5E - Floating Character Sheet Tabs

[ScriedRaven]

This Extension adds buttons onto the main tab of a player character sheet, which create windows linked to the tabs
Buttons
Actions
Skills
Abilities
Inventory
Tabs

Tabs button - Opens a separate small window with the buttons on it

Screenshots:
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License Information: Public domain, use as you wish.

Known Conflicts:
Wizards theme Limits character sheet to be too small

Compatibility
Link (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?67847-5E-Floating-Character-Sheet-Tabs&p=638031&viewfull=1#post638031) to Thread containing Extensions for Compatibility and Alternate Themes


Forge (https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/434/view)

Version History:
04/16/2021: V1.3: Initial Release
04/17/2021: V1.4: Fixed button scaling in FGC. Fixed clipping issues at bottom of Actions and Inventory windows
06/23/2021: V1.5: Changed buttons to be single click. Added second extension file that adds AC into the inventory screen
06/30/2021: Added thematic neutral second version
01/22/2022: Tabs can now be dragged to Hotbar, added alternate themes - (Simple Gray and Simple Brown are compressed within Wizards) - files cover both Floating Tabs and Expanded NPCs
01/29/2022: V1.6: Character Name and Portrait now appear on tabs
02/25/2022: V1.7: Redesigned Icons, Redesigned how Name and Token Appear, Added Tabs Button
07/01/2023: V1.7.1: Update for FG v4.4.2, Removed Tokens from tabs

[Stv]

Very nice, liking the look of this one :)

Cheers, Steve.

[Dax Doomslayer]

Very snazzy! This is a great idea!

[SirMotte]

Working on a compatibility fix for my theme, should be fine with the next update :).

[jrowsey1]

I don't see the extension linked in the post. Am I missing something?

[ScriedRaven]

I don't see the extension linked in the post. Am I missing something?

I may have forgotten to hit the upload button

[jrowsey1]

Now I see it!

[SirMotte]

Just wanted to say, that this is worth Gold. Ever since the first time I touched FGU about a year ago, I always wanted this functionality. SO SO GOOD.

[ScriedRaven]

Just wanted to say, that this is worth Gold. Ever since the first time I touched FGU about a year ago, I always wanted this functionality. SO SO GOOD.

What's funny is that until you pointed out I should do this for pc sheets, I was trying to figure out how to add certain parts of this to Silent Ruins Generic Actions extension. But in all honesty this is probably better than adding even more stuff to the actions tab.

[SirMotte]

What's funny is that until you pointed out I should do this for pc sheets, I was trying to figure out how to add certain parts of this to Silent Ruins Generic Actions extension. But in all honesty this is probably better than adding even more stuff to the actions tab.

Haha true. I had my players make a test run today and they absolutely freaked out when I told them to press the buttons. Now I only need to figure out how to get my theme working aswell and the next game will be really smooth sailing. Thanks a lot (also for the npc one).

Edit: My Theme is now compatible!

[Milmoor]

I see the buttons, but nothing happens if I press one. I must admit not having tested without other extensions yet. Will do later on.

[NuclearMonkey]

I thought I had the same problem. Move the character sheet. The window is right behind it.

[Milmoor]

Yep, thanks, and you need to double click. I wasn't doing that.

[Drogo210]

We are gonna test it on Sunday but would be possible to have the pop-up window on top of the character sheet and not vice versa...I think it has more sense...do you?

[Valyar]

The added section overlaps with the special move/senses when the character sheet is resized to the allowed maximum. Quickfix was to update the minimum size to prevent this from happening. Screenshot attached of the issue, we use the default and Wizards' official theme.

[nephranka]

<removed my comment>

I did not read the post...you are at max size for that theme. I have not used that particular theme before.

[Jiminimonka]

Brilliant!

[Ludd_G]

Hi,

I really love this extension but I was wondering if I'm the only one that wishes the buttons were single click rather than double click? The whole situation in FG where some things on the sheet are single clicks and some are double is forever tripping my players up, no matter how many times they encounter it. Personally I, and my players, feel that a button should generally be single click, especially in a case like this where an accidental click won't trigger anything mechanically within the game flow.

As I said, this is an entirely subjective personal opinion, and does not take away from how much we appreciate using this extension.

Cheers and thanks,

Simon

[ScriedRaven]

Hi,

I really love this extension but I was wondering if I'm the only one that wishes the buttons were single click rather than double click? The whole situation in FG where some things on the sheet are single clicks and some are double is forever tripping my players up, no matter how many times they encounter it. Personally I, and my players, feel that a button should generally be single click, especially in a case like this where an accidental click won't trigger anything mechanically within the game flow.

As I said, this is an entirely subjective personal opinion, and does not take away from how much we appreciate using this extension.

Cheers and thanks,

Simon

I had initially designed it like that, however I changed the button design for a couple reasons (primarily aesthetic), but didn't realize the downsides of the double click design until much later. I would have done something about it sooner, but I recently started a new job that's been keeping me busy, but I finally got a chance to fix this.

[nephranka]

Great work.

