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This page is for historical reference for the XML elements property source. In The source was to note where the old automatic process found an element in the actual WoW game resources. This old process is no longer being used. In the interest of clarity and page load speed, those notes are removed from XML elements. This page has been created to preserve those notes, for whoever may still find them useful or for general learning.

Old Annotated XML elements Below

This is a reference for the XML elements of the WoW XML Ui hieracry. Elements have XML attributes and are defined by XML types. This reference covers only the major WoW UI elements, see XML attributes and XML types for the rest.

Summary

XML elements are used to define WoW User Interface elements. These elements are placed in the FrameXML '.xml' files loaded by WoW. When a FrameXML file is loaded by WoW, it processes the file's XML, and from it's XML elements generates the actual UIObjects used by the WoW Lua game runtime. The root element of the WoW XML hierarcy is the Ui element. See XML UI for a general overview.

Reference

Curly braces {} are used to indicate when other inheriting element types maybe substituted. See XML inheritance for an explanation of WoW UI XML inheritance relationships.

Note: Most of the information here is extracted from UI.xsd. It is by no means complete, and can change any time. All this information is taken from default interface, and should be updated with patch changes. All non-default properties you know are working should be added here with a link to a source and name of element.

Layer Elements (LayoutFrames)

FontString

Displays text that can't be edited.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentHotKey)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentHotKey)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\QuestLogFrame.xml (QuestWatchFontTemplate)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (RegistrationText)
• bytes
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml ( )
• text
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml ($parentFrameLabel)
• spacing
• outline
• monochrome
• nonspacewrap
  source: FrameXML\BasicControls.xml (ScriptErrors_Message)
• wordwrap
• justifyH
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentHotKey)
• justifyV
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml ($parentZoneDescription)
• maxLines
  source: FrameXML\SpellBookFrame.xml ($parentSpellName)
• indented

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentHotKey)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentHotKey)
• FontHeight
  source: FrameXML\ZoneText.xml (AutoFollowStatusText)
• Color
  source: FrameXML\CharacterFrame.xml (CharacterNameText)
• Shadow

Texture

Used for drawing textures in a frame. Is a LayoutFrame type

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentIcon)
• inherits
  source: AddOns\Blizzard_TalentUI\Blizzard_TalentUI.xml (TalentFrameBranch1)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\BasicControls.xml (DialogButtonNormalTexture)
• setAllPoints
  source: FrameXML\BankFrame.xml ($parentTexture)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentFlash)
• file
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentFlash)
• alphaMode
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentBorder)
• horizTile
• virtTile

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentBorder)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentBorder)
• TexCoords
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml ($parentMiddle)
• Color
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
• Gradient

Widgets (Frames)

Button

It's just a button you can click with mouse. Common use - executing some scripts when pressed (show/hide frame, accept quests or trades, accept or cancel changes in options etc.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaZone1)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaButtonTemplate)
• setAllPoints
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacityFrameCloseButton)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarButton4)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\PartyFrame.xml (PartyMemberFrame1)
• movable
  source: FrameXML\PartyFrameTemplates.xml (PartyMemberFrameTemplate)
• framestrata
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (ChatTabTemplate)
• id
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaZone1)
• text
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrameCancelButton)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\LootFrame.xml ($parentIconFrame)
• enablekeyboard
  source: AddOns\Blizzard_BindingUI\Blizzard_BindingUI.xml (KeyBindingFrame)
• clampedtoscreen
  source: AddOns\Blizzard_RaidUI\Blizzard_RaidUI.xml (RaidGroupButtonTemplate)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaButtonTemplate)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\BankFrame.xml (BankItemButtonBagTemplate)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• hitrectinsets
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• normaltexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• pushedtexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• disabledtexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• highlighttexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarUpButton)
• buttontext
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaButtonTemplate)
• normalfont
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaButtonTemplate)
• highlightfont
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaButtonTemplate)
• disabledfont
  source: FrameXML\CharacterFrameTemplates.xml (CharacterFrameTabButtonTemplate)
• pushedtextoffset
  source: FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml (GuildFrameGuildListToggleButton)

