Azeroth Survivors damage meter instructions depend on whether the meter belongs to the original game, Survivor UI or the separate WoW remake. Identify that project first. For Survivor UI, check the author’s folder and .toc instructions; before comparing totals, record the damage window, spell ranks, equipment and encounter conditions.
If using Survivor UI
The addon author documents a damage meter and separate views. Its manual setup expects the SurvivorUI folder inside the game’s AddOns directory, with SurvivorUI.toc inside that folder; the author lists /sui opt for options. Read the current repository instructions for the release you choose. This site has not installed or combat-tested it.
Do not confuse the WoW remake
CurseForge’s AzerothSurvivor runs inside WoW. Its commands and installation are not instructions for adding an interface to Aethus’s original game.
Compare like with like
Total damage mixes time, target count and how long enemies survived. Keep class, talents, gear, zone, difficulty and the measured phase together. A larger full-run total does not by itself prove better boss performance.