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17=head1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 17=head1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
18 18
19See @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) (try C<man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@>) for a list of 19See @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) (try C<man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@>) for a list of
20frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common 20frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common
21problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at 21problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at
22L<http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/*checkout*/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html>. 22L<http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html>.
23 23
24=head1 RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT 24=head1 RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT
25 25
26Unlike the original rxvt, B<rxvt-unicode> stores all text in Unicode 26Unlike the original rxvt, B<rxvt-unicode> stores all text in Unicode
27internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the 27internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the
28world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult, 28world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult,
29especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts 29especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts
30like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules, 30like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules,
31like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these 31like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these
32scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work 32scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work
33fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are left-to-right scripts, such 33fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such
34as hebrew: B<rxvt-unicode> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms 34as hebrew: B<rxvt-unicode> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms
35belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things -- 35belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things --
36such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might 36such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might
37change. 37change.
38 38
39If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let 39If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let
40me recommend C<mlterm>, which is a very userfriendly, lean and clean 40me recommend C<mlterm>, which is a very user friendly, lean and clean
41terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely 41terminal 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 42because the author couldn't get C<mlterm> to use one font for latin1 and
43another for japanese. 43another for japanese.
44 44
45Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to 45Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to
46display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other 46display 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 47programs force onto its users never made sense to me: You should be able
48to choose any font for any script freely. 48to choose any font for any script freely.
49 49
50Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than 50Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than
51it's predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy 51its 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 52in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot bugs less than the original
53rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements. 53rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements.
54 54
55It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean 55It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean
56and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode 56and 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 57without 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 58a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows
59from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and 59from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and
60drastically reduces memory usage. See @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1) (daemon) and 60drastically reduces memory usage. See @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1) (daemon) and
61@@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) (client). 61@@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) (client).
62 62
63It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have 63It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have
64been extended) easier accessible: see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for technical 64been extended) more accessible: see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for technical
65reference documentation (escape sequences etc.). 65reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).
66 66
67=head1 OPTIONS 67=head1 OPTIONS
68 68
69The B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> options (mostly a subset of I<xterm>'s) are listed 69The B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> options (mostly a subset of I<xterm>'s) are listed
93 93
94Attempt to open a window on the named X display (B<-d> still 94Attempt to open a window on the named X display (B<-d> still
95respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the 95respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the
96B<DISPLAY> environment variable is used. 96B<DISPLAY> environment variable is used.
97 97
98=item B<-depth> I<bitdepth>
99
100Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
101resource B<depth>.
102
98=item B<-geometry> I<geom> 103=item B<-geometry> I<geom>
99 104
100Window geometry (B<-g> still respected); resource B<geometry>. 105Window geometry (B<-g> still respected); resource B<geometry>.
101 106
102=item B<-rv>|B<+rv> 107=item B<-rv>|B<+rv>
109 114
110=item B<-ip>|B<+ip> | B<-tr>|B<+tr> 115=item B<-ip>|B<+ip> | B<-tr>|B<+tr>
111 116
112Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 117Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is
113B<-tr>; resource B<inheritPixmap>. 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! Read the FAQ (man 7
122@@RXVT_NAME@@)!>
114 123
115=item B<-fade> I<number> 124=item B<-fade> I<number>
116 125
117Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 126Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
118fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 127fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
119colour; resource B<fading>. 128colour; resource B<fading>.
120 129
121=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour> 130=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour>
122 131
123Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour 132Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour
124is black. resource B<fadeColor>. 133is opaque black. resource B<fadeColor>.
125 134
126=item B<-tint> I<colour> 135=item B<-tint> I<colour>
127 136
128Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 137Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when
129transparency is enabled with B<-tr> or B<-ip>. This only works for 138transparency is enabled with B<-tr> or B<-ip>. This only works for
135 144
136=item B<-sh> 145=item B<-sh>
137 146
138I<number> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent 147I<number> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent
139background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. B<-tint> must be 148background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. B<-tint> must be
140specified, too, e.g. C<-tint white>). 149specified, too, e.g. C<-tint white>); resource I<shading>.
