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12emulator intended as an I<xterm>(1) replacement for users who do not 12emulator intended as an I<xterm>(1) replacement for users who do not
13require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style 13require features such as Tektronix 4014 emulation and toolkit-style
14configurability. As a result, B<rxvt-unicode> uses much less swap space -- 14configurability. As a result, B<rxvt-unicode> uses much less swap space --
15a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions. 15a significant advantage on a machine serving many X sessions.
16 16
17This document is also available on the World-Wide-Web at
18L<http://pod.tst.eu/http://cvs.schmorp.de/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.1.pod>.
19
17=head1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 20=head1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
18 21
19See @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) (try C<man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@>) for a list of 22See @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) (try C<man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@>) for a list of
20frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common 23frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common
21problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at 24problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at
22L<http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/*checkout*/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html>. 25L<http://pod.tst.eu/http://cvs.schmorp.de/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.pod>.
23 26
24=head1 RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT 27=head1 RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT
25 28
26Unlike the original rxvt, B<rxvt-unicode> stores all text in Unicode 29Unlike the original rxvt, B<rxvt-unicode> stores all text in Unicode
27internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the 30internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the
28world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult, 31world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult,
29especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts 32especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts
30like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules, 33like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules,
31like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these 34like tibetan or devanagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these
32scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work 35scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work
33fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are left-to-right scripts, such 36fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such
34as hebrew: B<rxvt-unicode> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms 37as hebrew: B<rxvt-unicode> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms
35belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things -- 38belong in the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things --
36such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might 39such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might
37change. 40change.
38 41
39If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let 42If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let
40me recommend C<mlterm>, which is a very userfriendly, lean and clean 43me recommend C<mlterm>, which is a very user friendly, lean and clean
41terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely 44terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely
42because the author couldn't get C<mlterm> to use one font for latin1 and 45because the author couldn't get C<mlterm> to use one font for latin1 and
43another for japanese. 46another for japanese.
44 47
45Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to 48Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to
46display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other 49display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other
47programs force onto it's users never made sense to me: You should be able 50programs force onto its users never made sense to me: You should be able
48to choose any font for any script freely. 51to choose any font for any script freely.
49 52
50Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than 53Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than
51it's predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy 54its predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy
52in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot less bugs than the original 55in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot bugs less than the original
53rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements. 56rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements.
54 57
55It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean 58It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean
56and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode 59and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode
57without most of it's features to get a lean binary. It also comes with 60without most of its features to get a lean binary. It also comes with
58a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows 61a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows
59from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and 62from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and
60drastically reduces memory usage. See @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1) (daemon) and 63drastically reduces memory usage. See @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1) (daemon) and
61@@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) (client). 64@@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) (client).
62 65
63It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have 66It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have
64been extended) easier accessible: see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for technical 67been extended) more accessible: see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for technical
65reference documentation (escape sequences etc.). 68reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).
66 69
67=head1 OPTIONS 70=head1 OPTIONS
68 71
69The B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> options (mostly a subset of I<xterm>'s) are listed 72The B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> options (mostly a subset of I<xterm>'s) are listed
89 92
90Print out a message describing available options. 93Print out a message describing available options.
91 94
92=item B<-display> I<displayname> 95=item B<-display> I<displayname>
93 96
94Attempt to open a window on the named X display (B<-d> still 97Attempt to open a window on the named X display (the older form B<-d>
95respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the 98is still respected. but deprecated). In the absence of this option, the
96B<DISPLAY> environment variable is used. 99display specified by the B<DISPLAY> environment variable is used.
97 100
98=item B<-depth> I<bitdepth> 101=item B<-depth> I<bitdepth>
99 102
100Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 103Compile I<frills>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
101resource B<depth>. 104resource B<depth>.
102 105
106[Please note that many X servers (and libXft) are buggy with
107respect to C<-depth 32> and/or alpha channels, and will cause all sorts
108of graphical corruption. This is harmless, but we can't do anything about
109this, so watch out]
110
111=item B<-visual> I<visualID>
112
113Compile I<frills>: Use the given visual (see e.g. C<xdpyinfo> for
114possible visual ids) instead of the default, and also allocate a private
115colormap. All visual types except for DirectColor are supported.
116
103=item B<-geometry> I<geom> 117=item B<-geometry> I<geom>
104 118
105Window geometry (B<-g> still respected); resource B<geometry>. 119Window geometry (B<-g> still respected); resource B<geometry>.
106 120
107=item B<-rv>|B<+rv> 121=item B<-rv>|B<+rv>
108 122
109Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource B<reverseVideo>. 123Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource B<reverseVideo>.
110 124
111=item B<-j>|B<+j> 125=item B<-j>|B<+j>
112 126
113Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource B<jumpScroll>. 127Turn on/off jump scrolling (allow multiple lines per refresh); resource B<jumpScroll>.
114 128
115=item B<-ip>|B<+ip> | B<-tr>|B<+tr> 129=item B<-ss>|B<+ss>
116 130
117Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 131Turn on/off skip scrolling (allow multiple screens per refresh); resource B<skipScroll>.
118B<-tr>; resource B<inheritPixmap>.
119
120I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
121the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
122 132
123=item B<-fade> I<number> 133=item B<-fade> I<number>
124 134
125Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 135Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
126fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 136fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
129=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour> 139=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour>
130 140
131Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour 141Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour
132is opaque black. resource B<fadeColor>. 142is opaque black. resource B<fadeColor>.
133 143
134=item B<-tint> I<colour> 144=item B<-icon> I<file>
135 145
136Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 146Compile I<pixbuf>: Use the specified image as application icon. This
137transparency is enabled with B<-tr> or B<-ip>. This only works for 147is used by many window managers, taskbars and pagers to represent the
138non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the B<-sh> option that can be 148application window; resource I<iconFile>.
139used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource
140I<tintColor>. Example:
141
142 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -tr -tint blue -sh 40
143
144=item B<-sh>
145
146I<number> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent
147background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. B<-tint> must be
148specified, too, e.g. C<-tint white>).
149 149
150=item B<-bg> I<colour> 150=item B<-bg> I<colour>
151 151
152Window background colour; resource B<background>. 152Window background colour; resource B<background>.
153 153
154=item B<-fg> I<colour> 154=item B<-fg> I<colour>
155 155
156Window foreground colour; resource B<foreground>. 156Window foreground colour; resource B<foreground>.
157
158=item B<-pixmap> I<file[;geom]>
159
160Compile I<XPM>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally
161specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to
162add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the C<;> in the
163command-line; resource B<backgroundPixmap>.
164 157
165=item B<-cr> I<colour> 158=item B<-cr> I<colour>
166 159
167The cursor colour; resource B<cursorColor>. 160The cursor colour; resource B<cursorColor>.
168 161
185that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 178that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
186first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 179first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
187smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 180smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
188font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details. 181font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details.
189 182
190In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify it's name or prefix it 183In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify its name or prefix it
191with C<x:>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with C<xft:>, 184with C<x:>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with C<xft:>,
192e.g.: 185e.g.:
193 186
194 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15" 187 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15"
195 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono" 188 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono"
213italic> >> characters are to be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont> 206italic> >> characters are to be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont>
214for details. 207for details.
215 208
216=item B<-is>|B<+is> 209=item B<-is>|B<+is>
217 210
218Compile I<font-styles>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 211Compile I<font-styles>: Bold/Blink font styles imply high intensity
219foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for 212foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for
220details. 213details.
221 214
222=item B<-name> I<name> 215=item B<-name> I<name>
223 216
227 220
228=item B<-ls>|B<+ls> 221=item B<-ls>|B<+ls>
229 222
230Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource B<loginShell>. 223Start as a login-shell/sub-shell; resource B<loginShell>.
231 224
225=item B<-mc> I<milliseconds>
226
227Specify the maximum time between multi-click selections.
