WeakAuras

WeakAuaras(WA) is an addon which provides a framework to create widgets and UI elements in World of Warcraft.

Using a custom frame to hide weakauras

Personally I do not like my class weakauras to be visible whenever I am out of combat. However I do want them to show up if I have an enemy target selected.

One way to build this is via a custom frame which only activates when one of your provided conditionals are true. For example, have a valid target, be in a dungeon, cast a spell or be in combat. Set the parent frame of your weakauras to your custom frame and enable ‘set parent to anchor’.

• Create a new aura of type Empty Base Region. Name it MyAnchor.
• Create a trigger for each condition you want.
  • Trigger 1: Player/Unit Info > Unit Characteristics > Unit = Target
  • Trigger 2: Player/Unit Info > Conditions > In Combat
• Set the activation to Any Triggers at the top of the triggers tab.
• Navigate to the Group tab of your class weakauras and the Position and Size settings.
  • Specify Select frame in the Anchored to option and specify WeakAuras:MyAnchor.
  • Make sure Set parent to Anchor is ticked.
• Your class auras now only show up if any of the provided conditions are true.