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This project is abandoned and its default file will likely not work with the most recent version of World of Warcraft. Whether this project is out of date or its author has marked it as abandoned, this project is no longer maintained.

This project is being retired in favor of its successor, StarTip2. This new addon is still in beta, but it already fixes bugs that existed in StarTip the original. http://wow.curseforge.com/addons/startip2/

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- StarTip - Tooltips from OuterSpace

Credits:

Huge appreciation goes out to ckknight for a ton of code. If you know CowTip, StarTip is similar. Props to Shefki for LuaTexts.

And many tributes go out to the many library authors whom have written the numerous libraries StarTip's script environment is built upon.

Customization Tips

StarTip provides an environment for your scripts.. This environment provides WoW API functions such as UnitName, UnitLevel, etc... If it's not available, try _G. Also, much of LuaTexts by Shefki is included, but be aware that modifications have been made and elements either removed or added. Also be aware that how you format your return values is incompatible with Pitbull4's implementation. In StarTip you simple return a string that's already formatted.

There are many plugins available. I imagine if you're willing to write an actual Lua script that you won't mind reading code. Go into the Libs folder and click into LibScriptable-1.0. Note all the LibScriptablePlugin* elements. These are what provide StarTip's script environment with functions and other elements.

Check here for a brief tutorial.

StarTip also has LibDogTag support. Just return the dog tag from your script, and click the check mark labeled "Dog Tag" to enable this feature.

Note: If you know of a library that you want to make available in your own scripts. let me know and I'll see about writing a plugin for it.

Bug Reports and Feature Requests

StarTip will take advantage of BugGrabber if it's installed, and will attempt to disable lines that cause errors. Note that the errors are not suppressed.

Report any bugs or feature requests here: StarTip Forum.
Or create a ticket here: StarTip Ticket Tracker
You can also post on the Wowace forum thread.

If you find a bug and you want to revert to a stable version, try the upload on Wowinterface.com

Note: Please write a ticket if you have a back trace: StarTip Ticket Tracker

Note to Translators: You can easily support this project by translating some phrases at either two locations: StarTip and LibScriptable-1.0.

The comments on Curse.com have been disabled. They're too much of a hassle to keep up with and use to communicate with users. There are numerous other options mentioned in this description for filing bug reports, or for simply seeking general help. Try the Wowace.com forums if you're still not sure where to go.

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nToxik
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Posted Nov 3, 2010
Startip 1.3.42 Nov 4 release:

Startip has stopped working for me and I get this error:

2x <string>:"Main Name (requires Chatter) right":1: attempt to call method 'Stop' (a nil value)
LibScriptableDisplayEvaluator-1.0-15:132: in function `ExecuteCode'
StarTip_UnitTooltip-1.0\UnitTooltip.lua:627: in function <StarTip_UnitTooltip\UnitTooltip.lua:617>
StarTip_UnitTooltip-1.0\UnitTooltip.lua:1217: in function `SetUnit'
StarTip-v1.3.42\StarTip.lua:672: in function <StarTip\StarTip.lua:646>
<in C code>: ?

Locals:
self = {
UpdateMem = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginResourceTools-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginResourceTools-1.0.lua:224:
strbyte = <function> defined =[C]:-1
rshift = <function> defined =[C]:-1
UnitDefense = <function> defined =[C]:-1
UnitHasAllEffectStrings = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0.lua:27:
GetNumGuildEvents = <function> defined =[C]:-1
DeclineGuild = <function> defined =[C]:-1
SpellHasEffectString = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0.lua:20:
UnitGUID = <function> defined =[C]:-1
UnitRace = <function> defined =[C]:-1
ComboSymbols = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0.lua:1089:
UnitClass = <function> defined =[C]:-1
Classification = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0.lua:702:
floor = <function> defined =[C]:-1
GetTabardCreationCost = <function> defined =[C]:-1
Alpha = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0.lua:1156:
tonumber = <function> defined =[C]:-1
UnitIsTappedByPlayer = <function> defined =[C]:-1
GetEffectMaskByName = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0.lua:16:
HostileColor = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginColor-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginColor-1.0.lua:252:
ConvertMethodToFunction = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUtils-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUtils-1.0.lua:243:
UnitIsRaidOfficer = <function> defined =[C]:-1
atan = <function> defined compat.lua:18
WidgetHistogram =
{}
GetCPUUsage = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginResourceTools-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginResourceTools-1.0.lua:180:
GetEffectStringByMask = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0.lua:18:
UnitIsDeadOrGhost = <function> defined =[C]:-1
UnitHasEffectString = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginUnitControl-1.0.lua:26:
Angle = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0.lua:639:
XP = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginLuaTexts-1.0.lua:1106:
UnitGroupRolesAssigned = <function> defined =[C]:-1
strupper = <function> defined =[C]:-1
short = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginString-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginString-1.0.lua:40:
GetMemUsage = <function> @ StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginResourceTools-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayPluginResourceTools-1.0.lua:280:
asin = <function> defined compat.lua:17
UnitIsFeignDeath = <function> defined =[C]:-1
GetUnitPitch = <function> defined =[C]:-1
IsAutoRepeatSpell = <function> defined =[C]:-1
LibAlts =
{}
UnitAura = <function> defined =[C]:-1
rand = <function> defined =[C]:-1
GuildInfo = <function> defined =[C]:-1
ClearSpec = <function> defined @StarTip\Libs\LibScriptableDisplay-1.0\LibScriptableDis

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Posted Nov 3, 2010
Okay I got it working again. I disabled Chatter. You may want to make Chatter disabled as default in the future.

