Re: FVWM: Command Line args lost over a Restart

From: J.R. Oldroyd <nn_at_opal.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 11:24:43 -0400

Got it. In fact, I see now that this change is even documented in
the man page! Sorry for not having rtfm'd!

Well, with this working, my 2.2.2.5 fvwmrc now works perfectly on
2.5.6. And, 2.5.6 is considerably faster! Great work folks, and
thank you.

        -jr



On Apr 14, 09:29, Mikhael Goikhman wrote:
> On 13 Apr 2003 23:55:29 -0400, J.R. Oldroyd wrote:
> >
> > On Apr 13, 23:10, Marcus Lundblad wrote:
> > > > However, after a restart, it seems these arguments are completely lost
> > > > as neither variable is set when the fvwmrc file is re-processed.
> > >
> > > What command do you use to restart?
> > > (The full line from the menu item or keybinding that restarts).
> >
> > Bound to a menu item, I have:
> >
> > + "%mini.fvwm.xpm%Restart Fvwm" Restart fvwm2
>
> So, it does exactly what you request, starts the executable without any
> arguments. Either add here command line arguments you need or better yet,
> use "Restart" to preserve original arguments.
>
> Also, please always see the X output, you will find useful error messages:
>
> <<WARNING>> `Restart fvwm2' might not do what you want, see the man page.
> Use Restart without parameters if you mean to restart the same WM.
>
> Regards,
> Mikhael.
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