[Resolved] Fwd: Re: [XFree86] Where to set modelines?
As you can see, this issue has been resolved. Regards, Brian -- It seems like the less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag. [Public key available at http://www.cubik.ca/~brian/] ---BeginMessage--- On August 20, 2003 08:13 am, you wrote: Oh, well.. I read this in the man XF86Config pages... in the MONITOR SECTION... Can you take a look at it and tell me if yours has it too? In case of discrepancy between my memory and the manual page installed with your software, the latter prevails. Regards, Brian -- You have an ambitious nature and may make a name for yourself. [Public key available at http://www.cubik.ca/~brian/] pgp0.pgp Description: signature ---End Message--- pgp1.pgp Description: signature
Re: [XFree86] Where to set modelines?
In data Sun, 17 Aug 2003 16:51:21 -0600 Brian Richardson [EMAIL PROTECTED] scriveva: This is most easily accomplished by creating a virtual desktop using both monitors, and keeping windows on the left screen until the right screen is working. Now... some more questions.. (I'm a bit confused, XFree and its config files are pretty scary and new to me!!!)... What if I don't create a [Section Modes] and I just add the ModeLine I need to use directly to the [Section Monitor]? And what does it mean what you wrote above? I mean: using two screens?!? Would it be like having 2 different set-ups and I could select the one I need in relation to _which_ monitor I actually connected to the PC? Is there a way to switch between them as it's possible to switch between different sizes (like 800x600, 1024x768, etc.) without having to restart X or reboot? Thank you... BTW: as I don't know the hoizontal and vertical frequency ranges, what should I put in HorizSync and VertRefresh for my Monstrum? -- Bonny - Registered Linux User #251752 --- VB LUG Moderator --- Computers run on faith, not electrons. pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: [XFree86] Where to set modelines?
In data Thu, 14 Aug 2003 14:00:28 -0600 Brian Richardson [EMAIL PROTECTED] scriveva: And then, in section Monitor, include the directive UseModes mymodes mmhh... OK... now I'll explain WHY I have to do this, so maybe you can tell me an easier way to achieve what I need to! I'm actually happily using my 15 LCD Monitor and everything runs clean. Now, as I have lying around a big old fat DIGITAL WORKSTATION Monitor (19 with BNC inputs on RGB, Sync-On-Green-driven), I'd like to use this one! I already have a ModeLine written for that Monitor (it worked already with RedHat 7.1 which, AFAIR, had XFree 3.x), and I just want to use it with my BIG Monitor. Now the thing is: I'd like to be able to correctly use my 15 LCD _while_ I adjust the settings for the bigger monstrum. So I wouldn't want to mess with the settings unless they would be usable with my 15 LCD Monitor too. Did you understand? Can you tell me which way to proceed? Thanks... -- Bonny - Registered Linux User #251752 --- VB LUG Moderator --- A life lived in fear is half a life lived. pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: [XFree86] Where to set modelines?
On August 17, 2003 12:54 pm, Bonny wrote: mmhh... OK... now I'll explain WHY I have to do this, so maybe you can tell me an easier way to achieve what I need to! I'm actually happily using my 15 LCD Monitor and everything runs clean. Now, as I have lying around a big old fat DIGITAL WORKSTATION Monitor (19 with BNC inputs on RGB, Sync-On-Green-driven), I'd like to use this one! Hummm. This isn't very complicated. The only difference is that you have to create a Modes section for custom ModeLines, and then identify them so that you can include it in the relevant Monitor section. There have been some significant changes between XFree86 3.3 and 4.0. Check the XF86Config(5) manpage for more info. I already have a ModeLine written for that Monitor (it worked already with RedHat 7.1 which, AFAIR, had XFree 3.x), and I just want to use it with my BIG Monitor. All you have to do is wrap that ModeLine with a Section Modes and and Identifier. Now the thing is: I'd like to be able to correctly use my 15 LCD _while_ I adjust the settings for the bigger monstrum. So I wouldn't want to mess with the settings unless they would be usable with my 15 LCD Monitor too. Certainly. There are two different sections for each monitor, that would look something like this: Section Monitor Identifier 15-inch LCD HorizSync ... VertRefresh ... EndSection Section Monitor Identifier Monstrum HorizSync ... VertRefresh ... UseModes mymodes EndSection Section Screen Identifier Screen0 Device ... Monitor 15-inch LCD DefaultDepth ... SubSection Display Depth 24 Modes 1024x768 800x600 640x480 EndSubSection EndSection Section Screen Identifier Screen1 Device ... Monitor Monstrum DefaultDepth ... SubSection Display Depth 24 Modes MyCustomMode EndSubSection EndSection Section ServerLayout Identifier Main InputDevice ... CoreKeyboard InputDevice ... CorePointer Screen Screen0 Screen Screen1 RightOf Screen0 EndSection Did you understand? Can you tell me which way to proceed? Sure, I get you. You'd like to tweak the ModeLine while you have a functioning monitor to work on. This is most easily accomplished by creating a virtual desktop using both monitors, and keeping windows on the left screen until the right screen is working. I can understand your concern about the XF86Config-4 format being more verbose; it is. However, it is also easier to understand, IMHO. HTH, Brian -- Perfection is acheived only on the point of collapse. - C. N. Parkinson [Public key available at http://www.cubik.ca/~brian/] pgp0.pgp Description: signature
Re: [XFree86] Where to set modelines?
On August 14, 2003 10:54 am, Bonny wrote: Hello all! Where can I add my own modelines for my own monitor? I remember they were in /etc/X11/XF86Config, but now I don't see them anymore (version 4). Now all VESA standard modes are included in the configuration. If you need to add your own modes, just include them in Section Modes Identifier mymodes Modeline Modeline EndSection And then, in section Monitor, include the directive UseModes mymodes You can also use the multiline syntax for modes as well. See XF86Config(5) for more details. HTH, Brian -- Hello? Enema Bondage? I'm calling because I want to be happy, I guess ... pgp0.pgp Description: signature