CheckButton

Click adds or remove check mark. Common use for options of any kind

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarButtonTemplate)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarButtonTemplate)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarButtonTemplate)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionButton1)
• id
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionButton1)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\MailFrame.xml ($parentButton)
• framestrata
  source: FrameXML\PetActionBarFrame.xml (PetActionButtonTemplate)
• checked
  source: FrameXML\TutorialFrame.xml (TutorialFrameCheckButton)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml (ActionButtonTemplate)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionButton1)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml (ActionButtonTemplate)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml (ActionButtonTemplate)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml (ActionBarButtonTemplate)
• normaltexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml (ActionButtonTemplate)
• pushedtexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml (ActionButtonTemplate)
• highlighttexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml (ActionButtonTemplate)
• checkedtexture
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml (ActionButtonTemplate)
• disabledcheckedtexture
  source: FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml (GuildControlPopupFrameCheckboxTemplate)
• hitrectinsets
  source: FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml (OptionsCheckButtonTemplate)

ColorSelect

Allows you to choose a color. Used rarely for customizing addons appearance

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• movable
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• enablekeyboard
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• Backdrop
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• colorwheeltexture
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• colorwheelthumbtexture
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• colorvaluetexture
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)
• colorvaluethumbtexture
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (ColorPickerFrame)

Cooldown

Used for spell and action buttons to show it's cooldown state

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentCooldown)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentCooldown)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\Cooldown.xml (CooldownFrameTemplate)
• setAllPoints
  source: FrameXML\Cooldown.xml (CooldownFrameTemplate)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\Cooldown.xml (CooldownFrameTemplate)
• reverse
  source: FrameXML\TargetFrame.xml ($parentCooldown)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentCooldown)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml ($parentCooldown)

DressUpModel

Used for checking how some linked item will look on character.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml (DressUpModel)
• scale
  source: FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml (DressUpModel)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml (DressUpModel)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml (DressUpModel)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml (DressUpModel)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml (DressUpModel)

EditBox

Used to type in any kind of text.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)
• letters
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)
• historylines
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)
• ignorearrows
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBoxTemplate)
• framestrata
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBoxTemplate)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBoxTemplate)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBoxTemplate)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBoxTemplate)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBox)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBox)
• autofocus
  source: FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml (WhoFrameEditBox)
• multiline
  source: FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml (GuildInfoEditBox)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\MailFrame.xml (SendMailBodyEditBox)
• numeric
  source: FrameXML\MoneyInputFrame.xml ($parentGold)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameEditBoxTemplate)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)
• FontString
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox)

Frame

A clean window to put any kind of widgets inside.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarMoneyFrame)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (PVPBannerFrameCustomizeTemplate)
• setAllPoints
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (ArenaRegistrarGreetingFrame)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• alpha
  source: FrameXML\ComboFrame.xml (ComboFrame)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• movable
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• id
  source: FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml (PVPBannerFrameCustomization1)
• framestrata
  source: FrameXML\BasicControls.xml (DialogBoxFrame)
• enablekeyboard
  source: FrameXML\CinematicFrame.xml (CinematicFrame)
• clampedtoscreen
  source: FrameXML\LootFrame.xml (LootFrame)
• protected
  source: FrameXML\SecureTemplates.xml (SecureFrameTemplate)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• Backdrop
  source: FrameXML\BasicControls.xml (DialogBoxFrame)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• hitrectinsets
  source: FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml (ArenaFrame)
• titleregion
  source: FrameXML\LootFrame.xml (LootFrame)
• Attributes
  source: FrameXML\SecureTemplates.xml (SecurePartyHeaderTemplate)

GameTooltip

Probably shows up a frame depending what's under cursor (player name, item etc.)

