Cannot Move Chat Window or Buff Window

[Daymian]

Hello all,

I have a problem and wondering if anyone has a solution.

When I first got into the game, I had to move my windows to where I wanted them. I adjusted them all for the time being but now want to rearrange some things.

I am unable to move my main chat window (its NOT locked) or my buff window (not locked either) .

All other windows I can freely move by putting my cursor on the edge of the window.

When I put my cursor on the edge of the chat bar or buff bar, it only allows me to change the size.

One of the things I wanted to add was another window to move my combat messages to, and when I create a new window, its the same thing, I can't move it but can only adjust its size.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[xaix1999]

post a screen shot
you might have something over lapping

[Daymian]

Hi Xaix

You know what, I logged into the game to screen shot for you and noticed a messaged that I probably never payed any attention to. It said my XML files are not compatible with my current EQ files and some windows may not perform correctly.

Any idea how to fix this? That is probably the reason

PS - it says to type /loadskin default 1 to correct it, and I did that but nothing changed

[xaix1999]

sorry but that is only for first time displaying
your xml errors havent displayed a window yet
probably a window disabled on p99

[Daymian]

Here are some screen shots for you

Ugh, the screenshots dont show my cursor

I was tryingto screenshot that on my chat window I dont have the "move cursor" whereas on my other boxes I do.

https://imgur.com/KwDTaHT

https://imgur.com/ZFmLxFN

[xaix1999]

if you could just use the Print Screen button on your keyboard and then open Paint and while you are in paint please use the Ctrl+V keyboard combo to paste into paint
then cut out the unneeded/unwanted parts

[xaix1999]

you have to right click the edge of your window till you open a menu to have more options

[Daymian]

Ya my window doesn't have that "main chat" bar... its just a flat box as you see in my screen shot. I can right click it to make sure its not locked. and thats how i made a new window as well

[xaix1999]

like i said you have to find the edge

[Daymian]

Im screwed, theres no edge

[Daymian]

How do i get a UI like yours?

[xaix1999]

https://wiki.project1999.com/User_Interface_Enhancements

[xaix1999]

i updated the wiki for you

[Ravager]

You can manually change the starting position of your windows in your UI_CharacterName_P1999*.ini file. Set them to something like x position 500 and y position 500 and that should put it out in the middle somewhere. Adjust it to where you want in game, then /camp out to have the game save its new position.

[jolanar]

Im screwed, theres no edge

Sounds like you are using a busted UI. Try switching to the default and see if you can move them around.

[cubiczar]

When I put my cursor on the edge of the chat bar or buff bar, it only allows me to change the size.

I had the same issue, my solution was low tech... I just adjusted each corner one at a time to be where I wanted on the screen. So just move all the other windows first then "size" your chat window into place. It's dumb to have to do it that way but was pretty easy

[xaix1999]

so guys they stated they used the command /load default
meaning he replaced the default ui
he just needs to replace the ui like they did before
your suggestions are great but ain't nobody got time for that

[mcoy]

So based on the screenshots and what my own UI looks like - you're missing part of the chat window where the "titlebar" or w/e it's called should be. Like Xaix said, I'd recommend re-applying the patch and making sure the content of the uifiles folder is updated/overwritten.

-Mcoy

[xaix1999]

+1 for Mcoy

[Daymian]

So based on the screenshots and what my own UI looks like - you're missing part of the chat window where the "titlebar" or w/e it's called should be. Like Xaix said, I'd recommend re-applying the patch and making sure the content of the uifiles folder is updated/overwritten.

-Mcoy

I have uploaded all the UI files, and then replaced the ones like p99 says and I am getting the same thing.

I can finally move my windows now though, and thats all I really wanted

[BlackBellamy]

I have uploaded all the UI files, and then replaced the ones like p99 says and I am getting the same thing.

I can finally move my windows now though, and thats all I really wanted

Your first post from 2015 was about customizing your UI. If you are still using the same install from 2015 I suggest to do a clean install and then patch over that. Who knows what other UI files you messed with back then or if you're missing some file from a later patch?

[Daymian]

Your first post from 2015 was about customizing your UI. If you are still using the same install from 2015 I suggest to do a clean install and then patch over that. Who knows what other UI files you messed with back then or if you're missing some file from a later patch?

No, brand new computer since then. It was a fresh install

[xaix1999]

so what server are you on?