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For an overview of WoW's XML, see XML user interface and XML basics.

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.

Widget elements have a hierarchical relationship between them. Some widget elements are derived from others, which means that they inherit the kind of attributes and property elements that are allowed for them. This inheritance also applies to the API functions available for that type of widget. In the XML files, wherever a widget element is expected, you may instead use a widget that is derived from that one. In the references, curly braces {} are used to indicate when such substitution is possible.

Hierarchy

Note: This hierarchy is not to be confused with the parent-child relationship of the actual widgets created in the XML files. It also shouldn't be confused with inheriting templates (or virtual elements).

This list shows the inheritance relationship of the widget elements:

• UI
• LayoutFrame
  • FontString
  • Texture
  • Animation
    • AnimationGroup
  • Frame
    • Button
      • CheckButton
    • ColorSelect
    • EditBox
    • GameTooltip
    • MessageFrame
    • Minimap
    • Model
      • PlayerModel
        • TabardModel
    • ScrollingMessageFrame
    • ScrollFrame
    • SimpleHTML
    • Slider
    • StatusBar
    • MovieFrame
    • TaxiRouteFrame
    • WorldFrame

Widgets

AnimationGroup

The AnimationGroup type doesn't create any visual effects by itself, but it does provide a GetElapsed method that isn't depend on UI. Used for timing.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BNet.xml
  Element name: BNToastFrame>$parentAnimIn

Button

A button you can click with mouse.

Known Attributes:

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

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• hitrectinsets
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• normaltexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• pushedtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• disabledtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• highlighttexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarUpButton
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaButtonTemplate
• buttontext
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaButtonTemplate
• normalfont
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaButtonTemplate
• highlightfont
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaButtonTemplate
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BankFrame.xml
  Element name: BankItemButtonBagTemplate
• disabledfont
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CharacterFrameTemplates.xml
  Element name: CharacterFrameTabButtonTemplate
• pushedtextoffset
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml
  Element name: GuildFrameGuildListToggleButton

CheckButton

Clicking adds or remove check mark. Commonly used for option panels.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarButtonTemplate
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarButtonTemplate
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarButtonTemplate
• parent
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionButton1
• id
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionButton1
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MailFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentButton
• framestrata
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\PetActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: PetActionButtonTemplate
• checked
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TutorialFrame.xml
  Element name: TutorialFrameCheckButton

Known Tags:

• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionBarButtonTemplate
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: ActionButton1
• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: ActionButtonTemplate
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: ActionButtonTemplate
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: ActionButtonTemplate
• normaltexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: ActionButtonTemplate
• pushedtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: ActionButtonTemplate
• highlighttexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: ActionButtonTemplate
• checkedtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: ActionButtonTemplate
• disabledcheckedtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml
  Element name: GuildControlPopupFrameCheckboxTemplate
• hitrectinsets
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml
  Element name: OptionsCheckButtonTemplate

ColorSelect

Allows the user to choose a color. Commonly used for customizing the appearance of a UI element.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• toplevel
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• parent
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• movable
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• enablemouse
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• enablekeyboard
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• backdrop
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• colorwheeltexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• colorwheelthumbtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• colorvaluetexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame
• colorvaluethumbtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: ColorPickerFrame

Cooldown

Used for spell and action buttons to show its cooldown state.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentCooldown
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentCooldown
• setallpoints
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Cooldown.xml
  Element name: CooldownFrameTemplate
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Cooldown.xml
  Element name: CooldownFrameTemplate
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Cooldown.xml
  Element name: CooldownFrameTemplate
• reverse
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TargetFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentCooldown

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentCooldown
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentCooldown

dressupmodel

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

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml
  Element name: DressUpModel
• scale
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml
  Element name: DressUpModel

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml
  Element name: DressUpModel
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml
  Element name: DressUpModel
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml
  Element name: DressUpModel
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\DressUpFrame.xml
  Element name: DressUpModel

editbox

Used to type in any kind of text.

