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I was typing a reply to a thread and pressed something that opened a split text box screen that displays client runtime code for .NET, Cascade Style Sheets, Java Script, and Web Developer. It apparently also allows commands to be entered.

It's really cool, but I don't know how I opened it. :8- :8-  I'm almost certain that I pressed <Ctrl> something. but... :103-

Does anyone know how I did this or what the window is called so I can search the internet to find out how I did this? I don't want to close it now because I'm not sure I'll be able to figure out how to get it back. I'm using FireFox v 4.0.1

Pictures attached.


Stat :31-

Okay, I figured it out. It's called the Web Console and it's accessed by pressing <ctrl><shift> K.

That makes sense since I was typing the word keno. :5-  :279-

It's interesting to see how many calls there are to load one page, even if it's not the portal with all of the extras on it. The Web console opens a separate instance in each browser tab so one can monitor any client side activity on any site.

Clicking on any of the links or underlined actions displayed in the window opens a popup that gives more detailed information on that action. :89- I can even open the style sheet with the error (css 535) and see all of the code in the script.

Yet another vindication of my decision to chuck IE in the bin two years ago! :72-

SF :31-

<ADD> Between this tool, the DOM inspector, View Page Source (also avail in IE), and the Page Info popup, Firefox offers users access to just about everything a website is doing on their machine and then some.

The Page Info security tab states that I've "visited" NLG  31,101 times. I REALLY didn't need to know that.  :25- :279-  :99- :99- :99-
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On the serious side, there doesn't seem to be any real rhyme or reason as to the way FF figures out that number or how often it's cleared.

Hmm...I can get the window to pop up no problem but mine's blank?

oh! It populates once I enter a post!!!

even cookies have ID's ... :72-

Look at this address line in the window! 
It's almost like they understand what new life games is all about! :96- 
I highlighted it in blue, just click on picture to enlarge...>>>

Connection:keep-alive
Host:newlifegames.net

That's the old "error console" enhanced. Bummer it's only available in FF4, I'm one of the folks that reverted back to 3.6 after I upgraded to 4 so I don't get to use it.

The error console is still available and really isn't the same thing (at least not when the Web Console is compared to the current version of the EC). This documents every single data request and post (send) whether there is an error or not. :89-

From the horse's mouth... https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Using_the_Web_Console (https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Using_the_Web_Console)

"Beginning with Firefox 4, the old Error Console has been deprecated in favor of the new, improved Web Console. "

Well, here's the old error console, alive and kicking in FF 4.0.1, and I didn't re-enable it as they described below.

I'd just like to note, SF, that I approve of the fourth tab you were viewing in the first picture.  :)

I should hope so!  :200- :30- :127- :208- :208- :208-  Oddly enough, it's the fourth tab in the second picture, too.  :72- :72- :72-

P.S. I apologize for not being active this month.

No need to apologize.  Visit when you can.   :89-

I just don't have that much to contribute since I don't keep up on all of the coupons and happenings.

I'll have to keep my eye out for coupons... are they in the mail or the paper??? :200- :200- :200- :208- :103- :103- :103-

CH :95-

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I know that Kevin was just waiting for someone to bite so that he could plug his forum!  :96- :96-

I'll plug it for him:

http://lvadvice.com (http://lvadvice.com)

He's using the same SMI forum software we are – although without any customizations – so navigating the forum should be easy for anyone here. He's trying to do what Joey did in that he's created a new version of an older forum in an attempt to stop member bashing and other typical negative behaviors. As with us, he's got a couple of problem members, but most members are friendly and there's lots of good information for anyone planning a trip to Vegas.

Stat :31-

And here I was thinking it was some joke that I really did not get, but wanted to participate in regardless! :200-

I went back and looked at the pictures and figured it out after zooming in quite a bit. :279-

I was just a little confused....

CH :95-

I have a few mods installed (like the one that turns YouTube video links into embedded videos within the post), but no portal or arcade or anything.  I'm following the KISS principal over there for the most part.  :)

One of the "problem kids" left which caused the others to stop fighting, so it's actually been pretty calm and Vegasy over there, which is just how I like it.   :89-

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