PatrickW Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) I made a firefox extension, based on the well-known BBcode firefox extension. It adds support for (almost) all message-tags to the background menu including the GTAforums specific ones. (Feb, 17 2011)Version 0.5.4 is Firefox 4.0.x compatible (May, 25 2009)Version 0.4.2 topic item bugfix, and BBcode available outside gtaforums.com. (May, 17 2009)Version 0.4.1 fixes a typo. (May, 17 2009)Version 0.4.0 adds context sensitive menu's when browsing gtaforums.com. (Mar, 31 2009)Version 0.3.4 adds some BBcodes and enables auto-update. (Mar, 30 2009)Version 0.3.3 is Firefox 3.0.x compatible Install • Install GTAFcode from HERE • Restart firefox when prompted. • You will automatically be notified of updates. From now on you should see a gtaforum code menu entry in the background menu whenever you're in an editwindow. How to use Most of the entries should be self explaining, the only thing that might need some explanation is the support for the table/tableb tags. You should just write the content of your table thereby separating horizontal cels with a '|' character, and separating the rows with a newline. To render a cell as a header, you should prefix is with a "*". When your done typing, select the whole block and choose (bordered) table from the special submenu to convert it to proper tags. e.g. *cel1|*cel2 more cels|and yet another|last one wil result in: cel1 cel2 more cels and yet another last one If no text was selected when you issued the table command, you will be prompted for content (use '|' and '*' to separate fields and make headers) and you can stop by entering a empty row. Context menu Depending on the content of the page your looking at the background menu will provide you with "gtaforums.com links","category menu", "forum menu", "topic menu" and "member menu". e.g. if your looking at a profile it will get the "gtaforums.com links" and the "member menu", but while reading a topic the "gtaforums.com links", the "Forum menu" and the "Topic Menu" will be available. Gtaforums.com links Category Menu Forum Menu Topic Menu Member Men Board Index Search... Search... Search... Send PM View New Posts Subscribe Subscribe View Posts from ... Mark Board Read mark as Read Print/Download Add to contacts My Controls Who Posted? Report this user My Inbox Profile My Last Posts Gtagarage Profile Search Members Moderating team Todays active topics Todays top 10 posters Link MenuWhen right-clicking on a link, the menu however does does not depend upon what you're currently looking at, but upon the target of the link. (E.g. if you right-click on a link to a profile, you'll get the "Member menu"). Selection menu If you've got a piece of text selected, right-clicking will show you the "Search Menu". Depending on your context, you'll get different options, like "Search as member", "Search Whole Board", "Search topics in Current Forum" and "Search Posts in Current Topic". If you're right-clicking on a forum or topic link, while a piece of text is seledted, you'll even get the option to search for the selected text in the target of the link you're clicking on. (e.g. "Search Topics in This Forum"). The description above might sound a bit complex, but if you work with it, it will feel very intuitive. Technology This extension (like any firefox extension) is written in RDF (Resource Description Framework), XUL (XML UserInterface Language) and Java-Script. The only tools that are needed are a plain text-editor (even notepad will do) and winzip. Edited February 17, 2011 by PatrickW Knife Deity and RyanDri3957V 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentKiller Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) This looks really useful. I'll give it a try. EDIT: It IS useful. It's pretty cool actually. Edited April 26, 2005 by PresidentKiller Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2787787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobtronic Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) You Kick Ass Thanks boobtronic what does this do? Woot|ok, am i missing something? Edited April 26, 2005 by boobtronic Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2787805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuroki Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) test test test Edit: I am so f*cking pinning this. Edited April 26, 2005 by Tsuroki Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Now this is bloody useful Fuzzy Juzzy thanks PatrickW Well done man, this is very, very useful indeed. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMothersMySister Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 You are sexy.. Thanks Patrick. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RearEndCollision Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 A-mazing! Now this is deserving of the 25 karma, or some twinklies. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
parry Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 First time ive ever posted i nthis forum but this is a greta extension mate! Nice one! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindancer Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I want it Downloading as soon as i get home from work Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz. Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 GirlYouRawkMyWorldLOLOOOOL Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalpura Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Patrick you are f*cking awesome. Best thing ever. Very well done and thank you! I just wish I could give you more karma without making you look like a whore. Cheers. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Nice, nice. Opera 8 was released but days ago... nudge, nudge. