On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:03:14 +0000
Thomas Adam <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 01:41:21PM -0600, Rich Coe wrote:
> > This patch implements a message to modules when an application
> > changes layers. It is one property of a window that isn't broadcast
> > when modified.
> >
> > Please apply this patch.
> > (diff from recent cvs checkout)
>
> There was a very similar patch to this for use also with FvwmEvent, which
> you probably didn't even think of when writing this? In that case, I
> really don't want yet another module parameter to the protocol when
> M_CONFIGURE_WINDOW would suffice -- but I realise your patch isn't
> addressing this, but if we do decide to broadcast such messages, then it
> would do.
I have an application that manages the windows on the screen. Some
applications have code which manipulate the layer directly (java).
Also, if you request an application to change layers, you can confirm
that this occurs when you get the layer change message.
I don't know how you can tell when an application window changes layers.
>
> Also, your patch is missing a little justification for this, ChangeLog
> entries, references in NEWS and optionally AUTHORS. Please see the relevant
> documentation on submitting patches.
I'll make an updated patch with the changelog entries.
Rich
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