On Thu, 2 Apr 2009 17:49:06 +1000 David Whyte <[email protected]> wrote:
> 2009/4/2 <[email protected]>: > > Actually - just realised that maximus my be checking the 'WM_CLASS' setting. > > You can find that by running "xprop | grep WM_CLASS" but not all > > applications set that xproperty > > > > > > These are the instructions that I got from the developer when Eclipse > was doing the same thing (on its splash screen): > > "Hmm, it seems it doesn't set the correct window_type hint hence maximus > doens't know that it's a splashscreen. > > Can you please run > > $ xprop | grep WM_CLASS > > in a terminal,click on the splashscreen and then paste the output here > please. > > It is a bit tricky to do this due to the distinct lack of space on the > screen, so I normally: > > - Set the terminal window to be "Above all windows" > - Run the command in the terminal > - Alt+F2 and type in prgram name > - click on the splashscreen > > Thanks. > " > > Just do the same, but for VLC I guess. > > Cheers, > Whytey Thanks for the suggestions. There is one other application, added by default, under "exclude_class" in "gconf-editor /apps/maximus" which is Totem media player - listed as "Totem". I added "VLC" to "exclude_class" and it still starts up maximised with Maximus. I ran: $ xprop | grep WM_CLASS and clicked the VLC window and it seems VLC is one of those apps that doesn't set this property as the result was: WM_CLASS(STRING) = "", "" It's not such a big deal, at least I now know how to adjust the settings for other apps. Thanks again. -- SIMON IVES Consulting, advocacy & innovation for non-profit and non-government organisations. --------------------------------- Please consider the environment before printing this email or any attachments. -- ubuntu-au mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
