[DrumsUI] Info Center

[Drumstix42]

[DrumsUI] Info Center - Support Thread



Please post here any issues you encounter using the Info Center, suggestions for information, information you would like to add, or anything else concerning the Info Center.

Download: Here

If you're using a UI that has the eq2ui.xml file you need to make sure that <include>eq2ui_custom.xml</include> is added to the list.

Rebuilt from the ground-up, code wise, the updated Info Center is something I've been working with on and off for the past two months. I wanted to create a stable base-code that would be easy to modify, update, and maintain. I did away with a lot of extra, unnecessary code and tried to come up with the best way to display information through the Info Center.

Most of what you will find in this updated Info Center will be very similar to the previous versions. I've condensed the information into an amounts of tabs that seemed to work best overall. There is only ever one tree-view list on the side, rather than layers of nested lists. And, a new expanding tree-view is used on several tabs now (Quests, Writs, Epics and Tradeskills).

update-log
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2008.07.29 - v3

• Changed "Close" button method (v3.3)
• Cleaned up Heritage Quest guides, and some other minor text file tweaks (v3.2)
• Close button fixed (v3.1)
• Minimizing and maximizing the window will not disrupt where your scroll bar is at any longer
• The way the window closed has been changed so that the window will not change your current page/tab
• Code changes were made to allow data to be used in other windows (such as my Journal window)
• InfoCenter/includes.xml now needs to be included in your eq2ui_custom.xml

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2008.07.05 - v2

• The /DrumsUI/ folder is no longer part of this compilation. Hope it makes things easier!
• This released adds a few updates to the Info Center:
  • Epic weapon guides for both Artisan and Adventurers.
  • Neriak and Gorowyn City Tasks information, as well at T8 writ information for all cities
  • a button in the EQ2 Startmenu, a minimize button on the window, and the ESC key is disabled
  • Lore & Legend quick list has been updated and now includes locations
• Other small various updates/fixes/additions
  • TWIKIE button now displays the Index page, and the <Back button will show the Welcome page

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2008.02.26 - Initial Release

• This first release includes all of what has been previously included in the Info Center. It has the T8 Spell Lists and the most recent TIWIKE update.
  • I've personally gone through and edited/touched up a Lot of the information included within the Info Center. There are still a lot of sections that I would like to go back over to format for best viewing.
  • All of the guides for current Heritages Quests are included, as well as the Cloak of Flames, all current Signature Quests, Prismatic series, Peacock Club series, Claymore series, and Swords of Destiny.

• Coming for next major release...
  • Guides for the Epic Weapons, Writ information for T8
  • Any current missing/new information available since the RoK release
  • A button to minimize the Info Center and make use of the new window selector

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* A big thanks to DBurgdorf for originally creating the Info Center and helping out the community, gm9 for continual support towards updating information contained, mortis42 for the updated Swords of Destiny series, and Lodrelhai for the continual updates to the TIWKE section.


Feedback is welcomed!
I hope this new Info Center is a useful tool for everyone. I've put a lot of time into it.

[Drumstix42]

Quick information


Known Bug List:
- none


Additions in progress:
- none currently


Need information:
- pending

[gm9]

Nice, looking forward to try it out.

[gm9]

If you used the latest standalone InfoCenter upload I made + Lodrelhai's latest files, attached here are updates thereto that are currently only on the ProfitUI Updater.

Credits for the list of status furniture go to psychogonk.
The second file is the T8 harvest information which had a typo.

[gm9]

Thanks for letting me use this in ProfitUI, it is now part of my release. I just wanted to mention that I ironed out a couple of quirks when implementing it. It was late when I did it but this is what I remember doing:

• you forgot to close the <include> tags in the includes.xml - I suppose it was probably still working but my XML editor didn't like that.
• I'm not sure if you forced the DrumsUI\ path on purpose, but you probably have. Just makes it difficult if people want to use your InfoCenter with other mods.
• The T8 writs were missing from the navigation bars (maybe on purpose since the files are still empty).
• I made it so that when switching to the TIWIKE bar the TIWIKE index page is shown, and when swithing back the default misc page is shown. Your code only switched the menu, but it looked like you did that on purpose.

Apart from that I like your coding very much, beautifully done and very clean.

[Drumstix42]

Thanks, and cheers.

1. Oops.

2. I figured that it would be easier to avoid some confusion by sticking all the files in a different starter directory. I know that it makes it a bit strange with the name, but I wasn't sure what else to call it at the time. Some are not always great with uninstall instructions, though there really wouldn't be any conflicts considering a lot of the files I renamed slightly.

3. I realized I forgot the T8 writ buttons, yes, but I didn't add them at the time considering, as you said, they were gonna be empty anyhow.

4. Either way, I figured works fine for that. I'll probably switch it to select the index as well.

[shadowforge]

Originally posted by pyro_az
Problem is a black box pops up and has to be clicked away. As well as when ya click the start menu tab. This mod shows up but wont click away and I have to lower it below view and raise it to get required info... What do I need to do to fix this??? I have checked all threads and must be missing something??? Please help...

Could you post a screenshot possibly in the support topic, and maybe list some of the other mods you're using, and double check that you have all the files in the right folders.


Here is the list of mods I use... Thanx again for the help...

DrumsUI_InfoCenter
DrumsUI_bank_GU45
[Dragowulf-HintonUI] Extreme Guild Window
[DragowulfUI] Advanced 6-Way Inventory
[DragowulfUI] Modded ConnectionStats Window
[DragowulfUI] T.King Undead Gothic skin
RickF7666 Persona Window
RickF7666 Casting & Breath Windows
RickF7666 Compass & Clock
RickF7666Experience
ZHeroic
ZTradeSkill_V22
Zy's_Tribal_Cross
uberfuzzy_market_lu42
Wildsongs_Target_Windows_with_spell_effects
tking_frostfell_book
PentaTypeMaintainedUI_(MirageKnight_edit)
Tasi's Journal UI
eq2ui_mainhud_hotkey05012008
dnodeadvPet
Aseekia's_groupmember_window_c2c_&_c2cast_spell_v2.0
Aseekia's_Modded_Player_Window_v2.0
EQ2MAP
eq2map_POIFinder_1.51_041008

[gm9]

you probably still have the <include> for the old infocenter in your journals.xml.

[shadowforge]

Tasi's Journal UI should have taken care of that tho I would think... Looked and doesnt look like it??? even downloaded the old Milquetowst Info Center and I dont see anything that would have remained... got to be something small that I am overlooking... bah

[gm9]

No, it wouldn't. I'm talking about eq2ui_journals.xml - if you have it, you shouldn't, so remove it. Might be something else of course with that mix of mods but from your screens it's likely that is the reason.

[shadowforge]

I pulled it out and again nothing... I did check the default ui folder and there is a journals in it. I looked at both and there is no difference between the two(the default and my custom ui folder). what should I check next??? thanx for the patience, as I am a newbie when it comes to programing...

[Drumstix42]

Updates coming "soon" for added content, etc, for the new expansion...

[Moocats]

I just installed your journal and it works with that one...however I have no text in the content area. All the buttons are there and working fine, but the content area just shows a message such as:

Parent.Parent.Parent.Infocenter...etc.etc.

Any clues?