New GreaseMonkey Script

[+Prime Suspect]

As always, this is for Firefox browser users only. You need the GreaseMonkey add-on installed, in order to use GreaseMonkey scripts.

 

This might become obsolete when the new site becomes official (I don't recall exactly if this was included, during that brief preview we got a while back). But there's no reason to not start enjoying it now.

 

The new script replicates the handy waypoint search box that you see on the Geocaching.com home page, to every other page on the site that has the standard left-side menu strip. (except pages that already have a search box). And it goes the home page search box one better - you can also enter Travel Bug TBxxxxx IDs, and it will take you to that Travel Bug page (note, this ID is not the same as the tracking code).

 

 

To get the script, just go to the download page.

Edited September 24, 2007 by Prime Suspect

[+mtn-man]

Now that's cool. As a reviewer, I go back to the home page all the time to enter GC numbers to look up caches. Mouse clicks are time (and server load), so every click saved is nice. Thanks again for another useful tool.

[Mushtang]

Awesome! I like it!!!

 

Sometimes I'll be at work when KBI calls from the field asking me to look up a cache page to try and help with a tricky find. Now he won't have to wait while I spend a few moments getting to the search page, all I have to do is click on the nearest link to a gc.com page and I'm good to go.

 

Thanks.

[+TrailGators]

That is cool! I will definitely use that feature!

[+KBI]

Awesome! I like it!!!

 

Sometimes I'll be at work when KBI calls from the field asking me to look up a cache page to try and help with a tricky find. Now he won't have to wait while I spend a few moments getting to the search page, all I have to do is click on the nearest link to a gc.com page and I'm good to go.

 

Thanks.

[+Flatouts]

Thanks

[+Quiggle]

Now that's cool. As a reviewer, I go back to the home page all the time to enter GC numbers to look up caches. Mouse clicks are time (and server load), so every click saved is nice. Thanks again for another useful tool.

I've been using the Geocaching Quick Search (direct link) for a long time now to do what you've been doing the long way (also allows keyword searches, search by owner, etc).

 

This new script will save a step since you don't have to change search plugins -- thanks, Prime!

[+Dryphter]

As always, this is for Firefox browser users only. You need the GreaseMonkey add-on installed, in order to use GreaseMonkey scripts.

 

This might become obsolete when the new site becomes official (I don't recall exactly if this was included, during that brief preview we got a while back). But there's no reason to not start enjoying it now.

 

The new script replicates the handy waypoint search box that you see on the Geocaching.com home page, to every other page on the site that has the standard left-side menu strip. (except pages that already have a search box). And it goes the home page search box one better - you can also enter Travel Bug TBxxxxx IDs, and it will take you to that Travel Bug page (note, this ID is not the same as the tracking code).

 

 

To get the script, just go to the download page.

 

You are seriously my new hero. I have wondered many many times why this isn't already a part of GC.com. AWESOME!

[+BlessedBees]

Very helpful, thanks!

[+Isonzo Karst]

I owe you (another) beer.... thank you

[+Dryphter]

Is this one still working for everyone? Doesn't seem to work for me anymore....maybe I'll try downloading/reinstalling it again.

[+moongecko]

Is this one still working for everyone? Doesn't seem to work for me anymore....maybe I'll try downloading/reinstalling it again.

 

Doesn't appear to be working for me either. I tried a few troubleshooting things to get it working but it was a no go. Nuts.

[+Thrak]

They're working on the site. Hopefully the new code hasn't broken this.

[+mtn-man]

Another one of my scripts was broken, so I imagine he will need to do a simple update.

[+Prime Suspect]

I'll have it fixed soon. Oddly, it's not throwing any errors, which will make debugging a little more involved.

 

The Log Maximizer also broke with the new site release. I've already fixed it, but haven't uploaded it yet. Stay tuned.

[+Prime Suspect]

Well, that was easy.

 

Fixes for both the Add Waypoint Finder and Log Maximizer are now online. Just install the new versions, and they will overwrite the old ones.

[+Arndtwe]

Sweet. I just downloaded greasemonkey and all of the features on the page provided, and is working well:) The features are endless, and there are even some for the forums.

[+Jhwk]

I love you...

[+Prime Suspect]

The Additional Buttons for Bookmark Lists script has been updated to work with the site changes.

 

Those are all the script changes necessary that I know of, at this point.

[Chumpo]

[+mtn-man]

Many thanks. That was the other script of mine that was broken.

[+webscouter.]

You still haven't fixed the e-mail a cache owner from the cache page script.

 

Ohh wait that isn't you that is someone else.

[+Flatouts]

Thanks - I didn't see this but it was pointed out to me - double thanks!

[+GeoRon]

Its broken again because of the latest changes. Contact us is no longer there. Resources is the last item now.

[+Prime Suspect]

Its broken again because of the latest changes. Contact us is no longer there. Resources is the last item now.

Actually, they're using an entirely different scheme to display the menu bar. But the script will be back. It's on my list.

[+thedeadpirate]

If you're using Firefox, you can accomplish this without a greasmonkey script. Use a smart keyword in a bookmark instead.

 

Create a bookmark using

 

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=%s

 

as the location. Then assign a keyword to the bookmark. It should look something like this:

 

 

Now, from any firefox window, to find a cache listing by waypoint you type the keyword following by the GCID in the address box.

 

Since I use the keyword gcwp, then I would type gcwp gcxxxxx in the address box and it will take me to that listing's page.

 

You can do the same for other searches as well. I presently use the following smart keyword bookmarks:

 

GCKEY http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?key=%s

GCZIP http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...%s&dist=100

GCWP http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=%s

GCHidden http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?u=%s

GCFound http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?ul=%s

TBName http://www.geocaching.com/track/search.aspx?k=%s

TBNumber http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?tracker=%s

 

BTW, you can use smart keywords for just about any search box. Check out http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/smart-keywords.html for more info.

Edited August 4, 2008 by GeoBain

[+Flatouts]

Sorry but those Keywords are a PITA especially if you have a lot of bookmarks... Even so I made a folder "Adds" placed it at the top of the stack and still just not the same. Thanks for the substitute but just not the same.

 

I really liked the GM WP finder... But it's not working currently. Like that song you don't really know what you got until it's gone...They put up a parking lot...

 

Like with catchup I'll patiently be waiting for the real thing.

 

Thanks for all the efforts put into making GC even better for us!