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#1 2020-08-21 18:40:43
- retrodot
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[SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
EDIT: issue fixed, here is the solution:
The autoconvert seems (perhaps "accidentally") broken, use https://github.com/brndnmtthws/conky/ra … onvert.lua to convert the file to the new syntax.
installed both conky and conky-manager and both give me output:
conky: Syntax error (/home/retro/.conky/Conky MIUI/miui:2: unexpected symbol near '#') while reading config file.
conky: Assuming it's in old syntax and attempting conversion.
conky: [string "..."]:159: attempt to call a nil value (global 'loadstring')
any suggestions on how to fix this?
btw im new to the forums/bbs
Last edited by retrodot (2020-08-21 19:39:27)
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#2 2020-08-21 19:03:09
- seth
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
The autoconvert seems (perhaps "accidentally") broken, use https://github.com/brndnmtthws/conky/ra … onvert.lua to convert the file to the new syntax.
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#3 2020-08-21 19:24:36
- d_fajardo
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
@retrodot It might be a good idea to post your config file so we can have a look in case the autoconvert still flags errors.
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#4 2020-08-21 19:26:03
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
I'm guessing it's https://github.com/blackPantherOS/Conky … 0MIUI/miui
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#5 2020-08-21 19:26:18
- retrodot
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
The autoconvert seems (perhaps "accidentally") broken, use https://github.com/brndnmtthws/conky/ra … onvert.lua to convert the file to the new syntax.
getting this output from the lua:
convert.lua: line 3: local: can only be used in a function
convert.lua: line 4: Usage:: command not found
convert.lua: line 6: Tries: command not found
convert.lua: line 8: Keep: command not found
convert.lua: line 9: with: command not found
convert.lua: line 10: should: command not found
convert.lua: line 12: Although: command not found
convert.lua: line 26: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `"'
convert.lua: line 161: syntax error: unexpected end of file.
am i missing some programs?
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#6 2020-08-21 19:28:53
- seth
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
What file do you try that on?
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#7 2020-08-21 19:30:18
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
i used sh instead of chmoding the script and then ./convert.lua. Oops!
EDIT: it works btw
Last edited by retrodot (2020-08-21 19:30:57)
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#8 2020-08-21 19:31:15
- 2ManyDogs
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
Moving to Newbie Corner.
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#9 2020-08-21 19:32:15
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
Please always remember to mark resolved threads by editing your initial posts subject - so others will know that there's no task left, but maybe a solution to find.
Thanks.
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#10 2020-08-21 19:39:46
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
Please always remember to mark resolved threads by editing your initial posts subject - so others will know that there's no task left, but maybe a solution to find.
Thanks.
did that rn
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#11 2021-09-07 21:09:00
- kalsan
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Re: [SOLVED] conky and conky-manager giving Syntax error output
The file was moved to https://raw.githubusercontent.com/brndn … onvert.lua
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