Re: [As-users] Various Afterstep questions
Sasha Vasko (sasha@aftercode.net)
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:42:09 -0600
niklas@fet.at wrote:
> hey
>
>
>>2) I'm using afterstep from afterstep_2.2.0-1_i386.deb . I want new
>>windows to automatically position themselves, but tall windows (gaim
>>and firefox) need to be manually positioned. How do I set that?
>
>
> solve by a) setting windowbox accordingly b) most apps rememeber size, so
> placing them manually, resizing to wanted size (usually maximizing is
> enough), closing app, next time you start it, it should not re-apear.
You may set DefaultGeometry for them in database.
>
>>3) Though the StartsOnDesk option is commented out in database,
>>firefox will still use that desk.
>
>
> consequence : comments only work if on first place in line, for sure a bug..
> remove undesired part completely or move it to next line, adding "#" on
> first position in the mean time...
>
http://www.afterstep.org/visualdoc.php?show=ASDatabaseEntry#options.StartsOnDesk
TRy explicitely adding StartsAnyWhere
>
>>4) Go to the lower right corner of your desktop. Open up xv. Right
>>click on it. The filelist window will appear in the upper left corner
>>of the desktop instead. How do I avoid that problem?
>
>
> discussed in lenght on mailing list, look into archives about apps not
> behaving correctly... not afterstep to blame here ...
Abusing USPosition - add UseCurrentViewport in database
>
>>5) When I try to move windows around using the pager, the resolution
>>thingy appears right in the middle of the pager, completely obscuring
>>my view. How do I make it go away (or at least appear out of the way
>>in the middle of the screen, like in previous versions)?
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>
> dunno where this is to find, but i'd look into feel preferences there, if
> not found (config flag names are very telling in 99% of cases) there, try
> marching through look manual sections.
http://www.afterstep.org/visualdoc.php?show=Look_options#options.ResizeMoveGeometry
Thanks
Sasha
>
> Niklas
>
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