141 150
142=item B<-bg> I<colour> 151=item B<-bg> I<colour>
143 152
144Window background colour; resource B<background>. 153Window background colour; resource B<background>.
145 154
172resource B<borderColor>. 181resource B<borderColor>.
173 182
174=item B<-fn> I<fontlist> 183=item B<-fn> I<fontlist>
175 184
176Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 185Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
177that are used in turn when trying to display Unicode characters. The 186that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
178first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 187first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
179smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 188smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
180font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details. 189font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details.
181 190
182In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify it's name or prefix it 191In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify its name or prefix it
183with C<x:>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with C<xft:>, 192with C<x:>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with C<xft:>,
184e.g.: 193e.g.:
185 194
186 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15" 195 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15"
187 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono" 196 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono"
296=item B<-bl> 305=item B<-bl>
297 306
298Compile 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.
299if 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
300decorations; resource B<borderLess>. 309decorations; resource B<borderLess>.
310
311=item B<-override-redirect>
312
313Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource
314B<override-redirect>.
301 315
302=item B<-sbg> 316=item B<-sbg>
303 317
304Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line 318Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
305drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use 319drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
410 424
411Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>. 425Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>.
412 426
413=item B<-embed> I<windowid> 427=item B<-embed> I<windowid>
414 428
415Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 429Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
416which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 430which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.
417 431
418Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 432Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it
419shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it 433shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it
420quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to 434quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
423The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits. 437The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits.
424 438
425It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file 439It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file
426descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you 440descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
427can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 441can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
428terminal. This works regardless of wether the C<-embed> option was used or 442terminal. This works regardless of whether the C<-embed> option was used or
429not. 443not.
430 444
431Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 445Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be
432used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>): 446used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>):
433 447
435 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub { 449 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub {
436 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid; 450 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid;
437 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &"; 451 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &";
438 }); 452 });
439 453
440=item B<-pty-fd> I<fileno> 454=item B<-pty-fd> I<file descriptor>
441 455
442Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 456Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty
443pair but instead use the given filehandle as the tty master. This is 457pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is
444useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator 458useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator
445without having to run a program within it. 459without having to run a program within it.
446 460
447If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp 461If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp
448entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that 462entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
449yourself if you want that. 463yourself if you want that.
464
465As an extremely special case, specifying C<-1> will completely suppress
466pty/tty operations.
450 467
451Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a 468Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a
452longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>): 469longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>):
453 470
454 use IO::Pty; 471 use IO::Pty;
463 my $slave = $pty->slave; 480 my $slave = $pty->slave;
464 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" } 481 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" }
465 482
466=item B<-pe> I<string> 483=item B<-pe> I<string>
467 484
468Colon-separated list of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal 485Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
469instance. See resource B<perl-ext>. 486this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext> for details.
470 487
471=back 488=back
472 489
473=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options) 490=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options)
474 491
475Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long 492Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long
476options) compiled into your version. 493options) compiled into your version.
477 494
478There are two different methods that @@RXVT_NAME@@ can use to get the 495You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many
479Xresource data: using the X libraries (Xrm*-functions) or internal 496distribution do also load settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X
480Xresources reader (B<~/.Xdefaults>). For the first method (ie. 497starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will consult the following files/resources in order,
481B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -h> lists B<XGetDefaults>), you can set and change the 498with later settings overwriting earlier ones:
482resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many distribution do also load
483settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@
484will consult the following files/resources in order, with later settings
485overwriting earlier ones:
486 499
487 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global 500 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global
488 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR 501 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR
489 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults 502 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults
490 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen 503 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen
491 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename> 504 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename>
492 505
493If compiled with internal Xresources support (i.e. B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -h>
494lists B<.Xdefaults>) then B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> accepts application defaults
495set in XAPPLOADDIR/URxvt (compile-time defined: usually
496B</usr/lib/X11/app-defaults/URxvt>) and resources set in
497B<~/.Xdefaults>, or B<~/.Xresources> if B<~/.Xdefaults> does not exist.
498Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two 506Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two class
499class names: B<XTerm> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows 507names: B<Rxvt> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows resources
500resources common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be 508common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be easily
501easily configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources 509configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources unique to
502unique to B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, notably colours and key-handling, to be 510B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, to be shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
503shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> configurations. If no 511configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will
504resources are specified, suitable defaults will be used. Command-line 512be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
505arguments can be used to override resource settings. The following 513settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
506resources are allowed: 514check the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for additional settings by perl
515extensions not documented here):
507 516
508=over 4 517=over 4
518
519=item B<depth:> I<bitdepth>
520
521Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
522option B<-depth>.
509 523
510=item B<geometry:> I<geom> 524=item B<geometry:> I<geom>
511 525
512Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 526Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
513option B<-geometry>. 527option B<-geometry>.
550Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 564Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
551foreground colour is the default. 565foreground colour is the default.
552 566
553=item B<colorRV:> I<colour> 567=item B<colorRV:> I<colour>
554 568
555Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video 569Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video characters
556characters. 570when OPTION_HC is disabled (--disable-frills).
557 571
558=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour> 572=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour>
559 573
560If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 574If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
561itself. If unset, use the foreground colour. 575itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.
587 601
588B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 602B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving
589artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows' 603artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows'
590pixmap. 604pixmap.
591 605
606I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
607the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
608
592=item B<fading:> I<number> 609=item B<fading:> I<number>
593 610
594Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>. 611Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>.
595 612
596=item B<fadeColor:> I<colour> 613=item B<fadeColor:> I<colour>
603Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 620Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option
604B<-tint>. 621B<-tint>.
605 622
606=item B<shading:> I<number> 623=item B<shading:> I<number>
607 624
608Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background 625Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background image
609image in addition to tinting it. 626in addition to tinting it; option B<-sh>.
610 627
611=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour> 628=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour>
612 629
613Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2]. 630Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].
614 631
632of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 649of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9
633specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 650specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will
634be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 651be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted
635scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50] 652scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50]
636 653
637=item B<menu:> I<file[;tag]>
638
639Read in the specified menu file (note the `.menu' extension is
640optional) and also optionally specify a starting tag to find. See the
641reference documentation for details on the syntax for the menuBar.
642
643=item B<path:> I<path> 654=item B<path:> I<path>
644 655
645Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding files (XPM and 656Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files.
646menus), in addition to the paths specified by the B<RXVTPATH> and
647B<PATH> environment variables.
648 657
649=item B<font:> I<fontlist> 658=item B<font:> I<fontlist>
650 659
651Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font 660Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
652names that are used in turn when trying to display Unicode characters. 661that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
653The first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might 662first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
654be smaller, but not larger. A reasonable default font list is always 663smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
655appended to it; option B<-fn>. 664font list is always appended to it; option B<-fn>.
656 665
657Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with 666Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with
658optional prefix C<x:> or a Xft font (Compile I<xft>), prefixed with C<xft:>. 667optional prefix C<x:> or a Xft font (Compile I<xft>), prefixed with C<xft:>.
659 668
660In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and 669In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and
662hint currently is C<codeset=codeset-name>, and this is only used for Xft 671hint currently is C<codeset=codeset-name>, and this is only used for Xft
663fonts. 672fonts.
664 673
665For example, this font resource 674For example, this font resource
666 675
667 URxvt*font: 9x15bold,\ 676 URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\
668 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\ 677 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\
669 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \ 678 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \
670 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \ 679 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \
671 xft:Code2000:antialias=false 680 xft:Code2000:antialias=false
672 681
710 719
711=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean> 720=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean>
712 721
713When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>, 722When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>,
714option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 723option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
715intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (B<False>, 724intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (B<False>,
716option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 725option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
717reachable. 726reachable.
