[SOLVED] FVWM: xclock at startup

usr345 · 01-11-2023, 06:07 AM

I installed fresh Slackware 15.0 and decided to try fvwm. I like the analog clock and tried to launch it on startup, so it is shown in the left bottom corner:

Code:

DestroyFunc StartFunction
AddToFunc   StartFunction
+ I Exec exec xclock -geometry 120x120+0-0 -bg "light blue" -borderwidth 0 &

The small window with clock is indeed shown. Questions:

1. Is it possible to tell it to stay on top of all other windows? I have to do it manually right now.
2. When I restart fvwm the new copy of xclock is launched. Can I check, whether another xclock is launched and not launch the new one?
3. Is it possible to remove the window header with buttons and title "xclock"? I don't need them for this window.

bathory · 01-11-2023, 07:34 AM

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3. Is it possible to remove the window header with buttons and title "xclock"? I don't need them for this window.

Re. your 3rd question above, see this

Regards

jmccue · 01-14-2023, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usr345

1. Is it possible to tell it to stay on top of all other windows? I have to do it manually right now.
2. When I restart fvwm the new copy of xclock is launched. Can I check, whether another xclock is launched and not launch the new one?
3. Is it possible to remove the window header with buttons and title "xclock"? I don't need them for this window.

Yes, see man fvwm2, Style Options:

Code:

Style "xclock" !Title, !Handles, StaysOnTop

As for # 2, something must be starting xclock on restart, check your .fvwm2rc. See the man for these items:

StartFunction
RestartFunction

HTH
John

ThomasAdam · 01-14-2023, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usr345

1. Is it possible to tell it to stay on top of all other windows? I have to do it manually right now.

Code:

Style xclock Layer 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by usr345

2. When I restart fvwm the new copy of xclock is launched. Can I check, whether another xclock is launched and not launch the new one?

Code:

AddToFunc StartFunction I Test (Init) Exec exec xclock

Quote:

Originally Posted by usr345

3. Is it possible to remove the window header with buttons and title "xclock"? I don't need them for this window.

Code:

Style xclock !Title, !Handles, !Borders

usr345 · 01-18-2023, 10:23 AM

- Is it possible to remove xclock from the list of windows as well?
- Is it possible to keep it on the same place for all pages and virtual desktops?

jmccue · 01-20-2023, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usr345

- Is it possible to remove xclock from the list of windows as well?
- Is it possible to keep it on the same place for all pages and virtual desktops?

No offense, you should read the manual, if you can find it. I think some distros may skip installing manuals.

To skip the list use: WindowListSkip in Style.

To keep in all virtual windows use: Sticky in Style.

Over the years I have studied the "Style" section of the Manual. Lots of options to play with