228
232=item B<-ut>|B<+ut> 229=item B<-ut>|B<+ut>
233 230
234Compile I<utmp>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource 231Compile I<utmp>: Inhibit/enable writing a utmp entry; resource
235B<utmpInhibit>. 232B<utmpInhibit>.
236 233
240B<visualBell>. 237B<visualBell>.
241 238
242=item B<-sb>|B<+sb> 239=item B<-sb>|B<+sb>
243 240
244Turn on/off scrollbar; resource B<scrollBar>. 241Turn on/off scrollbar; resource B<scrollBar>.
242
243=item B<-sr>|B<+sr>
244
245Put scrollbar on right/left; resource B<scrollBar_right>.
246
247=item B<-st>|B<+st>
248
249Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough;
250resource B<scrollBar_floating>.
245 251
246=item B<-si>|B<+si> 252=item B<-si>|B<+si>
247 253
248Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource 254Turn on/off scroll-to-bottom on TTY output inhibit; resource
249B<scrollTtyOutput> has opposite effect. 255B<scrollTtyOutput> has opposite effect.
256=item B<-sw>|B<+sw> 262=item B<-sw>|B<+sw>
257 263
258Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear. 264Turn on/off scrolling with the scrollback buffer as new lines appear.
259This only takes effect if B<-si> is also given; resource 265This only takes effect if B<-si> is also given; resource
260B<scrollWithBuffer>. 266B<scrollWithBuffer>.
261
262=item B<-sr>|B<+sr>
263
264Put scrollbar on right/left; resource B<scrollBar_right>.
265
266=item B<-st>|B<+st>
267
268Display rxvt (non XTerm/NeXT) scrollbar without/with a trough;
269resource B<scrollBar_floating>.
270 267
271=item B<-ptab>|B<+ptab> 268=item B<-ptab>|B<+ptab>
272 269
273If enabled (default), "Horizontal Tab" characters are being stored as 270If enabled (default), "Horizontal Tab" characters are being stored as
274actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to 271actual wide characters in the screen buffer, which makes it possible to
278 275
279=item B<-bc>|B<+bc> 276=item B<-bc>|B<+bc>
280 277
281Blink the cursor; resource B<cursorBlink>. 278Blink the cursor; resource B<cursorBlink>.
282 279
280=item B<-uc>|B<+uc>
281
282Make the cursor underlined; resource B<cursorUnderline>.
283
283=item B<-iconic> 284=item B<-iconic>
284 285
285Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option. 286Start iconified, if the window manager supports that option.
286Alternative form is B<-ic>. 287Alternative form is B<-ic>.
287 288
303 304
304=item B<-bl> 305=item B<-bl>
305 306
306Compile I<frills>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. 307Compile I<frills>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e.
307if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window 308if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window
308decorations; resource B<borderLess>. 309decorations; resource B<borderLess>. If the window manager does not
310support MWM hints (e.g. kwin), enables override-redirect mode.
309 311
310=item B<-override-redirect> 312=item B<-override-redirect>
311 313
312Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource 314Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource
313B<override-redirect>. 315B<override-redirect>.
316
317=item B<-dockapp>
318
319Sets the initial state of the window to WithdrawnState, which makes
320window managers that support this extension treat it as a dockapp.
314 321
315=item B<-sbg> 322=item B<-sbg>
316 323
317Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 324Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
318drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 325drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
321 328
322=item B<-lsp> I<number> 329=item B<-lsp> I<number>
323 330
324Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 331Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
325the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 332the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
326B<linespace>. 333B<lineSpace>.
334
335=item B<-letsp> I<number>
336
337Compile I<frills>: Amount to adjust the computed character width by
338to control overall letter spacing. Negative values will tighten up the
339letter spacing, positive values will space letters out more. Useful to
340work around odd font metrics; resource B<letterSpace>.
327 341
328=item B<-tn> I<termname> 342=item B<-tn> I<termname>
329 343
330This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the 344This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the
331B<TERM> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the 345B<TERM> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the
385for more info. 399for more info.
386 400
387=item B<-tcw> 401=item B<-tcw>
388 402
389Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 403Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
404button. Only effective when the original (non-perl) selection code is
390button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the 405in-use. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to
391end of the logical line only. resource B<tripleclickwords>. 406the end of the logical line only. resource B<tripleclickwords>.
392 407
393=item B<-insecure> 408=item B<-insecure>
394 409
395Enable "insecure" mode, which currently enables most of the escape 410Enable "insecure" mode, which currently enables most of the escape
396sequences that echo strings. See the resource B<insecure> for more 411sequences that echo strings. See the resource B<insecure> for more
417Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@ 432Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@
418will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 433will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
419it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 434it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
420user; resource B<hold>. 435user; resource B<hold>.
421 436
437=item B<-cd> I<path>
438
439Sets the working directory for the shell (or the command specified via
440B<-e>). The I<path> must be an absolute path and it must exist for
441@@RXVT_NAME@@ to start; resource B<chdir>.
442
443=item B<-xrm> I<string>
444
445Works like the X Toolkit option of the same name, by adding the I<string>
446as if it were specified in a resource file. Resource values specified this
447way take precedence over all other resource specifications.
448
449Note that you need to use the I<same> syntax as in the .Xdefaults file,
450e.g. C<*.background: black>. Also note that all @@RXVT_NAME@@-specific
451options can be specified as long-options on the commandline, so use
452of B<-xrm> is mostly limited to cases where you want to specify other
453resources (e.g. for input methods) or for compatibility with other
454programs.
455
422=item B<-keysym.>I<sym> I<string> 456=item B<-keysym.>I<sym> I<string>
423 457
424Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>. 458Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>.
425 459
426=item B<-embed> I<windowid> 460=item B<-embed> I<windowid>
427 461
428Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 462Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
429which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 463which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.
430 464
431Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 465Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it
432shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it 466shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it
433quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to 467quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
436The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits. 470The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits.
437 471
438It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file 472It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file
439descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you 473descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
440can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 474can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
441terminal. This works regardless of wether the C<-embed> option was used or 475terminal. This works regardless of whether the C<-embed> option was used or
442not. 476not.
443 477
444Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 478Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be
445used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>): 479used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>):
446 480
451 }); 485 });
452 486
453=item B<-pty-fd> I<file descriptor> 487=item B<-pty-fd> I<file descriptor>
454 488
455Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 489Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty
456pair but instead use the given filehandle as the tty master. This is 490pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is
457useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator 491useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator
458without having to run a program within it. 492without having to run a program within it.
459 493
460If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp 494If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp
461entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that 495entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
462yourself if you want that. 496yourself if you want that.
463 497
464As an extremely special case, specifying C<-1> will completely suppress 498As an extremely special case, specifying C<-1> will completely suppress
465pty/tty operations. 499pty/tty operations, which is probably only useful in conjunction with some
500perl extension that manages the terminal.
466 501
467Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a 502Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a
468longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>): 503longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>):
469 504
470 use IO::Pty; 505 use IO::Pty;
484Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in 519Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
485this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext> for details. 520this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext> for details.
486 521
487=back 522=back
488 523
489=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options) 524=head1 RESOURCES
490 525
491Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long 526Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long
492options) compiled into your version. 527options) compiled into your version. All resources are also available as
528long-options.
493 529
494You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many 530You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many
495distribution do also load settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X 531distribution do also load settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X
496starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will consult the following files/resources in order, 532starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will consult the following files/resources in order,
497with later settings overwriting earlier ones: 533with later settings overwriting earlier ones:
498 534
499 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global
500 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR 535 1. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR
536 2. $HOME/.Xdefaults
501 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults 537 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window of screen 0
502 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen 538 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES property on root-window of the current screen
503 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename> 539 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename>
540 6. resources specified via -xrm on the commandline
504 541
505Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two class 542Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two class
506names: B<Rxvt> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows resources 543names: B<Rxvt> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows resources
507common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be easily 544common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be easily
508configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources unique to 545configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources unique to
518=item B<depth:> I<bitdepth> 555=item B<depth:> I<bitdepth>
519 556
520Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth; 557Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
521option B<-depth>. 558option B<-depth>.
