XLoot

XLoot is a customizable loot frame replacement , offering enhanced visual features, flexible options, and improved loot handling.

Installation

GitAddonsManager The easiest way to keep XLoot up to date is by using GitAddonsManager.

1. Add the Repository: Add the following URL to GitAddonsManager: https://github.com/Road-block/XLoot_AddOns.git
2. Select the Branch: Ensure that the master branch is selected.
3. Update: Using GitAddonsManager, you can check for and install updates for all your AddOns with a single click.

Manual Installation

If you prefer manual installation, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Release page of the repository.
2. Get the XLoot_AddOns-x.yy-11200.zip from Latest.
3. Unpack the .zip and move these folders into your Interface/AddOns directory and restart the game.

• XLoot
• XLootGroup
• XLootMaster
• XLootMonitor

Note:

• XLootGroup, XLootMaster and XLootMonitor are optional and can be disabled or removed if their functionality is not required.
• XLoot is a requirement for any of the other plugins to function.
• XLoot will probably not play nice with other addons that modify the lootframe.

Git Links

• (Road-block)

Usage

Opening the Options Menu

• /xloot options Opens the configuration menu in-game for customizing XLoot.

Loot Frame Interaction

• Left-click on loot items to pick them up.
• Shift + Left-click on an item to preview/equip.
• Right-click on loot items to dismiss or perform alternative actions if configured.

Linking Loot

• Click the Link All button to share loot links in chat channels.
• The addon can send loot info via chat channels like raid, party, or custom channels.

Auto-Closing Loot Frame

• The loot frame automatically closes when all items are looted or can be forced to close via scripts or commands.

Commands

Command	Description
/xloot	Prints help and available subcommands.
/xloot options	Opens the configuration options menu.
/xloot advanced	Options you may not want to mess with, but can anyway.
/xloot appearance	Coloring, scaling, and skin of XLootFrame and each individual loot button.
/xloot behavior	Change how XLoot behaves.
/xloot group	A stack of frames for showing group loot information.
/xloot history	Loot History.
/xloot lock	[On] Makes loot frame unmoveable.
/xloot master	XLoot Master plugin, replacement for the standard Master Looter dropdown.
/xloot monitor	XLootMonitor plugin configuration.
/xloot profile	[Default] Set profile for this addon.
/xloot standby	[Active] Suspend/resume this addon.
/xloot about	Print out addon info.

Preview

Options:

XLoot:

Configuration Options

Accessing Options

• Use /xloot options to open the configuration menu.
• Alternatively, right-click the loot frame or use the in-game menu if integrated.

Main Settings

• Lock Frame: Locks/unlocks the loot frame position.
• Scale: Adjust the size of the loot frame.
• Cursor Positioning: Enable/disable frame positioning at cursor.
• Collapse Loot: Collapse multiple loot items into a single row.
• Loot Expand: Show detailed loot info.
• Quality Borders & Frames: Highlight items based on quality with colored borders and frames.
• Auto Loot: Enable swift/auto-looting during specific actions like fishing or container opening.

Appearance

• Background & Border Colors: Customize the frame's background and border.
• Loot Quality Borders: Toggle borders around loot items based on quality.
• Highlight Loot: Show highlight frames for high-quality loot.
• Text Colors: Set text colors for item names and info.

Behavior

• Snap to Cursor: Frame will appear at cursor position.
• Smart Snap: Frame adjusts position intelligently.
• Link All Visibility: When to show the link button (always, raid, party).
• Link Threshold: Minimum quality level for loot to be linked/shared.
• Channel Selection: Choose chat channels for sharing loot links.

Advanced & Debug

• Enable debug mode for troubleshooting.
• Force compatibility mode if encountering errors.
• Reset to default settings.

Usage Tips

• Positioning: Drag the loot frame to your preferred screen location. Use /xloot options > Frame to lock/unlock.
• Looting: Click items directly to loot. Use shift-click for preview.
• Linking Loot: Use the Link All button to share loot in chat channels.
• Auto Close: The frame auto-closes when no more loot is available unless configured otherwise.
• Swift Looting: Enable Swiftloot for faster looting during container or corpse looting.

Additional Features

• Loot Quality Highlighting: Items of higher quality can be highlighted with borders or frames.
• Custom Channels: Share loot links in custom chat channels.
• Item Info & Tooltips: Hover over loot items for detailed info, with options to display additional info text.
• Collapse & Expand: Control loot display with collapse or expand options for cleaner UI.

Troubleshooting

• Addon Not Displaying Properly: Make sure all dependencies (like Ace libraries and Dewdrop) are installed.
• Performance Issues: Enable debug mode only for troubleshooting.
• Compatibility Errors: Use the forcecompat option in /xloot options if errors occur on different WoW versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I change the loot frame position?

A: Drag the frame or set position via /xloot options > Frame settings.

Q: How do I enable or disable loot quality borders?

A: In the options menu, toggle Loot Quality Border under Appearance.

Q: How to share loot links?

A: Click the Link All button or use /xloot link in chat.

Q: How to reset settings?

A: Use /xloot defaults command or reset in the options menu.

Support & Feedback

• For bug reports, feature requests, or translations, visit the GitHub repository.