UI v1.6

[Devalut]

BeaUtIful!

 

[Coldgamer]

Just beautiful and awesome!

 

[Daffa]

It works with both classic and reforged versions, right?

 

[chopinski]

It works with both classic and reforged versions, right?

Yes

 

[Daffa]

Cool!

 

[Daffa]

Does the health bar show 0/340 when not selecting own units?

 

[chopinski]

Does the health bar show 0/340 when not selecting own units?

If the unit is visible to you it should show their hp/mana and when its no longer visible it should go back to 0/0

 

[Daffa]

Weird glitch then. Didn't encounter it on next attempt. Will keep this in mind for now.

 

[chopinski]

Weird glitch then. Didn't encounter it on next attempt. Will keep this in mind for now.

Yeah, keep me informed of things like that. I'll take another look at the unit selection code to see if something might be wrong.

 

[Coldgamer]

Maybe an optional feature: Gold and Lumber Symbols can be set per path (currently they are fixed in the UI) because most RPG maps use lumber as talent point or something else

 

[chopinski]

Does the health bar show 0/340 when not selecting own units?

Fixed with the inclusion of the GetMainSelectedUnit library.

Maybe an optional feature: Gold and Lumber Symbols can be set per path (currently they are fixed in the UI) because most RPG maps use lumber as talent point or something else

Added.

 

[Coldgamer]

Added.

You're a fcking genius and dream for map creator

There is another function you could add -> Item description

 

[Spacebuns]

This is amazing. I've been waiting for this ever since I saw this project while browsing the pastebin randomly.
On another note, can you release the UI textures as .PSD or uncompressed .TGA?

Edit (more to add):

• In your RegisterPlayerUnitEvent library, "local integer k = 15" still uses the old number of player slots (16). It should be updated to something like "local integer k = bj_MAX_PLAYER_SLOTS - 1". Don't know if the number 16 in the "local integer i = 16 * GetHandleId(p) + GetPlayerId(pl)" line has something to do with 16 player slots, though.

 

[Aldeia]

Looks nice , though the hp/mp bars could use some polishing imo , (maybe a thicker border or something , or maybe juts making it smaller)

 

[chopinski]

This is amazing. I've been waiting for this ever since I saw this project while browsing the pastebin randomly.
On another note, can you release the UI textures as .PSD or uncompressed .TGA?

Yeah sure. When i get home I'll upload them.

In your RegisterPlayerUnitEvent library, "local integer k = 15" still uses the old number of player slots (16). It should be updated to something like "local integer k = bj_MAX_PLAYER_SLOTS - 1". Don't know if the number 16 in the "local integer i = 16 *

RegisterPlayerUnitEvent is not my library, it's Magtheridon96. I'l update it in my resources since he seems not to be keeping it.

 

[chopinski]

On another note, can you release the UI textures as .PSD or uncompressed .TGA?

There you go.

 

[udg_Potato]

Very nice chopinski, I'm really into this idea.


However there seems to be an issue with displaying overall count of items in the shop if the value is above 6. If the item count in the shop is more than 6 it won't display the rest of them, aka item number 7 and so on.

As I can see from your original post this is intended, but it would be nice if you can make it so that it displays them all.

Or perhaps make a switchable button to go onto the next page for the shop (buttons)?

 

[MyPad]

This looks fantastic so far. The placement of the UI elements really gives the user a greater scope of the battlefield in just how large the armies actually are. The option to toggle the Hero list display, as well as the main menu options is a nice touch. That said, I may have found some issues:

• Error messages (from the game) do not display.
• The displayed amount of food used/produced is missing. This makes food resource management more difficult on the user's end.
• In both testmaps, the UI elements are conflicting with the original unit command UI. This is how it looks on my end:
  
  Spoiler

  

  
  
  (Apologies for the cropped up picture)
  In the picture, the Hero Icons and the unit command UI are still visible.

Edit:

• Corrections made.
  • Chat messages do display, while error messages still do not.
  • Both versions have the potential of exhibiting the same bug described above. Original game UI changed to original unit command UI.

 

[chopinski]

This looks fantastic so far. The placement of the UI elements really gives the user a greater scope of the battlefield in just how large the armies actually are. The option to toggle the Hero list display, as well as the main menu options is a nice touch. That said, I may have found some issues:

• Error messages (from the game) and chat messages do not display.
• The displayed amount of food used/produced is missing. This makes food resource management more difficult on the user's end.
• In the JASS version of the map, the UI elements are conflicting with the original game UI. This is how it looks on my end:
  
  Spoiler

  View attachment 394922
  
  (Apologies for the cropped up picture)
  In the picture, the Hero Icons and the unit command UI are still visible.

