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Published: 2006-12-30 15:54:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 325570; Favourites: 991; Downloads: 4060
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Description
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DeviantTidy is currently not Eclipse-ready.
At this time, I'm not sure when or if I'll update it.
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Download the Greasemonkey Script from Greasy Fork
View the project on GitHub
What's New
version 4.7.9 (2017-08-13)
For full details on what has changed, see the Full Version History .
About DeviantTidy
DeviantTidy is a set of styles and scripts to improve the layout and usability of deviantART.
Ever since dAv5, many users have been unhappy with various aspects of dA's layout and design. Some decisions on font size, margins and spacing had clearly been neglected.
And so DeviantTidy was written, to claim back much of that wasted space! Inspired by some of janvanlysebettens 's CSS mods for Firefox, DeviantTidy was a very lightweight modification to fix comment boxes and various other assets on dA pages, to make things clearer and more streamlined. Since then, it's expanded to cover lots of other annoyances, big and small, to improve the look and usability of the site, and with a JavaScript interface, it's fully customizable too.
Features
- More efficient Comment Boxes: DeviantTidy reduces the minimum height and margins on comment boxes, and further reduces the size of signatures, so you can see more comments at once. You can also add scrollbars to really long comments.
- Hide and collapse elements: Hide social sharing buttons, 'More Like This' mini-galleries and other bloat from deviantART pages so you can focus on your task.
- Indent guides: A problem that has been around as long as nested comments is the difficulty you face in working out who replied to who in long and complex discussions. With DeviantTidy, just point at a comment to see guide-lines in the left margin, showing you the exact nest level the comment is on.
- Cleaner Forum threads: Thread listings are now easier to browse, with all unnecessary icons removed, and shorter table rows (one line high instead of two, doubling the number of threads you can see per screen).
- Floating comment box: If you want to be able to type your comment on a deviation or journal while looking at the original, without having to constantly scroll up and down the page, this feature allows you to make the reply box float above the page content, following you wherever you scroll. Press ALT+SHIFT+C to activate it.
- Hide thumbnails in deviation sidebar: Reduce distractions by hiding 'more from this artist' and 'more like this' mini thumbnails when viewing art.
- Hide the orange Upgrade to CORE ad in the page header (turned off by default).
- ...and many more!
Installation
In order to use Greasemonkey scripts, you need to install Greasemonkey for Mozilla Firefox, or Tampermonkey for Google Chrome.
FAQ
How can I check that DeviantTidy is working?
When you first install DeviantTidy (or the script component), a dialog will appear when you visit any DA page to let you know that it was successfully installed. You should also see a 'DeviantTidy Options' link under the user menu on the header navigation when you are logged in.
Can I use DeviantTidy with [insert your favourite skin or script here]?
DeviantTidy can be used safely in combination with other custom deviant skins and scripts because it does the very minimum amount of changes required to get the desired effect. In the rare event of clashes in styles or broken functionality, tell me about the issue, and include info about the other mods you are using.
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As I looked at my Firefox screen after updating to the newest version, I wondered what could possibly be different/better/etc. I sat there and melted my poor brain over this for about 20 minutes, and combed the page for anything new. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/c/c⦠" width="18" height="15" alt="
Then, giving up, I happened to switch to a different dA tab and saw the settings box. WOW! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/o/o⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
Shortening Page Titlese.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
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Add Scrollbars to Long Commentse.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
Strip dA Redirectinge.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
Log In, Redirecte.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
Skip the Prints Stage After Submittinge.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="10" height="10" alt="
Overall, I most enjoy the fact that you can choose to enable or disable certain features (such as skipping the Prints Submission Stage) depending on your needs. This entire process will definitely ease future days here on dA, and I have an extra comfort: if my Firefox bugs out and makes me redo it all, I know that it'll only take me five minutes to configure it all again!
Two thumbs up for the dA coder extraordinaire!a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/h/t⦠" alt=" " title="thumbplz"/>
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It doesn't interfere with the Better gAteway script.
I leave the redirects enabled on dT, and let Better gAteway handle them.
(However, if you open the outgoing links in new tabs, like I often do, the dedicated page is shown there.)
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Thanks for the very detailed critique. 
On the subject of the number of options available for certain features, like scrolling comments and redirecting, this is the first version that's been so customisable and it's up to people like you to tell me what extra features would be desirable, so hopefully I get more comments like yours. Of course, I also have to balance out packing out as many options as possible with keeping it simple and suitable for the majority of users, so it's just a matter of time to see how it will evolve (and perhaps what other people will write for it).
For stripping dA external links, basically, all the scripts are going to go about this in the same way and executing the same routine multiple times, while inefficient, will not break anything. And of course we all know what lurks behind some links - I would hope that those with the intellect to use and install scripts and extensions are aware of the dangers of the Internet, and won't try to hold me responsible! (I'll probably make a note to add a warning message to that effect.)
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Sounds like a plan to me.
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Also, bullets and icons don't show up in critique in the message center for some reason. Would have been easier to read if I'd just gone to the critique page!
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Oh wow, yeah that might have been a tad difficult.
I've never known that! You should report it to dA.
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Great design! I think it has a unique feel and at the same time still gives it the deviantART feel as well. Haven't really downloaded to test it out but designed based critique I think is great.
You have managed to do a lot with your design as far as the viewers vision goes. The extra features make this one amazing bundle. The colors you used are the same as DeviantART main colors but how you applied it into your own design makes it an overall effort. I really love looking at your design. I have so much to say but just so little time. I'll let the design say it all, as they once said "a picture means 1000 words" =]
I give it a 7 out of 10. Great Job! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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Thanks for the first critique on my work!
