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Configuration System

Raid Consumable Checker v2.0+ features a powerful in-game configuration UI that allows you to customize your consumable tracking without editing files manually.

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Access Configuration

There are two ways to access the configuration menu:
  1. Config Button: Click the “Config” button in the main RCC window
  2. Slash Command: Use /rcc config (if available)

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What You Can Configure

The configuration system allows you to manage:

Items & Consumables

Add, edit, and delete consumables like flasks, potions, food, and weapon enchants. Track both inventory counts and buff status.

Categories

Organize your consumables into custom groups like “Flasks”, “Main Elixirs”, “Potions”, and “Buffs”.

Display Order

Reorder items and categories to match your preferences using the Up/Down buttons.

Advanced Settings

Customize colors, fonts, timers, and window dimensions via the Constants file.

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Configuration Types

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In-Game Configuration

The primary way to configure RCC. Provides a visual interface for:
  • Items Management: Configure all item properties with instant preview
  • Categories Management: Create and organize category groups
  • Real-time Updates: Changes apply immediately without /reload
  • Tab Navigation: Use Tab/Shift+Tab to move between fields
All changes made in the configuration UI are saved to WTF/Account/[AccountName]/SavedVariables/RaidConsumableChecker.lua

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File-Based Configuration

For advanced customization beyond the UI:
  • Constants File: Edit RaidConsumableChecker_Constants.lua for colors, fonts, dimensions, and timers
  • Direct Database: Manual editing of SavedVariables (not recommended)
Only edit the Constants file if you’re comfortable with Lua. The in-game UI is the recommended approach for items and categories.

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Configuration Workflow

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Workflow Steps

  1. Open Configuration: Click the Config button or use a slash command
  2. Select Entry: Choose an existing item/category or click “New Item”/“New Category”
  3. Edit Fields: Modify the configuration fields as needed
  4. Validate: Save button enables only when changes are valid
  5. Save: Click “Save” to apply changes (or “Discard” to revert)
  6. UI Updates: Main window refreshes automatically

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Tab Navigation

Press Tab to cycle through form fields:
  • Tab: Move to next field
  • Shift+Tab: Move to previous field
  • Auto-Skip: Disabled fields are skipped automatically
Tab navigation makes it quick to fill out forms without using your mouse!

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Smart Validation

The configuration UI prevents invalid data:
  • Required Fields: Save button disabled if essential fields are empty
  • Type Checking: Numeric fields only accept numbers
  • Field Dependencies: Changing item type (Consumable ↔ Buff) disables irrelevant fields
  • Icon Preview: See icons in real-time as you type the icon name

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Data Storage

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SavedVariables Location

World of Warcraft/
└── WTF/
    └── Account/
        └── [YourAccount]/
            └── SavedVariables/
                └── RaidConsumableChecker.lua
This file contains:
  • Items: All configured consumables
  • Categories: Category definitions and order
  • Window Position: Saved position from your last session
Exit the game properly to ensure settings are saved. Using Alt+F4 may lose unsaved data.

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Data Migration

Upgrading from v1.x? RCC automatically migrates your old configuration:
  • Imports items from RaidConsumableChecker_Data.lua
  • Converts old format to new database structure
  • Preserves all your customizations

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Next Steps

Configure Items

Learn about item fields and configuration options

Manage Categories

Organize consumables into custom groups

See Examples

Real configuration examples from the source

Advanced Settings

Customize colors, fonts, and timers

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