Weird @MyPad , apart from the food resource, the other 2 issues you having shouldn't be happenning. Did yoo tested with 2 clients and alt+tabbing between them? If so that my be the reason, i remember in my Local Area Network tests with 2 players that if one of the clients started minimized the original bottom UI frame bugs out, which should not happen in real conditions because each player will have his own window focused.

From the picture it seems that the unit default command cards were not moved out of the screen as well (Move, Attack, etc...), so it might be some other problem, Which version of the game are you testing it on? UI requires patch 1.32+ because it uses the ConsoleUIBackdrop as a parent frame.

Regarding the Chat and Debug Messages, there is a method to reposition them:

Spoiler: onChat

private static method onChat takes nothing returns nothing
    set handle = BlzGetOriginFrame(ORIGIN_FRAME_CHAT_MSG, 0)
    call BlzFrameSetAbsPoint(handle, FRAMEPOINT_TOPLEFT, 0.000212200, 0.302800)
    call BlzFrameSetAbsPoint(handle, FRAMEPOINT_BOTTOMRIGHT, 0.400212, 0.100300)

    set handle = BlzGetOriginFrame(ORIGIN_FRAME_UNIT_MSG, 0)
    call BlzFrameSetAbsPoint(handle, FRAMEPOINT_TOPLEFT, 0.000212200, 0.302800)
    call BlzFrameSetAbsPoint(handle, FRAMEPOINT_BOTTOMRIGHT, 0.400212, 0.100300)

    set handle = null
endmethod

This posistion the chat message just above the Health bar, so you might not being able to see it because of the default UI showing up.

This line of code call BlzFrameSetAbsPoint(BlzGetFrameByName("ConsoleUI", 0), FRAMEPOINT_TOPLEFT, 0.0, 0.633) is responsible for removing most of the original UI elements and that includes the default bottom UI and the hero cards and as i said it uses the ConsoleUI frame, so it requires patch 1.32+.

Did you tested the Lua version as well? Did it worked as intended?

 

[MyPad]

As it stands right now, I've only tested it in singleplayer. I've tested these on 1.32.
I'll test the map some more to see if these bugs still persist.

Edit:

• Removed the section suggesting that only the JASS version of the bundle is problematic.

 

[chopinski]

As it stands right now, I've only tested it in singleplayer. The Lua version is working properly, while the JASS version spazzes out. I've tested this on 1.32.

I'll test the map some more to see if these bugs still persist (aside from the food resource).

Ok, when and if it happens tell me the steps you take.

 

[MyPad]

After some more tests, I was able to reproduce the visual conflict bug successfully. Here are the steps I took:

• Load the map.
• Once the map starts loading, immediately switch to another process.
• Wait until the map is finished loading, and proceed normally.

The steps above should reliably reproduce the bug.

I found out that it is independent of the number of active sessions of the game. I've also done a bit of investigating on the nature of this bug and it seems to be related to the amount of time spent rendering the UI, so to speak. When the game is out of focus while the map is loading, the UI is likely not rendered. At the point when the map finishes loading for everyone, if the UI isn't rendered at this point, the game will forcibly render it, likely auto-positioning it as well. At this point, the initializer used by this system is already done, so it is highly unlikely that the changes made will carry over to the newly rendered UI.

I think this "bug" might have the potential to become useful to a select few for determining whether the game was out of focus or not when the map was still loading. However, that potential is unlikely to be realized.

 

[chopinski]

After some more tests, I was able to reproduce the visual conflict bug successfully. Here are the steps I took:

• Load the map.
• Once the map starts loading, immediately switch to another process.
• Wait until the map is finished loading, and proceed normally.

The steps above should reliably reproduce the bug.

I found out that it is independent of the number of active sessions of the game. I've also done a bit of investigating on the nature of this bug and it seems to be related to the amount of time spent rendering the UI, so to speak. When the game is out of focus while the map is loading, the UI is likely not rendered. At the point when the map finishes loading for everyone, if the UI isn't rendered at this point, the game will forcibly render it, likely auto-positioning it as well. At this point, the initializer used by this system is already done, so it is highly unlikely that the changes made will carry over to the newly rendered UI.