Known Attributes:

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

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox
• fontstring
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaRegistrarFrameEditBox
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameEditBoxTemplate

fontstring

This one show a text you cannot edit.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentHotKey
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentHotKey
• justifyh
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentHotKey
• text
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentFrameLabel
• justifyv
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentZoneDescription
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: RegistrationText
• nonspacewrap
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BasicControls.xml
  Element name: ScriptErrors_Message
• bytes
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name:
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\QuestLogFrame.xml
  Element name: QuestWatchFontTemplate
• maxlines
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\SpellBookFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentSpellName

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentHotKey
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentHotKey
• color
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CharacterFrame.xml
  Element name: CharacterNameText
• fontheight
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ZoneText.xml
  Element name: AutoFollowStatusText

frame

It's just a clean window to put any kind of widgets inside.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• toplevel
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• movable
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• parent
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• enablemouse
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: PVPBannerFrameCustomizeTemplate
• setallpoints
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaRegistrarGreetingFrame
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaRegistrarMoneyFrame
• id
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: PVPBannerFrameCustomization1
• framestrata
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BasicControls.xml
  Element name: DialogBoxFrame
• enablekeyboard
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CinematicFrame.xml
  Element name: CinematicFrame
• alpha
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ComboFrame.xml
  Element name: ComboFrame
• clampedtoscreen
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\LootFrame.xml
  Element name: LootFrame
• protected
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\SecureTemplates.xml
  Element name: SecureFrameTemplate

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• hitrectinsets
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaFrame.xml
  Element name: ArenaFrame
• backdrop
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BasicControls.xml
  Element name: DialogBoxFrame
• titleregion
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\LootFrame.xml
  Element name: LootFrame
• attributes
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\SecureTemplates.xml
  Element name: SecurePartyHeaderTemplate

GameTooltip

Displays a frame at the position of the cursor, whose contents typically depend on what is being moused over.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml
  Element name: GameTooltip
• framestrata
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml
  Element name: GameTooltip
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml
  Element name: GameTooltip
• parent
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml
  Element name: GameTooltip
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml
  Element name: GameTooltip
• clampedtoscreen
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml
  Element name: GameTooltipTemplate
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml
  Element name: GameTooltipTemplate
• enablemouse
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemRef.xml
  Element name: ItemRefTooltip
• toplevel
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemRef.xml
  Element name: ItemRefTooltip
• movable
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemRef.xml
  Element name: ItemRefTooltip
• setallpoints
  Source: DefaultUI - AddOns\Blizzard_ItemSocketingUI\Blizzard_ItemSocketingUI.xml
  Element name: ItemSocketingDescription

Known Tags:

• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltip.xml
  Element name: GameTooltip
• backdrop
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml
  Element name: GameTooltipTemplate
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml
  Element name: GameTooltipTemplate
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\GameTooltipTemplate.xml
  Element name: GameTooltipTemplate
• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemRef.xml
  Element name: ItemRefTooltip
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemRef.xml
  Element name: ItemRefTooltip

MessageFrame

A window like a frame, but for storing messages.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• insertmode
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• parent
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• framestrata
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• toplevel
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• displayduration
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\UIErrorsFrame.xml
  Element name: UIErrorsFrame

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame
• fontstring
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\RaidWarning.xml
  Element name: RaidWarningFrame

Minimap

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

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap
• enablemouse
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap
• minimapplayermodel
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap
• minimaparrowmodel
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: Minimap

Model

Displays a 3D model.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml
  Element name: ItemAnimTemplate
• file
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml
  Element name: ItemAnimTemplate
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml
  Element name: ItemAnimTemplate
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml
  Element name: ItemAnimTemplate
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml
  Element name: $parentItemAnim
• scale
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: MiniMapPing
• alpha
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: MiniMapCompassRing
• setallpoints
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\PetActionBarFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentAutoCast

Known Tags:

• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml
  Element name: ItemAnimTemplate
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\MainMenuBarBagButtons.xml
  Element name: $parentItemAnim
• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Minimap.xml
  Element name: MiniMapPing

PlayerModel

Displays a 3D model of a player character. The model can preview items.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml
  Element name: CharacterModelFrame

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml
  Element name: CharacterModelFrame
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml
  Element name: CharacterModelFrame
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml
  Element name: CharacterModelFrame
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\PaperDollFrame.xml
  Element name: CharacterModelFrame

ScrollFrame

Window that allows to scroll in up/down to show more info.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml
  Element name: BattlefieldListScrollFrame
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml
  Element name: BattlefieldListScrollFrame
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ClassTrainerFrameTemplates.xml
  Element name: ClassTrainerDetailScrollFrameTemplate
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\KnowledgeBaseFrame.xml
  Element name: KnowledgeBaseArticleScrollFrame

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml
  Element name: BattlefieldListScrollFrame
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml
  Element name: BattlefieldListScrollFrame
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml
  Element name: BattlefieldListScrollFrame
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BattlefieldFrame.xml
  Element name: BattlefieldListScrollFrame
• scrollchild
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FriendsFrame.xml
  Element name: GuildInfoFrameScrollFrame
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\UIPanelTemplates.xml
  Element name: UIPanelScrollFrameTemplate

