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Totony

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Registered: 2011-07-26

Posts: 16

tint2 execute custom script and show as text

Hi,

I would like to replace tint2's battery script with my own, is there anyway I could make tint2 call a script every eg 10 seconds and display its output as a widget?

o9000

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From: tint2 developer

Registered: 2015-05-29

Posts: 14

Re: tint2 execute custom script and show as text

In tint2 it is not possible (at least not yet).

However I maintain a fork that supports that: https://gitlab.com/o9000/tint2-mods2 (see the readme). I try to keep it in sync with tint2 but keep in mind that there might be some bugs and support is minimal.

Totony

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Registered: 2011-07-26

Posts: 16

Re: tint2 execute custom script and show as text

In tint2 it is not possible (at least not yet).

However I maintain a fork that supports that: https://gitlab.com/o9000/tint2-mods2 (see the readme). I try to keep it in sync with tint2 but keep in mind that there might be some bugs and support is minimal.

Thank you, exactly what I was looking for!

Also, is it good practice to ask such question on issue trackers of projects? I never know where to turn when I have such a question...

Last edited by Totony (2015-05-29 20:06:41)

o9000

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From: tint2 developer

Registered: 2015-05-29

Posts: 14

Re: tint2 execute custom script and show as text

Normally it's better to look at the manual and/or ask on forums before opening an issue. Speaking for myself, I don't mind receiving such questions on the issue tracker.