GCD Cast Bar

GCD Cast Bar adds a smooth Global Cooldown (GCD) progress bar that overlays Blizzard’s default player cast bar, automatically matching its size, scale, and layout. It also includes an integrated Spell Proc Alert overlay feature.

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Configuration

Open the options window by typing /gcd in chat, or navigate to the game’s AddOn settings category (GCD Cast Bar).

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Features

• Blizzard-Style Integration: Seamlessly attaches to the default player cast bar, adapting to its positioning, scale, and shape (including Edit Mode adjustments).
• GCD Tracking: Triggers a temporary bar indicating global cooldown progress when using instant-cast spells.
• Proc Alerts: Displays a draggable icon with customizable scale, glow effects (Assisted Combat Highlight, Golden Border Glow, or Icon Only), and optional audio alerts whenever a class spell activation or proc becomes active.
• Intelligent Hiding: Automatically hides when you start casting or channeling a normal spell, preventing overlapping bar elements.
• Spell Customization:
  • Toggle spell icon display.
  • Toggle display of the triggering spell name text.
• Tailored Behavior:
  • Show only in combat option.
  • Disable while mounted or in Druid Flight Form options.
  • Reverse fill direction toggle (empties instead of fills).
  • Show or hide the edge spark.
• Appearance Customization:
  • Adjust bar opacity with a precise slider.
  • Use custom colors via an in-game Color Picker.
  • One-click Use Class Color button.
  • Vanilla Color button to return to standard Blizzard cast bar colors.
  • Custom texture dropdown (Smooth, Minimal, Flat, Skills, Crafted) when using a custom color.
  • Spark size and custom color controls.
• Profile Management:
  • Toggle between global account-wide profiles and character-specific profiles.
  • Toggle per-specialization profiles with automatic switching upon spec changes.
• Testing & Maintenance:
  • Test Mode button to preview animations and settings instantly.
  • Unlock Proc Icon toggle for click-and-drag position testing.
  • Hover tooltips explaining every setting.
  • Reset Defaults button to restore original settings.

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