[Ext] Favicon_Picker 0.3.0 is available for Firefox 1.5 BetaAll -
Download: <a href="http://rpgmaker35.voidofmind.com/misc/Favicon_Picker_0.3.0.xpi" target="_blank" class="postlink">(Favicon_Picker 0.3.0)</a> If you have enjoyed using Torisugari's favicon picker in Firefox 1.0 through 1.0.6 like I have, and find that it has not worked as well since migrating to DeerPark or Firefox Beta1 <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?application=firefox&category=Bookmarks&numpg=50&id=325&page=comments&pageid=1" target="_blank" class="postlink">(prior version 0.2.6 is found here) </a>, then this version 0.3.0 may help resolve your issues. Extension version 0.3.0 will only work with Firefox 1.5 BETA or later. Please continue to use the author's original extension for the Firefox 1.0.x releases <a href="http://www.extensionsmirror.nl/index.php?showtopic=617&hl=favicon" target="_blank" class="postlink">(prior version 0.2.5 is found here) </a>. Usage: To modify a bookmark entry or favorites toolbar entry, right-mouse-click on entry and select Properties. You will see an icon image, ERASE, and BROWSE buttons added. Selecting ERASE will set the entry back to the default icon and BROWSE will let you navigate to assign an icon file for the entry. When done, clicking OK will accept the changes into your saved bookmarks and CANCEL will abort your session back to Firefox. Background Info: With faviconpicker 0.2.6 I have been unsuccessful in clicking on bookmark menu entries or favorite bookmarks to modify the default icon (either to erase or modify). I pointed this out to the author back in June and again recently when I began to examine/modify his faviconpicker.js code. I have been attempting to reach Torisugari by email, spreadfirefox, and mozillaZine for quite some time now with no responses from him, so I took the liberty of generating this newer version and invite the author to acknowledge or contribute when he so choses. This extension is a collaboration between myself and Firefox contributor mook. Mook's understanding of the Firefox code base has been invaluable as the two of us diagnosed the code and came up with this update. In order to maintain the author's original code design, this extension update contains some generic un-elegant workarounds that we put in. I have been using it now for some time with a variety of extensions (see my tag line for my extensions) with no issues. Besides repairing the icon right-mouse properties usage, we put in some memory checks, cleaned up the source so it looks better for printing/maintaining, made an EM icon, and bumped the version from 0.2.6 to 0.3.0. Going forward, mook nor I have the time to be able to take ownership for longterm extension support - so we'll be hoping it can become a true community effort should further enhancements be needed. This assumes of course the original author continues to be unavailable or that the author returns to take on support for his extension as he sees fit. I'm not sure how to promote the extension into the various extension mirrors - if someone could help get the word out to post this extension, that would be great. <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/systemconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">My System</a> | <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/firefoxconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Firefox Extensions & Plugins</a>
Will this update when installed or do we need to un-install previous version?
Man Oh Man!! I've been waiting for this. Thanks for the link!!!
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Greg - I simply overlayed on top of 0.2.6 when I was initially testing - seemed fine for me.
Uncle Spellbinder - glad you enjoy ... I've been a fan of Torisugari's extension for over a year and was sad when it broke when I began heavy usage of DeerPark branch early this year. Thanks go to mook my partner too, I'm glad to see it's up and operational again too ![]() P.S. - the link is space from another partner of mine: RPGMaker35's server. Hey guys ... if you see mook around ... I'm sure he would appreciate a "thanks" just as much I appreciate your comments here. Finally - anybody got any thoughts on the icon? - I whimsically made the current one not knowing what a better one might be. <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/systemconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">My System</a> | <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/firefoxconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Firefox Extensions & Plugins</a>
Thanks db, it works fine
Thankyou "mook"!
Looks great! great! Favicon picker has & continues to be one of my favorites!
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I had a brief conversation with the Favicon Picker's author Torisugari last night in #firefox. He is aware of our assistance in getting the extension to work properly with Firefox 1.5 BETA and I believe he has actually both looked at this message board thread and the extension's latest code. He seemed to become unresponsive in #firefox when I tried to discuss next steps and whether he plans to provide any guidance with ongoing support. I hope he does acknowledge the improvements since I am not detected as being the author to be able to post the extension over in the extension mirrors. Does anyone know how extensions can be posted in extension sites without being the author? <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/systemconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">My System</a> | <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/firefoxconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Firefox Extensions & Plugins</a>
You could rename the extension...say, FaviconGenerator , give credit to Torisugari for the original Favicon picker and you would then be the author. My Firefox Add-Ons Collection: Firefox Essentials
True Uncle Spellbinder, but neither I or Mook really want to take on full support for the extension due to other commitments. <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/systemconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">My System</a> | <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/firefoxconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Firefox Extensions & Plugins</a>
Ah. I see. Hopefully some kind Extension Developer will take up this task. I'd hate to see it fade away. My Firefox Add-Ons Collection: Firefox Essentials
Is there a way to get folders in the bookmark toolbar to have a favicon?
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Recall - I did a quickie look at the FF code for bookmarks and there does not seem to be any existing function calls to modify folder properties like there are for bookmark entries. We make use of the FF call updateBookmarkIcon to modify the bookmark icon and there does not appear to be a similar type function to change the default folder icon. You'll notice that the Properties dialog box for folders is different than for bookmarks - so essentially parallel code would need to be written as well to put in the iconic view along with some sort of BROWSE button functionality. Bottom line ... doesnt look trivial and likely a pretty healthy coding project. UPDATE:I filed a Bugzilla request to allow ability to assign icons to folders. The Bugzilla request is <a href="https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=310123" target="_blank" class="postlink">#310123</a> Last edited by dbMorris on September 26th, 2005, 6:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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I don't think it will fade away ... too many of us have taken a liking to favicon - so I suspect we'll end up a village of users nurturing it ![]() <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/systemconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">My System</a> | <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/dbmorris/firefoxconfig.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">Firefox Extensions & Plugins</a>
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