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'''Vortex Configurator''' is a companion application that lets you '''personalise the in-game overlay''' of Vortex Legends. With it you can fine-tune buff bars, on-screen information and visual aids to match your own playstyle — no advanced knowledge required.

Changes you make are '''saved automatically''' and apply '''in-game within about one second''', so you do not need to restart the client to see them.

The app has a '''navigation bar on the left''' with the sections described below. Each section is explained in plain terms so anyone can use it.

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== Video guide ==
New to the Configurator? Watch the video walkthrough below.

[[File:Configurator_guide.jpg|frameless|640px|link=https://youtu.be/5m24rfIW4Gg|Vortex Configurator video guide]]

'''▶ [https://youtu.be/5m24rfIW4Gg Watch the Vortex Configurator video guide on YouTube]'''



== Settings ==
The starting tab, for application and file options.

* '''INI File''' — the location of the configuration file the overlay uses. It is detected automatically; you only need the '''Browse…''' button if you ever want to point it somewhere else.
* '''Theme''' — switch the app between a '''Light''' and '''Dark''' appearance.
* '''Reset to Defaults''' — restores '''all''' settings (General and Status List) back to their original values. Use this if you want a clean slate.

[[File:Settings.JPG|thumb|none|820px|The Settings tab: INI file location, theme and reset.]]

== General ==
Global overlay toggles and display preferences.

* '''Show FPS &amp; Ping''' — displays a real-time '''FPS counter''' and '''network latency (ping)''' indicator on screen. It can be dragged to any position, which is remembered automatically.
* '''Minimized Textures''' — loads lighter-weight textures to reduce visual clutter and improve performance.
* '''Skill Warning''' — customises the '''cast indicator tiles''' (the warning tiles shown on the ground while a ground-targeted skill is being cast):
** '''Opacity''' — how transparent those tiles are (0 = invisible, 255 = fully solid; the client default is 150).
** '''Color''' — the default colour of the tiles. If the server sends a specific colour for a skill, that one takes priority.

[[File:General_1.JPG|thumb|none|820px|The General tab: FPS &amp; Ping, minimized textures and skill warning tiles.]]

== LGP Overlay ==
Draws a coloured shape around your character to mark a '''radius''' — handy as a visual reference for chat range, attack range or any custom distance.

* '''LGP Enabled''' — master switch that turns the whole overlay on or off.
* '''Square''' — draws a square frame around your character:
** '''Show Square''' — toggle the square on its own.
** '''Square Range''' — distance from your character to the edge, in cells (1–14).
** '''Square Color''' and '''Opacity''' — colour and transparency (0–255).
* '''Circle''' — draws a circular ring around your character, with the same options:
** '''Show Circle''', '''Circle Range''' (1–14 cells), '''Circle Color''' and '''Opacity'''.

The square and circle are independent — you can show one, the other, or both.

[[File:Overlay.JPG|thumb|none|820px|The LGP Overlay tab: square and circle radius markers around your character.]]

== Skill Colors ==
Lets you place a '''coloured carpet on the ground''' where a skill lands, so you can spot area-of-effect skills faster (Storm Gust, Meteor Storm, Sanctuary, traps, and so on).

* '''Enabled''' — master switch for the whole feature.
* '''Max Active Carpets''' — limits how many carpets can be shown at once (the oldest disappears first when the limit is reached).
* '''Skill list''' — each row is one skill. Use the '''search box''' to find a skill by name or ID, and '''Add row''' to add a new one. For each skill you can set:
** '''W''' / '''H''' — the width and height of the carpet, in cells (1–19).
** '''Color''' and '''Alpha''' — the carpet colour and its transparency.
** '''Duration''' — how long the carpet stays on the ground.
** '''Shape''' — the texture used: ''None'' keeps the client default, or pick ''Square'', ''Circle'', ''Default'' or ''Aoes''.

[[File:Skill_colors.JPG|thumb|none|820px|The Skill Colors tab: one row per skill, with size, colour, duration and shape.]]

== Status Timers ==
This group controls the '''buff bars''' shown above characters. It has two parts: '''Configuration''' (how the bars look and behave) and '''Status List''' (customising individual buffs).

=== Configuration ===
Layout and rendering options for the buff bars.

* '''Enabled''' — master switch; when off, no buff bars are drawn at all.
* '''Max Visible''' — how many bars are shown above '''your''' character (1–30). Extra buffs are collapsed into a "+N" indicator.
* '''Bar Width''' / '''Bar Height''' — the size of each bar.
* '''Bar Gap''' — the vertical space between bars (0 = touching).
* '''Above Head Margin''' — extra space above the head; increase it if bars overlap your character or name.
* '''Head Offset Override''' — leave at 0 for automatic positioning. Only change it if bars appear at your feet (try 55–65).
* '''Opacity''' — transparency of the bar fills (0–255).
* '''Show Labels''' — show each buff's short name to the left of its bar.
* '''Show Timer (Global)''' — show a countdown on every bar (individual buffs can override this in the Status List).
* '''Label Font Size''' — text size for labels and timers (0 = default).
* '''Label Outline''' — outline thickness around the text for readability.
* '''Show Party Buffs''' — also show buff bars above your party members.
* '''Party Max Visible''' — how many bars to show per party member.
* '''Defaults''' — the '''Default Color''' and '''Default Priority''' used for any buff you have not customised individually (lower priority = closer to the head).

[[File:Partybuff.JPG|thumb|none|820px|Status Timers → Configuration: layout and rendering options for the buff bars.]]

=== Status List ===
Here you customise '''individual buffs/statuses''' one by one.

* '''Search''' — find a status by ID, name or alias.
* '''Filters''' — show '''All''' statuses, only the '''Configured''' ones, or the '''Hidden''' ones.
* For each status you can set:
** '''Color''' — its bar colour.
** '''Priority''' — its sort order (lower = closer to the head).
** '''Alias''' — a custom short name to display next to the bar.
** '''Hide''' — hide that specific buff from the bars.

<div style="border:2px dashed #d33; background:#fff5f5; color:#a00; padding:.6em 1em; margin:.8em 0; font-weight:bold; border-radius:6px;">FOTO AQUÍ — Status Timers → Status List</div>

== About ==
Shows information about the application (version and credits).

[[File:About.JPG|thumb|none|820px|The About tab: version and credits.]]

[[Category:Vortex Tools]]