TabletsII Beta

Talyns · #1 12-08-2004, 06:45 PM

!!! - TABLETS II BETA -

The beginning of Tablets for Everquest II!!
A sleek and functional UI..
6 Colors to choose from.. Grey, Blue, Green, Cyan, Purple and Red..
(other 2 colors can be seen in beta thread)
Fantasy set only availible in Grey for now.. (Marble Texture by T. King)

ChatWindow:
Added a minimize/restore button to titlebar..
Also added a layout button there.. Lets you remove chatinput, scroll, or both..
When title bar is hidden click upper right of chat area to change layout..
Scrollbars and Channel Button stays hidden when faded and chat text is updated..
-Default-Like chat window is in mods folder
-Default-Like with static inner frames also there

MapWindow:
Added a minimize/restore button here too!
Added button to resize map window to upper right hand corner of map display.. changes sizes between fullsize, 2/3 and 1/3 sizes..
Removed ability to close window with Escape..
*To move window when resized you have to hit the reset map location button in the upper left hand side of map display and grab the titlebar..

Player Window:
Has Health & Power readout and percentages..
Target Window:
Has Percentage readout..
Exp. Window:
Has 10ths of a percent readout..

Target Window:
Has health % readout...
Also no longer disappears when you don't have a target..
*Press-Alt-T to open target Window first time..

Compass:
Location indicators that turn color to indicate what the Loc Numbers will do..
If the indicator is red the number will decrease, green increase, black stay the same..
The indicator on the left is for the far left loc number, and the one on the right is the far right..

Hotkeys:
Bank selector turns on/off with the frame..
If you use a frame on the hotkeys there is a button on the upperleft corner of the window frame...
Labels can be turned on and off by clicking the bank number..
Mods in mod folder:
-Hotkeys with labels off
-Compressed Hotkeys (~2/3 size)
-Compressed Hotkeys labels off

Bags:
Added a minimize/restore button here..
Added a layout button that toggles between 4x5, 2x10, 10x2..
-Compressed Bag (~2/3 size) in mods folder

StatBars:
Are now the letterbox frame.. If you shrink or enlarge the letterbox the will move with it..

If you use full screen the statbars disappear..

*[i]To open them you have to type or macro (case-sensitive and no quote marks):
"/show_window MainHUD.StatBar" for Top Stat Bar
"/show_window MainHUD.StatBar2" for Bottom Stat Bar
*To Move them grab the right or left edge..
*They will not save their location on saving.. Only way to change their opening location is by editing it in UIBuilder..

ZoneLoc:
"/show_window MainHUD.ZoneLoc" for little window that displays zonename

*Will not save its location on saving.. Only way to change opening location is by editing it in UIBuilder..

Quest Journal:
Dogvomits Horizontal Quest Journal..
Initially skinned for Tablets II by Agathorn
Tweaked by me

Knowledge Window:
Originally by Findarato..
Skinned for Tablets II by Findarato..
Tweaked by me

Track Window:
Made much smaller than default and backgrounds fade correctly..

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To Install:
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*Everquest II shouldn't be running*
**Do not use /LoadUI !! It is currently broken**
1. Make a folder named TabletsII in your EQ2/UI Folder
2. Unzip archive to TabletsII Folder..
3. Open TabletsII Folder
4. Right-Click one of the images folders(eg. images_blue), then Right-click rename
5. Rename it to Images
6. Open an empty Notepad and cut and paste code below into it

Code:

cl_ui_skinname TabletsII cl_ui_subdir UI/

7. Save As EQ2.INI in your main EQ2 Folder
8. Load EQ2 and Login.. The UI should appear

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To Uninstall (Stop Using UI)
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1. delete/rename the EQ.INI
2. Can delete folder if no longer needed

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Mods Included
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*To Use a Mod: Open it's folder hit ctrl-a to select all, hit ctrl-c to copy, then open the TabletsII folder and hot ctrl-v to past..

PlayerAndTarget_LikeDefault:
ChatWindow_LikeDefault:
ChatWindow_StaticInnerFrames: Like the default UI except the inner frames hang around like the scrollbar..
Hotkeys_Compressed: Hotkeys that are about 3/4 the size..
And more.. Look in the Mods Folder

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Known Issues
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If you log out with minimzed windows it will save there location there and set their size to their minimum upon loging in.. Really annoying on chat windows.. Sorry no way to fix it..