I think this "bug" might have the potential to become useful to a select few for determining whether the game was out of focus or not when the map was still loading. However, that potential is unlikely to be realized.

Hmmm, interesting...

To solve that issue i think that running the code inside onInit after a small time might do the job, need to test though.

EDIT:
@MyPad not even delaying the execution of onInit functions solve the problem, this might actually be unsolvable. Maybe @Tasyen can save our souls with this issue?

 

[chopinski]

@Crusher shop handling added.
@MyPad included the Food and Upkeep display by checking the top right check box. Also when the UI don't bug like we discussed you should be able to see debug messages and chat messages. For now I have no idea how to solve or even if it is possible to solve the Original UI bug showing up when the game is started minimized, so for now I added a Know Bugs in the presentation.

 

[udg_Potato]

@Crusher shop handling added.
@MyPad included the Food and Upkeep display by checking the top right check box. Also when the UI don't bug like we discussed you should be able to see debug messages and chat messages. For now I have no idea how to solve or even if it is possible to solve the Original UI bug showing up when the game is started minimized, so for now I added a Know Bugs in the presentation.

I'm glad you've liked my idea, happy to help! I'll check it out today.


Regarding the Ui bug, I can give you some ideas, but Im no expert on coding so here goes:

1) Perhaps loading the UI and then disabling / enabling it after a short period can help?

2) Add wait before loading the UI?

3) Is it possible to change something in the Ui after it is loaded (like an image) and then revert that image via triggers in hopes to fix the bug?

 

[chopinski]

I'm glad you've liked my idea, happy to help! I'll check it out today.


Regarding the Ui bug, I can give you some ideas, but Im no expert on coding so here goes:

1) Perhaps loading the UI and then disabling / enabling it after a short period can help?

2) Add wait before loading the UI?

3) Is it possible to change something in the Ui after it is loaded (like an image) and then revert that image via triggers in hopes to fix the bug?

I tried all those things without success.

 

[MyPad]

Are you tired of designing your maps with the old game UI? Do the large-scale battles feel too cluttery for you to enjoy? Don't look any further, this is the right UI for you. With an interesting re-arrangement of what you can get from old game UI, you'll get a new and liberating experience from the aesthetic clutter that you've grown accustomed to. Works in Reforged only.

Caution: Take note of the icon positions when designing your map. Otherwise, you'll get the (0, -11) treatment with some of the icons.

Approved

 

[emil23]

will everything from defeault UI get transfered and viewed propley? i mean i have defeault wc3 ui so if i install ui from this map will my hero have all abilities which he does now in wc3 ui?

 

[udg_Potato]

Hey Chopinski, I was wondering about this particular piece of information, do you have any updates on it?

• Starting the game while it is minimized bug the original UI for the player with the game minimized.

 

[chopinski]

Hey Chopinski, I was wondering about this particular piece of information, do you have any updates on it?

Nope, seems to be an unavoidable problem from the code stand point. Tasyen has told me that this could be corrected by setting the textures of the original UI elements to a blank tranparent texture but i haven't had time to try it yet.

 

[Laiev]

I found another bug (not your fault probably).

For ultrawide monitor, the portrait stretch more then it should.

https://imgur.com/nTnAHoW

 

[valkemiere]

Would you mind to update. the UI bugs from start game. and how to enlarge the size of minimap

 

[venger07]

This UI is really awesome and I could really use this in my map. However, I only use GUI in my map and I'm just using classic version. Is there a way I can use this ? if there is, is there any step by step instructions how to do it?

 

[Pyrogasm]

Literally just follow the import instructions. You do not need to know how to write JASS or Lua to use this; just pick the version that matches whatever your map script language is set to (default is JASS). This will not work on a patch prior to 1.32. You do not need to own Reforged to update to the current patch (1.35) using the Blizzard launcher.

 

[Radski]

Hey nice UI and easy to import!

I have made a ton of additions from the v1 vjass UI.
Added: Unit Rank, Unit Name/Class, Destructible Name, Ally Info, Item Name/Description, Food Text/Icon, Resource Hover Tooltip, Unit Train/Build Queue buttons, Idle Worker button, In-Game Clock.

Also repositioned certain things and fixed spaces/gaps between different frames such as the shop, tooltips, buff bar, hero buttons etc. If anyone using this resource is needing help adding any of these elements just let me know and will be more than happy to share the code here. Screenshots shared in new post.