ScrollingMessageFrame

Same as ScrollFrame but for messages only.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• framestrata
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• toplevel
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• displayduration
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• maxlines
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• movable
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• enablemouse
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• resizable
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• parent
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• id
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrame1

Known Tags:

• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• fontstring
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ChatFrame.xml
  Element name: ChatFrameTemplate
• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• titleregion
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• resizebounds
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: FloatingChatFrameTemplate
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\FloatingChatFrame.xml
  Element name: 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.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml
  Element name: ItemTextPageText

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml
  Element name: ItemTextPageText
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml
  Element name: ItemTextPageText
• fontstring
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ItemTextFrame.xml
  Element name: ItemTextPageText

Slider

A scroll bar for scrolling elements.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• orientation
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• minvalue
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• maxvalue
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• valuestep
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• defaultvalue
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\OptionsFrame.xml
  Element name: OptionsFrameSlider1
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml
  Element name: OptionsSliderTemplate
• enablemouse
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml
  Element name: OptionsSliderTemplate
• id
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\SoundOptionsFrame.xml
  Element name: SoundOptionsFrameSlider1

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• backdrop
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• thumbtexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ColorPickerFrame.xml
  Element name: OpacitySliderFrame
• hitrectinsets
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\OptionsFrameTemplates.xml
  Element name: OptionsSliderTemplate
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\UIPanelTemplates.xml
  Element name: UIPanelScrollBarTemplate

StatusBar

Needs more testing. Used in casing bar.

Known Attributes:

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

Known Tags:

• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
  Element name: CastingBarFrameTemplate
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
  Element name: CastingBarFrameTemplate
• bartexture
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
  Element name: CastingBarFrameTemplate
• barcolor
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
  Element name: CastingBarFrameTemplate
• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
  Element name: CastingBarFrame
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
  Element name: CastingBarFrame
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\HonorFrame.xml
  Element name: HonorFrameProgressBar
• hitrectinsets
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ReputationFrame.xml
  Element name: ReputationBarTemplate

TabardModel

Displays tabard.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml
  Element name: TabardModel

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml
  Element name: TabardModel
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml
  Element name: TabardModel
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml
  Element name: TabardModel
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TabardFrame.xml
  Element name: TabardModel

TaxiRouteFrame

Shows a frame with the current continent's flight routes.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TaxiFrame.xml
  Element name: TaxiRouteMap

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TaxiFrame.xml
  Element name: TaxiRouteMap
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\TaxiFrame.xml
  Element name: TaxiRouteMap

WorldFrame

Defined in default interface and contains all graphics information. Any addon placed inside this one will be always visible.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml
  Element name: WorldFrame
• movable
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml
  Element name: WorldFrame
• resizable
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml
  Element name: WorldFrame
• setallpoints
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml
  Element name: WorldFrame

Known Tags:

• layers
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml
  Element name: WorldFrame
• frames
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml
  Element name: WorldFrame
• scripts
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\WorldFrame.xml
  Element name: WorldFrame

UIParent

This is ordinary frame named "UIParent". Special about it 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 addon outside of this frame to for example worldframe your addon will be visible always.

NonWidgets

include

This tag contains only one attribute file, witch refers to another scheme (.xml) file that needs to be loaded.

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

Used for defining fonts used in any other elements.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: MasterFont
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: MasterFont
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: SystemFont
• font
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: SystemFont
• outline
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: NumberFontNormal
• monochrome
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: NumberFontNormalSmall
• justifyh
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: ItemTextFontNormal

Known Tags:

• shadow
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: MasterFont
• fontheight
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: SystemFont
• color
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\Fonts.xml
  Element name: SystemFont

Texture

Stores path for graphic file used for drawing elements.

Known Attributes:

• name
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentIcon
• file
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentFlash
• hidden
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentFlash
• alphamode
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentBorder
• setallpoints
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BankFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentTexture
• virtual
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\BasicControls.xml
  Element name: DialogButtonNormalTexture
• inherits
  Source: DefaultUI - AddOns\Blizzard_TalentUI\Blizzard_TalentUI.xml
  Element name: TalentFrameBranch1

Known Tags:

• size
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentBorder
• anchors
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ActionButtonTemplate.xml
  Element name: $parentBorder
• texcoords
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\ArenaRegistrarFrame.xml
  Element name: $parentMiddle
• color
  Source: DefaultUI - FrameXML\CastingBarFrame.xml
  Element name: