Mining Addon

[Skippyninja]

Is there one that will show node locations that are out of view range on your mini map? If so, what is it called and where is a reputable site to download from?

[rokku]

I use carbonite w/ gathermate data. Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dehOV9UQGc

[cabby]

Carbonite also comes with it's own node locations too.

[Skyflyer]

I use GatherMate and GatherMate_Data myself because it is very memory efficient.

Note that whatever addon you are using (GatherMate, Gatherer, Carbonate etc) you will only see map points where there MAY be a mining node. There is no guarantee that the map point has a mining node. You can not increase the actual scanning range when you select to "Track Mining" in the minimap button.

[Skippyninja]

Sweet, thanks a ton!

[Fogyreef]

Don't forget the addon Routes, too. It calculates and displays the most efficient route to hit all nodes. You can also use it for custom routes if you're chasing rares, etc.

[Kamchak]

I use GatherMate and GatherMate_Data myself because it is very memory efficient.

Note that whatever addon you are using (GatherMate, Gatherer, Carbonate etc) you will only see map points where there MAY be a mining node. There is no guarantee that the map point has a mining node. You can not increase the actual scanning range when you select to "Track Mining" in the minimap button.

The part about the ingame "Find Minerals" is true; it cannot extend the range.

For me (lvl 450 mining on several toons) I use gathermate and turn on the "Find Minerals" feature. The addon tells me where nodes have been found ingame. The "Find Minerals" tells me if there is a node there at that moment when I get into its scan range. If the node turns into just a colored circle, no node and move on. However, if there is a node there the "Find Minerals" turns the node color in Gathermate into that tell-tale yellow dot.
If you use the two together, you will maximize your efforts.