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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 devanagari. 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>
103 108
104Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource B<reverseVideo>. 109Turn on/off simulated reverse video; resource B<reverseVideo>.
105 110
106=item B<-j>|B<+j> 111=item B<-j>|B<+j>
107 112
108Turn on/off jump scrolling; resource B<jumpScroll>. 113Turn on/off jump scrolling (allow multiple lines per refresh); resource B<jumpScroll>.
109 114
110=item B<-ip>|B<+ip> | B<-tr>|B<+tr> 115=item B<-ss>|B<+ss>
111 116
112Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 117Turn on/off skip scrolling (allow multiple screens per refresh); resource B<skipScroll>.
113B<-tr>; resource B<inheritPixmap>. 118
119=item B<-tr>|B<+tr>
120
121Turn on/off illusion of a transparent window background; resource B<transparent>.
122
123B<-ip> is still accepted as an obsolete alias but will be removed in
124future versions.
125
126I<Please address all transparency related issues to Sasha Vasko at
127sasha@aftercode.net. Read the FAQ (man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@)!>
114 128
115=item B<-fade> I<number> 129=item B<-fade> I<number>
116 130
117Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 131Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
118fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 132fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
119colour; resource B<fading>. 133colour; resource B<fading>.
120 134
121=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour> 135=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour>
122 136
123Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour 137Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour
124is black. resource B<fadeColor>. 138is opaque black. resource B<fadeColor>.
125 139
126=item B<-tint> I<colour> 140=item B<-tint> I<colour>
127 141
128Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 142Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when
129transparency is enabled with B<-tr> or B<-ip>. This only works for 143transparency is enabled with B<-tr>. This only works for
130non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the B<-sh> option that can be 144non-tiled backgrounds, currently. See also the B<-sh> option that can be
131used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it; resource 145used to brighten or darken the image in addition to tinting it.
146Please note that certain tint colours can be applied on the server-side,
147thus yielding performance gain of two orders of magnitude. These colours are:
148blue, red, green, cyan, magenta, yellow, and those close to them. Also
149pure black and pure white colors essentially mean no tinting; resource
132I<tintColor>. Example: 150I<tintColor>. Example:
133 151
134 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -tr -tint blue -sh 40 152 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -tr -tint blue -sh 40
135 153
136=item B<-sh> 154=item B<-sh> I<number>
137 155
138I<number> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent 156Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (100 .. 200) the transparent
139background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. B<-tint> must be 157background image in addition to (or instead of) tinting it;
140specified, too, e.g. C<-tint white>). 158resource I<shading>.
159
160=item B<-blt> I<string>
161
162Specify background blending type. If background pixmap is specified
163at the same time as transparency - such pixmap will be blended over
164transparency image, using method specified. Supported values are :
165B<add>, B<alphablend>, B<allanon> - color values averaging, B<colorize>,
166B<darken>, B<diff>, B<dissipate>, B<hue>, B<lighten>, B<overlay>,
167B<saturate>, B<screen>, B<sub>, B<tint>, B<value>. The default is
168alpha-blending. Compile I<afterimage>; resource I<blendType>.
169
170=item B<-blr> I<HxV>
171
172Apply Gaussian Blur with the specified radii to the transparent
173background image. If single number is specified - both vertical and
174horizontal radii are considered to be the same. Setting one of the
175radii to 1 and another to a large number creates interesting effects
176on some backgrounds. Maximum radius value is 128. Compile I<afterimage>;
177resource I<blurRadius>.
141 178
142=item B<-bg> I<colour> 179=item B<-bg> I<colour>
143 180
144Window background colour; resource B<background>. 181Window background colour; resource B<background>.
145 182
146=item B<-fg> I<colour> 183=item B<-fg> I<colour>
147 184
148Window foreground colour; resource B<foreground>. 185Window foreground colour; resource B<foreground>.
149 186
150=item B<-pixmap> I<file[;geom]> 187=item B<-pixmap> I<file[;geom[:op1][:op2][...]]>
151 188
152Compile I<XPM>: Specify XPM file for the background and also optionally 189Compile I<afterimage>: Specify image file for the background and also
153specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to 190optionally specify its scaling with a geometry string. Note you may need to
154add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the C<;> in the 191add quotes to avoid special shell interpretation of the C<;> in the
155command-line; resource B<backgroundPixmap>. 192command-line; for more details see resource B<backgroundPixmap>.
156 193
157=item B<-cr> I<colour> 194=item B<-cr> I<colour>
158 195
159The cursor colour; resource B<cursorColor>. 196The cursor colour; resource B<cursorColor>.