718 727
719=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode> 728=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode>
720 729
742=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean> 751=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean>
743 752
744B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no 753B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no
745de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default]. 754de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].
746 755
756=item B<urgentOnBell:> I<boolean>
757
758B<True>: set the urgency hint for the wm on receipt of a bell character.
759B<False>: do not set the urgency hint [default].
760
747=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean> 761=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean>
748 762
749B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>. 763B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>.
750B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>. 764B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>.
751 765
769 783
770The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is. 784The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.
771 785
772Example: 786Example:
773 787
774 URxvt*print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX) 788 URxvt.print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)
775 789
776This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 790This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
777everytime you hit C<Print>. 791every time you hit C<Print>.
778 792
779=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean> 793=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean>
780 794
781B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>: 795B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>:
782disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>. 796disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>.
804 818
805=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean> 819=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean>
806 820
807B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 821B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and
808B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll 822B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll
809with scrollback buffer when tty recieves new lines; option B<+sw>. 823with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option B<+sw>.
810 824
811=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean> 825=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean>
812 826
813B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 827B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys
814are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and 828are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
904pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated 918pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
905with the B<Execute> key. 919with the B<Execute> key.
906 920
907=item B<cutchars:> I<string> 921=item B<cutchars:> I<string>
908 922
909The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection. The 923The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
910built-in default: 924(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).
925
926When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see
927the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these characters
928will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be
929created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.
930
931When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can
932be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:
911 933
912B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >> 934B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >>
913 935
914=item B<preeditType:> I<style> 936=item B<preeditType:> I<style>
915 937
951default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 973default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
952sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though). 974sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).
953 975
954You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 976You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying
955B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer, 977B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
956locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests as well as dynamic 978locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.
957menubar dispatch.
958 979
959=item B<modifier:> I<modifier> 980=item B<modifier:> I<modifier>
960 981
961Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: B<alt>, B<meta>, 982Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: B<alt>, B<meta>,
962B<hyper>, B<super>, B<mod1>, B<mod2>, B<mod3>, B<mod4>, B<mod5>; option 983B<hyper>, B<super>, B<mod1>, B<mod2>, B<mod3>, B<mod4>, B<mod5>; option
966 987
967Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 988Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E)
968character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described 989character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
969in the entry on B<keysym> following. 990in the entry on B<keysym> following.
970 991
971=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<bool> 992=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<boolean>
972 993
973Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 994Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).
974 995
975=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<bool> 996=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<boolean>
976 997
977Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 998Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If this
978option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 999option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
979scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1000scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
980instead scroll the screen up. 1001instead scroll the screen up.
981 1002
982=item B<hold>: I<bool> 1003=item B<hold>: I<boolean>
983 1004
984Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@ 1005Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@
985will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1006will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
986it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 1007it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
987user. 1008user.
1010 1031
1011I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace, 1032I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace,
1012C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab, 1033C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab,
1013C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete, 1034C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete,
1014C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it 1035C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
1015can start or end with whitespace. 1036can start or end with whitespace. B<This feature is deprecated and will
1037be removed>.
1016 1038
1017Please note that you need to double the C<\> when using 1039Please note that you need to double the C<\> in resource files, as
1018C<--enable-xgetdefault>, as X itself does it's own de-escaping (you can 1040Xlib itself does its own de-escaping (you can use C<\033> instead of
1019use C<\033> instead of C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and 1041C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and @@RXVT_NAME@@'s own
1020@@RXVT_NAME@@'s own processing). 1042processing).
1021 1043
1022You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string> 1044You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string>
1023with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimeter `/' 1045with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimiter `/'
1024should be a character not used by the strings. 1046should be a character not used by the strings.
