Window Names List

Overview

Windows are an integral element of any Graphical User Interface (GUI) and respond to events from the user or the operating system. They typically consist of a rectangular frame with a title bar, and other standard UI elements inside it such as text, images, buttons, edit boxes, dialog boxes, menus, etc. They can be any size, and can be visible or invisible. Usually, each window has a specific purpose such as a window for chat messaging, or a window for powers, etc.

The windows in City of Heroes can usually be opened, closed, or re-sized (i.e. scaled) using three slash commands: /window_show, /window_hide, and /window_scale. Some windows have other slash commands dedicated to opening only that specific window. Other windows can not be opened by any slash command, can not be closed, and/or can not be scaled. Before attempting to scale individual windows, make sure to detach the particular window from its parent window by de-selecting the tiny blue radial button in the corner of the window. The size of some windows are linked to the size of another window, such as the Status window or the Chat window, and can not be scaled individually. These linked windows have been noted below using asterisks (*).

Most window names were first made available to players in Issue 12 (2008), as well as the commands to configure them. A command called /window_names was created to output a list of all window names intended to be used by players with slash commands or binds. The command can still be used today, but the list is sadly incomplete and sometimes inaccurate. A complete list of window names intended for the player can be found in the windows configuration file wdw.txt located in the game's default folder (see /wdw_save).

Of course, these are not the only windows or window names in the game. Many windows are controlled by the game system and are inaccessible to the player. However, some windows not intended for the player can nonetheless be accessed. These window names have been listed in their own section below, however the function of many of these are simply not known.

Lastly, Homecoming has made many window names obsolete or inappropriate to use. For example, any window name dealing with the Paragon Market has been disabled since the Paragon Market no longer exists. This also includes windows related to supergroup prestige, ranking, veteran loyalty programs, and other windows whose function has either been altered or no longer exists.

The following is a complete list of all known window names taken from the game files as they were just before City of Heroes officially closed down in November 2012. Window names added by Homecoming, if known, are also included.

Window Name Lists

KEY
O=opens C=closes S=scales	*= scales only through the Status window **=scales only through the Chat window

Working Window Names in WDW.txt

Window Name	Description	Opens	Closes	Scales
status	The main window containing the health bar, endurance bar, experience meter, and applied buffs. Always open, can not be closed. Alias: health			S
action	The Action Window may be opened by clicking "Action" at the bottom of the Target Window. This window is similar to the context menu displayed by right-clicking on a target. Alias: actions	O	C	S
auction	The Auction window. Use the slash commands /auctionhouse, /ah, /wentworths, or /blackmarket to open this window.		C	S
badge	The Badges window.	O	C	S
chat	The main Chat window. Alias: chat0	O	C	S
chat1	Alternate chat window number 1.	O	C	S**
chat2	Alternate chat window number 2.	O	C	S**
chat3	Alternate chat window number 3.	O	C	S**
chat4	Alternate chat window number 4.	O	C	S**
clues	The Clues window. Alias: clue	O	C	S
combatmonitor	The Combat Monitor window. Use the slash command /monitorattribute to open the window, and /stopmonitorattribute to close it.			S
combatnumbers	The window that opens after clicking "Combat Attributes" the top of the Powerlist window.	O	C	S
compose	The email composition window (to write/send a new email).	O	C	S
contactdialog	The dialog window that opens after calling a contact.		C	S
contacts	The Contacts window. Alias: contact	O	C	S
costumeselect	The costume selection window (can be opened from anywhere). Alias: costume	O	C	S
defeat	The window that pops up when your character dies.			S
email	The Email window.	O	C	S
enhancements	The window that opens after clicking "Enhancements" at the top of the main power tray window.	O	C	S
friends	The local/server Friends window. Alias: friend	O	C	S
info	The Information window that opens after selecting the context menu item "Info" while right-clicking on an entity or object. Use the slash command /info to open the window.		C	S
inspirations	The Inspirations window. Aliases: inspiration, insps, insp	O	C	S
league	The League window.	O	C	S
lfg	The window that opens after clicking "LFG" at the top of the Chat window.	O	C	S
lfgdialog	The window that appears when a task force or trial is initiated asking to accept or decline.			S
map	The Map window.	O	C	S
mission	The window that opens after clicking "Missions" at the bottom of the Nav window.	O	C	S
missionreview	The window that contains the "Finished" button and appears after completing an Architect Entertainment (AE) mission. The window will open for the last mission completed within a certain time frame, and may be opened after clicking the "Finished" button or otherwise closing the window.	O	C	S
missionsearch	The Mission Architect search window.	O	C	S
nav	The navigation window. Alias: compass	O	C	S
options	The Options window.	O	C	S
pet	The Pets window.	O	C	S
powerlist	The window that opens after clicking on "Powers" at the top of the main power tray window.	O	C	S
razertray	A custom power tray window designed for the Razer Naga gaming mouse. Opens and closes only through Menu→ Options→ Controls tab→ Razer Naga Mouse Tray.			S
recipes	The window that opens after clicking "Recipes" at the top of the main power tray window. Alias: recipe	O	C	S
salvage	The window that opens after clicking "Salvage" at the top of the main power tray window.	O	C	S
store	The window that opens after clicking on a store NPC to buy/sell inspirations, enhancements, etc. The slash command /interact can be used to open Store windows.		C	S
supergroup	The window that opens after clicking "Supergroup" at the top of the Chat window. Aliases: super, sg	O	C	S
team	The window that opens after clicking "Team" at the top of the Chat window. Alias: group	O	C	S
tray	The main power tray window. Aliases: powers, power	O	C	S
tray1	Power tray number 1.	O	C	S
tray2	Power tray number 2.	O	C	S
tray3	Power tray number 3.	O	C	S
tray4	Power tray number 4.	O	C	S
tray5	Power tray number 5.	O	C	S
tray6	Power tray number 6.	O	C	S
tray7	Power tray number 7.	O	C	S
tray8	Power tray number 8.	O	C	S
vault	The salvage storage window that opens after clicking "Vault Reserve" at the top or bottom of the Salvage window.	O	C	S