522 559
560=item B<buffered:> I<boolean>
561
562Compile I<xft>: Turn on/off double-buffering for xft (default enabled).
563On some card/driver combination enabling it slightly decreases
564performance, on most it greatly helps it. The slowdown is small, so it
565should normally be enabled.
566
523=item B<geometry:> I<geom> 567=item B<geometry:> I<geom>
524 568
525Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 569Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
526option B<-geometry>. 570option B<-geometry>.
527 571
540Use the specified colour for the colour value I<n>, where 0-7 584Use the specified colour for the colour value I<n>, where 0-7
541corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to 585corresponds to low-intensity (normal) colours and 8-15 corresponds to
542high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background) 586high-intensity (bold = bright foreground, blink = bright background)
543colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green, 587colours. The canonical names are as follows: 0=black, 1=red, 2=green,
5443=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour 5883=yellow, 4=blue, 5=magenta, 6=cyan, 7=white, but the actual colour
545names used are listed in the B<COLORS AND GRAPHICS> section. 589names used are listed in the B<COLOURS AND GRAPHICS> section.
546 590
547Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be 591Colours higher than 15 cannot be set using resources (yet), but can be
548changed using an escape command (see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7)). 592changed using an escape command (see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7)).
549 593
550Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with 594Colours 16-79 form a standard 4x4x4 colour cube (the same as xterm with
561=item B<colorUL:> I<colour> 605=item B<colorUL:> I<colour>
562 606
563Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 607Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
564foreground colour is the default. 608foreground colour is the default.
565 609
566=item B<colorRV:> I<colour>
567
568Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video
569characters.
570
571=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour> 610=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour>
572 611
573If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 612If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
574itself. If unset, use the foreground colour. 613itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.
614
615=item B<highlightColor:> I<colour>
616
617If set, use the specified colour as the background for highlighted
618characters. If unset, use reverse video.
619
620=item B<highlightTextColor:> I<colour>
621
622If set and highlightColor is set, use the specified colour as the
623foreground for highlighted characters.
575 624
576=item B<cursorColor:> I<colour> 625=item B<cursorColor:> I<colour>
577 626
578Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the 627Use the specified colour for the cursor. The default is to use the
579foreground colour; option B<-cr>. 628foreground colour; option B<-cr>.
586 635
587=item B<reverseVideo:> I<boolean> 636=item B<reverseVideo:> I<boolean>
588 637
589B<True>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours; 638B<True>: simulate reverse video by foreground and background colours;
590option B<-rv>. B<False>: regular screen colours [default]; option 639option B<-rv>. B<False>: regular screen colours [default]; option
591B<+rv>. See note in B<COLORS AND GRAPHICS> section. 640B<+rv>. See note in B<COLOURS AND GRAPHICS> section.
592 641
593=item B<jumpScroll:> I<boolean> 642=item B<jumpScroll:> I<boolean>
594 643
595B<True>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling 644B<True>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When receiving lots
596quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option B<-j>. 645of lines, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will only scroll once a whole screen height of lines
646has been read, resulting in fewer updates while still displaying every
647received line; option B<-j>.
648
597B<False>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option B<+j>. 649B<False>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will
650force a screen refresh on each new line it received; option B<+j>.
598 651
599=item B<inheritPixmap:> I<boolean> 652=item B<skipScroll:> I<boolean>
600 653
601B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 654B<True>: (the default) specify that skip scrolling should be used. When
602artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows' 655receiving lots of lines, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will only scroll once in a while
603pixmap. 656(around 60 times per second), resulting in far fewer updates. This can
657result in @@RXVT_NAME@@ not ever displaying some of the lines it receives;
658option B<-ss>.
604 659
605I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 660B<False>: specify that everything is to be displayed, even
606the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!> 661if the refresh is too fast for the human eye to read anything (or the
662monitor to display anything); option B<+ss>.
607 663
608=item B<fading:> I<number> 664=item B<fading:> I<number>
609 665
610Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>. 666Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>.
611 667
612=item B<fadeColor:> I<colour> 668=item B<fadeColor:> I<colour>
613 669
614Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see B<fading:>). The default 670Fade to this colour, when fading is used (see B<fading:>). The default
615colour is black; option B<-fadecolor>. 671colour is black; option B<-fadecolor>.
616 672
617=item B<tintColor:> I<colour> 673=item B<iconFile:> I<file>
618 674
619Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 675Set the application icon pixmap; option B<-icon>.
620B<-tint>.
621
622=item B<shading:> I<number>
623
624Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background
625image in addition to tinting it.
626 676
627=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour> 677=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour>
628 678
629Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2]. 679Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].
630 680
635 685
636=item B<borderColor:> I<colour> 686=item B<borderColor:> I<colour>
637 687
638The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar 688The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar
639and the text. 689and the text.
640
641=item B<backgroundPixmap:> I<file[;geom]>
642
643Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for
644the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry
645string B<WxH+X+Y>, in which B<"W" / "H"> specify the
646horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and B<"X" / "Y"> locate the image
647centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale
648of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9
649specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will
650be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted
651scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50]
652
653=item B<path:> I<path>
654
655Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files.
656 690
657=item B<font:> I<fontlist> 691=item B<font:> I<fontlist>
658 692
659Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 693Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
660that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The 694that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
683it is named first) and thus defines the character cell grid to be 9 pixels 717it is named first) and thus defines the character cell grid to be 9 pixels
684wide and 15 pixels high. 718wide and 15 pixels high.
685 719
686The second font is just used to add additional unicode characters not in 720The second font is just used to add additional unicode characters not in
687the base font, likewise the third, which is unfortunately non-bold, but 721the base font, likewise the third, which is unfortunately non-bold, but
688the bold version of the font does contain less characters, so this is a 722the bold version of the font does contain fewer characters, so this is a
689useful supplement. 723useful supplement.
690 724
691The third font is an Xft font with aliasing turned off, and the characters 725The third font is an Xft font with aliasing turned off, and the characters
692are limited to the B<JIS 0208> codeset (i.e. japanese kanji). The font 726are limited to the B<JIS 0208> codeset (i.e. japanese kanji). The font
693contains other characters, but we are not interested in them. 727contains other characters, but we are not interested in them.
717text font will being used for the given style. 751text font will being used for the given style.
718 752
719=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean> 753=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean>
720 754
721When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>, 755When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>,
722option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 756option B<-is>, the default), bold/blink font styles imply high
723intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (B<False>, 757intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (B<False>,
724option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 758option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
725reachable. 759reachable.
726
727=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode>
728
729Set mouse selection style to B<old> which is 2.20, B<oldword> which is
730xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives
731xterm style selection.
732
733=item B<scrollstyle:> I<mode>
734
735Set scrollbar style to B<rxvt>, B<plain>, B<next> or B<xterm>. B<plain> is
736the author's favourite.
737 760
738=item B<title:> I<string> 761=item B<title:> I<string>
739 762
740Set window title string, the default title is the command-line 763Set window title string, the default title is the command-line
741specified after the B<-e> option, if any, otherwise the application 764specified after the B<-e> option, if any, otherwise the application
750=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean> 773=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean>
751 774
752B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no 775B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no
753de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default]. 776de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].
754 777
778=item B<urgentOnBell:> I<boolean>
779
780B<True>: set the urgency hint for the wm on receipt of a bell character.
781B<False>: do not set the urgency hint [default].
782
783@@RXVT_NAME@@ resets the urgency hint on every focus change.
784
755=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean> 785=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean>
756 786
757B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>. 787B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>.
758B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>. 788B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>.
