Read this: For the plugin to look as intended, It is recommended you use as high a video resolution as possible, preferably in the
1400 x 1050 range, and maximize Maxthon. Although neither of these recommendations are required, they allow you to easily see all the
functions the plugin offers. One note for lower resolution users; the Setup screen can freeze open if the sidebar is not wide enough to accomodate
it. If it refuses to close, simply use your mouse to expand it (drag to the right), and the setup window can then be closed. You can then
drag the margin back to your desired location. In most cases, this should not be necessary, However.
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New Additions to V2: |
1. Edit Blockfiles From Within Plugin |
Now you can select a blockfile and edit it from within Proxomitron Sidebar+. The plugin
makes available the full text of the selected blockfile for examination and editing. This is
handy for cleaning up your lists, or for troubleshooting when you have problems accessing
(or blocking) a site.
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2. New Mouseover help in lower screen |
The lower screen (The 'space' scene) now also shows short help nuggets when you mouseover major buttons and other controls.
The regular help screen is also always available.
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3. Clock on Main Page |
A clock, that's it.
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4. Neat-O pop-up response on mouseovers |
Just a visual change, that makes it more apparent when a control is clicked/moused over.
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The Proxomitron Sidebar+ Plugin |
is designed to provide you easier access to the major functions of that great, late, free proxy app,
Proxomitron. It provides an intuitive screen to add files to your Proxomitron blocklist files, or
you can bypass the filters with one button click. It also gives you one button access to the current
web page's source code (or bypassed code), the DBUG screen Proxomitron provides, and several other
Proxo items.
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In addition to the Proxomitron functions, the plugin also provides you with a three speed page
scroller (using MyIE2's inbred functionality), a translation screen that allows you to instantly
translate an entire web page or selected text via the Altavista Babelfish translators, and a 'Kill
Gifs' button that removes all Gif files from the current page (in an excessively silly manner, I
might add...). |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: |
This plugin uses the FileSystemObject
functions within javascript to read/write data from/to these files only: |
- Its' own Config Files |
- The Plugin Script |
- Proxomitron's Blocklist Files. |
It does not interact with any other files on your system.
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Microsoft's security controls, designed to inhibit external scripts from accessing, and potentially
changing your system files, require that a popup window appears to let you know whenever a script
(such as this plugin) tries to write or read any files on your local system. There is supposedly no
efficient workaround to avoid these popups (nor should there be, we don't want unscrupulous writing to our drives, after all). Interesting enough,
tho, since I installed the latet version of Maxthon, the warnings no longer pop up on my systems, although the functions still work.
So there you go. I'm actually not sure if Maxthon is the reason for this; perhaps I am such a good scripter that...
nah, it's probably Maxthon. If they do / don't appear for you, if you know why they do / don't appear, or if you know anything
interesting, let me know (preferably about this subject but if its real interesting, let me know even if it's not.)
Anyway if you do get a warning, and it worries you, just read below.
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The warning on this popup can safely be ignored in the case of Proxomitron Sidebar+; you can just
click OK whenever the popup appears. As the plugin only needs to write/read data occasionally, this
annoyance shouldn't impact your browsing fun too drastically.
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Setup |
Click on Setup in the Blocklist screen to add the following:
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Proxomitron Folder |
Click on the link to enter the location of Proxomitron (typically c:\program
files\proxomitron) |
Config File |
Click on the link to enter the config file you want to use in Proxomitron; This will change the
config file in Proxo. (This can be problematic sometimes; see below for troubleshooting if you have
problems) |
Prefix URL
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If you use a prefix URL, Click on the link to enter it here and make it known to the plugin. (You
must also add the prefix to the Proxomitron config screen.)
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NOTE: |
If the sidebar is not set wide enough, the slide-out setup panel may freeze open. If this occurs,
simply click on the right sidebar border and drag it a bit wider until it self-corrects.
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Blocklists |
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Add to Blocklists |
Adds the current URL to the Proxomitron blocklist file of your choice. The program lists all
available blockfiles in the dropdown menu; select one and click the add button.
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Bypass Filters
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This mimics the click boxes on the main Proxomitron screen; click a button to have the current URL
be bypassed by the stated Proxomitron Filters. You can 'piggy-back' URL commands, whithin Proxomitron's normal rules, and
the plugin will correctly add them to your URL (for example, you can bypass both Web and Header Filters (IN), and it will tack
both of these to the beginning of your URL, along with your URL 'security' prefix, if you have one. It will only list the URL security
prefix once, no matter how many other URL command you tack on to the web address. (If this confuses you, read Proxomitron's help
on this subject, it does a good job of explaining URL command and the need for a URL prefix.) Also, you should read in this help re
setting up/synching setup information between Proxo and this plugin; if you dont set up things appropriately in both programs, you can
create a 'Catch 22' where you can't setup the prefix URL cause' Proxo can't read URL commands without a prefix URL... etc. (Setup is
pretty straightforward tho, don't let this scare you...)