Additional Working Window Names

Window Name	Description	Opens	Closes	Scales
chansearch	The chat channel search window.	O	C	S*
contactfinder	The window that opens after clicking the "Find Contact" button at the bottom of the Contacts window.	O	C	S*
convertenhancement	The window that opens after clicking "Convert" at the top of the Enhancements window.		C	S*
customwindow	A Custom Window can have any name. Use /custom_window_toggle to open and close a custom window once configured. Its size can be individually configured by grabbing and dragging the custom window's edges with the mouse.			S*
cvg	The Custom Group Creator window (custom villain group) that opens after clicking on the "Edit Custom Group" button in the Mission Architect--> Mission 1 Settings--> Custom tab.		C	S*
help	The Help window.	O	C	S*
incarnate	The Incarnate window.	O	C	S*
missionsummary	The window that opens after clicking "more" on a mission in the Mission window.		C	S*
petition	The petition support window.	O	C	S*
playernote	Use the slash command /playernote or /playernotelocal to open the Playernote window. Attempting to open the window using /window_show produces only a partial window, avoid it.		C	S*
quit	The Quit game window.	O	C	S*
salvageopen	The window that opens after right-clicking and opening a Super Pack salvage item.			S*
search	The player Search window.	O	C	S*
target	The Target window.	O	C	S

Window Names With Unknown Functionality

Window Name	Description
baseprops	?
baseroom	?
base_storage	?
conceptinv	?
invent	?
inventory	?
karma	(Internal name = WDW_karma_UI - probably an Admin window, possibly an alias for sriptui) ?
pophelp	? - unable to verify function
pophelptext	? - unable to verify function
scriptui	(Internal name = WDW_script_UI - probably an Admin window) ?
uilwc	(Internal name=WDW_LWC_UI - probably an Admin command) ?

Non-functional Window Names

Window Name	Description
badgemonitor	(Unfinished at the time of shutdown, not functional)
baseinv	Window to buy additional SG base inventory slots in the Paragon Market. (disabled)
browser	(Not available to players - Dev/GM/internal command)
mainstoreaccess	(disabled)
missionmaker	(WARNING! Don't use with /windowshow - messes up entire UI until game restart - Dev comment "ToDo: remove before release". Use the Missionsearch window name instead.)
mm	The MissionMaker window. Dev comment "ToDo: remove before release". Window name removed.)
newfeatures	(disabled)
paragonrewards	(disabled)
recipeinv	(Disabled on Homecoming - window to buy additional recipe inventory slots in the Paragon Market)
webstore	Alias: paragonmarket (disabled)