759 789
761 791
762B<True>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to B<argv[0]> of 792B<True>: start as a login shell by prepending a `-' to B<argv[0]> of
763the shell; option B<-ls>. B<False>: start as a normal sub-shell 793the shell; option B<-ls>. B<False>: start as a normal sub-shell
764[default]; option B<+ls>. 794[default]; option B<+ls>.
765 795
796=item B<multiClickTime:> I<number>
797
798Specify the maximum time in milliseconds between multi-click select
799events. The default is 500 milliseconds; option B<-mc>.
800
766=item B<utmpInhibit:> I<boolean> 801=item B<utmpInhibit:> I<boolean>
767 802
768B<True>: inhibit writing record into the system log file B<utmp>; 803B<True>: inhibit writing record into the system log file B<utmp>;
769option B<-ut>. B<False>: write record into the system log file B<utmp> 804option B<-ut>. B<False>: write record into the system log file B<utmp>
770[default]; option B<+ut>. 805[default]; option B<+ut>.
780Example: 815Example:
781 816
782 URxvt.print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX) 817 URxvt.print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)
783 818
784This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 819This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
785everytime you hit C<Print>. 820every time you hit C<Print>.
821
822=item B<scrollstyle:> I<mode>
823
824Set scrollbar style to B<rxvt>, B<plain>, B<next> or B<xterm>. B<plain> is
825the author's favourite.
826
827=item B<thickness:> I<number>
828
829Set the scrollbar width in pixels.
786 830
787=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean> 831=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean>
788 832
789B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>: 833B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>:
790disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>. 834disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>.
810B<False>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option 854B<False>: do not scroll to bottom when tty receives output; option
811B<+si>. 855B<+si>.
812 856
813=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean> 857=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean>
814 858
815B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 859B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (i.e.
816B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll 860try to show the same lines) and B<scrollTtyOutput> is False; option
817with scrollback buffer when tty recieves new lines; option B<+sw>. 861B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives
862new lines; option B<+sw>.
818 863
819=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean> 864=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean>
820 865
821B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 866B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys
822are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and 867are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
853=item B<termName:> I<termname> 898=item B<termName:> I<termname>
854 899
855Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment 900Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment
856variable; option B<-tn>. 901variable; option B<-tn>.
857 902
858=item B<linespace:> I<number> 903=item B<lineSpace:> I<number>
859 904
860Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 905Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
861the display [default 0]; option B<-lsp>. 906the display [default 0]; option B<-lsp>.
862 907
863=item B<meta8:> I<boolean> 908=item B<meta8:> I<boolean>
877 922
878=item B<cursorBlink:> I<boolean> 923=item B<cursorBlink:> I<boolean>
879 924
880B<True>: blink the cursor. B<False>: do not blink the cursor [default]; 925B<True>: blink the cursor. B<False>: do not blink the cursor [default];
881option B<-bc>. 926option B<-bc>.
927
928=item B<cursorUnderline:> I<boolean>
929
930B<True>: Make the cursor underlined. B<False>: Make the cursor a box [default];
931option B<-uc>.
882 932
883=item B<pointerBlank:> I<boolean> 933=item B<pointerBlank:> I<boolean>
884 934
885B<True>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number 935B<True>: blank the pointer when a key is pressed or after a set number
886of seconds of inactivity. B<False>: the pointer is always visible 936of seconds of inactivity. B<False>: the pointer is always visible
900large number (e.g. C<987654321>) to effectively disable the timeout. 950large number (e.g. C<987654321>) to effectively disable the timeout.
901 951
902=item B<backspacekey:> I<string> 952=item B<backspacekey:> I<string>
903 953
904The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to B<DEC> 954The string to send when the backspace key is pressed. If set to B<DEC>
905or unset it will send B<Delete> (code 127) or, if shifted, B<Backspace> 955or unset it will send B<Delete> (code 127) or, with control, B<Backspace>
906(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode 956(code 8) - which can be reversed with the appropriate DEC private mode
907escape sequence. 957escape sequence.
908 958
909=item B<deletekey:> I<string> 959=item B<deletekey:> I<string>
910 960
915=item B<cutchars:> I<string> 965=item B<cutchars:> I<string>
916 966
917The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection 967The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
918(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given). 968(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).
919 969
920When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see 970When the perl selection extension is in use (the default if compiled
921the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these characters 971in, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these
922will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be 972characters will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex
923created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used. 973will be created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.
924 974
925When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can 975When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can
926be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used: 976be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:
927 977
928B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >> 978B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]^{|} >>
929 979
930=item B<preeditType:> I<style> 980=item B<preeditType:> I<style>
931 981
932B<OverTheSpot>, B<OffTheSpot>, B<Root>; option B<-pt>. 982B<OverTheSpot>, B<OffTheSpot>, B<Root>; option B<-pt>.
933 983
987 1037
988Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 1038Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).
989 1039
990=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<boolean> 1040=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<boolean>
991 1041
992Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 1042Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If this
993option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 1043option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
994scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1044scrollback buffer and, when secondaryScreen is off, switching
995instead scroll the screen up. 1045to/from the secondary screen will instead scroll the screen up.
996 1046
997=item B<hold>: I<boolean> 1047=item B<hold>: I<boolean>
998 1048
999Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@ 1049Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@
1000will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1050will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
1001it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 1051it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
1002user. 1052user.
1003 1053
1054=item B<chdir>: I<path>
1055
1056Sets the working directory for the shell (or the command specified via
1057B<-e>). The I<path> must be an absolute path and it must exist for
1058@@RXVT_NAME@@ to start. If it isn't specified then the current working
1059directory will be used; option B<-cd>.
1060
1004=item B<keysym.>I<sym>: I<string> 1061=item B<keysym.>I<sym>: I<action>
1005 1062
1006Compile I<frills>: Associate I<string> with keysym I<sym>. The 1063Compile I<frills>: Associate I<action> with keysym I<sym>. The intervening
1007intervening resource name B<keysym.> cannot be omitted. 1064resource name B<keysym.> cannot be omitted.
1008 1065
1009The format of I<sym> is "I<(modifiers-)key>", where I<modifiers> can be 1066Using this resource, you can map key combinations such as
1010any combination of B<ISOLevel3>, B<AppKeypad>, B<Control>, B<NumLock>, 1067C<Ctrl-Shift-BackSpace> to various actions, such as outputting a different
1011B<Shift>, B<Meta>, B<Lock>, B<Mod1>, B<Mod2>, B<Mod3>, B<Mod4>, B<Mod5>, 1068string than would normally result from that combination, making the
1012and the abbreviated B<I>, B<K>, B<C>, B<N>, B<S>, B<M>, B<A>, B<L>, B<1>, 1069terminal scroll up or down the way you want it, or any other thing an
1013B<2>, B<3>, B<4>, B<5>. 1070extension might provide.
1071
1072The key combination that triggers the action, I<sym>, has the following format:
1073
1074 (modifiers-)key
1075
1076Where I<modifiers> can be any combination of B<ISOLevel3>, B<AppKeypad>,
1077B<Control>, B<NumLock>, B<Shift>, B<Meta>, B<Lock>, B<Mod1>, B<Mod2>,
1078B<Mod3>, B<Mod4>, B<Mod5>, and the abbreviated B<I>, B<K>, B<C>, B<N>,
1079B<S>, B<M>, B<A>, B<L>, B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, B<4>, B<5>.
1014 1080
1015The B<NumLock>, B<Meta> and B<ISOLevel3> modifiers are usually aliased to 1081The B<NumLock>, B<Meta> and B<ISOLevel3> modifiers are usually aliased to
1016whatever modifier the NumLock key, Meta/Alt keys or ISO Level3 Shift/AltGr 1082whatever modifier the NumLock key, Meta/Alt keys or ISO Level3 Shift/AltGr
1017keys are being mapped. B<AppKeypad> is a synthetic modifier mapped to the 1083keys are being mapped. B<AppKeypad> is a synthetic modifier mapped to the
1018current application keymap mode state. 1084current application keymap mode state.