160 197
172resource B<borderColor>. 209resource B<borderColor>.
173 210
174=item B<-fn> I<fontlist> 211=item B<-fn> I<fontlist>
175 212
176Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 213Select 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 214that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
178first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 215first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
179smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 216smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
180font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details. 217font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details.
181 218
182In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify it's name or prefix it 219In 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:>, 220with C<x:>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with C<xft:>,
184e.g.: 221e.g.:
185 222
186 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15" 223 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15"
187 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono" 224 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono"
189See also the question "How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?" in the FAQ 226See also the question "How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?" in the FAQ
190section of @@RXVT_NAME@@(7). 227section of @@RXVT_NAME@@(7).
191 228
192=item B<-fb> I<fontlist> 229=item B<-fb> I<fontlist>
193 230
194Compile font-styles: The bold font list to use when B<bold> characters are to 231Compile I<font-styles>: The bold font list to use when B<bold> characters
195be printed. See resource B<boldFont> for details. 232are to be printed. See resource B<boldFont> for details.
196 233
197=item B<-fi> I<fontlist> 234=item B<-fi> I<fontlist>
198 235
199Compile font-styles: The italic font list to use when I<italic> characters are to 236Compile I<font-styles>: The italic font list to use when I<italic>
200be printed. See resource B<italicFont> for details. 237characters are to be printed. See resource B<italicFont> for details.
201 238
202=item B<-fbi> I<fontlist> 239=item B<-fbi> I<fontlist>
203 240
204Compile font-styles: The bold italic font list to use when B<< I<bold 241Compile I<font-styles>: The bold italic font list to use when B<< I<bold
205italic> >> characters are to be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont> 242italic> >> characters are to be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont>
206for details. 243for details.
207 244
208=item B<-is>|B<+is> 245=item B<-is>|B<+is>
209 246
210Compile font-styles: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 247Compile I<font-styles>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity
211foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for 248foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for
212details. 249details.
213 250
214=item B<-name> I<name> 251=item B<-name> I<name>
215 252
297 334
298Compile I<frills>: Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. 335Compile 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 336if honoured by the WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window
300decorations; resource B<borderLess>. 337decorations; resource B<borderLess>.
301 338
339=item B<-override-redirect>
340
341Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect on the window; resource
342B<override-redirect>.
343
344=item B<-sbg>
345
346Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
347drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
348this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
349resource B<skipBuiltinGlyphs>.
350
302=item B<-lsp> I<number> 351=item B<-lsp> I<number>
303 352
304Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 353Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
305the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 354the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
306B<linespace>. 355B<lineSpace>.
307 356
308=item B<-tn> I<termname> 357=item B<-tn> I<termname>
309 358
310This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the 359This option specifies the name of the terminal type to be set in the
311B<TERM> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the 360B<TERM> environment variable. This terminal type must exist in the
365for more info. 414for more info.
366 415
367=item B<-tcw> 416=item B<-tcw>
368 417
369Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 418Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
419button. Only effective when the original (non-perl) selection code is
370button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the 420in-use. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection to
371end of the logical line only. resource B<tripleclickwords>. 421the end of the logical line only. resource B<tripleclickwords>.
372 422
373=item B<-insecure> 423=item B<-insecure>
374 424
375Enable "insecure" mode, which currently enables most of the escape 425Enable "insecure" mode, which currently enables most of the escape
376sequences that echo strings. See the resource B<insecure> for more 426sequences that echo strings. See the resource B<insecure> for more
397Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@ 447Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@
398will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 448will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
399it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 449it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
400user; resource B<hold>. 450user; resource B<hold>.
401 451
452=item B<-xrm> I<string>
453
454Works like the X Toolkit option of the same name, by adding the I<string>
455as if it were specified in a resource file. Resource values specified this
456way take precedence over all other resource specifications.
457
458Note that you need to use the I<same> syntax as in the .Xdefaults file,
459e.g. C<*.background: black>. Also note that all @@RXVT_NAME@@-specific
460options can be specified as long-options on the commandline, so use
461of B<-xrm> is mostly limited to cases where you want to specify other
462resources (e.g. for input methods) or for compatibility with other
463programs.
464
402=item B<-keysym.>I<sym> I<string> 465=item B<-keysym.>I<sym> I<string>
403 466
404Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>. 467Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>.
405 468
406=item B<-embed> I<windowid> 469=item B<-embed> I<windowid>
407 470
408Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 471Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
409which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 472which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.
410 473
411Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 474Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it
412shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it 475shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it
413quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to 476quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
416The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits. 479The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits.