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickW Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Thanks for all the warm words everyone, now hand-over the bug-reports @PresidentKiller: Thanks for the screeny @Tsuroki: Thanks for the pin @Dalpura: I don't mind standing out from the crowd @Johno: feel free to implement the same functionality in opera (I won't since I'm very selfish, and don't use opera) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Rex Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I like it One suggestion (if possible). When you add a tag (such as code or quote, etc) is there any way to put the cursor in the middle of the start and end tags? Also, would it be possible (well, I know it's possible, more like would you be willing) to add a lil pop up box thing (like when you click the 'http://' etc buttons) for the quote tag to input who made the quote (the =name part of the opening quote tag). Other than those 2 features I wouldn't mind. A+ P.S. I haven't found any bugs yet. Good job Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waste Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) Nice, nice. Opera 8 was released but days ago... nudge, nudge. I posted a solution to that awhile back. Someone made a "BBCode" extension for 7.54 that was very simple to modify. Let me dig it up and and I may be able to accomodate you. [edit] Ok, found it. I will release the edited version later today. Waste is testing this thing [edit=2] I'm getting permission to release it now. Edited April 26, 2005 by Waste Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmSixTeen Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Very nice Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svip Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Seems like your site is refusing me! You're evil. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT-1 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I can't get on there either, I know I've visited there before so there is most probably a problem with the site/bandwith etc. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Rex Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Mirrored Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svip Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Mirrored Thanks, testing: Hi2u I love pie. Are You a pie? I hate you Stupid table. Word. Svip thinks... Hi2u I love pie But this list is evil Are you there? How about enabling us to allow to set the type of the list? Huh? Like i, I, a and 1. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefaan Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Whoow, brilliant Patrick. Good job... erm here's a cookie. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2788976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEETSAPRIK Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) You sir, are the man! SWEETSAPRIK Tests this b!tch. Me likey. This makes things easier since it has more tags than the other extensions. This is the most useful extension evar! I will use this more than any extension I've downloaded. Hey, I think I love you. If I was female, I'd have your babies. I can't think of anything else to say. Seriously, good work man. Screw pinned, this should be in the announcement section so every one sees it. Edited April 26, 2005 by SWEETSAPRIK RyanDri3957V 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2789037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickW Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 It seems that my site's been down for a few hours, but it should be working now again. @tornado rex •Thanx for mirroring. •Cursor between the tags if nothing was selected sound like a good idea.... I'll see if I can get it there... it's not that trivial •popup for the the quote-source is also a good idea @waste Hope you get it to work.... @Svip and GT-1 I did not refuse you for personal reasons. @Svip Where can I find the BBcode syntax for the various list-types ? @stefaan, Sweetsaprik <3 There are some more things I'm thinking about trying to implement. • If make list is performed, with some lines of text selected, it will no longer popup the dialog windows, but it will convert the selected lines into a list. • I would really like an option, that lets you select a local file, and automaticly uploads it to imageshack, and inserts the correct BBcode for a thumbnail into your document. I'm not yet sure if this is feasible... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2789444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waste Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sorry if it seems like I'm trying to hijack your topic, Patrick. Not my intentions. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2789463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDude Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Very cool stuff Patrick. Thanks! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2789792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuroki Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 < Added links in the main post to Rex's mirror and my mirror. /> Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2790607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke2004 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Great, now I can do: tables! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2792664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoZero Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Very nice Patrick Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2795036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octember Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 nice job. Octember omgpewp Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2796949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEETSAPRIK Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 This owns. One thing though, and keep in mind that I know nothing about programming and such, so I don't know how difficult this would be. I have your extension, BBCode 0.3.7, and BBCodeXtra 0.2.2, and the latter allows for pasting an image link, then selecting it and choosing img, instead of only pasting from the clipboard. And once I've accidentally pasted the link, it's quicker to use the other extension than it is to cut and then select clipboard > img. The only reason I even bother to bring up something so trivial, is because if your extension had the option of doing it either of the two ways, I'd have no use for either of the others. As of now though, I'm keeping the BBCodeXtra just for when I forget and paste without thinking. Again it's no big deal, and it only takes a few seconds, but I type so slow that for me, even a second determines whether I'll post something useful of just repeat what's already been said. Either way kudos, I've seen lots of people do things "for" the forums, but this is one of the few things I've seen that were for the forums exclusively. And this time I'll remember to vote the topic good. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/189597-release-gtaforums-firefox-extension/?do=findComment&comment=2796977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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