PBKeySwitcher

I had a big issue trying to set this addon: I received an exception adding a bar (nill value).
I've resolved it modifying the file interface/addons/pkkeyswitcher.lua at line 132 from

for j=1,12 do

to

for j=1,11 do

cya

Hey,
i installed the AddOn using the Curse Client.
Ingame the window pops up, which tells me to reload the UI.
I do so but nothing changes, seems like the addon didn't activate.
"unknown command: /PBKS

Already reinstalled the addon manually -> same

any hints?

Currently this mod lag spikes me every time I advance in balance and the hotkeys switch. It is extremely useful for those of us trying to convert from Planb, and I hope the creator works out some of the kinks. Unfortunately those lag spikes add up and really ruin the gameplay especially in large RVR fights where lag is already an issue.

Please keep up the great work, if you can get that lag spike issue taken care of I will be using this as a staple mod for my SM. =)

why did you take the time to make this addon but not take the time to explain how to set it up?

im trying to set it up for 15 minutes now and can not get it to work.

It says plan/balance switcher but does this also work for Stances?

Like the Shadow Master or the Maurauder??

ok, I tried again last night. All my abilities are on bar 1: key 1 to 4 for Normal Balance, key 5 to 8 for Improved Balance, and 9, 0, - for Perfect Balance. My procedure is:
1. /pbks addbar 1
2. /pbks setkey 1 (press 1 for new key)
3. /pbks setkey 2 (press 2 for new key)
4. /pbks setkey 3 (press 3 for new key)
5. /pbks setkey 4 (press 4 for new key)
6. /pbks force 1

At this moment, the first 4 key become 9, 0, - and blank. If I tried /pbks force 2, the original key 5 to 8 will become 9, 0, -, =. If /pbks force 3, the last 3 keys will become 9, 0, -.

Now I have 2 questions:
1. How comes "/pbks force 1" can't use the 4th key? The 4th ability is "Protection of Hoeth".
2. Why can't I use key 1 to 4? I used /pbks setkey 1 and press "1" to bind the first key. Am I doing it right?

Nice! I can bind the key 1 to 4 now except the ability "Protection of Hoeth". Wherever I put it on 3rd or 4th key, I can't bind a key to it (with setkey). It just leave it blank... o_O;;

To add to the above user it at the normal balance it also binds throw, bulwark and shatter enchantment. as i use throw as my first ability on the bar. it messes up when i use /pbks setkey 1 and then set key 2. it gives my first improved balance an perfect balance ability no key binding.

No luck, still not working. Maybe it is not for me... :(

The link is for open a ticket for trouble shooting but my case is different. I have no idea how to use this cool stuff... :(

If you want to use the "1" button for the 1st plan0 key you dont need to do anything, becouse the is using the default built in keybindings. So just re install the addon and play.

You have to use the /setkey command only if you want to bind other buttons than the default ones. (for example if you want to bind the E button to the 1st actionbar slot you have to type /pbks setkey -> 1 press ok ->hit the E button -> press ok again and it will bided)


And you dont have to use the /pbks addbar 1 command, becouse it is a default setting too.
The /pbks force1 command is unnesessery too, becouse it will show you how the hotkeys will move in your bar in plan1 and plan0 but force1 will show the plan0 status wich is the default.

So if you want to play with four skill in each plan binded to 1-4 the only thing you need to do is install this great addon than put the skills on your bar1 as you mentioned in your first post and thats all you dont have to use slash commands.

Forgot something...

Thx for ArThoX!
This is a great stuff. :)

Is there any steps or procedures or guide for setup the key? I have no clue to make it works... :(

To set keys you have to:
- type /pbks setkey x (where "x" is the action bar slot you want to bind 1 is the first action bar slot 2 is the second and so on) and press enter
- press ok
- then press the key you want to use instead of "x"
- press ok again
- have fun. :D

My bindings are:
(With PBKS on Bar1)
1 - E (Follow me lead - Big Swing - Skull Thumper)
2 - Q (Wot Armor - Trip em up - Da big un)
3 - 4 (Big slash - Tree hit combo)
4 - ALT+Q (Right in the jibblies - Down ya go)
5 - ALT+4 (Tuffer 'n nails - Savin me hide)

(Without BBKS on Bar2)
ALT+E - Clobber (to swich back to no plan)
2 - Taunt
ALT+2 - Lob choppa

Thanks Porci but I still have a question that I don't understand. A complete series of action is plan_A + plan_B + plan_C. setkey 1 can bind "1" to a different key for plan_A action but how I can link it with plan_B action?
For example, I am using 3 plan_A, 3 plan_B and 4 plan_C actions and all on bar 1. You can see there are 36 combination (3 x 3 x 4). After I used a plan_A action (key 1 to 3), how can pbks let me select the plan_B action from key 1 to 3, and key 1 to 4 for plan_C action afterward?
Sorry for my dumb... :(

If you want to use keys from 1 to 4 just bind them to the first 4 action bar slot with the slas commands.
The addon will scan your skills (I think :P) and if you have only two plan_a skills on your action bar the addon will use only the first two hotkey. But if you have three plan_b skills after the two plan_a skills the addon will use the first three hotkey. And if you have 5 plan_c skills after the 3 plan_b skills the addon will use the first 5 hotkey.

If you see my examle i have 5 hotkey (from 1-5 action bar slot), and only two plan_a skills. So if you press "E" it will use "Follow me lead". The "Q" key will use "Wot armor". But if i press "4" (binded for the third action bar slot) nothing will happen becouse there is no plan_a skill on that action bar slot (there is the first plan_bskill on that slot).

So if you have 2 skills in plan_a; 4 in plan_b; and 6 in plan_c you have to set 6 hotkey or else if you bind only 2 hotkey you can use only the 1. and 2. skills in each plans.

Sorry for my bad english. :)