1019 1085
1020The spellings of I<key> can be obtained by using B<xev>(1) command or 1086Due the the large number of modifier combinations, a key mapping will
1021searching keysym macros from B</usr/X11R6/include/X11/keysymdef.h> and 1087match if I<at least> the specified identifiers are being set, and no other
1088key mappings with those and more bits are being defined. That means that
1089defining a mapping for C<a> will automatically provide definitions for
1090C<Meta-a>, C<Shift-a> and so on, unless some of those are defined mappings
1091themselves. See the C<builtin:> action, below, for a way to work around
1092this when this is a problem.
1093
1094The spelling of I<key> depends on your implementation of X. An easy way to
1095find a key name is to use the B<xev>(1) command. You can find a list by
1096looking for the C<XK_> macros in the B<X11/keysymdef.h> include file (omit
1022omitting the prefix B<XK_>. Alternatively you can specify I<key> by its hex 1097the C<XK_> prefix). Alternatively you can specify I<key> by its hex keysym
1023keysym value (B<0x0000 - 0xFFFF>). Note that the lookup of I<sym>s is not 1098value (B<0x0000 - 0xFFFF>).
1024performed in an exact manner; however, the closest match is assured.
1025 1099
1026I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace, 1100As with any resource value, the I<action> string may contain backslash
1027C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab, 1101escape sequences (C<\n>: newline, C<\\>: backslash, C<\000>: octal
1028C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete, 1102number), see RESOURCES in C<man 7 X> for further details.
1029C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
1030can start or end with whitespace.
1031 1103
1032Please note that you need to double the C<\> in resource files, as 1104An action starts with an action prefix that selects a certain type
1033Xlib itself does it's own de-escaping (you can use C<\033> instead of 1105of action, followed by a colon. An action string without colons is
1034C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and @@RXVT_NAME@@'s own 1106interpreted as a literal string to pass to the tty (as if it was
1035processing). 1107prefixed with C<string:>).
1036 1108
1037You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string> 1109The following action prefixes are known - extensions can provide
1038with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimeter `/' 1110additional prefixes:
1111
1112=over 4
1113
1114=item string:STRING
1115
1116If the I<action> starts with C<string:> (or otherwise contains no colons),
1117then the remaining C<STRING> will be passed to the program running in the
1118terminal. For example, you could replace whatever Shift-Tab outputs by the
1119string C<echo rm -rf /> followed by a newline:
1120
1121 URxvt.keysym.Shift-Tab: string:echo rm -rf /\n
1122
1123This could in theory be used to completely redefine your keymap.
1124
1125In addition, for actions of this type, you can define a range of
1126keysyms in one shot by loading the C<keysym-list> perl extension and
1127providing an I<action> with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where
1039should be a character not used by the strings. 1128the delimiter `/' should be a character not used by the strings.
1040 1129
1041Its usage can be demonstrated by an example: 1130Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:
1042 1131
1043 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|> 1132 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<|abc|>
1044 1133
1045The above line is equivalent to the following three lines: 1134The above line is equivalent to the following three lines:
1046 1135
1047 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x61: \033<M-C-a> 1136 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x61: string:\033<a>
1048 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x62: \033<M-C-b> 1137 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x62: string:\033<b>
1049 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x63: \033<M-C-c> 1138 URxvt.keysym.Meta-Control-0x63: string:\033<c>
1050 1139
1140=item command:STRING
1141
1051If I<string> takes the form of C<command:STRING>, the specified B<STRING> 1142If I<action> takes the form of C<command:STRING>, the specified B<STRING>
1052is interpreted and executed as @@RXVT_NAME@@'s control sequence. For 1143is interpreted and executed as @@RXVT_NAME@@'s control sequence (basically
1144the opposite of C<string:> - instead of sending it to the program running
1145in the terminal, it will be treated as if it were program output). This is
1146most useful to feed command sequences into @@RXVT_NAME@@.
1147
1053example the following means "change the current locale to C<zh_CN.GBK> 1148For example the following means "change the current locale to C<zh_CN.GBK>
1054when Control-Meta-c is being pressed": 1149when Control-Meta-c is being pressed":
1055 1150
1056 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: command:\033]701;zh_CN.GBK\007 1151 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: command:\033]701;zh_CN.GBK\007
1057 1152
1058If I<string> takes the form C<perl:STRING>, then the specified B<STRING> 1153The following example will map Control-Meta-1 and Control-Meta-2 to
1059is passed to the C<on_keyboard_command> perl handler. See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) 1154the fonts C<suxuseuro> and C<9x15bold>, so you can have some limited
1060manpage. For example, the F<selection> extension (activated via 1155font-switching at runtime:
1061C<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -pe selection>) listens for C<selection:rot13> events:
1062 1156
1063 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: perl:selection:rot13 1157 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]50;suxuseuro\007
1158 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]50;9x15bold\007
1064 1159
1065Due the the large number of modifier combinations, a defined key mapping 1160Other things are possible, e.g. resizing (see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for more
1066will match if at I<at least> the specified identifiers are being set, and 1161info):
1067no other key mappings with those and more bits are being defined. That
1068means that defining a key map for C<a> will automatically provide
1069definitions for C<Meta-a>, C<Shift-a> and so on, unless some of those are defined
1070mappings themselves.
1071 1162
1072Unfortunately, this will override built-in key mappings. For example 1163 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1164 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t
1165
1166=item builtin:
1167
1168The builtin action is the action that @@RXVT_NAME@@ would execute if no
1169key binding existed for the key combination. The obvious use is to undo
1170the effect of existing bindings. The not so obvious use is to reinstate
1171bindings when another binding overrides too many modifiers.
1172
1073if you overwrite the C<Insert> key you will disable @@RXVT_NAME@@'s 1173For example if you overwrite the C<Insert> key you will disable
1074C<Shift-Insert> mapping. To re-enable that, you can poke "holes" into the 1174@@RXVT_NAME@@'s C<Shift-Insert> mapping. To re-enable that, you can poke
1075user-defined keymap using the C<builtin:> replacement: 1175"holes" into the user-defined keymap using the C<builtin:> replacement:
1076 1176
1077 URxvt.keysym.Insert: <my insert key sequence> 1177 URxvt.keysym.Insert: <my insert key sequence>
1078 URxvt.keysym.S-Insert: builtin: 1178 URxvt.keysym.S-Insert: builtin:
1079 1179
1080The first line defines a mapping for C<Insert> and I<any> combination 1180The first line defines a mapping for C<Insert> and I<any> combination
1081of modifiers. The second line re-establishes the default mapping for 1181of modifiers. The second line re-establishes the default mapping for
1082C<Shift-Insert>. 1182C<Shift-Insert>.
1083 1183
1084The following example will map Control-Meta-1 and Control-Meta-2 to 1184=item builtin-string:
1085the fonts C<suxuseuro> and C<9x15bold>, so you can have some limited
1086font-switching at runtime:
1087 1185
1088 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]50;suxuseuro\007 1186This action is mainly useful to restore string mappings for keys that
1089 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]50;9x15bold\007 1187have predefined actions in @@RXVT_NAME@@. The exact semantics are a bit
1188difficult to explain - basically, this action will send the string to the
1189application that would be sent if @@RXVT_NAME@@ wouldn't have a built-in
1190action for it.
1090 1191
1091Other things are possible, e.g. resizing (see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for more 1192An example might make it clearer: @@RXVT_NAME@@ normally pastes the
1092info): 1193selection when you press C<Shift-Insert>. With the following bindings, it
1194would instead emit the (undocumented, but what applications running in the
1195terminal might expect) sequence C<ESC [ 2 $> instead:
1093 1196
1094 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1197 URxvt.keysym.S-Insert: builtin-string:
1095 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t 1198 URxvt.keysym.C-S-Insert: builtin:
1199
1200The first line disables the paste functionality for that key
1201combination, and the second reinstates the default behaviour for
1202C<Control-Shift-Insert>, which would otherwise be overridden.
