Re: FVWM: Focus

From: Dan Espen <dane_at_mk.telcordia.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 12:05:07 -0500

Erik Steffl <esteffl_at_pbi.net> writes:
> I was wondering why is it a module - I always thought of this as basic
> functionality of window manager. all the rest of the window manipulation
> moving / resizing / focus / raise / lower) is built in, why is the auto
> raise functionality in separate module? can we expect more of the
> 'basics' to go out into modules?

Things go into modules when:

Performance will be okay

It will save memory in the main executable

Not everone uses it


Someone made the judgement that FvwmAuto qualified.
Seems like the right decision to me.

> erik
>
> Dan Espen wrote:
> >
> > Matteo <tidi_at_libero.it> writes:
> > > Hi to all
> > > I use fvwm and fvwm2 (version >= 2.2.2)
> > > With fvwm when I switch the mouse from one window to another the new
> > > window bring focus and comes on top
> > > With fvwm2 the new one bring focus but stay back
> > > how I can bring the window on top when it brings focus??
> > > I tryed with all type of focus with the same result..
> > > someone know a solution???
> >
> > The FvwmAuto module is responsible for automatically raising windows.
> >
> > "man FvwmAuto" should give you the information you need.
> >
> > > ThanX
> > > tidi
> >
> > --
> > Dan Espen

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