to help answer
385 questions such as "When was the last time PlayerX won something?" and "How much stuff 390 questions such as "When was the last time PlayerX won something?" and "How
386 has PlayerY gotten lately?" The history tab is, by design, not as configurable 391 much stuff has PlayerY gotten lately?" The history tab is, by design, not as
387 as the main <Loot> tab; entries cannot be manually edited and so forth. 392 configurable as the main <Loot> tab; entries cannot be manually edited and so
388 393 forth.
389 This loot history is the only "live" data tab which persists across the +Clear Loot> command. 394
390 For this reason, very little information is stored: only the recipient, the item, 395 This loot history is the only "live" data tab which persists across the
391 and a textual timestamp. Boss names, offspecs, and other notes are not preserved. 396 +Clear Loot> command. For this reason, very little information is stored:
392 397 only the recipient, the item, and a textual timestamp. Boss names, offspecs,
393 The default history window shows the most recent item received by each person. It 398 and other notes are not preserved.
394 is sorted with the most recent loot at the top, towards older loot at the bottom. 399
395 You can click the column headers to rearrange the rows, but doing so repeatedly can 400 The default history window shows the most recent item received by each person.
396 lead to odd display issues. 401 It is sorted with the most recent loot at the top, towards older loot at the
397 402 bottom. You can click the column headers to rearrange the rows, but doing so
398 Left-clicking a row will change the window to display all recorded loot for that 403 repeatedly can lead to odd display issues.
399 player. While on that display, right-clicking any row will return to showing the 404
400 most recent single item for all players. 405 Left-clicking a row will change the window to display all recorded loot for
401 406 that player. While on that display, right-clicking any row will return to
402 Histories are maintained per-realm. This refers to the realm you are on when the 407 showing the most recent single item for all players.
403 loot drops, not the realm of the player receiving it (in the case of cross-realm 408
404 groups). If you play multiple characters on the same realm, history will accumulate 409 Histories are maintained per-realm. This refers to the realm you are on when
405 across all your raids. To change the displayed realm, use the dropdown menu in 410 the loot drops, not the realm of the player receiving it (in the case of
406 the lower right corner. 411 cross-realm groups). If you play multiple characters on the same realm,
407 412 history will accumulate across all your raids. To change the displayed realm,
408 The +Regenerate> button permanently erases the history of the displayed realm, and 413 use the dropdown menu in the lower right corner.
409 creates fresh entries using whatever loot information is currently on the <Loot> tab. 414
410 Be aware that the <Loot> tab does not track realms, so if you have gathered data 415 The +Regenerate> button permanently erases the history of the displayed realm,
411 for players on realm A, but are displaying realm B when you click the Regenerate button, 416 and creates fresh entries using whatever loot information is currently on the
412 then your history for realm B will be... very odd. 417 <Loot> tab. Be aware that the <Loot> tab does not track realms, so if you have
418 gathered data for players on realm A, but are displaying realm B when you click
419 the Regenerate button, then your history for realm B will be... very odd.
413 420
414 +Clear Realm History> and +Clear ALL History> are used to periodically wipe the 421 +Clear Realm History> and +Clear ALL History> are used to periodically wipe the
415 slate clean. They do not generate any new entries from existing loot. 422 slate clean. They do not generate any new entries from existing loot.
416 423
417 +Clear Older> deletes history information older than a certain threshold (by 424 +Clear Older> deletes history information older than a certain threshold (by
424 +Mark as disenchanted> or +Mark as guild vault> will remove the item from 431 +Mark as disenchanted> or +Mark as guild vault> will remove the item from
425 history altogether. Remarking such an item as +normal> or +offspec> will 432 history altogether. Remarking such an item as +normal> or +offspec> will
426 replace the item back into the player's history. 433 replace the item back into the player's history.
427 434
428 Note: the first time you display the histories during a game session, you will 435 Note: the first time you display the histories during a game session, you will
429 likely see several items listed as +UNKNOWN>. This is not a bug; these items are 436 likely see several items listed as +UNKNOWN>. This is not a bug; these items
430 simply not in your local game cache. WoW will automatically retrieve the missing 437 are simply not in your local game cache. WoW will automatically retrieve the
431 data after several seconds, but the display will not update until the next time 438 missing data after several seconds, but the display will not update until the
432 the History tab is shown. Starting in WoW 4.0, the local game cache is not preserved 439 next time the History tab is shown. Starting in WoW 4.0, the local game cache
433 across play sessions, so the +UNKNOWN> entries will pop up from time to time. 440 is not preserved across play sessions, so the +UNKNOWN> entries will pop up
441 from time to time.