1203
1204Similarly, to let applications gain access to the C<C-M-c> (copy to
1205clipboard) and C<C-M-v> (paste clipboard) key combination, you can do
1206this:
1207
1208 URxvt.keysym.C-M-c: builtin-string:
1209 URxvt.keysym.C-M-v: builtin-string:
1210
1211=item EXTENSION:STRING
1212
1213An action of this form invokes the action B<STRING>, if any, provided
1214by the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) extension B<EXTENSION>. The extension will
1215be loaded automatically if necessary.
1216
1217Not all extensions define actions, but popular extensions that do
1218include the I<selection> and I<matcher> extensions (documented in their
1219own manpages, @@RXVT_NAME@@-selection(1) and @@RXVT_NAME@@-matcher(1),
1220respectively).
1221
1222From the silly examples department, this will rot13-"encrypt"
1223@@RXVT_NAME@@'s selection when Alt-Control-c is pressed on typical PC
1224keyboards:
1225
1226 URxvt.keysym.M-C-c: selection:rot13
1227
1228=item perl:STRING *DEPRECATED*
1229
1230This is a deprecated way of invoking commands provided by perl
1231extensions. It is still supported, but should not be used anymore.
1232
1233=back
1096 1234
1097=item B<perl-ext-common>: I<string> 1235=item B<perl-ext-common>: I<string>
1098 1236
1099=item B<perl-ext>: I<string> 1237=item B<perl-ext>: I<string>
1100 1238
1102use in this terminal instance; option B<-pe>. 1240use in this terminal instance; option B<-pe>.
1103 1241
1104Extension names can be prefixed with a C<-> sign to prohibit using 1242Extension names can be prefixed with a C<-> sign to prohibit using
1105them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded 1243them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1106by default, or specified via the C<perl-ext-common> resource. For 1244by default, or specified via the C<perl-ext-common> resource. For
1107example, C<default,-selection> will use all the default extension except 1245example, C<default,-selection> will use all the default extensions except
1108C<selection>. 1246C<selection>.
1109 1247
1110Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets 1248The default set includes the C<selection>, C<option-popup>,
1111(e.g. C<< searchable-scrollback<M-s> >>, which binds the hotkey for 1249C<selection-popup> and C<readline> extensions, any extensions that
1112searchable scorllback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension 1250define keybindings via C<BINDING> meta comments, and extensions which
1113multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to 1251are mentioned in B<keysym> resources.
1114the extension. 1252
1253Any extension such that a corresponding resource is given on the
1254command line is automatically appended to B<perl-ext>.
1115 1255
1116Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if 1256Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
1117necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance. 1257necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance. When the library
1258search path contains multiple extension files of the same name, then the
1259first one found will be used.
1118 1260
1119If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl 1261If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl interpreter
1120interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that 1262will not be initialized. The rationale for having two options is that
1121B<perl-ext-common> will be used for extensions that should be available to 1263B<perl-ext-common> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1122all instances, while B<perl-ext> is used for specific instances. 1264all instances, while B<perl-ext> is used for specific instances.
1123 1265
1124=item B<perl-eval>: I<string> 1266=item B<perl-eval>: I<string>
1125 1267
1126Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See 1268Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1127the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource 1269the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage.
1128will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1129 1270
1130=item B<perl-lib>: I<path> 1271=item B<perl-lib>: I<path>
1131 1272
1132Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1273Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1133scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource, 1274scripts. When looking for perl extensions, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look
1134@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in 1275in these directories, then in C<$URXVT_PERL_LIB>, F<$HOME/.urxvt/ext> and
1135F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. Due to security reasons, this resource 1276lastly in F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>.
1136will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1137 1277
1138See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1278See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage.
1139 1279
1140=item B<< selection.pattern-I<idx> >>: I<perl-regex> 1280=item B<< selection.pattern-I<idx> >>: I<perl-regex>
1141 1281
1145=item B<< selection-autotransform.I<idx> >>: I<perl-transform> 1285=item B<< selection-autotransform.I<idx> >>: I<perl-transform>
1146 1286
1147Selection auto-transform patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage 1287Selection auto-transform patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage
1148for details. 1288for details.
1149 1289
1150=item B<searchable-scrollback:> I<keysym> 1290=item B<searchable-scrollback:> I<keysym> *DEPRECATED*
1151 1291
1152Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search 1292This resource is deprecated and will be removed. Use a B<keysym> resource
1153(default: C<M-s>). 1293instead, e.g.:
1154 1294
1295 URxvt.keysym.M-s: searchable-scrollback:start
1296
1155=item B<urlLauncher>: I<string> 1297=item B<url-launcher>: I<string>
1156 1298
1157Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the 1299Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1158C<selection-popup> and C<mark-urls> perl extensions. 1300C<selection-popup> and C<matcher> perl extensions.
1159 1301
1160=item B<transient-for>: I<windowid> 1302=item B<transient-for>: I<windowid>
1161 1303
1162Compile I<frills>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id. 1304Compile I<frills>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.
1163 1305
1164=item B<override-redirect>: I<boolean> 1306=item B<override-redirect>: I<boolean>
1165 1307
1166Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making 1308Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1167it almost invisible to window managers; option B<-override-redirect>. 1309it almost invisible to window managers; option B<-override-redirect>.
1310
1311=item B<iso14755:> I<boolean>
1312
1313Turn on/off ISO 14755 (default enabled).
1314
1315=item B<iso14755_52:> I<boolean>
1316
1317Turn on/off ISO 14755 5.2 mode (default enabled).
1318
1319=back
1320
1321=head1 BACKGROUND IMAGE OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
1322
1323=over 4
1324
1325=item B<-pixmap> I<file[;oplist]>
1326
1327=item B<backgroundPixmap:> I<file[;oplist]>
1328
1329Compile I<pixbuf>: Use the specified image file as the window's
1330background and also optionally specify a colon separated list of
1331operations to modify it. Note that you may need to quote the C<;>
1332character when using the command line option, as C<;> is usually a
1333metacharacter in shells. Supported operations are:
1334
1335=over 4
1336
1337=item B<WxH+X+Y>
1338
1339sets scale and position. B<"W" / "H"> specify the horizontal/vertical
1340scale (percent), and B<"X" / "Y"> locate the image centre (percent). A
1341scale of 0 disables scaling.
1342
1343=item B<op=tile>
1344
1345enables tiling
1346
1347=item B<op=keep-aspect>
1348
1349maintain the image aspect ratio when scaling
1350
1351=item B<op=root-align>
1352
1353use the position of the terminal window relative to the root window as
1354the image offset, simulating a root window background
1355
1356=back
1357
1358The default scale and position setting is C<100x100+50+50>.
1359Alternatively, a predefined set of templates can be used to achieve
1360the most common setups:
1361
1362=over 4
1363
1364=item B<style=tiled>
1365
1366the image is tiled with no scaling. Equivalent to 0x0+0+0:op=tile
1367
1368=item B<style=aspect-stretched>
1369
1370the image is scaled to fill the whole window maintaining the aspect
1371ratio and centered. Equivalent to 100x100+50+50:op=keep-aspect
1372
1373=item B<style=stretched>
1374
1375the image is scaled to fill the whole window. Equivalent to 100x100
1376
1377=item B<style=centered>
1378
1379the image is centered with no scaling. Equivalent to 0x0+50+50
1380
1381=item B<style=root-tiled>
1382
1383the image is tiled with no scaling and using 'root' positioning.
1384Equivalent to 0x0:op=tile:op=root-align
1385
1386=back
1387
1388If multiple templates are specified the last one wins. Note that a
1389template overrides all the scale, position and operations settings.
1390
1391If used in conjunction with pseudo-transparency, the specified pixmap
1392will be blended over the transparent background using alpha-blending.
1393
1394=item B<-tr>|B<+tr>
1395
1396=item B<transparent:> I<boolean>
1397
1398Turn on/off pseudo-transparency by using the root pixmap as background.