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml (GameTooltip)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml (GameTooltip)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml (GameTooltipTemplate)
• setAllPoints
  source: AddOns\Blizzard_ItemSocketingUI\Blizzard_ItemSocketingUI.xml (ItemSocketingDescription)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml (GameTooltip)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml (GameTooltip)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\ItemRef.xml (ItemRefTooltip)
• movable
  source: FrameXML\ItemRef.xml (ItemRefTooltip)
• framestrata
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml (GameTooltip)
• clampedtoscreen
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml (GameTooltipTemplate)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\ItemRef.xml (ItemRefTooltip)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ItemRef.xml (ItemRefTooltip)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ItemRef.xml (ItemRefTooltip)
• Backdrop
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml (GameTooltipTemplate)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml (GameTooltipTemplate)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml (GameTooltipTemplate)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml (GameTooltip)

MessageFrame

A window like a frame, but for storing messages.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• insertmode
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• framestrata
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• displayduration
  source: FrameXML\UIErrorsFrame.xml (UIErrorsFrame)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)
• FontString
  source: FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml (RaidWarningFrame)

Minimap

This is specific element for a radar showing you detailed map with units/resources on it

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)
• minimapplayermodel
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)
• minimaparrowmodel
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (Minimap)

Model

Real purpose unknown. Probably allows to show up some 3D object inside

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml (ItemAnimTemplate)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml ($parentItemAnim)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml (ItemAnimTemplate)
• setAllPoints
  source: FrameXML\PetActionBarFrame.xml ($parentAutoCast)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml (ItemAnimTemplate)
• alpha
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (MiniMapCompassRing)
• file
  source: FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml (ItemAnimTemplate)
• scale
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (MiniMapPing)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\Minimap.xml (MiniMapPing)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml ($parentItemAnim)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml (ItemAnimTemplate)

PlayerModel

Real purpose unknown. Probably for showing 3D portrait.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml (CharacterModelFrame)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml (CharacterModelFrame)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml (CharacterModelFrame)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml (CharacterModelFrame)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml (CharacterModelFrame)

ScrollFrame

Window that allows to scroll in up/down to show more info (As example - quest log)

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml (BattlefieldListScrollFrame)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml (BattlefieldListScrollFrame)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\ClassTrainerFrameTemplates.xml (ClassTrainerDetailScrollFrameTemplate)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\KnowledgeBaseFrame.xml (KnowledgeBaseArticleScrollFrame)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml (BattlefieldListScrollFrame)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml (BattlefieldListScrollFrame)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml (BattlefieldListScrollFrame)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\UIPanelTemplates.xml (UIPanelScrollFrameTemplate)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml (BattlefieldListScrollFrame)
• scrollchild
  source: FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml (GuildInfoFrameScrollFrame)

ScrollingMessageFrame

Same as scrollframe but for messages only

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• framestrata
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• displayduration
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• maxLines
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• movable
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• resizable
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• id
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (ChatFrame1)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• FontString
  source: FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml (ChatFrameTemplate)
• titleregion
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)
• resizebounds
  source: FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml (FloatingChatFrameTemplate)

SimpleHTML

Shows up a window with content organized as in html file. Still only some common tags of html are supported, so it's impossible to load html pages inside it.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml (ItemTextPageText)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml (ItemTextPageText)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml (ItemTextPageText)
• FontString
  source: FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml (ItemTextPageText)

Slider

A scroll bar for scrolling elements.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• orientation
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• minvalue
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• maxvalue
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• valuestep
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• defaultvalue
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\OptionsFrame.xml (OptionsFrameSlider1)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml (OptionsSliderTemplate)
• enablemouse
  source: FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml (OptionsSliderTemplate)
• id
  source: FrameXML\SoundOptionsFrame.xml (SoundOptionsFrameSlider1)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• Backdrop
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\UIPanelTemplates.xml (UIPanelScrollBarTemplate)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• thumbtexture
  source: FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml (OpacitySliderFrame)
• hitrectinsets
  source: FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml (OptionsSliderTemplate)

