# /mapnames

## Syntax

**/mapnames \[help] \[ target|normal** ***options*** **]**

## Description

Sets how spawn names will be displayed on the MQ2 map, for your target or all other spawns.\
\*This command takes a parameter specifying normal/target, and then an optional custom string.

* With no arguments, /mapnames will display the current settings for *target* and *normal* (both are set to %N by

  default).
* The plugin will replace the %l %r %c %N *options* with a piece of information.
* Each option is **case sensitive** and exactly one character in length.
* It is important to note that names **are not** updated continually (except for your target if the target map filter

  is on).
* You may use the following *options* to customize the display string:

{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" |**%n** |The default unique "name" of the target, like "a\_coyote34" |- |**%N** |The cleaned up name of the target, like "a coyote" |- |**%h\***|Current HP percentage |- |**%i\*** |Spawn ID |- |**%x\***|X coordinate |- |**%y\*** |Y coordinate |- |**%z\***|Z coordinate |- |**%R\*** |Full race name (eg. Dwarf) |- |**%r\***|3-letter race code (eg. DWF) |- |**%C\*** |Class full name (eg. Shaman) |- |**%c\***|3-letter class code (eg. SHM) |- |**%l\*** |Level |- |**%%**'' |"%" sign |} **Note:** All other characters will be displayed as normal.

## Examples

```
/mapnames normal [%l %R %C] %N - %h%%
```

Will display all spawns in the following format:

```
[40 Human Banker] Banker Tawler - 100%
[70 Wood Elf Ranger] BillyBob - 100%
```

## See Also

* [MQ2Map](/macroquest/plugins/core-plugins/mq2map.md)

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