1025 1047
1026Its usage can be demonstrated by an example: 1048Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:
1027 1049
1028 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|> 1050 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|>
1081 1103
1082=item B<perl-ext-common>: I<string> 1104=item B<perl-ext-common>: I<string>
1083 1105
1084=item B<perl-ext>: I<string> 1106=item B<perl-ext>: I<string>
1085 1107
1086Colon-separated list(s) of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal 1108Comma-separated list(s) of perl extension scripts (default: C<default>) to
1109use in this terminal instance; option B<-pe>.
1110
1111Extension names can be prefixed with a C<-> sign to prohibit using
1112them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1113by default, or specified via the C<perl-ext-common> resource. For
1114example, C<default,-selection> will use all the default extension except
1115C<selection>.
1116
1117Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets
1118(e.g. C<< searchable-scrollback<M-s> >>, which binds the hotkey for
1119searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1120multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1121the extension.
1122
1087instance. Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded 1123Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
1088if necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance. If this 1124necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.
1089resource is empty or missing, then the perl interpreter will not be 1125
1090initialized. The idea behind two options is that B<perl-ext-common> will 1126If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl
1091be used for extensions that should be available to all instances, while 1127interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that
1092B<perl-ext> is used for specific instances; option B<-pe>. 1128B<perl-ext-common> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1129all instances, while B<perl-ext> is used for specific instances.
1093 1130
1094=item B<perl-eval>: I<string> 1131=item B<perl-eval>: I<string>
1095 1132
1096Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See the 1133Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1097@@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1134the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1135will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1098 1136
1099=item B<perl-lib>: I<path> 1137=item B<perl-lib>: I<path>
1100 1138
1101Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1139Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1102scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource, 1140scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource,
1103@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in 1141@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in
1104F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. 1142F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1143will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1105 1144
1106See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1145See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage.
1146
1147=item B<< selection.pattern-I<idx> >>: I<perl-regex>
1148
1149Additional selection patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for
1150details.
1151
1152=item B<< selection-autotransform.I<idx> >>: I<perl-transform>
1153
1154Selection auto-transform patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage
1155for details.
1156
1157=item B<searchable-scrollback:> I<keysym>
1158
1159Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1160(default: C<M-s>).
1161
1162=item B<urlLauncher>: I<string>
1163
1164Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1165C<selection-popup> and C<matcher> perl extensions.
1166
1167=item B<transient-for>: I<windowid>
1168
1169Compile I<frills>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.
1170
1171=item B<override-redirect>: I<boolean>
1172
1173Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1174it almost invisible to window managers; option B<-override-redirect>.
1107 1175
1108=back 1176=back
1109 1177
1110=head1 THE SCROLLBAR 1178=head1 THE SCROLLBAR
1111 1179
1153selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1221selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1154the selection. 1222the selection.
1155 1223
1156=item B<Insertion>: 1224=item B<Insertion>:
1157 1225
1158Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button (or B<Shift-Insert>) in 1226Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
1159an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> window causes the current text selection to be 1227window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1160inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard. 1228Meta modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.
1229
1230Pressing B<Shift-Insert> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1231inserted too.
1161 1232
1162=back 1233=back
1163 1234
1164=head1 CHANGING FONTS 1235=head1 CHANGING FONTS
1165 1236
1166Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1237Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
1167supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this. 1238supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.
1168 1239
1169You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences (and 1240You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:
1170therefore using the menubar), e.g.:
1171 1241
1172 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic" 1242 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic"
1243
1244You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:
1245
1246 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007
1247 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007
1173 1248
1174rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far. 1249rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.
1175 1250
1176=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT 1251=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT
1177 1252
1205This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1280This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1206your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1281your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.
1207 1282
1208Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing 1283Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing
1209them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1284them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1210invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1285invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1211keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1286keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1212released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for 1287released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for
1213C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a 1288C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1214reverse tab (Shift-Tab). 1289reverse tab (Shift-Tab).
1215 1290
1248=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS 1323=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS
1249 1324
1250In addition to the default foreground and background colours, 1325In addition to the default foreground and background colours,
1251B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus 1326B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus
1252high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the 1327high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the
1253colours with their B<rgb.txt> names. 1328colours with their names.