1399
1400B<-ip> (B<inheritPixmap>) is still accepted as an obsolete alias but
1401will be removed in future versions.
1402
1403=item B<-tint> I<colour>
1404
1405=item B<tintColor:> I<colour>
1406
1407Tint the transparent background with the given colour. Note that a
1408black tint yields a completely black image while a white tint yields
1409the image unchanged.
1410
1411=item B<-sh> I<number>
1412
1413=item B<shading:> I<number>
1414
1415Darken (0 .. 99) or lighten (101 .. 200) the transparent background.
1416A value of 100 means no shading.
1417
1418=item B<-blr> I<HxV>
1419
1420=item B<blurRadius:> I<HxV>
1421
1422Apply gaussian blur with the specified radius to the transparent
1423background. If a single number is specified, the vertical and
1424horizontal radii are considered to be the same. Setting one of the
1425radii to 1 and the other to a large number creates interesting effects
1426on some backgrounds. The maximum radius value is 128. An horizontal or
1427vertical radius of 0 disables blurring.
1428
1429=item B<path:> I<path>
1430
1431Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding background image files.
1168 1432
1169=back 1433=back
1170 1434
1171=head1 THE SCROLLBAR 1435=head1 THE SCROLLBAR
1172 1436
1191application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends B<ESC [ 6 ~> 1455application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends B<ESC [ 6 ~>
1192(Next) and B<ESC [ 5 ~> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the 1456(Next) and B<ESC [ 5 ~> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the
1193up and down arrows sends B<ESC [ A> (Up) and B<ESC [ B> (Down), 1457up and down arrows sends B<ESC [ A> (Up) and B<ESC [ B> (Down),
1194respectively. 1458respectively.
1195 1459
1196=head1 TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION 1460=head1 THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT
1197 1461
1198The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to 1462The behaviour of text selection and insertion/pasting mechanism is similar
1199I<xterm>(1). 1463to I<xterm>(1).
1200 1464
1201=over 4 1465=over 4
1202 1466
1203=item B<Selection>: 1467=item B<Selecting>:
1204 1468
1205Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region 1469Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region
1206and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click 1470and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click
1207to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line 1471to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line
1208(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource 1472(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource
1212(Compile: I<frills>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a 1476(Compile: I<frills>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a
1213normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the 1477normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the
1214selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1478selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1215the selection. 1479the selection.
1216 1480
1217=item B<Insertion>: 1481=item B<Pasting>:
1218 1482
1219Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> 1483Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
1220window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the 1484window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1221Meta modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard. 1485B<Meta> modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.
1222 1486
1223Pressing B<Shift-Insert> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be 1487Pressing B<Shift-Insert> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1224inserted too. 1488inserted too.
1225 1489
1490rxvt-unicode also provides the bindings B<Ctrl-Meta-c> and
1491<Ctrl-Meta-v> to interact with the CLIPBOARD selection. The first
1492binding causes the value of the internal selection to be copied to the
1493CLIPBOARD selection, while the second binding causes the value of the
1494CLIPBOARD selection to be inserted.
1495
1226=back 1496=back
1227 1497
1228=head1 CHANGING FONTS 1498=head1 CHANGING FONTS
1229 1499
1230Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1500Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
1243 1513
1244=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT 1514=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT
1245 1515
1246ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters 1516ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters
1247and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The 1517and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The
1248first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with 1518first part is available if rxvt-unicode has been compiled with
1249C<--enable-frills>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled 1519C<--enable-frills>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled
1250with C<--enable-iso14755>. 1520with C<--enable-iso14755>.
1251 1521
1252=over 4 1522=over 4
1253 1523
1273This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1543This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1274your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1544your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.
1275 1545
1276Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing 1546Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing
1277them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1547them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1278invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1548invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1279keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1549keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1280released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for 1550released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for
1281C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a 1551C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1282reverse tab (Shift-Tab). 1552reverse tab (Shift-Tab).
1283 1553
1311B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> tries to write an entry into the I<utmp>(5) file so that 1581B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> tries to write an entry into the I<utmp>(5) file so that
1312it can be seen via the I<who(1)> command, and can accept messages. To 1582it can be seen via the I<who(1)> command, and can accept messages. To
1313allow this feature, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> may need to be installed setuid root 1583allow this feature, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> may need to be installed setuid root
1314on some systems or setgid to root or to some other group on others. 1584on some systems or setgid to root or to some other group on others.
1315 1585
1316=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS 1586=head1 COLOURS AND GRAPHICS
1317 1587
1318In addition to the default foreground and background colours, 1588In addition to the default foreground and background colours,
1319B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus 1589B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 88/256 colours: 8 ANSI colours plus
1320high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the 1590high-intensity (potentially bold/blink) versions of the same, and 72 (or
1321colours with their names. 1591240 in 256 colour mode) colours arranged in an 4x4x4 (or 6x6x6) colour RGB
1592cube plus a 8 (24) colour greyscale ramp.
1593
1594Here is a list of the ANSI colours with their names.
1322 1595
1323=begin table 1596=begin table
1324 1597
1325 B<color0> (black) = Black 1598 B<color0> (black) = Black
1326 B<color1> (red) = Red3 1599 B<color1> (red) = Red3
1346It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>, 1619It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>,
1347B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as 1620B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as
1348a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1621a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1349color0-color15. 1622color0-color15.
1350 1623
1351If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get 1624The following text gives values for the standard 88 colour mode (and
1352their act together, rxvt-unicode will support C<rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa> 1625values for the 256 colour mode in parentheses).
1353(recommended, but B<MUST> have 4 digits/component), C<#ARGB>, C<#AARRGGBB>
1354and C<#AAAARRRRGGGGBBBB> colour specifications, in addition to the ones
1355provided by X, where the additional A component specifies alpha (opacity)
1356values (0 is completely transparent and the maximum is opaque). You
1357probably need to specify B<"-depth 32">, too, and have the luck that your
1358X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting ARGB
1359visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.
1360 1626
1361I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by 1627The RGB cube uses indices 16..79 (16..231) using the following formulas:
1362the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!> 1628
1629 index_88 = (r * 4 + g) * 4 + b + 16 # r, g, b = 0..3
1630 index_256 = (r * 6 + g) * 6 + b + 16 # r, g, b = 0..5
1631
1632The grayscale ramp uses indices 80..87 (232..239), from 10% to 90% in 10%
1633steps (1/26 to 25/26 in 1/26 steps) - black and white are already part of
1634the RGB cube.
1635
1636Together, all those colours implement the 88 (256) colour xterm
1637colours. Only the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the
1638rest can only be changed via command sequences ("escape codes").
1639
1640Applications are advised to use terminfo or command sequences to discover
1641number and RGB values of all colours (yes, you can query this...).
1363 1642
1364Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by 1643Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by
1365always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1644always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1366I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1645I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1367been specified. For example, 1646been specified. For example,
1368 1647
1648 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fg Black -bg White -rv
1649
1650would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black on
1651White.
1652
1653=head2 ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT
1654
1655If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1656their act together, rxvt-unicode will do its own alpha channel management:
1657
1658You can prefix any colour with an opaqueness percentage enclosed in
1659brackets, i.e. C<[percent]>, where C<percent> is a decimal percentage
1660(0-100) that specifies the opacity of the colour, where C<0> is completely
1661transparent and C<100> is completely opaque. For example, C<[50]red> is a
1662half-transparent red, while C<[95]#00ff00> is an almost opaque green. This
1663is the recommended format to specify transparency values, and works with
1664all ways to specify a colour.
1665
1666For complete control, rxvt-unicode also supports
1667C<rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa> (exactly four hex digits/component) colour
1668specifications, where the additional C<aaaa> component specifies opacity
1669(alpha) values. The minimum value of C<0000> is completely transparent,
1670while C<ffff> is completely opaque). The two example colours from
1671earlier could also be specified as C<rgba:ff00/0000/0000/8000> and
1672C<rgba:0000/ff00/0000/f332>.