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Posted Nov 2, 2010
So before one of the earlier fixes, Startip was showing gearscore in the tooltip, now it's not. Any idea's why this is?

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Posted Nov 1, 2010
did you see the comments about the questtracking problem some people have ?

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Posted Nov 1, 2010
Yeah, I'm confused by that. Maybe I should go out and do a quest. Is this an addon, or default UI?

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Posted Nov 1, 2010
Actually, I don't get a tooltip without any addons turned on at all. O.O

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Posted Nov 1, 2010
I am using Tomquest2 for tracking quests en achievements.
its shows the quests in the tooltip as you can see in de jpg beneed
http://www.wenny.eu/plaatjes/tooltip.jpg
Startip did this also but after one of the latest updates it was gone. now i see only the quest name if i anable the location instartip.
tryed this with tiptac and the default tooltip both are showing the quests as showed in the picture.

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Posted Nov 1, 2010
Hmm, there's a bug. It seems to be rare, But it mentions that self:Stop() isn't available. Just wanted to let you guys I know it's there. It has something to do with the script environment getting corrupted I think.

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Posted Oct 31, 2010
I'm having issues with having the tooltip show the unit's location. I really would like to know if the person I'm summoning is already inside the instance or I'm summoning someone from Ironforge by just looking at the tooltip.

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Posted Nov 1, 2010
I'm just taking what's on WoW's original tooltip and keeping a record of that after scanning the tooltip for it. Sometimes it doesn't display anything at all. I wish I could fix this too.

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Posted Oct 31, 2010
is it still suppose to flicker? It currently flickers on any spell that has a Cooldown countdown on it. Maybe a problem with Omnicc?

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Posted Nov 1, 2010
I thought I fixed that bug. You have the latest? I just tagged a beta a moment ago. Check that one or a later release.

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Posted Nov 5, 2010
I will try the latest one right now.
One question. Is it possible to add Server Name next to Someone's name?

Like say, Xploiter-Bonechewer for those who i see in Pugs and Bgs.
I am simply trying to reduce the lines that a Unit tooltip contains.

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Posted Nov 5, 2010
and Yes, it is still happening. Should i delete my variables for startip and redo?

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Posted Nov 5, 2010
And it is not happening when i hover my mouse over my Pet's abilities on cooldown. Only when i have my mouse over my own abilities.

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Posted Oct 31, 2010
A little improvement for "Unit Tootip" - "Mana" - "Left":

local t = {[0] = "Mana", [1] = "Rage", [2] = "Focus", [3] = "Energy", [4] = "Happiness", [5] = "Runes", [6] = "Runic power", [7] = "Soul shards", [8] = "Eclipse", [9] = "Holy power"}
return strjoin("", t[UnitPowerType(unit)],":")

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Posted Oct 31, 2010
Ah excellent. Thanks.

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Posted Oct 29, 2010
Date: 2010-10-29 22:27:56
ID: 1
Error occured in: Global
Count: 1
Message: [string "Health right"] line 1:
attempt to call method 'Stop' (a nil value)
Debug:
[C]: Stop()
[string "Health right"]:1: runnable()
...yEvaluator-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayEvaluator-1.0.lua:132: ExecuteCode()
...layProperty-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayProperty-1.0.lua:58: New()
...idgetText-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayWidgetText-1.0.lua:177: Init()
...idgetText-1.0\LibScriptableDisplayWidgetText-1.0.lua:150: New()
StarTip_UnitTooltip\UnitTooltip.lua:644:
StarTip_UnitTooltip\UnitTooltip.lua:604
StarTip_UnitTooltip\UnitTooltip.lua:1204: SetUnit()
StarTip\StarTip.lua:672:
StarTip\StarTip.lua:646
[C]: ?
[C]: ?
[C]: ?
...AddOns\Auc-Advanced\Libs\LibExtraTip\LibExtraTip.lua:279: SetUnit()
PitBull4\UnitFrame.lua:346:
PitBull4\UnitFrame.lua:341

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Posted Oct 29, 2010
Today's update seems to have put a black shadow behind the Name at the top. I really don't like the look of this. Is there a way to remove this and have the name look like it did before?

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Posted Oct 29, 2010
Nevermind. I found the outline settings, but I had to reloadui for it to take effect.

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