
This is a categorized list of console variables, along with a short explanation for each CVar. Any changes done though CVars are generally the same as setting them through the game Configuration UI and will be saved. In some cases you may have to quit the game, and manually remove the CVar line from the. Like changing 'cameraDistanceMax' in Config.wtf may render the "Max Camera Distance" slider useless. Warning: changing CVars directly can cause issues.

wtf files - Config.wtf, in 'WTF', in WoW folder, stores game settings, like 'gxResolution', and 'locale' for the language. Here are several common ways accessing these vars and commands: It's a bit of a misnomer because the base game scripting language is used for many things, and happens to be accessible through the game console. 'CVars' should not be confused with the game's script variables, called vars. The term 'CVar' predates WoW and originated with id Software's game Quake (the lead programmer of vanilla WoW was John Cash, a former programmer at idSoftware), and is meant to differentiate base game script variables from commands. These variables affect many aspects of the game, including the graphics engine, sound system, and user interface. In the World of Warcraft game client you can access many of its configuration options through 'console variables' or 'CVars'.
