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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 Whether this project is out of date or its author has marked it as abandoned, this project is no longer maintained.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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Posted Jun 30, 2011
I am usually interested in the first stack trace. This one you've provided tells me something happened earlier. :)

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Posted Jun 29, 2011
Ok, looks good now. v1.4.50 should be ok. Thanks for the reports.

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Posted Jun 29, 2011
Looks like a library that StarTip depends on changed a bit, so the v1.4.39 is broken. It also appears the packager is down, so I can't update with the fix atm. It's coming, not sure when though.

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Posted Jun 29, 2011
I just got an update pushed to me via the curse client.

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Posted Jun 29, 2011
Config won't open.

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Posted Jun 29, 2011
Hello. =) Really love this addon a lot!
Just wanted to let you know though, it having a few bugs as of this last patch (WoW 4.2), and that's with the update to the current version on the addon. Basically, it just doesn't seem to work at the moment. The tool tips just look like the default tool tips, and when I click the button for the StarTip config, it does nothing. And to make it even more odd, when I type in /startip, it won't let me enter it. The chatlog stays open with that in there.

Hoping another update is on the way soon. =) And again, I really like this addon a lot, so thank you. =)

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Posted Jun 19, 2011
v1.4.44b and later packages include new lines for PVP rank and arena teams.

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Posted May 19, 2011
Oh and UnitPVPSStats and the related table are untested. So please file bug reports.

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Posted May 19, 2011
1.4.36b has a new line "Feats" to show achievement points.

Also, there's UnitPVPStats(unit) which can be used to retrieve a fairly raw table of honor and arena stats. You'll have to refer to PluginTalents under Libs\LibScriptable-1.0 for details about the format.

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Posted May 11, 2011
I want the health bar to show green for pets, managed it for players, but can't seem to find something to check against for pets. UnitIsPet doesn't work, UnitIsUnit("Mouseovertarget", "pet") doesn't work... Don't know what else to try and can't find a reference for either this addon or LuaTexts.

Any help appreciated... :)

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Posted May 4, 2011
Hey, any way you get Arena ratings into the tooltip?

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Posted May 17, 2011
Can anyone come up with the code to insert Arena Ratings into the tool tip?

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Posted Apr 28, 2011
Hey just installed the addon and like it very much, but I have slight problem with Mana text line being too dark blue for my eyes and I just can't read it unless I add white backround to tooltips but I prefer to have transparent one.

What is the easiest way to change the color lighter blue ("mage blue" for example works fine)? I suppose I have to edit modules > unit tooltip > mana > Right segment but I got no clue what write in there.

Thanks

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Posted May 16, 2011
if not UnitExists(unit) and self.Stop then self:Stop(); return self.lastMana end
local mana = UnitMana(unit)
local maxMana = UnitManaMax(unit)
local r, g, b = PowerColor(nil, unit)
local value = "Unknown"
if maxMana == 100 then
value = Colorize(tostring(mana), r, g, b)
elseif maxMana ~= 0 then
value = Colorize(format("%s/%s (%d%%)", short(mana), short(maxMana), mana/maxMana*100), 0.41, 0.44, 0.94)
end
self.lastMana = value
return value

This seems to work for me. Not too light, not too dark. Doesn't effect pet focus or runic power. Not sure how to isolate that. But hey what can you do? It's free.

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Posted May 26, 2011
Unfortunately its not changing anything for me :(

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Posted Apr 26, 2011
Getting some LibFail errors from Startip on 4.1 today... They happen continuously.

