Re: FVWM: Precise moving icons

From: Dan Espen <dane_at_mk.bellcore.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:28:59 -0500

Guido Bolognesi <guido_at_mail.ing.unibo.it> writes:
> Hi to all!
> I am using fvwm 2.0.45, recompiled from source on a Linux RedHat system.
> I'd like to obtain this: when moving iconized windows, I'd want them to
> move
> of a discreet quantity, like if they were on a grid (moving on "snap"),
> so that
> the icons are always aligned.
> This is possible, for example, on CDE.
> Do you know how can I obtain this? (I think I'll have to modify sources,
> but I
> don't mind).

If you attempt this, start with fvwm 2.0.46. I think the Linux
version of 2.0.46 already includes the "iconboxes patch" which you
will need in order to have an icongrid.

If not, you will find this patch in the "unofficial patches" area of
the fvwm2 home page.

> thanks a lot
> --
> gu1d0
> ----------------------------------------------------

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