417 480
418It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file 481It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file
419descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you 482descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
420can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 483can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
421terminal. This works regardless of wether the C<-embed> option was used or 484terminal. This works regardless of whether the C<-embed> option was used or
422not. 485not.
423 486
424Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 487Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be
425used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>): 488used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>):
426 489
428 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub { 491 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub {
429 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid; 492 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid;
430 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &"; 493 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &";
431 }); 494 });
432 495
433=item B<-pty-fd> I<fileno> 496=item B<-pty-fd> I<file descriptor>
434 497
435Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 498Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty
436pair but instead use the given filehandle as the tty master. This is 499pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is
437useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator 500useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator
438without having to run a program within it. 501without having to run a program within it.
439 502
440If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp 503If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp
441entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that 504entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
442yourself if you want that. 505yourself if you want that.
506
507As an extremely special case, specifying C<-1> will completely suppress
508pty/tty operations.
443 509
444Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a 510Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a
445longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>): 511longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>):
446 512
447 use IO::Pty; 513 use IO::Pty;
456 my $slave = $pty->slave; 522 my $slave = $pty->slave;
457 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" } 523 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" }
458 524
459=item B<-pe> I<string> 525=item B<-pe> I<string>
460 526
461Colon-separated list of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext>. 527Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
528this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext> for details.
462 529
463=back 530=back
464 531
465=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options) 532=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options)
466 533
467Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long 534Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long
468options) compiled into your version. 535options) compiled into your version.
469 536
470There are two different methods that @@RXVT_NAME@@ can use to get the 537You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many
471Xresource data: using the X libraries (Xrm*-functions) or internal 538distribution do also load settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X
472Xresources reader (B<~/.Xdefaults>). For the first method (ie. 539starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will consult the following files/resources in order,
473B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -h> lists B<XGetDefaults>), you can set and change the 540with later settings overwriting earlier ones:
474resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many distribution do also load
475settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@
476will consult the following files/resources in order, with later settings
477overwriting earlier ones:
478 541
479 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global 542 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global
480 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR 543 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR
481 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults 544 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults
482 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen 545 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen
483 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename> 546 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename>
547 6. resources specified via -xrm on the commandline
484 548
485If compiled with internal Xresources support (i.e. B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -h>
486lists B<.Xdefaults>) then B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> accepts application defaults
487set in XAPPLOADDIR/URxvt (compile-time defined: usually
488B</usr/lib/X11/app-defaults/URxvt>) and resources set in
489B<~/.Xdefaults>, or B<~/.Xresources> if B<~/.Xdefaults> does not exist.
490Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two 549Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two class
491class names: B<XTerm> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows 550names: B<Rxvt> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows resources
492resources common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be 551common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be easily
493easily configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources 552configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources unique to
494unique to B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, notably colours and key-handling, to be 553B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, to be shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
495shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> configurations. If no 554configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will
496resources are specified, suitable defaults will be used. Command-line 555be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
497arguments can be used to override resource settings. The following 556settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
498resources are allowed: 557check the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for additional settings by perl
558extensions not documented here):
499 559
500=over 4 560=over 4
561
562=item B<depth:> I<bitdepth>
563
564Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
565option B<-depth>.
501 566
502=item B<geometry:> I<geom> 567=item B<geometry:> I<geom>
503 568
504Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 569Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
505option B<-geometry>. 570option B<-geometry>.
542Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 607Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
543foreground colour is the default. 608foreground colour is the default.
544 609
545=item B<colorRV:> I<colour> 610=item B<colorRV:> I<colour>
546 611
547Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video 612Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video characters
548characters. 613when OPTION_HC is disabled (--disable-frills).
549 614
550=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour> 615=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour>
551 616
552If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 617If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
553itself. If unset, use the foreground colour. 618itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.
569option B<-rv>. B<False>: regular screen colours [default]; option 634option B<-rv>. B<False>: regular screen colours [default]; option
570B<+rv>. See note in B<COLORS AND GRAPHICS> section. 635B<+rv>. See note in B<COLORS AND GRAPHICS> section.
571 636
572=item B<jumpScroll:> I<boolean> 637=item B<jumpScroll:> I<boolean>
573 638
574B<True>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When scrolling 639B<True>: specify that jump scrolling should be used. When receiving lots
575quickly, fewer screen updates are performed [default]; option B<-j>. 640of lines, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will only scroll once a whole screen height of lines
641has been read, resulting in fewer updates while still displaying every
642received line; option B<-j>.
