FFXI Manager is a Windows application that simplifies managing multiple Final Fantasy XI accounts and launching related applications. Switch between different account configurations instantly and manage your FFXI tools from a single interface.

• Profile Management: Create unlimited account profile configurations
• Instant Switching: Swap between different account sets with one click
• Global Hotkeys: Switch between FFXI character windows using customizable keyboard shortcuts
• Character Monitor: Floating window to track and switch between active characters
• Application Launcher: Launch and monitor FFXI tools (Windower, etc.)
• Real-time Monitoring: Track running applications and character instances
• Automatic Backups: Protect your configurations with automatic backup creation
• Clean Interface: Modern WPF interface with dark/light theme support

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• .NET 9 Runtime
• PlayOnline/FFXI installation
• Minimum 100MB free disk space

• Windower for enhanced FFXI experience
• Text editor for configuration tweaking (VSCode, Notepad++, etc.)
• Multiple FFXI accounts for multi-boxing

1. Download the latest FFXIManager.exe from the repository releases
2. Extract the application to your preferred location
3. Run FFXIManager.exe to launch the application
4. Configure your PlayOnline directory (see Configuration section)

1. Set PlayOnline Directory:

   • Click the "Browse" button for the PlayOnline Directory
   • Navigate to your PlayOnline installation
   • Typical location: C:\Program Files (x86)\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\PlayOnlineViewer\usr\all
   • Verify the directory contains login_w.bin

2. Verify Installation:

   • The status bar should show successful directory detection
   • Existing account configurations will be automatically detected

1. Access Settings:

   • Click the Settings (⚙️) button in the header
   • Navigate to "Advanced Settings"

2. Configure Hotkeys:

   • Enable "Enable global keyboard shortcuts"
   • Each character slot (1-9) has a configurable hotkey
   • Default shortcuts: Win+F1, Win+F2, Win+F3, etc.
   • Click "Edit" to customize individual hotkeys
   • Toggle "Enabled" checkbox to activate/deactivate specific shortcuts

3. Hotkey Usage:

   • Hotkeys work globally (even when other applications have focus)
   • Press the configured key combination to switch to that character slot
   • Only works when FFXI characters are running and detected

1. Configure your accounts in PlayOnline as desired
2. Click "Add Profile" button in FFXI Manager
3. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Main Party", "Crafting Mules", "Storage Characters")
4. The current account configuration will be saved as a new profile

1. Select the desired profile from the list
2. Double-click the profile or right-click and select "Swap to Profile"
3. The application will backup your current configuration and load the selected profile
4. Status messages will confirm the operation

• Rename: Right-click a profile and select "Rename"
• Delete: Right-click a profile and select "Delete" (confirmation required)
• Backup: The current active configuration is automatically backed up before each swap

• View all running FFXI characters in the Character Monitor section
• See character status (Active/Inactive/Not Responding)
• Click the target (🎯) button to switch to a specific character
• Use the refresh (🔄) button to update the character list

1. Opening the Monitor:

   • Click the "📱" button in the Character Monitor section
   • A compact floating window will open

2. Window Features:

   • Always on Top: Pin the window above other applications
   • Draggable: Click and drag the title bar to move
   • Resizable: Adjust window size as needed
   • Opacity Control: Use the slider at the bottom to adjust transparency (30%-100%)
   • Character Switching: Click "Switch" button to activate each character

3. Window Controls:

   • 📌: Toggle always-on-top mode
   • 🔄: Refresh character list
   • —: Minimize window
   • ✕: Close window
   • 👁 Slider: Adjust window opacity

• Win+F1: Switch to character slot 1
• Win+F2: Switch to character slot 2
• Win+F3: Switch to character slot 3
• Win+F4: Switch to character slot 4
• Win+F5: Switch to character slot 5
• Win+F6: Switch to character slot 6
• Win+F7: Switch to character slot 7
• Win+F8: Switch to character slot 8
• Win+F9: Switch to character slot 9

1. Open Advanced Settings
2. Select a character slot and click "Edit"
3. Record a new key combination using Ctrl, Alt, Shift, or Win modifiers
4. Avoid conflicts with FFXI's built-in shortcuts
5. Save changes and test the new hotkey

1. Click the "+" button in the Application Management panel
2. Configure your application:
   • Name: Display name (e.g., "Windower")
   • Path: Browse to the executable (e.g., windower.exe)
   • Arguments: Command line arguments (optional)
3. Save the configuration

1. Select an application from the list
2. Click the "▶" (Play) button to launch
3. Monitor running status in the application list
4. Use "Stop" button to terminate applications if needed

The application provides real-time monitoring of:

• Running external applications
• Active FFXI character instances
• Current active profile
• System status and operations
• Character window focus and responsiveness

• Use descriptive profile names - Avoid generic names like "Test123"
• Monitor the status bar - It provides real-time feedback for all operations
• Create a backup profile - Save your current setup before experimenting
• Launch timing - Switch profiles before launching Windower or other tools
• Regular backups - The application creates automatic backups, but consider manual backups for important configurations
• Hotkey conflicts - Use Win key combinations to avoid conflicts with FFXI macros
• Character monitor placement - Position the floating window where it won't interfere with gameplay
• Opacity settings - Adjust transparency so you can see through the monitor window when needed

If you encounter issues:

1. Check status messages - Error details appear in the status bar
2. Verify paths - Ensure PlayOnline directory is correctly configured
3. Review active profile - Check which profile is currently active
4. Restart application - Close and restart FFXI Manager if needed
5. Check file permissions - Ensure the application has write access to the PlayOnline directory
6. Hotkey issues - Verify hotkeys are enabled and not conflicting with other applications
7. Character detection - Ensure FFXI is running and characters are logged in for monitoring to work For additional help, consult the Documentation folder or open an issue in the repository.

We welcome contributions to improve FFXI Manager! Please feel free to:

• Report bugs and request features via GitHub Issues
• Submit pull requests for bug fixes and enhancements
• Share feedback and suggestions for improvements
• Help improve documentation and guides

This project is open source. See the repository for license details.

FFXI Manager - Command your army like a true Linkshell leader, because /logout and /login is NOT endgame content.

Made with ❤️ for the FFXI community