Layouts for the chat/bag windows will not save on logout..

Chat windows: I include the 3 other layouts in the mods folder so you can choose what their default layout is..
Bag windows: I will do add other layouts later

Map will always revert to the largest size when logging in..

The Extra Windows that you open with a /Show_Window command will not save there location upon logging out..

skipsandwichdx · #2 12-08-2004, 10:35 PM

Grey looks very nice

good work!

Dojinx · #3 12-08-2004, 11:01 PM

very nice... gray was the color I was waiting for.. thanks a lot

Ellyana · #4 12-09-2004, 12:15 AM

awesome job!

Jerhico · #5 12-09-2004, 01:28 PM

I used this last night, and I have to congratulate you on a job well done!

The bugs from the pre-beta preview that I experienced are gone, namely that switching to tradeskill XP didn't work and the bag/inventory window sizing problem.

There remain some windows, such as the map, bank, and a few others that aren't "skinned" and retain the default interface borders, etc, but I'm sure those will switch styles in time.

Thank you very much for your effort. I *hated* the default interface and just wanted something slick and functional, and this has it in spades.

I would personally like to see the 3/4 size hotbars (no labels, no selectors) added as well as the Arial font, but since those are available as individual pieces, I'm content in the meantime to mix and match.

Talyns · #6 12-10-2004, 04:15 PM

I just uploaded a new version to the downloads section. Will be available soon. It got too big to attach.
Fixed a couple bugs and skinned a few more windows..
3 new colors Cyan, Red, Green.

EQ1 was better when it came to mix n match

I hope to add a lot of mods to the UI over time.
Right now I'm still working on the actual skinning and gathering ideas/suggestions so keep them coming..

Preview of Cyan: (Click thumbnails for other 2 colors)

Ellyana · #7 12-10-2004, 09:35 PM

having some trouble with the shared slots in the bank window. I cant pickup or put anything in the shared slots. Also the merchant window if i click on the "cost" column to rearrange by price the displayed price slides out of view to the right in the window.

notnilc · #8 12-13-2004, 10:35 PM

Using V3 Everthing (blue)is Ok Except the tradeskill exp bar.

This is weird, the exp bar seems to be coded to present exp. remaining to level as opposed to exp. torward lvl. There is no progress bar shown ,only the % value at the end of the bar.

Even Weider.. The % value is stuck at 18%. I will try and explain this. Doing trade skills...real exp torward teh next level is ...say 86%..make a widget..V3 shows 18%..Make another widget..Exp shows 18.8%, make another Exp shows 18.6%, adn so on til I get to 18% again and the same countdown starts over..18.8, 18.6, 18.4

Regular Exp seems to be functioning properly.

Nice UI, I like plain, straight forward, with adaquate size for the player and exp bars. Good Work

Siveni · #9 12-15-2004, 12:46 AM

I liked player and group window from V2 much more than the new ones. Would be nice if you could include the old windows in the mods folder. I would like to see a 3/4th bar with and without bank bars in this folder too.

And now for the tracking window. Imagine to have this open all the times. You would want to be able to see trough it and you would want to have it as small as possible. The window from MookTrack with your skin and transparent background would be perfect in my eyes.

Thanks for the great work.

Agathorn · #10 12-15-2004, 01:08 AM

Interesting.. Based on the SS I like the v4 player window better. The old one I had trouble reading the numbers on, but the new one looks easier to read. One reason i'm anxious for the to get approved.

Novawulf · #11 12-15-2004, 01:56 AM

Min/Max values

As in HP / Power Bar
----------- 100%
1000/1000 hp
----------- 100%
1000/1000 Power

also is there a way to get xp debt persentage on xp bar .. seen that on other person's mod and I liked it.

Other then that I love the UI .. keep up the awsome work

Agathorn · #12 12-15-2004, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Statbars:
Can't move down only up.. I think this is a bug with the way EQII handles player made windows.. Dunno how to fix.. Statbars are setup upon opening for 1024x768, with default letterbox.. They are resizeable in game but can only be moved up.. Also the location and size of window will NOT be save when you log..If you do need to resize move in game you have to grab the far right of the bar..