I did notice the extension:
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?41407-Extension-5E-Action-Abilities

Which puts a small bar of ability score/skill/save click for rolls and some other information on the inventory tab does not appear when I use your actions button. Is there a way that could be resolved easily?

I did not test this in a clean environment since I figured it was not a conflict with another ext just something you may not have encountered to account for in the popup.

[Ludd_G]

I had initially designed it like that, however I changed the button design for a couple reasons (primarily aesthetic), but didn't realize the downsides of the double click design until much later. I would have done something about it sooner, but I recently started a new job that's been keeping me busy, but I finally got a chance to fix this.

Thank you for looking into this, much appreciated!

[Valyar]

Is there way to get the old version or update this one to be theme neutral? Latest version looks horrible with all themes, including the default one. Screenshot attached.

[SirMotte]

Is there way to get the old version or update this one to be theme neutral? Latest version looks horrible with all themes, including the default one. Screenshot attached.

If you use my theme it will look like this :) :
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(Dev Build)

[MeAndUnique]

Is there way to get the old version or update this one to be theme neutral? Latest version looks horrible with all themes, including the default one. Screenshot attached.

"Horrible" is a bit strong perhaps. Maybe "inconsistent"? Though I do agree that it's an opportunity for aesthetic improvement.

[daggerfortysix]

Neither the linked 5E - Floating Tabs - Single Click.ext or 5E - Floating Tabs - Double Click.ext on page one are version 1.5. They may have been updated, but still list as versions 1.4.

[ScriedRaven]

Neither the linked 5E - Floating Tabs - Single Click.ext or 5E - Floating Tabs - Double Click.ext on page one are version 1.5. They may have been updated, but still list as versions 1.4.

I keep track of old versions through file names, and honestly forget to change the version numbers within the extensions most of the time (that's why I don't include it in the announcement text). They're up to date.

[daggerfortysix]

Right on, I completely understand. Thanks!

[nephranka]

Any chance this could work with "5E Action Abilities v1.2 - 2019 by Claneidosyan modified version with wounds by Rino" and "Inventory Search v1.0.0"? The pop up is missing the search box for the inventory and the abilities box on the actions.

Otherwise it works great. My players like the option of the floating windows so they can move things around. This would make it even more useful.

Thanks for a great extension.

[Ludd_G]

Hi ScriedRaven,

I was just wondering if it would be possible to make either the floating windows or their button draggable to the quick keys at the bottom of the screen? This would really improve their usability as my players live on the Actions tab, so it'd be really useful to be able to pop up the floating tabs without changing tabs on the character sheet, if that makes sense?

Cheers,

Simon

[SmackDaddy]

Hi ScriedRaven,

I was just wondering if it would be possible to make either the floating windows or their button draggable to the quick keys at the bottom of the screen? This would really improve their usability as my players live on the Actions tab, so it'd be really useful to be able to pop up the floating tabs without changing tabs on the character sheet, if that makes sense?

Cheers,

Simon

Yeah, if this were actually possible, that would be absolutely beast!

[Ludd_G]

Is there any chance someone could tweak this to allow the floating tab buttons, or the tabs themselves, to be dragged to the hot-key slots?

I don't think it's being actively maintained anymore and this small adjustment would be a huge help for my players.

Cheers,

Simon

[ScriedRaven]

Any chance this could work with "5E Action Abilities v1.2 - 2019 by Claneidosyan modified version with wounds by Rino" and "Inventory Search v1.0.0"? The pop up is missing the search box for the inventory and the abilities box on the actions.

Otherwise it works great. My players like the option of the floating windows so they can move things around. This would make it even more useful.

Thanks for a great extension.

Sorry, I've been a bit behind on stuff. I can't do it entirely from my side, but I've sent them a message to ask what I can do. I'm not sure if/when I'll hear back

[ScriedRaven]

I was just wondering if it would be possible to make either the floating windows or their button draggable to the quick keys at the bottom of the screen? This would really improve their usability as my players live on the Actions tab, so it'd be really useful to be able to pop up the floating tabs without changing tabs on the character sheet, if that makes sense?

Unfortunately I can't figure out how to do that, when I try it just ends up creating a new blank sheet. My best guess is that the code is similar to whatever is used to pin the sidebar items to it, but I can't find that for comparison

[nephranka]

Sorry, I've been a bit behind on stuff. I can't do it entirely from my side, but I've sent them a message to ask what I can do. I'm not sure if/when I'll hear back

Thanks!

[BushViper]

Is there any chance someone could tweak this to allow the floating tab buttons, or the tabs themselves, to be dragged to the hot-key slots?

I don't think it's being actively maintained anymore and this small adjustment would be a huge help for my players.

Cheers,

Simon

I never even considered that, but it would be an incredibly useful feature.

[BushViper]

Unfortunately I can't figure out how to do that, when I try it just ends up creating a new blank sheet. My best guess is that the code is similar to whatever is used to pin the sidebar items to it, but I can't find that for comparison

If you're interested in adding this functionality, I'm sure there is someone who could help you. Obviously, there are a lot of talented creators making extensions. I'd toss the question to the Fantasy Grounds creator channel and see if you get any bites.