1673
1674You probably need to specify B<"-depth 32">, too, to force a visual with
1675alpha channels, and have the luck that your X-server uses ARGB pixel
1676layout, as X is far from just supporting ARGB visuals out of the box, and
1677rxvt-unicode just fudges around.
1678
1679For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent black
1680background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:
1681
1682 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/4444 -fg "[80]pink"
1683
1684When not using a background image, then the interpretation of the
1685alpha channel is up to your compositing manager (most interpret it as
1686transparency of course).
1687
1688When using a background pixmap or pseudo-transparency, then the background
1689colour will always behave as if it were completely transparent (so the
1690background image shows instead), regardless of how it was specified, while
1691other colours will either be transparent as specified (the background
1692image will show through) on servers supporting the RENDER extension, or
1693fully opaque on servers not supporting the RENDER EXTENSION.
1694
1695Please note that due to bugs in Xft, specifying alpha values might result
1696in garbage being displayed when the X-server does not support the RENDER
1697extension.
1698
1699=head1 ENVIRONMENT
1700
1701B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:
1702
1369=over 4 1703=over 4
1370 1704
1371=item B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -fg Black -bg White -rv>
1372
1373would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black
1374on White.
1375
1376=back
1377
1378=head1 ENVIRONMENT
1379
1380B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:
1381
1382=over 4
1383
1384=item B<TERM> 1705=item B<TERM>
1385 1706
1386Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1707Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1387resources or on the commandline. 1708resources or on the command line.
1388 1709
1389=item B<COLORTERM> 1710=item B<COLORTERM>
1390 1711
1391Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on wether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was 1712Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on whether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was
1392compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1713compiled with background image support, and optionally with the added
1393C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1714extension C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome
1715screen.
1394 1716
1395=item B<COLORFGBG> 1717=item B<COLORFGBG>
1396 1718
1397Set to a string of the form C<fg;bg> or C<fg;xpm;bg>, where C<fg> is 1719Set to a string of the form C<fg;bg> or C<fg;xpm;bg>, where C<fg> is
1398the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string 1720the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string
1399C<default> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be 1721C<default> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be
1400used), C<bg> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the 1722used), C<bg> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the
1401string C<default>), and C<xpm> is the string C<default> if @@RXVT_NAME@@ 1723string C<default>), and C<xpm> is the string C<default> if @@RXVT_NAME@@
1402was compiled with XPM support. Libraries like C<ncurses> and C<slang> can 1724was compiled with background image support. Libraries like C<ncurses>
1403(and do) use this information to optimize screen output. 1725and C<slang> can (and do) use this information to optimize screen output.
1404 1726
1405=item B<WINDOWID> 1727=item B<WINDOWID>
1406 1728
1407Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the @@RXVT_NAME@@ window (the toplevel 1729Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the @@RXVT_NAME@@ window (the toplevel
1408window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal 1730window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal
1414C<--with-terminfo=PATH>. 1736C<--with-terminfo=PATH>.
1415 1737
1416=item B<DISPLAY> 1738=item B<DISPLAY>
1417 1739
1418Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct 1740Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct
1419display in it's child processes. 1741display in its child processes if C<-display> isn't used to override. It
1742defaults to C<:0> if it doesn't exist.
1420 1743
1421=item B<SHELL> 1744=item B<SHELL>
1422 1745
1423The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>. 1746The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>.
1424 1747
1425=item B<RXVT_SOCKET> 1748=item B<RXVT_SOCKET> [I<sic>]
1426 1749
1427The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and 1750The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and
1428@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1). 1751@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1).
1429 1752
1430Default F<<< $HOME/.rxvt-unicode-I<< <nodename >> >>>. 1753Default F<<< $HOME/.urxvt/urxvtd-I<< <nodename> >> >>>.
1754
1755=item B<URXVT_PERL_LIB>
1756
1757Additional F<:>-separated library search path for perl extensions. Will be
1758searched after B<-perl-lib> but before F<~/.urxvt/ext> and the system library
1759directory.
1760
1761=item B<URXVT_PERL_VERBOSITY>
1762
1763See L<@@RXVT_NAME@@perl>(3).
1431 1764
1432=item B<HOME> 1765=item B<HOME>
1433 1766
1434Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for 1767Used to locate the default directory for the unix domain socket for
1435daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as 1768daemon communications and to locate various resource files (such as
1436C<.Xdefaults>) 1769C<.Xdefaults>)
1437 1770
1438=item B<XAPPLRESDIR> 1771=item B<XAPPLRESDIR>
1439 1772
1440Directory where various X resource files are being located. 1773Directory where application-specific X resource files are located.
1441 1774
1442=item B<XENVIRONMENT> 1775=item B<XENVIRONMENT>
1443 1776
1444If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by 1777If set and accessible, gives the name of a X resource file to be loaded by
1445@@RXVT_NAME@@. 1778@@RXVT_NAME@@.
1450 1783
1451=over 4 1784=over 4
1452 1785
1453=item B</usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt> 1786=item B</usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt>
1454 1787
1455Color names. 1788Colour names.
1456 1789
1457=back 1790=back
1458 1791
1459=head1 SEE ALSO 1792=head1 SEE ALSO
1460 1793
1794@@RXVT_NAME@@(7), @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1), @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1), @@RXVT_NAME@@-extensions(1),
1461@@RXVT_NAME@@(7), @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1), @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), utmp(5) 1795@@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3), xterm(1), sh(1), resize(1), X(1), pty(4), tty(4), utmp(5)
1462 1796
1463=head1 CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR 1797=head1 CURRENT PROJECT COORDINATOR
1464 1798
1465=over 4 1799=over 4
1466 1800
1467=item Project Coordinator 1801=item Project Coordinator
1468 1802
1469Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1803Marc A. Lehmann <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de>.
1470 1804
1471L<http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode> 1805L<http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html>
1472 1806
1473=back 1807=back
1474 1808
1475=head1 AUTHORS 1809=head1 AUTHORS
1476 1810
1478 1812
1479=item John Bovey 1813=item John Bovey
1480 1814
1481University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt. 1815University of Kent, 1992, wrote the original Xvt.
1482 1816
1483=item Rob Nation L<< <nation@rocket.sanders.lockheed.com> >> 1817=item Rob Nation <nation@rocket.sanders.lockheed.com>
1484 1818
1485very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt 1819very heavily modified Xvt and came up with Rxvt
1486 1820
1487=item Angelo Haritsis L<< <ah@doc.ic.ac.uk> >> 1821=item Angelo Haritsis <ah@doc.ic.ac.uk>
1488 1822
1489wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code) 1823wrote the Greek Keyboard Input (no longer in code)
1490 1824
1491=item mj olesen L<< <olesen@me.QueensU.CA> >> 1825=item mj olesen <olesen@me.QueensU.CA>
1492 1826
1493Wrote the menu system. 1827Wrote the menu system.
1494 1828
1495Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21) 1829Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.11 to 2.21)
1496 1830
1497=item Oezguer Kesim L<< <kesim@math.fu-berlin.de> >> 1831=item Oezguer Kesim <kesim@math.fu-berlin.de>
1498 1832
1499Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1833Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)
1500 1834
1501=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >> 1835=item Geoff Wing <gcw@pobox.com>
1502 1836
1503Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. 1837Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.
1504 1838
1505Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode) 1839Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)
1506 1840
1507=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1841=item Marc Alexander Lehmann <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de>
1508 1842
1509Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl 1843Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1510extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions. 1844extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.
1511 1845
1512Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -) 1846Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)
1513 1847
1514=item Emanuele Giaquinta L<< <e.giaquinta@glauco.it> >> 1848=item Emanuele Giaquinta <emanuele.giaquinta@gmail.com>
1515 1849
1516Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing. 1850pty/utmp code rewrite, image code improvements, many random hacks and bugfixes.
1517 1851
1518=back 1852=back
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