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Feb. 03, 2010 - 4:37pm - 215 days ago
Jerome
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Edit: v1.12.00 has been released

 

See the Gmail Error thread for history on this.

I'm about half way through writing a custom Gmail API that will replace the official Google Greasemonkey API in the add-on (or at least the parts of the official API that are broken).

This means that I may actually have a working solution by next week or the week after depending on my schedule, but things are definitely looking up, and it's nice not to feel so dependent on Google to get their end fixed. Thanks to all those who have donated recently for keeping me motivated to tackle this! ... I suppose being as frustrated as all of you are with not being able to use the add-on has motivated me as well. Wink

Anyway, just wanted to keep everyone posted.

The other good news is that my coding skills and understanding of the way scope applies to Firefox add-ons has greatly improved since I write v1.11.x. Version 1.11.13 (the version Google broke -- a lot) was just a quick patch to old code, but I'm completely rewriting the code base for v1.14.x.

Expect the new release to be much more stable and use less memory. I know I say that with every release, but for once it should be pretty darn true. Laughing

Last edited Feb. 12, 2010 - 7:49am by Jerome
Feb. 03, 2010 - 8:39pm - 214 days ago
Noblejoker
Registered User Post count: 2

Thank you Jerome

I am waiting patiently (ok not very patiently) for the fix

Just writing this note to say I have just donated via paypal and I think more people should

I didn't know how much I used and needed this extension till it didn't work - never miss your water till the well runs dry I guess.

So I you are like me and miss the app then time to pay the piper and get it fixed

Keep up the good work. Thank you

MATT
Feb. 03, 2010 - 10:26pm - 214 days ago
laynevans
Registered User Post count: 2

Glad to hear a solution is in sight!!! Maybe I better dontate to help out with the caffeine/guarana intake???

Fantastic little plugin that makes gmail far more usable as an alternative to outlook etc....love it.
Feb. 05, 2010 - 9:23am - 213 days ago
RJL11
Registered User Post count: 5

SO YEY. patiently waiting the fix. This signature add on is INdespensible for my businesses. I dontated too! If everyone donated just a little, it would add up!
Feb. 05, 2010 - 2:31pm - 213 days ago
Jerome
Admin Post count: 322

Major snow storm here in Virginia. Everything's closed. I'll be able to get a lot of work done on the add-on assuming the power stays on. ;-)
Feb. 08, 2010 - 11:56am - 210 days ago
Jerome
Admin Post count: 322

Everything's coming along nicely, but it just takes time. I'm basically rewriting the entire add-on to correct the instabilities found in previous versions. Sorry for the delay, and please bear with me. Should be a few more days.
Feb. 08, 2010 - 12:50pm - 210 days ago
JoeMeeks
Registered User Post count: 2

Blank Canvas has also helped in my exodus from outlook without ever looking back. Thanks much Jerome for this fantastic add-on and hang in there during the storm -- I have some friends that live in that area that have gone a few days without electricity.
Feb. 09, 2010 - 3:15pm - 209 days ago
TimTheScooper
Registered User Post count: 1

Most add-ons are cutesy conveniences that add a little fun to the internet experience. But, Blank Canvas GM Signatures is a must have! I use about a dozen email addresses and need a signature for each. BC is the only one that truly is the best, (when Google lets it) Therefore, I'm not waiting for the fix to happen then make a donation...I'm making it now in the hopes that it will inspire the creator to continue his efforts in this much needed program. Thanks again for your time and efforts Jerome! We look forward to the next working version of Gmail signatures.

Tim
Feb. 09, 2010 - 9:13pm - 208 days ago
Jerome
Admin Post count: 322

Got everything done except for the options box and update checking. I hope to finish it tomorrow, and will test for a day or two before putting out an official release, so look for an update by the end of the week. :-)
Feb. 11, 2010 - 7:00pm - 206 days ago
sigmaweb
Registered User Post count: 2

Hooray! Yea!!! Blank Canvas signatures are back!!! Just re-started FF and much to my surprise, there was a new version waiting to load. .. and it works beautifullly!!!! Thank you, thank you!

I'm not one to donate (ever) for free software, but sending some beer money. Didn't know how much I depended on this add-in ( 5 accounts) until it was gone.
Feb. 11, 2010 - 8:10pm - 206 days ago
anm8r69
Registered User Post count: 3

I was stoked to find FF prompting me for a new update! I was sad to find a repeating error prompt that would not go away (I had to click OK and quickly close my Gmail tab). I got a screen grab of the error I can send in (tell me where).

I new there was a new version of FF out (I was on 3.5.7) so I uninstalled BC, upgraded FF (3.6), and tried reinstalling BC but this time it wouldn't even install. I'm on a Mac (10.4.11). I am wondering if anyone else is seeing this or if there is a work around?
Feb. 11, 2010 - 9:12pm - 206 days ago
MACSORG
Registered User Post count: 5

It's working for me again!!!! YEEEEAY!!! Thank you Jerome. Sorry but just can't donate right now, but I will soon!
Feb. 11, 2010 - 9:27pm - 206 days ago
sr1sws
Registered User Post count: 3

Good news - new add in works (yea!)

Bad news - for me at least, it breaks the Google toolbar - search box missing along with all but a few buttons :(

Sorry to bear bad news.

Let me know if I need to provide more info.