434 ]] 442 ]]
435 443
436 T.tips = [[ 444 T.tips = [[
437 The |cffff8000[Ouro Loot]|r "legendary item" displayed at the start of all 445 The |cffff8000[Ouro Loot]|r "legendary item" displayed at the start of all
438 chat messages is a clickable link. Clicking opens the main display, and if 446 chat messages is a clickable link. Clicking opens the main display, and if
439 possible will jump to and/or highlight the relevent data which caused the 447 possible will jump to and/or highlight the relevent data which caused the
440 associated chat message to be printed in the first place. 448 associated chat message to be printed in the first place.
441 The "Be chatty" options on the <Options> tab will cause a chat message to be 449 The "Be chatty" options on the <Options> tab will cause a chat message to be
442 printed after various events, thus providing a way to quickly view them. 450 printed after various events, thus providing a way to quickly view them.
443 451
444 If you are broadcasting to somebody else who is tracking, you should probably be 452 If you are broadcasting to somebody else who is tracking, you should probably
445 using the same threshold. If yours is lower, then some of the loot you broadcast 453 be using the same threshold. If yours is lower, then some of the loot you
446 to him will be ignored. If yours is higher, then you will not be sending information 454 broadcast to him will be ignored. If yours is higher, then you will not be
447 that he would have recorded. The "correct" setting depends on what your guild wants 455 sending information that he would have recorded. The "correct" setting depends
448 to track. 456 on what your guild wants to track.
449 457
450 Ticking the "notraid" box in advanced debugging <Options>, before enabling tracking, 458 Ticking the "notraid" box in advanced debugging <Options>, before enabling
451 will make the tracking work outside of a raid group. Communication functions 459 tracking, will make the tracking work outside of a raid group. Communication
452 will behave a little strangely when doing this. Be sure to check the threshold! 460 functions will behave a little strangely when doing this. Be sure to check
453 You can also use <"/ouroloot debug notraid"> instead. 461 the threshold! You can also use <"/ouroloot debug notraid"> instead.
454 462
455 Using the "Saved Texts" feature plus the +Clear> button is a great way of putting 463 Using the "Saved Texts" feature plus the +Clear> button is a great way of
456 off pasting loot into your guild's website until a more convenient time. 464 putting off pasting loot into your guild's website until a more convenient time.
457 465
458 Shift-clicking an item in the <Loot> or <History> display will paste it into an 466 Shift-clicking an item in the <Loot> or <History> display will paste it into an
459 open chat editbox. 467 open chat editbox.
460 ]] 468 ]]
461 469
462 T.tips_slashies = [[ 470 T.tips_slashies = [[
463 A text field in the <Options> tab lets you use additional slash commands as a 471 A text field in the <Options> tab lets you use additional slash commands as a
464 shortcut for </ouroloot>. The author prefers </ol>, as an example. The 472 shortcut for </ouroloot>. The author prefers </ol>, as an example. The
465 default used to be </loot> until that became a builtin command in MoP. 473 default used to be </loot> until that became a builtin command in MoP.
466 474
467 If you give an unrecognized argument to a slash command, it will 475 If you give an unrecognized argument to a slash command, it will search the
468 search the tab titles left to right for a title beginning with the same letters as 476 tab titles left to right for a title beginning with the same letters as
469 the argument, and open the display to that tab. For example, <"/ol a"> would 477 the argument, and open the display to that tab. For example, <"/ol a"> would
470 open the <Attendance> tab, and <"/ol o"> would open the <Options> tab. If 478 open the <Attendance> tab, and <"/ol o"> would open the <Options> tab. If
471 you had added a theoretical <EQDKP> tab, then <"/ol eq"> would be the fastest 479 you had added a theoretical <EQDKP> tab, then <"/ol eq"> would be the fastest
472 way to see it. Only enough text to be unambiguous is required, and all of it 480 way to see it. Only enough text to be unambiguous is required, and all of it
473 is case-insensitive. 481 is case-insensitive.
479 searching is used for names as for tab titles, so <"/ol hi farm"> is enough to 487 searching is used for names as for tab titles, so <"/ol hi farm"> is enough to
480 trigger Farmbuyer's history display (as long as nobody named Farmville joins 488 trigger Farmbuyer's history display (as long as nobody named Farmville joins
481 the raid), and so forth. 489 the raid), and so forth.
