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Backfire4Umbraco

Summary
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An Umbraco version of the quplog Backfire project (http://blog.quplo.com/2010/08/backfire-save-css-changes-made-in-firebug/) which allows you to save CSS changes made in Firebug back to Umbraco

How To Use
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Install the package, and make sure the compilation debug attribute is set to true (Make sure to set this to false when you go live). Now when you visit your site, you'll see a new bar at the bottom with a Save CSS Changes button. Just make some changes via Firebug and click the Save CSS Changes button to push back to Umbraco.

Uninstall
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Uninstall doesn't currently clean up everything. After uninstall, make sure you remove any HttpModules with the name Backfire4Umbraco.

System Requirements
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  • Umbraco 4.5.x
  • .NET 3.5+
  • Firefox + Firebug plugin

Change Log
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1.0.1

  • Fixed casing issue
  • Removed dependency on css files needing to be in /css folder

1.0.2

  • Added extra security. Button bar only displays if you are logged in, and have access to the settings section

Roadmap
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  • Develop Firebug extension for better integration

Thanks
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Thanks to Warren Buckley for the package suggestion, and help testing.

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Matt Brailsford

Matt Brailsford

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Package Compatibility

This package is compatible with the following versions as reported by community members who have downloaded this package:
Untested or doesn't work on Umbraco Cloud
Version 8.18.x (untested)

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Package Information

  • Package owner: Matt Brailsford
  • Contributors: Geoff Beaumont
  • Created: 18/09/2010
  • Current version 1.0.2 Alpha
  • License MIT
  • Downloads on Our: 1.1K

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