[ScriedRaven]

If you're interested in adding this functionality, I'm sure there is someone who could help you. Obviously, there are a lot of talented creators making extensions. I'd toss the question to the Fantasy Grounds creator channel and see if you get any bites.

It's the kind of thing that I would normally do, but I just checked back in, and started checking what extensions I want to use and all that, I really hadn't had as much time as I'd wanted yet. Anyways, while I was doing that, I realized how much it bugged me that I didn't have this feature, and I looked back over it. I have it working now, I just have a couple of aesthetic things I want to add before publishing it. I should release it in the next couple days

[ScriedRaven]

Update Added, tabs can now be stored in Hotbar. Added Alternate theme modifiers, must be used on top of main file. Simple Gray and Simple Brown are compressed within Wizards. Extensions cover both Floating Tabs and Expanded NPCs

[ScriedRaven]

Extensions For Enhanced Compatibility with other extensions and themes

Current List

Action Abilities (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?41407-Extension-5E-Action-Abilities): Now Appear On Actions Tab

[nephranka]

Very cool! Thanks!

[ScriedRaven]

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I started working on new icons for the tabs, they're based on the sidebar icons. Should I implement them, or just leave it as text right now?

[BushViper]

51645

I started working on new icons for the tabs, they're based on the sidebar icons. Should I implement them, or just leave it as text right now?

I like them.

[Tatas]

I personally prefer the text, but I could see how the icons might benefit non-native English speakers.

[Retch]

OMG, is there anyway you might consider making this CoreRPG (or PF1e as thats what I play LOL)? or If I can find a PF1e creator willing to try, would you allow them to work with your code?

[Morenu]

OMG, is there anyway you might consider making this CoreRPG (or PF1e as thats what I play LOL)? or If I can find a PF1e creator willing to try, would you allow them to work with your code?

oops wrong account, that was from me on the wrong account (I rarely use). but same question

[Zarestia]

oops wrong account, that was from me on the wrong account (I rarely use). but same question

Didn't that account thing happen already before?

Theoretically, this extension should work in pretty much every CoreRPG ruleset with some minor adjustments.
I could take a look at a CoreRPG solution if ScriedRaven is okay with that (Of course we'd get that thing on the Forge:) )

EDIT: No, this wasn't working as I thought it would.

[Morenu]

Didn't that account thing happen already before?

Theoretically, this extension should work in pretty much every CoreRPG ruleset with some minor adjustments.
I could take a look at a CoreRPG solution if ScriedRaven is okay with that (Of course we'd get that thing on the Forge:) )

yep, I use Retch when testing stuff locally on FG and I forget once in a while when I go post (3 times it looks like LOL) :)

But yes, this would be awesome as a CoreRPG ext

[ScriedRaven]

Didn't that account thing happen already before?

Theoretically, this extension should work in pretty much every CoreRPG ruleset with some minor adjustments.
I could take a look at a CoreRPG solution if ScriedRaven is okay with that (Of course we'd get that thing on the Forge:) )

Go for it. I don't really know how the rulesets sheets work (as in, which parts you'd want separate tabs for), but if you know then go ahead

[Zarestia]

Didn't that account thing happen already before?

Theoretically, this extension should work in pretty much every CoreRPG ruleset with some minor adjustments.
I could take a look at a CoreRPG solution if ScriedRaven is okay with that (Of course we'd get that thing on the Forge:) )

I take back what foolish old me said. My asumption was wrong, it sadly doesn't work how I thought/wanted it. Other ruleset would also need to have a manual inclusion.

Nevertheless, if someone wants to support more rulesets, I suggest to move the button selection from the charsheet main tab to a desktop panel. That would lessen the workload when dealing with several rulesets.

[Roach]

We had an issue today with Grimlore's Polymorphism: the P-Ext. adds an area to the Actions area above the weapons where to set possible Wildshapes etc. With Floating Tabs active, that area is not added.
Tested in clean campaign ith no other exts active..

[ScriedRaven]

We had an issue today with Grimlore's Polymorphism: the P-Ext. adds an area to the Actions area above the weapons where to set possible Wildshapes etc. With Floating Tabs active, that area is not added.
Tested in clean campaign with no other exts active..

I'm unable to replicate. Are you able to use Polymorphism correctly on it's own? It's been a while since I've used it so I'd forgotten that the characters needed to be added to the combat tracker

[SilentRuin]

I'm unable to replicate. Are you able to use Polymorphism correctly on it's own? It's been a while since I've used it so I'd forgotten that the characters needed to be added to the combat tracker

True. If not in CT poly does not show the poly data in the sheet (tabs).

[mindfungus]

Unable to edit fields when extension is activated.

[3/21/2024 4:06:39 PM] [ERROR] Script execution error: [string "C:charsheet_actionsft:actions_iedit"]:14: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)

I have tracked it down to just this extension. Hope you can help. I love this extension

mindfungus.

[ScriedRaven]

I'd noticed a problem, but I wasn't sure if it was from an update I'd abandoned or not. I was going to get around to double checking it out, I just... hadn't yet. It's fixed now

[mindfungus]

Works great now. Thank you for such a fast fix!