Quick Start Guide¶

Get up and running with SpectrumLootTool in minutes! This guide covers the essential commands and features you'll use most often.

🚀 First Steps¶

1. Basic Commands¶

The most important commands to know:

/slh - Toggle the main loot tracking interface

/slh status - Check your addon status and permissions

/slh help - Display all available commands

2. Check Your Setup¶

After installation, verify your configuration:

/slh status

You should see something like:

[2024-01-15 20:30:45]
=== SLH Status ===
Guild: Spectrum Federation
Officer: true
Version: 0.3.3
WoW Version: 10.2

Officer Status

If "Officer: false" but you should have permissions, try /slh refresh to update your status.

🎯 Core Features¶

For All Users¶

View Roll Counts¶

Open the main interface to see current BiS roll counts:

/slh

The interface shows: - Player names (colored by class) - Current roll counts for each player - Real-time updates as counts change

Reposition Interface¶

Unlock the frame to move it around your screen:

Go to Options → AddOns → Spectrum Loot Helper
Check "Unlock Frame"
Drag the interface to your preferred location
Uncheck "Unlock Frame" to lock position

For Officers¶

Adjust Roll Counts¶

Officers see arrow buttons next to each player name:

↑ Up Arrow - Increase player's roll count by 1
↓ Down Arrow - Decrease player's roll count by 1

Officer Permissions

You must be rank 0-2 in Spectrum Federation guild to see officer controls.

Manual Adjustments¶

Use commands for precise adjustments:

/slh set PlayerName 5

/slh add PlayerName 2

⚙️ Essential Settings¶

Access settings via Options → AddOns → Spectrum Loot Helper:

Outside Raid Usage¶

Default: Disabled (raid groups only)
Enable: Use addon when solo or in small groups
Use Case: Personal tracking outside of raids

Frame Position¶

Locked (default): Interface position is fixed
Unlocked: Drag interface anywhere on screen
Auto-save: Position remembered between sessions

Show All Players¶

Current Group (default): Show only current raid members
All Known Players: Display all players from database
Use Case: View historical data for offline players

🔍 Monitoring & Debug¶

View Recent Changes¶

See what's been happening with roll counts:

/slh debuglog show 10

Enable Detailed Logging¶

For troubleshooting or bug reports:

/slh debuglog on

Export Debug Information¶

When reporting issues:

/slh debuglog export

📋 Common Workflows¶

Raid Night Setup¶

**1. Pre-Raid Check**

/slh status
/slh refresh

Verify addon is working and permissions are current.

**2. Open Interface**

/slh

Display the loot tracking interface for your raid team.

**3. Position UI** Unlock frame if needed and position interface where it won't block important UI elements.

Officer Loot Distribution¶

**Item Drops** When a BiS item drops, check the interface to see who has the most/least rolls.

**Award Loot** Give the item to the appropriate player based on your guild's loot rules.

**Update Counts** Use the arrow buttons to decrease the winner's roll count by 1.

**Verify Changes** Confirm the change is reflected in the interface and synced to other players.

Troubleshooting Quick Fixes¶

Issue	Quick Fix
Interface not showing	`/slh` then ensure you're in raid and out of combat
No officer buttons	`/slh refresh` to update guild permissions
Data seems wrong	`/slh debuglog export` and check for errors
Can't move interface	Enable "Unlock Frame" in addon settings
Missing players	Enable "Show All Players" or invite them to group

🎓 Advanced Tips¶

Keyboard Shortcuts¶

While there are no built-in hotkeys, you can create macros:

/run SlashCmdList.SLH("")

Integration with Other Addons¶

SpectrumLootTool works alongside: - WeakAuras - Can be positioned to complement your WA setup - Details/Skada - No conflicts with damage meters - Guild management addons - Uses standard WoW guild APIs

Performance Optimization¶

For optimal performance: - Keep debug logging off during normal use - Use "Current Group" mode instead of "All Players" for large databases - Consider enabling outside raid usage only when needed

📚 What's Next?¶

Now that you have the basics down:

User Guide - Comprehensive feature documentation
Configuration - Detailed configuration options
Support - Common issues and solutions

You're Ready!

You now know the essential SpectrumLootTool features. Time to track some BiS rolls! 🎲