A Geocachers Firefox
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Greasemonkey is a Firefox add-on that allows users to customize how Firefox interacts with websites through scripts. The document discusses several useful Greasemonkey scripts for enhancing the Geocaching website, including GCBBCode, Add Waypoint Finder, Bookmark Buttons, Gallery Enhancer, Bag-o-Tricks, VIP List, Map Enhancements, and Friends List Enhancements. These scripts add features like calendar options, font formatting, auto-filling of log pages, waypoint searching, bookmark customization, gallery view filtering, and friend activity alerts. The document provides links to find these and other scripts.
A Geocachers Firefox
- 1. A Geocachers FirefoxUsing Greasemonkey scripts to enhance the Geocaching WebsiteBy TripCycloneFor Educational Use. Please do not reuse without permission.
- 2. What is Greasemonkey?Greasemonkey is a piece of software provided by Mozilla, the makers of Firefox. It is designed to allow users to customize how Firefox interacts with websites.Go to Greasemonkey at the Firefox Add-ons site.
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- 4. What is a Greasemonkey Script?Greasemonkey scripts are pieces of software that affect a particular website. It doesnt alter the website itself, only how you interact with it.If you use a popular website, chances are someone has written a script for that site.
- 5. But where can I find Greasemonkey Scripts?There are several locations where you can find scripts:GreasespotGreasemonkey Scripts by Locus PrimeLil Devil's Greasemonkey ScriptsLets go through some scripts from each.
- 6. Greasespot
- 7. GCBBCodeGCBBCode alters the Log Entry page, providing some additional options.Adds a calenderAdds font formatting optionsAdds Auto-text optionsAdds Emoticons
- 8. GCBBCode
- 9. GCBBCodeThere is one more added benefit to anyone handling trackables.After searching using a tracking #, GCBBCode will auto-fill the log page:Auto fill the tracking #!123456
- 10. Locus PrimeLocus Prime has created a number of useful scripts. More than we can examine today. Lets look at some:Add Waypoint FinderBookmark ButtonsGallery Enhancer
- 11. Add Waypoint FinderInto ThisTurn ThisAdd Waypoint Finder adds a small box under the left-hand Navigation Menu that can search for any GC Code or TB/Geocoin tracking # or reference #.
- 12. Bookmark ButtonsBookmark lists provide some basic options and takes up space.Bookmark Buttons adds some options and reduces the extra dead space.
- 13. Bookmark Buttons
- 14. Gallery EnhancerChanges gallery from:
- 16. Lil DevilLil Devil is a Geocaching Reviewer who has written scripts to help the user. Some of his scripts are now standard Geocaching site features!Lets look at:Bag-o-TricksVIP ListMap EnhancementsFriends List Enhancements
- 17. Bag-o-tricksA collection of minor adjustments and features.My favorite is the email feature:
- 18. VIP ListDesigned to locate logs made by your friends. Also adds additional minor enhancements.
- 19. Map EnhancementsAdds additional filtering for viewing maps:Also includes options to view in Google Maps and Google Earth.
- 20. Friends List EnhancementsAlters your Friends List to allow for sorting, alerts, and additional linking.Adds links to Find List, Gallery, and Forum Posts.
- 21. SummaryThere are a variety of potential scripts to use. The ones seen today are some of my own favorites. You can find links to each of the three sources, along with instructions for installing Greasemonkey by going to http://tripcyclone.wordpress.comScroll to the bottom and select the Software Category. The article is called A Geocachers Firefox
- 22. Ooops.one moreYou know that little search bar in the corner of your browser. This one:Go to Mycroft ProjectDo a search for GeocachingClick on Geocaching - smart QuicksearchClick okay to add
- 23. Geocaching - QuicksearchWhat does it do? Allows you to search for:GeocachesTravel bugs (by reference #)Profiles