1254 1329
1255=begin table 1330=begin table
1256 1331
1257 B<color0> (black) = Black 1332 B<color0> (black) = Black
1258 B<color1> (red) = Red3 1333 B<color1> (red) = Red3
1278It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>, 1353It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>,
1279B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as 1354B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as
1280a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1355a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1281color0-color15. 1356color0-color15.
1282 1357
1358In addition to the colours defined above, @@RXVT_NAME@@ offers an
1359additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1360consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. I<index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
136116>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).
1362
1363Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1364the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1365be changed via command sequences ("escape codes").
1366
1283Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by 1367Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by
1284always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1368always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1285I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1369I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1286been specified. For example, 1370been specified. For example,
1287 1371
1292would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black 1376would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black
1293on White. 1377on White.
1294 1378
1295=back 1379=back
1296 1380
1381=head2 ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT
1382
1383If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1384their act together, rxvt-unicode will support C<rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa>
1385(recommended, but B<MUST> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1386in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component
1387specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of C<0> is completely
1388transparent). You can also prefix any color with C<[percent]>, where
1389C<percent> is a decimal percentage (0-100) that specifies the opacity of
1390the color, where C<0> is completely transparent and C<100> is completelxy
1391opaque.
1392
1393You probably need to specify B<"-depth 32">, too, and have the luck that
1394your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting
1395ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.
1396
1397For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1398background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:
1399
1400 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/aaaa -fg "[80]pink"
1401
1402I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1403the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
1404
1297=head1 ENVIRONMENT 1405=head1 ENVIRONMENT
1298 1406
1299B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables: 1407B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:
1300 1408
1301=over 4 1409=over 4
1302 1410
1303=item B<TERM> 1411=item B<TERM>
1304 1412
1305Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1413Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1306resources or on the commandline. 1414resources or on the command line.
1307 1415
1308=item B<COLORTERM> 1416=item B<COLORTERM>
1309 1417
1310Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on wether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was 1418Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on whether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was
1311compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1419compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension
1312C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1420C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen.
1313 1421
1314=item B<COLORFGBG> 1422=item B<COLORFGBG>
1315 1423
1333C<--with-terminfo=PATH>. 1441C<--with-terminfo=PATH>.
1334 1442
1335=item B<DISPLAY> 1443=item B<DISPLAY>
1336 1444
1337Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct 1445Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct
1338display in it's child processes. 1446display in its child processes.
1339 1447
1340=item B<SHELL> 1448=item B<SHELL>
1341 1449
1342The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>. 1450The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>.
1343
1344=item B<RXVTPATH>
1345
1346The path where @@RXVT_NAME@@ looks for support files such as menu and xpm
1347files.
1348
1349=item B<PATH>
1350
1351Used in the same way as C<RXVTPATH>.
1352 1451
1353=item B<RXVT_SOCKET> 1452=item B<RXVT_SOCKET>
1354 1453
1355The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and 1454The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and
1356@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1). 1455@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1).
1394 1493
1395=item Project Coordinator 1494=item Project Coordinator
1396 1495
1397Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1496Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1398 1497
1399L<http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode> 1498L<http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html>
1400 1499
1401=back 1500=back
1402 1501
1403=head1 AUTHORS 1502=head1 AUTHORS
1404 1503
1426 1525
1427Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1526Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)
1428 1527
1429=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >> 1528=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >>
1430 1529
1431Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. Project Coordinator 1530Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.
1531
1432(changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode) 1532Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)
1433 1533
1434=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1534=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1435 1535
1436Forked rxvt-unicode, rewrote most of the display code and internal 1536Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1437character handling to store text in unicode, improve xterm 1537extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.
1438compatibility and apply numerous other bugfixes and extensions.
1439 1538
1440Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -) 1539Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)
1441 1540
1541=item Emanuele Giaquinta L<< <e.giaquinta@glauco.it> >>
1542
1543Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.
1544
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