 

[venger07]

Literally just follow the import instructions. You do not need to know how to write JASS or Lua to use this; just pick the version that matches whatever your map script language is set to (default is JASS). This will not work on a patch prior to 1.32. You do not need to own Reforged to update to the current patch (1.35) using the Blizzard launcher.

I did try to download all the 6 files and opened them using my World Editor, however, I got this error message for each map

 

[Pyrogasm]

I can open, save, and then testmap all 6 of them without any issues. I am using the vanilla editor updated to 1.35 (current patch). Whatever is wrong it's wrong on your end; I suspect you are not using an updated editor or are trying to use something like HiveWE or JNGP that are deprecated.

This will not work on a patch prior to 1.32.

 

[venger07]

Your guess is correct. I've been using this world editor ever since I joined hiveworkshop. I don't even know this vanilla editor

I can open, save, and then testmap all 6 of them without any issues. I am using the vanilla editor updated to 1.35 (current patch). Whatever is wrong it's wrong on your end; I suspect you are not using an updated editor or are trying to use something like HiveWE or JNGP that are deprecated.

 

[Pyrogasm]

There are very few compelling reasons not to use the updated vanilla editor. If you want to keep using what you're using then you can't use this resource.

 

[venger07]

There are very few compelling reasons not to use the updated vanilla editor. If you want to keep using what you're using then you can't use this resource.

Are there any other editor that I can use which uses GUI language but can also use this resource ?

 

[Elprede]

@venger07 You only need to use the default (vanilla) World Editor bundled with the game. To open the map for this resource, you need to be on patch 1.35.
The World Editor from any patch prior can't open the map and will give the error you have shown previously.

I have attached below the trigger file and the imports. I would add the trigger file to a blank map first since the trigger file will overwrite your triggers.
By the way, which patch are you on?

Edit: I also attached a version that I made on patch 1.31. I wonder if you can open this map.
Disclaimer: The code will not compile on 1.31 since it uses a native function that is only available in 1.32+.

 

[venger07]

@venger07 You only need to use the default (vanilla) World Editor bundled with the game. To open the map for this resource, you need to be on patch 1.35.
The World Editor from any patch prior can't open the map and will give the error you have shown previously.

I have attached below the trigger file and the imports. I would add the trigger file to a blank map first since the trigger file will overwrite your triggers.
By the way, which patch are you on?

Edit: I also attached a version that I made on patch 1.31. I wonder if you can open this map.
Disclaimer: The code will not compile on 1.31 since it uses a native function that is only available in 1.32+.

Oh, my patch is still on 1.26 I live in the stone age. I'm only using a free warcraft game.

 

[Pyrogasm]

Then please read the descriptions of resources before you say that they are not working.

UI is, well, a new minimal, unit focused UI for the game. The idea behind it is to hide most UI elements of the screen and allow the players to see more of the game itself, while still providing the most important functionalities for a unit focused map. This being my first UI design ever you might find a bug at some point, so please, if this happen let me know right away. UI requires patch 1.32+.

 

[GodPoro]

Receiving a bug where only one player in the game's minimap will work and the others will receive a black box and bottom left corner of that black box is a miniature minimap you can barely tell it’s there. (I only copy and pasted "Interface v1" trigger into my map + the imports, made no changes to the code)
Additional feedback: Would be if Items were on the left and spell on the right to match original UI of wc3 where spells are typically on the right. Same with the resources show Lumber and Gold while theyre typically the other way around.

 

[Radski]

I have added and changed a lot of things in the vjass v1 version of this UI and sharing screenshots to show, with changes explained in edited post above. Let me know if this is alright and if anyone is interested in adding these things to their maps. I have also cleaned up and removed a few things from default. As for the bug you mentioned @GodPoro I have not encountered it on LAN games but I also removed the right side checkbox in its entirety, so it could have something to do with having both checkboxes checked or something in the code of right side check box.

 

[GodPoro]

Edit: My bad didn’t pay much attention to who replied! But your changes do look amazing!

 

[Radski]

Yeah as its not my resource I am unsure if I am able to post my code for all those additions without chopinski's permission, but I will happily share it here to anyone in need if I am able to do so.

 

[Kreuzschlitz]

Great looking UI, can't seem to manage to get it to work alongside spellbooks though (item based or ability based). Even when adjusting ability positions in the grid or filling the entire spellbook up. When a spellbook is used it seems to just provide the option to cancel the spellbook but provide none of the abilities within. Would anybody happen to know a work around?

 

[Lt_Hawkeye]

Will this still work properly if I double the dimensions?