 

Steve
Feb. 11, 2010 - 11:42pm - 206 days ago
pluto1978
Registered User Post count: 2

Thank you for working so hard, and thanks for your update. I updated, but my toolbars dissapaered. Also I get this message:

[JavaScript-Anwendung]Error in com.BlankCanvas.GmailAPI:

getMainElement()

TypeError: this.mainElementWrapper is undefined

function () {
    try {
        if (typeof this.mainElementWrapper == "undefined") {
            switch (this.getGmailVersion()) {
              case "gmail_fe_642_p13":
              default:
                this.mainElementWrapper = this.$("div:first div:first + div div:first div:first + div + div div:eq(3) + div div:first div:eq(3) + div div:first")[0];
            }
            this.mainElementWrapper.setAttribute("id", "bcGmailMainElementWrapper");
        }
        return this.mainElementWrapper;
    } catch (e) {
        this.debug("getMainElement()nn" + e);
    }
}

function () {
    try {
        switch (this.getGmailVersion()) {
          case "gmail_fe_642_p13":
          default:
            return this.$("div:visible", this.getMainElementWrapper())[0];
        }
    } catch (e) {
        this.debug("getActiveElement()nn" + e);
    }
}

function () {
    try {
        if (gmailInstance.listeningForViewChange) {
            var newActiveElement = gmailInstance.getActiveElement();
            if (newActiveElement != oldActiveElement) {
                oldActiveElement = newActiveElement;
                gmailInstance.stopListeningForElements();
                callback();
            }
        }
    } catch (e) {
        alert(e);
    }
}

function () {
    b.tCc && b.tCc();
    return a[cd](this, arguments);
}

function () {
    try {
        return a[cd](this, arguments);
    } catch (f) {
        d.eOb(f);
        e(f);
    } finally {
    }
}

 

I'm running latest FF on Mac OS X Leopard.

Hope this helps.

 

PS: Where's your donate button?
Feb. 12, 2010 - 2:00am - 206 days ago
Jure
Registered User Post count: 2

Same error here. Using FF 3.0.17 on Ubuntu 9.04.

Had to disable the addon, since it completely blocks firefox, as the message keeps appearing every time I click OK.
Feb. 12, 2010 - 5:27am - 206 days ago
Bob Sanderson
Registered User Post count: 2

Same problem on Win XP
Feb. 12, 2010 - 8:43am - 206 days ago
BigFella
Registered User Post count: 2

Getting install errors with 3.6...  Any help is appreciated.

 

Tried to install and get this error:

Firefox could not install the file at

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/79611/-1.12.00-fx.xpi?confirmed

because: Unexpected installation error
Review the Error Console log for more details.
-203

 

Tried it manually and get this error:

Firefox could not install the file at

http://blankcanvasweb.com/pages/download/id_34/

because: Unexpected installation error
Review the Error Console log for more details.
-203

 

Console log reports:

Error: [Exception... "Component returned failure code: 0x80004003 (NS_ERROR_INVALID_POINTER) [nsIRDFService.GetLiteral]"  nsresult: "0x80004003 (NS_ERROR_INVALID_POINTER)"  location: "JS frame :: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Mozilla%20Firefox/components/nsExtensionManager.js :: EM_L :: line 236"  data: no]
Source File: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Mozilla%20Firefox/components/nsExtensionManager.js
Line: 236
Feb. 12, 2010 - 8:52am - 206 days ago
Jerome
Admin Post count: 322

I'm aware of the FF 3.6 install error and have found the issue. More info here.
Feb. 12, 2010 - 9:16am - 206 days ago
BigFella
Registered User Post count: 2

You're awesome! 
Feb. 14, 2010 - 9:30am - 204 days ago
RJL11
Registered User Post count: 5 		im on FF 3.5.7 and get this error: (it locked up my FF with the error console window) Im on Vista. Error in com.BlankCanvas.GmailAPI: getMainElement() TypeError: this.mainElementWrapper is undefined function () { try { if (typeof this.mainElementWrapper == "undefined") { switch (this.getGmailVersion()) { case "gmail_fe_642_p13": default: this.mainElementWrapper = this.$("div:first div:first + div div:first div:first + div + div div:eq(3) + div div:first div:eq(3) + div div:first")[0]; } this.mainElementWrapper.setAttribute("id", "bcGmailMainElementWrapper"); } return this.mainElementWrapper; } catch (e) { this.debug("getMainElement()nn" + e); } } function () { try { switch (this.getGmailVersion()) { case "gmail_fe_642_p13": default: return this.$("div:visible", this.getMainElementWrapper())[0]; } } catch (e) { this.debug("getActiveElement()nn" + e); } } function () { try { if (gmailInstance.listeningForViewChange) { var newActiveElement = gmailInstance.getActiveElement(); if (newActiveElement != oldActiveElement) { oldActiveElement = newActiveElement; gmailInstance.stopListeningForElements(); callback(); } } } catch (e) { alert(e); } } function () { b.tCc && b.tCc(); return a[cd](this, arguments); } function () { try { return a[cd](this, arguments); } catch (f) { d.eOb(f); e(f); } finally { } }
Feb. 14, 2010 - 10:15am - 204 days ago
Jerome
Admin Post count: 322

http://blankcanvasweb.com/forums/topic/id_426/n_chat_box_on_right_labs/
Feb. 15, 2010 - 5:28am - 203 days ago
Jure
Registered User Post count: 2

Thanks, disabling right-side chat fixed it.

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