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classic faq

Luckyone edited this page Nov 11, 2022 · 4 revisions

General Questions

Can I use my ElvUI profile for all WoW versions ?
Yes. Just use the export & import functions in the Profiles section.
Note: Don't forget to export the private tab under "Choose What To Export" aswell.

Chat Questions

How can I add more chat windows?
Rightclick your "General" tab • Create New Window • Set Name • Accept

Can I get more chat windows attached to the right panel?
No, you can only have one dock. Blizzard doesn't support 2 docks.
You can only use 1 window on the 2nd dock.

Chat issues? Editbox bugged? Colors bugged? Try the following:
Open the ElvUI options, click on "Install" at the bottom.
Skip all steps except (2) CVars and (3) Chat.
Skip to the end and click "Finished"
Chat Addon conflicts: Prat, Leatrix Combat Log Hide, Chatter, Glass

Classic Features

How can I see the happiness of my pet on my hunter?
Use either [happiness:full] or [happiness:icon] or [happiness:discord] as a custom tag
Set it up here: /ec • UnitFrames • Pet • Custom Texts • Create Custom Text • Type "Happiness Pet" • Add one of the tags in the "Text Format" field.

How do I display numbers other than percentages on mobs?
Go to UnitFrames • Target • Health and replace your "Text Format" with [health:current]
You can do the same for enemy NPC nameplates: NamePlates • Enemy NPC • Health • "Text Format": [health:current]

Is there a built-in weapon swing timer or enemy swing timer in ElvUI?
No, we suggest to use a simple progress bar WeakAura or a lightweight AddOn for this feature.

How do I use the abilities of a mindcontrolled enemy?
The mind control and possess bar is your pet bar. Make sure to enable it at ActionBars • Pet Bar

UnitFrame Questions

What are those little squares on my UnitFrames?
BuffIndicators for your class buffs, hots and shields. You can edit them here:
Filters • Select Filter • BuffIndicator • Select Spell

How can I disable / enable text (durations) on my Buff Indicators?
Filters • "Select Filter" • BuffIndicator • "Select Spell" • Spell Name & Rank • Display Text

I can't see most debuffs / buffs on my frames, how to show them again?
UnitFrames -> Unit -> Buffs/Debuffs -> Filters -> Min/Maximum Duration -> Set both to 0
UnitFrames -> Unit -> Buffs/Debuffs -> Filter Priority
If you want to see all Buffs/Debuffs use the following Filter Priority
1: Blacklist 2: Personal 3: NonPersonal
How to set up Filters (Guide): https://github.com/tukui-org/ElvUI/wiki/filters

How can I display energy ticks and mp5 ticks?
Enable UnitFrames • Individual Units • Player • Power • Energy/Mana Regen Tick

NamePlate Questions

How can I increase my nameplate distance in Classic?
You can't increase it in Classic. Blizzard locked them to 20 yards max.

I have only default Blizzard nameplates for friendly units in instances, any fix for this?
Blizzard controls friendly nameplates in dungeons and raids. Addons can't touch them.

My non-target nameplates are faded or don't show at all, where can I edit that?
Step 1: NamePlates • General Options • Reset CVars
Step 2: NamePlates • Style Filter • Select Filter • (1) ElvUI_NonTarget • Actions • Alpha • Set to -1

Style Filter Setup

How to make a Style Filter for civilian NPCs:

  • Create a new Style Filter at NamePlates • Style Filter • Name it Civilian
  • Triggers • Unit Conditions • Enable Unit is Civilian
  • Actions • Health • Enable Color Health and set a color for civilian NamePlates