Re: FVWM: Transparent Pager background

From: Mikhael Goikhman <migo_at_homemail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 17:17:26 +0000

On 09 Dec 2003 10:23:14 +0100, Chris Rouch wrote:
>
> On Mon, 8 Dec 2003 23:51:41 +0000
> Mikhael Goikhman <migo_at_homemail.com> wrote:
>
> > On 08 Dec 2003 20:02:56 +0000, Mikhael Goikhman wrote:
> > >
> > > Later I will add FAQ entries.
> >
> > Ok, the updated FAQ is available on fvwm.org.
> >
> > This should answer 98% of all transparency questions.
>
> Thanks.
>
> I think the bit about tinting is wrong though. I'm just using
> 'xv -root -quit' to set the background and have in my .fvwm2rc
>
> Colorset 23 Transparent, fg White, bg #4e71ad, bgTint black 50,Tint \
> black 50
> MenuStyle * MenuColorset 23
>
> I still get a tinted, transparent menu. This is exactly what I want - so
> plese change the FAQ, not the behaviour.
>
> Only true for menus though, not for modules.
>
> This is with 2.5.7.

This works, but menus flicker pretty noticeable using this method.
They flicker much less with "RootTransparent buffer". Also "bg average"
does not work, so you can't automatically get good colors for 3d effect.
Also I feel that if I suggest to use "Tint" together with "Transparent"
(something that I don't really suggest) then we will get a lot of
questions, why this does not work at all with decorations and modules.
The wording in FAQ seems to be ok (but I will replace "possible to tint"
with "possible to efficiently tint"), FAQ should not replace the man
page, but provide useful hints and pointers.

Regards,
Mikhael.
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Received on Tue Dec 23 2003 - 15:20:32 GMT

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