StatusBar

Used in casing bar.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrameTemplate)
• drawlayer
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrameTemplate)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrameTemplate)
• toplevel
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrame)
• parent
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrame)
• hidden
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrame)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrame)
• minvalue
  source: FrameXML\HonorFrame.xml (HonorFrameProgressBar)
• maxvalue
  source: FrameXML\HonorFrame.xml (HonorFrameProgressBar)
• defaultvalue
  source: FrameXML\HonorFrame.xml (HonorFrameProgressBar)
• id
  source: FrameXML\SkillFrame.xml (SkillRankFrame1)
• enablemouse
  source: AddOns\Blizzard_RaidUI\Blizzard_RaidUI.xml ($parentHealthBar)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrame)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrame)
• Layers
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrameTemplate)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\HonorFrame.xml (HonorFrameProgressBar)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrameTemplate)
• bartexture
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrameTemplate)
• barcolor
  source: FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml (CastingBarFrameTemplate)
• hitrectinsets
  source: FrameXML\ReputationFrame.xml (ReputationBarTemplate)

TabardModel

Showing up tabard.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml (TabardModel)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml (TabardModel)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml (TabardModel)
• Layers
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml (TabardModel)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml (TabardModel)

TaxiRouteFrame

Probably for showing up fly routes.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\TaxiFrame.xml (TaxiRouteMap)

elements:

• Size
  source: FrameXML\TaxiFrame.xml (TaxiRouteMap)
• Anchors
  source: FrameXML\TaxiFrame.xml (TaxiRouteMap)

WorldFrame

A layout frame type that holds a 3D view of the world. This type is not nomrally very useful for AddOn development, and is used by the system for displaying the world view and related. AddOns should use the UIParent as their topmost parent and not any frames derrived from this type.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml (WorldFrame)
• setAllPoints
  source: FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml (WorldFrame)
• movable
  source: FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml (WorldFrame)
• resizable
  source: FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml (WorldFrame)

elements:

• Layers
  source: FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml (WorldFrame)
• Frames
  source: FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml (WorldFrame)
• Scripts
  source: FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml (WorldFrame)

UIParent

This is not actually a Frame type, but a named instance of Frame, named "UIParent". Whats special about this system frame is that every addon you use loaded by default inside it (if parent attribute not defined). Also it's important that when you toggle addons visibility to take screenshot this frame becomes hidden, so any of its content not drawn. If you put your upmost addon frame outside of this frame, your addon will be visible always. For example when a user toggles UI visibility, its toggling the visibility of UIParent. To be a good citizen always use UIParent as your topmost parent, which can be done by leaving the parent of your topmost parents blank.

Animation Elements

Elements that help define animations for the WoW UI animation system. Both Animation and AnimationGroup can have scripts just like Frames do.

Added in 3.1.0. Blue posts.

AnimationGroup

Groups animation elements into a list for a Frame. Animation elements are added to an AnimationGroup, or under Ui.

Animation

Base type for all animation elements. Actual funcitonal animation elements must be one of the derrived types. Can also be defined in Ui as base for other animations.

Translation

Animation element type that moves its target.

Scale

Animation element type that scales or stretches its target.

Rotation

Animation element type that rotates its target.

Alpha

Animation element type that changes the alpha of its target.

Path

Animation element type that defines a traditional animation path for its target using ControlPoints.

Other Elements

Include

This tag contains only one attribute file, which refers to another .xml source file to load.

Script

This tag can have attribute tag file witch refers to a script (.lua) file to be loaded. Other way script just putted inside tag as a plain text.

Font

Defines a complete font for use in other elements.

attributies:

• name
  source: FrameXML\Fonts.xml (MasterFont)
• inherits
  source: FrameXML\Fonts.xml (SystemFont)
• virtual
  source: FrameXML\Fonts.xml (MasterFont)
• font
  source: FrameXML\Fonts.xml (SystemFont)
• outline
  source: FrameXML\Fonts.xml (NumberFontNormal)
• monochrome
  source: FrameXML\Fonts.xml (NumberFontNormalSmall)
• justifyH
• justifyV

elements:

• FontHeight
• Color
• Shadow