Hey..this bothered me so I fixed it for you

I'll attach the files here for you if you want to use them.

Basically I extended the ACTUAL window to make it larger than the stat strip. Visually this changes nothing, but now you can move the mouse cursor just slightly below the visible strip and click and drag to move it. This allows you to move it any which way you want.

Kraki · #13 12-22-2004, 09:01 PM

as usual great work! this is the only set of mods i use now, but for some reason, with the newest version, the stat bars don't go all the way across. i'm using 1280x1024 and they look like they were only made for 800x600 and it looks a little funny now.

even if you just tell me how to fix it that'd be great :-p

keep up the great work!

Stevenpfo · #14 12-22-2004, 09:23 PM

Here's my set up .. made a few adjustments again for personal preference ... I'm just used to wher those things were so I changed em so I wouldn't keep looking at the wrong part of the screen :P

Edit: I have to fix the hotbarsup/down arrow things ... forgot about that, hehe.

Talyns · #15 12-22-2004, 09:51 PM

Kraki:
I made the statbars no longer resize.. Makes them movable in all directions..

Did you copy the 1280 resolution statbars from the StatBars folder?

If not:
You have to copy the right width statbar from the TabletsII/StatBars folder..
In that folder is a bunch of folders.. (1024,1152,1280,1360, and 1600) open the right folder for your resolution .. Copy the contents to the main TabletsII folder and overwrite all.. Then when you reload everquest2 it should be correct size..

To move the bars grab left edge or right edge..

I shoulda explained that, sorry..

Otherwise:
There's a bug somewhere..

Stevenpfo:
Looks good..
Attach that top bar.. I will include it as an alternate bar

Kraki · #16 12-22-2004, 10:36 PM

ahh i just missed the statbar folder. now i see it though. thanks :-)

Kraki · #17 12-22-2004, 10:45 PM

ahh i just missed the statbar folder. now i see it though. thanks :-)

Stevenpfo · #18 12-23-2004, 01:59 AM

There it is ... But all I did was delete the exp parts and add in the word Zone in yer name part, hehe. It's also resized a little ... Cause I have to play in windowed mode (crashes when I try to switch outta fullscreen).

Edit: My new UI setup .. i'ma geek and like to change it around everytime I get something new. Here's the edited top bar with exp on it.

Sean · #19 01-06-2005, 05:20 PM

Installed fantasy grey and it didnt show up when i logged in...used /loadui and it loaded but when i zone or open the options menu i crash and get a send error report ....as far as i know i installed it correctly..changed named to images made the eqini file ...

Sean · #20 01-06-2005, 05:24 PM

fantasy grey is also showing me as a lvl 50 necromancer with 22222 health and 10000 power ..exp is at 281% im lvl 24 warlock

Agathorn · #21 01-06-2005, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

fantasy grey is also showing me as a lvl 50 necromancer with 22222 health and 10000 power ..exp is at 281% im lvl 24 warlock

That's because you used /loadui. It doesn't show correct data when you do that. /load ui is evil.

I havent' looked at the fabtasy grey stuff, but should be that all you need to do to use it is rename the folder "images_fantasy_grey" to "images". That's it.

Sean · #22 01-06-2005, 05:28 PM

did that .... ui doesnt show up upon logging into eq2..

Talyns · #23 01-06-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

Installed fantasy grey and it didnt show up when i logged in...used /loadui and it loaded but when i zone or open the options menu i crash and get a send error report ....as far as i know i installed it correctly..changed named to images made the eqini file ...

Sounds like you have EQ2.INI referencing the wrong folder..
What folder did you install to and whats the contents of EQ2.INI?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

fantasy grey is also showing me as a lvl 50 necromancer with 22222 health and 10000 power ..exp is at 281% im lvl 24 warlock

That and the crashing are side effects of loading with /loadui.. Hence the reason no one uses it

Sean · #24 01-06-2005, 05:33 PM

/program files/sony/everquest2
thats where i put it

Sean · #25 01-06-2005, 05:56 PM

lol ya know talyns i knew i was missing something....thanx all it worked lol