482 490
483 The </ouroloot> command can take arguments to do things without going through 491 The </ouroloot> command can take arguments to do things without going through
484 the UI. Parts given in *(angle brackets)* are required, parts in [square brackets] 492 the UI. Parts given in *(angle brackets)* are required, parts
485 are optional: 493 in [square brackets] are optional:
486 494
487 +help>: opens the UI to the help tab|r 495 +help>: opens the UI to the help tab|r
488 496
489 +broadcast>/+bcast>: turns on rebroadcasting|r 497 +broadcast>/+bcast>: turns on rebroadcasting|r
490 498
507 +toggle>: opens or closes the UI (used mostly in automated wrappers)|r 515 +toggle>: opens or closes the UI (used mostly in automated wrappers)|r
508 516
509 +fix ?>: lists the available automated data integrity fixes|r 517 +fix ?>: lists the available automated data integrity fixes|r
510 518
511 519
512 If you use the slash commands to enable tracking or set loot thresholds, you can 520 If you use the slash commands to enable tracking or set loot thresholds, you
513 give numbers or common names for the threshold. For example, "0", "poor", "trash", 521 can give numbers or common names for the threshold. For example, "0", "poor",
514 "gray"/"grey" are all the same, "4", "epic", "purple" are the same, and so on. 522 "trash", "gray"/"grey" are all the same, "4", "epic", "purple" are the same,
523 and so on.
515 ]] 524 ]]
516 525
517 T.tips_prescan = [[ 526 T.tips_prescan = [[
518 When loot is manipulated, the history of previous loot entries must be scanned 527 When loot is manipulated, the history of previous loot entries must be scanned
519 to determine whether you already have any information for that loot. In this 528 to determine whether you already have any information for that loot. In this
541 worth turning on. This also means that you need to relog or /reload to have 550 worth turning on. This also means that you need to relog or /reload to have
542 the option take effect once you enable it. 551 the option take effect once you enable it.
543 ]] 552 ]]
544 553
545 T.todo = [[ 554 T.todo = [[
546 If you have ideas or complaints or bug reports, first check the Bugs subcategories 555 If you have ideas or complaints or bug reports, first check the Bugs
547 to see if they're already being worked on. Bug reports are especially helpful 556 subcategories to see if they're already being worked on. Bug reports are
548 if you can include a screenshot (in whatever image format you find convenient), 557 especially helpful if you can include a screenshot (in whatever image format
549 and a copy of your SavedVariables file. This is found in your World of Warcraft 558 you find convenient), and a copy of your SavedVariables file. This is found
550 installation folder, named "WTF/Account/you/SavedVariables/Ouro_Loot.lua" 559 in your World of Warcraft installation folder, named
551 (where "you" is your account name). You may need to compress this file 560 "WTF/Account/you/SavedVariables/Ouro_Loot.lua" (where "you" is your account
552 before the ticket system will accept it. 561 name). You may need to compress this file before the ticket system will
562 accept it.
553 563
554 Click the "About" line on the left for contact information. 564 Click the "About" line on the left for contact information.
555 ]] 565 ]]
556 566
557 T.todo_gotchas = [[ 567 T.todo_gotchas = [[
562 realm represented by that same information can yield strange results, including 572 realm represented by that same information can yield strange results, including
563 outright breakage. 573 outright breakage.
564 574
565 If you relog (or get disconnected) while in a raid group, behavior when you log 575 If you relog (or get disconnected) while in a raid group, behavior when you log
566 back in can be surprising. If you have already recorded loot (and therefore 576 back in can be surprising. If you have already recorded loot (and therefore
567 the loot list is restored), then OL assumes it's from the current raid and should 577 the loot list is restored), then OL assumes it's from the current raid and
568 reactivate automatically in full tracking mode. If you were tracking but no 578 should reactivate automatically in full tracking mode. If you were tracking
569 loot had dropped yet (and therefore there was nothing *to* restore), then OL 579 but no loot had dropped yet (and therefore there was nothing *to* restore),
570 will pop up its reminder and ask again. Either way, if you were only broadcasting 580 then OL will pop up its reminder and ask again. Either way, if you were only
571 then OL will *not* go back to only broadcasting. This is probably a bug. 581 broadcasting then OL will *not* go back to only broadcasting. This is
582 probably a bug.
572 583
573 The saved texts feature does exactly that: only saves the generated texts, not 584 The saved texts feature does exactly that: only saves the generated texts, not
574 the full loot list. Restoring will get you a blank first tab and whatever you 585 the full loot list. Restoring will get you a blank first tab and whatever you
575 previously had in the various generated text tabs. 586 previously had in the various generated text tabs.
576 587