[SOLVED] i3lock -i question

cds60601 · 2018-09-21 17:05:26

Hi everyone!

Using i3-gaps and after looking around a bit, I'm wondering if there is a way (besides actually resizing an image) to use a function like fit or stretch when using the -i parameter

Example: i3lock i3lock -i image.png -t

I understand that in the above example, using the -t option to tile helps however, I'm hoping that there is a hidden "Easter egg" if you will, that will work for a fill or stretch.
If not, I would like to see what others what might be doing to get around using either tiling (-t) or the screen color (-c 000000 # Black).

TIA and cheers
Chris

Last edited by cds60601 (2018-09-21 19:05:08)

cds60601 · 2018-09-21 19:04:40

Ah - so here's what I opted for (at least for now, lol)

I am using exec --no-startup-id xscreensaver & in my i3 conf file. I launched xscreensaver to set the parameters I wanted (such as time out, type of screen saver, etc.) then ran a killall xscreensaver
then a simple reboot. Of course, there are some caveats with this for example, the xscreensaver splash comes up to set settings if only for a few seconds (I need to review the options, I seem to recall something about a splash screen) and IIRC, I read that there are "certain" keystrokes" that will allow the bypass of the screensaver.

The last point is really of no concern (at least at this point since it's my home lappy). I don't know how efficient this is but, it does satisfy my needs (if at least for now).

Hope this helps someone out!
Cheers
Chris

Arch Linux

#1 2018-09-21 17:05:26

[SOLVED] i3lock -i question

#2 2018-09-21 19:04:40

Re: [SOLVED] i3lock -i question

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