JWM Query

RAH · 2009-03-27 01:37:01

Hello,

How does one navigate between windows etc in JWM? Can you add a taskbar or something?

Thanks.

adamlau · 2009-03-27 01:53:19

JWM supports <TaskList/> within <Tray> (panel). The default example config file (/etc/system.jwmrc) showcases a single, 32 pixel bottom panel with a tasklist for window selection.

renuvio · 2009-03-27 02:11:54

Also, check out "Key bindings" in:

http://joewing.net/programs/jwm/config.shtml,

especially the values "desktop#" and "nextstacked" may be interesting to you.

Last edited by renuvio (2009-03-27 04:01:18)

RAH · 2009-03-27 02:50:35

adamlau wrote:

JWM supports <TaskList/> within <Tray> (panel). The default example config file (/etc/system.jwmrc) showcases a single, 32 pixel bottom panel with a tasklist for window selection.

I think I may have removed the section which controls it. How do I get it back? Thanks.

adamlau · 2009-03-27 05:13:28

Here is a simple bottom panel (with Orage performing calendaring duties), 24 pixels in height:

<Tray x="0" y="-1" height="24">
<TrayButton label="Places">root:1</TrayButton>
<TrayButton label="X">showdesktop</TrayButton>
<TaskList/>
<Pager/>
<Dock/>
<Clock format="%a %b %d %l:%M %p">orage</Clock>
</Tray>

alienjeff · 2009-07-12 16:33:58

I've set up a couple of hotkeys in my JWM configuration for ease in switching desktops and windows within desktops. Here's the basic rundown:

1) Left hand Windows key switches through virtual desktops, and

2) right hand Windows key switches through tasks within an active virtual desktop, as does CTL-left hand Windows key.

<Key key="Super_L">desktop</Key>
<Key key="Super_R">next</Key>
<Key mask="C" key="Super_L">next</Key>

Use XEV to obtain the proper key identification for the Windows keys on your keyboard.

IMPORTANT: Whenever you modify the JWM configuration files, make certain to open a terminal and type: jwm -p

This will parse your new configuration file and warn you of any problems. Once you get no error messages, restart JWM (jwm -restart) and try out your new hot keys.

With some fiddling around with JWM, you'll find it a very versatile WM with hotkeys that can drastically reduce one's dependence on the dreaded mouse. Doctors specializing in treating RSI, CTD, WRULD and CTS don't like JWM...

Last edited by alienjeff (2009-07-12 16:51:16)

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