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Oh okay cool, but overall your design is amazing and maybe one day I will give it a try
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My favorite thing about this is being able to decide which options I want and which I don't.
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Everyone likes to do things their own way. I'm glad you appreciate it!
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Great! Another update is coming this week, for your information.
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Heah for your so called red army
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I'm using sticky nav right now, so I'm a little sad the hide lables is removed~ It's not gone, you just have to go to your settings, browsing, then click Enable Stick Menu~ So it's still part of deviantART~
Thank you for your hard work, I've really enjoyed the features on here, and it makes DA so much better!
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Thanks for pointing that out. I've reinstated the feature and you can get the latest version now! And it's great to hear you're finding it useful too.
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No problem~ I was so sad when I thought it was gone, so I searched like crazy and found it~
Eee, thank you! 
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Hey, the userscripts seems to corrupt the notes widget - for any message that is longer than the text box (makes a scroll bar), when previewing the message, the "Edit" and "Send" button disappear and can note be recovered without a refresh to the page.
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Can you create a screenshot to demonstrate this?
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Here you go -Β s1.postimg.org/5t2ydadof/Screeβ¦
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Aha - the note dialog. I hadn't ever used that before. Thanks for that. I just pushed out a few mega-changes so everything should be a little better now.
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Alright, I'll check it later on. Thank you!
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hmm..doesn't seem to work on Palemoon 24.7.2 with scriptish.. ?
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Could you try running it on Palemoon with Greasemonkey and see if it works there? If so, Scriptish could have an issue. Reviews on the Scriptish page indicate that it may not be getting any further updates, so Greasemonkey might be the preferred solution.
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The userscripts.org website seems MIA. Will you be offering an alternate download url for the Greasemonkey script portion?
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Yes, I'm working on getting it back up on Greasy Fork. Firstly, I have to fix it up because of changes made in Greasemonkey 2.0.
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I've had problems too (specifically the missing options button, which has been driving me crazy) and I've been trying to find a way around it.
Userscripts.org is down for good it seems. A few script websites are starting up, although there isn't much out there yet. A mirror site for userscripts.org works at times, I found the deviantTIDY script there: userscripts-mirror.org/scriptsβ¦
As for the missing options button, I found installing both the greasmonkey script (from the mirror site above) AND the stylish script worked for me. Worth a try?
BTW, I know nothing about programming so I've probably done the computer equivalent of dividing by zero and my computer is about to be sucked in to a black hole, but hey, it works for now!
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Yes, I'm working on getting it back up on Greasy Fork. Firstly, I have to fix it up because of changes made in Greasemonkey 2.0.
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I'm using Firefox 30 with Greasemonkey 1.15 and the welcome message for deviantTIDY 4.6.0 seems occasionally popup even though I've already closed it. What could be causing that? Should I switch to the nightly version of Greasemonkey or maybe use the Firefox extension version of deviantTIDY?
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Yes, I was having problems with several Greasemonkey scripts around that time too. It seemed that loading and saving of preferences simply wasn't working half the time, so I put it down to a fault in the extension itself. Thankfully, it seems to have cleared up now.
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How do I get rid of this theme when I install it? I don't want it on my DA anymore.
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I'd like to see a Google Chrome version as I can't use Firefox, last time I tried to install it, it was slow and difficult to use. I used it for years before that and now use Chrome instead.Β
Great work, I think something like this should be default for DA.Β
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Is there anything specific about the way you used Firefox or the machine you're running it on? It might be worth wiping your Firefox profile (describing how to do this would take a while but you can search for it) and disabling all plugins to see if that helps.
As for Chrome support, that's something I am willing to try. You could give TamperMonkey a try and see if that helps. Let me know if you have any luck with either of those issues.
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wishes it was available for chrome.
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Chrome doesn't support all Greasemonkey commands by default, but you could try installing TamperMonkey . Let me know if that works for you, and I'll put its info up on the description to help others. Note that deviantTIDY still depends on the userstyle too, so install Stylish for Chrome if you haven't got it already.
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thanks! i will try that.
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Ok, so it looks like my recent issues were related to a slowly corrupting Firefox profile. Everything seems to be working like it used to now with the Greasemonkey script.
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That's good to hear!
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It doesn't work for me in Windows 8 :
it kept missing the CSS Stylesheet even if is correctly installed
...any suggestion for fix it
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It won't be anything to do with Windows 8. It'll be something to do with Firefox or the extension.
So, what version of Firefox are you using? And are you using the deviantTIDY for Greasemonkey or the Extension?
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Looks like the footer-options-link-adding code is having some issues, possibly more of the code. It's also possible that the error is somewhere higher up and just doesn't take effect until that point but it looks like there are some recent changes to dA.
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Thanks for letting me know. I'm releasing a fix today for this issue.
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No, never mind. Can't open the options menu.
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Does the deviantTIDY link not appear in the page footer? If not, are you using the Firefox extension or the Greasemonkey script?
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Greasemonkey script, no link in footer.
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Ctrl+Shift+J will open the error console. Refresh any deviantART page and see if you get a new error in the list referring to deviantTIDY. If you do, copy and send to me.
Also make sure you have the latest version. Try removing and reinstalling if necessary.
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Getting an error from deviantTIDY about adding the footer link.
'createTextNode' called on an object that does not implement interface Document. @ file:///.../gm_scripts/deviantTIDY/10602.user.js:297
Line in question references the function $S which is passed a string. Looking at the file, it's just a reference to document.createTextNode.
I don't even know how to begin debugging the statement that document doesn't implement Document.
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This is a bigger issue than I first thought. It concerns updates made to Firefox versions 22+ and I'll talk about it in the next update. For now, all I can recommend is disabling it and using the Greasemonkey version instead.
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