Problem with combat ability window
 

Posted this one the Soes thread, but I'm not sure it actually is a UI problem. So.... I'm gonna put it here too in hopes that someone will be able to give me some idea what to do abou it. The window looks like this on all my computers....

I am having a problem (suprise) with the new combat ability window. The window is there, but it's all garbled. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.



I use Soes, installed clean for v1.6 and love it, but I have no clue about this XML stuff. Thank you in advance!

Ps. The above window is the EQUI_CombatAbilityWnd.xml file. I have not been able to get to the EQUI_CombatSkillsSelectWindow.xml so I have no idea what it looks like.

I apologize, I forgot to post my UIerrors.txt file. This file always has a large number of entries, but it looks like it just logs when it loads a default component instead of a custom one. TIA!

UIErrorLog created at Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file SIDL.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_Animations.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_Templates.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_CharacterCreate.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_ConfirmationDialog.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_CharacterSelect.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_FacePick.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_ItemDisplay.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_BreathWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_NoteWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:50 2003] Warning: file EQUI_OptionsWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_AAWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_CursorAttachment.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_FriendsWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_TrainWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_BankWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_Container.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_QuantityWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_LootWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_SkillsWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_SkillsSelectWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_SelectorWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_GiveWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_TrackingWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_InspectWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_SocialEditWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_HelpWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_FeedbackWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_BugReportWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_BazaarSearchWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_ColorPickerWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_VideoModesWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_TextEntryWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_GemsGameWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_LoadskinWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_AlarmWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_RaidWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_RaidOptionsWindow.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_FileSelectionWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_BigBankWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_JournalNPCWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_JournalCatWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_BodyTintWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_GroupSearchWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_MapViewWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_MapToolbarWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_EditLabelWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_GuildManagementWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_TipWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_SystemInfoWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_AdventureRequestWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_AdventureMerchantWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_AdventureStatsWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_AdventureLeaderboardWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:51 2003] Warning: file EQUI_FindLocationWnd.xml not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:56 2003] Error: Could not find child A_AttackIndicatorAnim in window PlayerWindow

[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem1.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem2.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem3.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem4.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem5.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem6.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem7.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem8.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem9.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:57 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem10.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem11.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem12.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem13.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem14.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem15.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem16.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem17.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem18.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem19.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem20.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem21.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem22.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem23.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem24.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem25.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem26.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.
[Thu Dec 18 10:45:58 2003] Warning: file UIFiles\Soes\dragitem27.tga not found in directory UIFiles\Soes\. Attempting to use file from Default skin.

mine looks identical to that....i use monkui

Mine looks like that too. Using Vert UI.

The problem is that the new file EQUI_CombatAbilityWnd.xml is using the files window_pieces06.tga and window_pieces07.tga. That is the reason your combat window looks all jumbled.

ok, how do you fix?

Got the same problem myself. I downloaded and pasted the new file that is listed on Vert, but still my combat window is jumbled.

You need to copy the EQUI_CombatAbilityWnd.xml file from the default UI directory into your custom UI directory.

Then make a copy of window_pieces_06.tga and window_pieces_07.tga from the default UI and rename them to something like original_windows_pieces_06.tga etc.

Then modify your EQUI_CombatAbilityWnd.xml file by replacing all window_pieces_06.tga to original_window_pieces_06.tga and window_pieces_07.tga to original_window_pieces_07.tga.

Thank you Burner!! It worked wonderfully, except for one minor typo:

window_pieces_06.tga and window_pieces_07.tga

should be just original_window_pieces06.tga and original_window_pieces07.tga

when you are doing your search & replace

Yes thank you very much. Now if I can figure out how to make that window bigger so I can see the text.

In point of interest ... you'd actually be better to rename your custom window_pieces06 & 07.tga to a new name, and change the appropriate coding that referenced them to the new names. Less chance of getting messed up in the future when SOE changes something else ...

Anyone else getting a blank combat screen like this one??
Have tried this fix, but it didn't help any. :(

This was just intended as a temporay quick fix until the mod makers fix their version of their Mod.


You need to edit the EQUI_Animations.XML

(Modified from the 26 Aug 03 patch post)

Find:

<TextureInfo item = "window_pieces06.tga">
<Size>
<CX>256</CX>
<CY>256</CY>
</Size>
</TextureInfo>

ADD:

<TextureInfo item = "original_window_pieces06.tga">
<Size>
<CX>256</CX>
<CY>256</CY>
</Size>
</TextureInfo>
<TextureInfo item = "original_window_pieces07.tga">
<Size>
<CX>256</CX>
<CY>256</CY>
</Size>
</TextureInfo>

KK, thanks :cool:

Down towards the bottom of the EQUI_CombatAbilityWnd.xml file you'll find

<Style_Sizable>false</Style_Sizable>

change to:

<Style_Sizable>true</Style_Sizable>

It doesn't change the button sizes, but it allows for dragging the window to the desired shape. Oh, and the fix with the windows pieces worked great for me. Thanks for the help!