On Jul 5, 12:19 am, Christopher Mason <[email protected]> wrote:
> I understand that in 1.4.0b4, instead of clicking the (X) close box to
> hide firebug, but keep it recording for a given URL, I should click
> the (_) minimize button.  This was confusing (and contentious as I've
> seen), but okay, fine.

The Firebug Status bar icon also minimizes Firebug.

>
> However, in this new  version, firebug doesn't remember that I've
> minimized it for a given URL.  It always pops back up when I create a
> new browser window and navigate back to an enabled URL.  This is
> really annoying, particularly for bugs that have to do with window
> size (I'm using it to debug flash/flex).  The fact that firebug takes
> up screen space makes it change the app behavior.

Firebug 1.4 does not combine the Firebug placement (minimize/inBrowser/
Detach) with the activation. So it won't remember minimized for a
given URL.

The problem you have sounds like
http://code.google.com/p/fbug/issues/detail?id=1968

>
> I want firebug to be active but also invisible and to *stay that way*
> when I open a new window.  Is there a way to do this?

Not yet, because of bug 1968.

>
> Thanks a bunch for making firebug, it's absolutely amazing!  I think
> the fact that even tiny changes like this make a big difference show
> how absolutely essential firebug has become to me!   I really like the
> new JSON support!  It's killer!

Thanks, we appreciate your encouragement!
jjb
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