LibFail-2.0-44:1015: bad argument #1 to 'band' (number expected, got string)
LibFail-2.0-44:1015: in function <...s\LibScriptable-1.0\Libs\LibFail-2.0\LibFail-2.0.lua:1014>
LibFail-2.0-44:624: in function <...s\LibScriptable-1.0\Libs\LibFail-2.0\LibFail-2.0.lua:609>

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Posted Mar 10, 2011
I altered some of the UnitTooltip texts and they seemed to work fine. Then after reload_ui or loading up a different character, I get the following error:

1x StarTip_UnitTooltip-1.0\UnitTooltip.lua:41: Usage: GetModule(name, silent): 'name' - Cannot find module 'Appearance'.
AceAddon-3.0-10 (Bartender4):233: in function `GetModule'
StarTip_UnitTooltip-1.0\UnitTooltip.lua:41: in main chunk

Locals:
self = {
SetDefaultModuleLibraries = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:383:
RebuildOpts = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:537:
opposites =
{}
UNIT_RAID_GROUPS =
{}
EnableModule = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:348:
modules =
{}
CancelTimer = <function> @ Broker_XPBar\Libs\AceTimer-3.0\AceTimer-3.0.lua:311:
IterateEmbeds = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:458:
SecureHookScript = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceHook-3.0\AceHook-3.0.lua:413:
RawHookScript = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceHook-3.0\AceHook-3.0.lua:398:
Printf = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceConsole-3.0\AceConsole-3.0.lua:69:
SetDefaultModulePrototype = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:425:
rightLines =
{}
OnTooltipShow = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:799:
SINGLETON_CLASSIFICATIONS =
{}
defaultModuleState = false
IsEnabled = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:467:
ScheduleTimer = <function> @ Broker_XPBar\Libs\AceTimer-3.0\AceTimer-3.0.lua:276:
DisableModule = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:366:
GetLSMIndexByName = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:824:
RegisterMessage = <function> @ Baggins_LibFilter\libs\CallbackHandler-1.0\CallbackHandler-1.0.lua:118:
GetArgs = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceConsole-3.0\AceConsole-3.0.lua:144:
hooks =
{}
SendCommMessage = <function> @ BugSack\Libs\AceComm-3.0\AceComm-3.0.lua:73:
db =
{}
UnregisterAllComm = <function> @ Baggins_LibFilter\libs\CallbackHandler-1.0\CallbackHandler-1.0.lua:202:
SetEnabledState = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:440:
Hook = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceHook-3.0\AceHook-3.0.lua:277:
enabledState = true
RegisterEvent = <function> @ Baggins_LibFilter\libs\CallbackHandler-1.0\CallbackHandler-1.0.lua:118:
IterateModules = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:453:
RawHook = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceHook-3.0\AceHook-3.0.lua:316:
HideAll = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:692:
leftLines =
{}
lastConfig = <unnamed> {}
baseName = "StarTip"
MODIFIER_STATE_CHANGED = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:853:
Enable = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:315:
UnregisterAllEvents = <function> @ Baggins_LibFilter\libs\CallbackHandler-1.0\CallbackHandler-1.0.lua:202:
del = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:314:
GetMouseoverUnit = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:843:
SetOptionsDisabled = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:832:
GetModule = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:231:
GameTooltipFadeOut = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:812:
ShowTooltip = <function> @ StarTip\StarTip.lua:613:
SetDefaultModuleState = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceAddon-3.0\AceAddon-3.0.lua:403:
defaultModuleLibraries =
{}
TimeLeft = <function> @ Broker_XPBar\Libs\AceTimer-3.0\AceTimer-3.0.lua:363:
Deserialize = <function> @ BugSack\Libs\AceSerializer-3.0\AceSerializer-3.0.lua:240:
UnregisterChatCommand = <function> @ Bartender4\libs\AceConsole-3.0\AceConsole-3.0.lua:111:
NewModule = <function> d
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Posted Feb 25, 2011
something weird every time i zone my tool tip goes back to defulat size and postion. i have to open my bag and mouse over an item to reset it back to when i have it set up as in the setting and it does this every time i zone.

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Posted Feb 24, 2011
Great looks like the flickering is over ass well :)

*happy*

Is there a way to move the the unit name a bit more to the right ? Its very close to the portrait and sometimes a bit hard to read,
i got 3d model enabled.

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Posted Feb 21, 2011
I think v1.4.19b should be ok. Sorry for the bad beta tags, and thanks for the reports.

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