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Select Proxomitron Config File |
Click on the Proxomitron icon to select/change the config file that the plug-in reads from. Assuming
it is a properly formatted Proxo config file, the plug-in will pull the blocklists from it, then pop
up a confirmation box. When you click OK, it will refresh the plugin to invoke that config file.
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NEW: Edit Blockfiles From Within Plugin |
The button that adds URL's to blocklists has now been split. The left button maintains that this
same functionality; However, the new right button will now open for editing the blocklist file that
you have selected in the dropdown menu located directly above the buttons. Once clicked, a new page
will open, with the full text of the selected blockfile available for examination and editing. After
making any changes, Press the 'Save' button to write the file to disk, or click the return button to
leave the edit screen without saving any changes. This is handy for cleaning up our lists, or for
troubleshooting when you have trouble accessing (or blocking) a site.
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Important Note: |
Before you try anything with blockfiles, you must set your Proxomitron Folder Location and the initial
Proxomitron Config File you plan to use (the config file default to 'default.cfg'), as well as
your URL prefix, if you are using one. This is accomplished in the pop-out setup screen available
on the lower left of this screen- Just click on the word 'setup' that runs vertically down the left side. The program needs to know this info in order to
function. This is set by clicking on the
Setup slide out panel and clicking on the appropriate item (set folder first.)
You can also set your Prefix Url
here. Note that you still must add the prefix to the proxomitron itself; this only tells the plugin
to use the prefix if you want one. |
This can be a real pain sometimes; if you have problems, keep in mind that for this to work, you must meet the criteria of
TWO
config files; e.g. both the config file being loaded and the one being unloaded must match URL
prefixes, because a prefix command is used to accomplish this feat. So if they are not both the
same, or both blank, the command will fail. (Moral: In Proxomitron, keep your URL prefix the same
for all your config files; if you change one, change 'em all. And of course, make sure all your
config files have 'Disable URL based commands unchecked in the Proxomitron config screen.
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' If you still have problems, check online, especially at |
The CastleCops Proxomitron Forum
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Folks there have posted some Proxo rules that sometimes help by cancelling open connections.
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Exit |
Returns to Main Page
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Translate Pages/HighlightedText
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Entire WebSite |
Select a language and click this to translate the entire current web page via Altavista's Babelfish
Translator. |
Highlighted Text |
Select text in the current web page, choose a language, and click. A new page with the translated
text will open. |
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Proxomitron Information |
These items are all available from within Proxomitron; this page merely simplifies accessing
them. |
View Source: |
Opens a new page and presents the html source for the current web page. |
View Source (Bypassed): |
Same as view source, except any changes/inserts made by Proxomitron are removed from the source
code. |
DBUG Page: |
Provides limited debugging information, useful if designing web pages. |
View Current Blocklists: |
Gives detailed information regarding the blocklists on your system. |
View Recent URLs: |
Lists the most recent websites you have visited; a more detailed history of your recent
web-surfing. |
Return |
Returns to Main Page. |
Misc Functions
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NEW: Javascript Clock |
Added a clock with Day & Date to Main page. |
Scroller |
Simplifies usage of MYIE2's onboard scrolling capabilities.
To use: |
Click the scroller button-A mini window appears. Click the On/Off button to toggle scrolling the
current webpage. Use S/M/F buttons for slow, medium, fast scroll speeds. Click On/Off again to stop
scrolling.Click Exit to close the mini window.
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(note the scroller can get 'confused' if you are scrolling a page, then jump to another page without
stopping/closing the scroller. If this happens, just look to the far right of the 'F' button (Fast
speed button). There you will find a reset button. Just press it once or twice as required to get it
back in synch.)
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Kill Gifs |
I really hate annoying images, and blinking or roving GIF images are the worse. So this is my
favorite part; just click the button to remove any GIF files from the current page, and get out your
frustrations with the mini movie in the screen below! The movie stops when you release the kill gif
button.
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Lower Buttons |
Add to Favorites: |
Click the 'Star' to bring up the 'add Favorites' screen with current URL selected. |
New Current: |
Duplicates the current web page in a new window. |
Kill Current: |
A quick way to close the current web page. |
New Blank: |
Opens an empty web page in a new window. |
Zoom: |
Clicking this will hide/unhide a series of buttons that will allow you to zoom/resize webpages
(Currently 50%,80%,100%,120%,150%) |
Contact Info: |
Comments, suggestions, problems, bla bla bla? Best contact method is by posting a message on the
Maxthon forum; or you can try the email below, if you prefer: |
Mail to RancidShoez |
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