[Ext] Undo Closed Tabs Button

[IceDogg]

Ok, fair enough. I had no idea if it was something that could be done or not. Thanks for the reply.

[supernova_00]

Well anything is possible...just not for me to do it. What I meant earlier is that could always set a pref to remove or show it on the tabbar. But to code that, is way above me.

[supernova_00]

Version 1.9.5 released

Changelog:

• Added 'Clear Closed Tabs History' to the history list
  
• Right click on the button now brings up the history, so you can now hide the drop down arrow in the options and still access the history list
  
• Compressed all images (no loss of color) for smaller download size
  
• Locales included: ar, en-US, es-ES, fa-IR, fr-FR, hr-HR, it-IT, nl-NL, pl-PL, pt-BR, and zh-TW
  

[supernova_00]

Updated version is now on addons.mozilla.org (AMO) now if for some reason you haven't installed because you don't feel safe unless the extension has been reviewed.

AMO link btw wow almost 8000 downloads already :)

[IceDogg]

Yea, you have a great extension here supernova_00. I'm picky about which extensions I use, but this one is quickly becoming a must have for me. Nice work!

[supernova_00]

Grr seems like some change two nightlys ago broke my extension on branch and possibly trunk. But don't worry, it will still work for Firefox 2.0 beta 2 that will be released today :)

[Riz360]

I'm not too sure I see the point of this extention as when you close a tab its listed first under the "Go" button in the toolbar. So if you accidently close a tab thats all you need to do: Go > click first entry

[supernova_00]

No, you would need to Go->Recently Closed Tabs, the first entry in the go menu is the address to the page, not save with all the information, scroll location and whatever info you entered in the page. This button all you do is click is once or three tabs to open either last tab or last three tabs respectively. Also can right click on button or click the drop down arrow to get a list of tabs you closed (same list as in go->recently closed tabs) although I added a 'Clear Closed Tabs History' function so you can clear them if you don't want other people to see these.

[supernova_00]

Version 1.9.6 released

Changelog

• Code cleanup/repairs since it broke after 2.0b2 was released so this version only works with 2.0rc1 and above
  
• Completely localized (Thanks translators!)
  
• More locales added
  
• Locales included: ar-AR, de-DE, en-GB, en-US, es-ES, fa-IR, fr-FR, hr-HR, it-IT, nl-NL, pl-PL, pt-BR, ru-RU, sk-SK and zh-TW
  

[fanboynz]

Just out of interest, why would you use this extension in Firefox 2.0? Is there an advantage of using this than using the built-in undo-close tab?

[supernova_00]

I'll quote my description

Tired of going to History->Recently Closed Tabs just to undo a closed tab? Then this extension is for you! This extension allows you to undo closed tabs via a toolbar button. Click the image one time to undo the last closed tab...three times to open the last three closed tabs and so on. Click the drop down arrow to see the list of last previously closed tabs and select which one you would like to undo. You must add the button by going to View->Toolbars->Customize, then drag and drop the button anywhere on the toolbar.

It short, this extension adds a toolbar button for a lot faster undoing of closed tabs. Also makes the number of closed tabs remembers configurable.

[mail]

How about a shortcut to make it even faster ? Cntrl + Alt + Z would be awsome ;)

[supernova_00]

Still thinking about it...trying to figure out a good shortcut key that isn't already occupied by any popular extension and also that isn't more work to hit then just moving to the button.

[supernova_00]

Just wanted to update everyone with what work is in progress (actually its all done already just need to release):

In progress for next release:

• Updated sharper icons
  
• Shortcut key (ALT/Option+Z)
  
• Right-click context menu entry
  

[supernova_00]

btw any other suggestions for improvements/added functionality?

[supernova_00]

Very close to next release. Just awaiting localized versions. New features include right click context options to undo closed tabs and also a shortcut key (alt+z) to undo closed tabs. There is an option to remove the context entry option though. In the mean time download the latest and enjoy the new firefox 2.0 and this extension.

[illicit]

Very close to next release. Just awaiting localized versions. New features include right click context options to undo closed tabs and also a shortcut key (alt+z) to undo closed tabs. There is an option to remove the context entry option though. In the mean time download the latest and enjoy the new firefox 2.0 and this extension.

That sounds pretty good to me.

I am looking forward to the next release. :)

[12Iceman]

Does anyone (supernova_00) know if there is a setting that can be changed in about:config to change the number of closed tabs that Firefox remembers or is the only way to change this via extension?

[supernova_00]

Only via my extension ;) J/k browser.sessionstore.max_tabs_undo

[12Iceman]

Only via my extension ;) J/k browser.sessionstore.max_tabs_undo

Thanks a lot, that worked!

[ViperAFK]

sweet, very helpful extension, just like the trash can feature in opera which i missed when i switched to 2.0

[supernova_00]

Version 2.0 released!

Changelog

• Updated sharper icons
  
• Hover effect on toolbar icon to fit the new theme <a href="http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/311/1tl4.png" target="_blank">http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/311/1tl4.png</a>
  
• Shortcut key (ALT or OPTION + Z)
  
• Right-click context menu entry to undo the last closed tab
  
• Locales included: de-DE, en-GB, en-US, es-ES, fa-IR, fr-FR, hr-HR, it-IT, nb-NO, nl-NL, pl-PL, pt-BR, pt-PT, ru-RU, sk-SK, zh-CN and zh-TW
  

[supernova_00]

Had to upload again. I forgot that a minVersion of 2.0.0.* would not install on 2.0 because 2.0.0.* is only supposed to be for maxVersion and I have a maxVersion for 3.0a1 since this also works on trunk.

Please try again if you had trouble earlier.

[Quillz]

btw any other suggestions for improvements/added functionality?

Is there any way to allow the button to be moved directly onto the tab bar? That would be a nice addition that I'd love to see added.

[ViperAFK]

Is there any way to allow the button to be moved directly onto the tab bar? That would be a nice addition that I'd love to see added.

+1