Re: FVWM: vanishing WindowList

From: Dominik Vogt <fvwm_at_fvwm.org>
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 12:53:56 +0100

On Thu, Nov 28, 2002 at 03:39:40AM -0800, Erik Steffl wrote:
> when I hit the keyboard shortcut that brings up the WindowList
> appears but as soon as I let go Alt (part of keyboard shortcut) the
> WindowList disappears (therefore I cannot use it to switch focus to
> another window).
>
> not sure when this behaviour started, some time ago it worked
> properly (I hit keyboard shortcut, the WindowList appears and stays on
> the screen until I hit esp or number letter ...)
>
> it works properly when invoked via mouseclick or via popup menu.
>
> system:
>
> debian unstable (and default debian fvwm config)
> fvwm 2.4.10
>
> the only relevant config items (as far as I can tell, I grepped for
> WindowList)):
>
> in menu definition:
>
> + "Alt-F4: Window List" WindowList
>
> shortcuts:
>
> Mouse 3 R A WindowList
> Key F4 A M WindowList
>
> any ideas? (I just re-read WindowList part of manpage, didn't find a
> clue)

That is because they are using the SelectOnRelease option for the
WindowList command. You can still use the list as long as you do
not release the Alt key.

Bye

Dominik ^_^ ^_^
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Received on Thu Nov 28 2002 - 05:53:45 GMT

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