643
576B<False>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used; option B<+j>. 644B<False>: specify that smooth scrolling should be used. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will
645force a screen refresh on each new line it received; option B<+j>.
577 646
578=item B<inheritPixmap:> I<boolean> 647=item B<skipScroll:> I<boolean>
579 648
580B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 649B<True>: (the default) specify that skip scrolling should be used. When
581artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows' 650receiving lots of lines, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will only scroll once in a while
582pixmap. 651(around 60 times per second), resulting in far fewer updates. This can
652result in @@RXVT_NAME@@ not ever displaying some of the lines it receives;
653option B<-ss>.
654
655B<False>: specify that everything is to be displayed, even
656if the refresh is too fast for the human eye to read anything (or the
657monitor to display anything); option B<+ss>.
658
659=item B<transparent:> I<boolean>
660
661Turn on/off illusion of a transparent window background.
662
663B<inheritPixmap> is still accepted as an obsolete alias but will be removed in
664future versions.
665
666I<Please address all transparency related issues to Sasha Vasko at
667sasha@aftercode.net. Read the FAQ (man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@)!>
583 668
584=item B<fading:> I<number> 669=item B<fading:> I<number>
585 670
586Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>. 671Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>.
587 672
595Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 680Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option
596B<-tint>. 681B<-tint>.
597 682
598=item B<shading:> I<number> 683=item B<shading:> I<number>
599 684
600Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background 685Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background image
601image in addition to tinting it. 686in addition to tinting it; option B<-sh>.
687
688=item B<blendType:> I<string>
689
690Specify background blending type; option B<-blt>.
691
692=item B<blurRadius:> I<number>
693
694Apply Gaussian Blurr with the specified radius to the transparent
695background image; option B<-blr>.
602 696
603=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour> 697=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour>
604 698
605Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2]. 699Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].
606 700
612=item B<borderColor:> I<colour> 706=item B<borderColor:> I<colour>
613 707
614The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar 708The colour of the border around the text area and between the scrollbar
615and the text. 709and the text.
616 710
617=item B<backgroundPixmap:> I<file[;geom]> 711=item B<backgroundPixmap:> I<file[;geom[:op1][:op2][...]]>
618 712
619Use the specified XPM file (note the `.xpm' extension is optional) for 713Use the specified image file for the background and also
620the background and also optionally specify its scaling with a geometry 714optionally specify its scaling with a geometry string B<WxH+X+Y>,
621string B<WxH+X+Y>, in which B<"W" / "H"> specify the 715(default C<0x0+50+50>) in which B<"W" / "H"> specify the
622horizontal/vertical scale (percent) and B<"X" / "Y"> locate the image 716horizontal/vertical scale (percent), and B<"X" / "Y"> locate the image
623centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale 717centre (percent). A scale of 0 displays the image with tiling. A scale
624of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 718of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 specifies
625specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 719an integer number of images in that direction. No image will be magnified
626be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 720beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted scale is 1000.
627scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50] 721Additional operations can be specified after colon B<:op1:op2...>.
722Supported operations are:
628 723
629=item B<menu:> I<file[;tag]> 724 tile force background image to be tiled and not scaled. Equivalent to 0x0,
725 propscale will scale image keeping proportions,
726 auto will scale image to match window size. Equivalent to 100x100;
727 hscale will scale image horizontally to the window size;
728 vscale will scale image vertically to the window size;
729 scale will scale image to match window size;
730 root will tile image as if it was a root window background, auto-adjusting
731 whenever terminal window moves.
630 732
631Read in the specified menu file (note the `.menu' extension is 733If used in conjunction with B<-tr> option, the specified pixmap will be
632optional) and also optionally specify a starting tag to find. See the 734blended over transparency image using either alpha-blending, or any
633reference documentation for details on the syntax for the menuBar. 735other blending type, specified with B<-blt "type"> option.
634 736
635=item B<path:> I<path> 737=item B<path:> I<path>
636 738
637Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding files (XPM and 739Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding background image files.
638menus), in addition to the paths specified by the B<RXVTPATH> and
639B<PATH> environment variables.
640 740
641=item B<font:> I<fontlist> 741=item B<font:> I<fontlist>
642 742
643Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font 743Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
644names that are used in turn when trying to display Unicode characters. 744that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
645The first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might 745first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
646be smaller, but not larger. A reasonable default font list is always 746smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
647appended to it; option B<-fn>. 747font list is always appended to it; option B<-fn>.
648 748
649Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with 749Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with
650optional prefix C<x:> or a Xft font (Compile I<xft>), prefixed with C<xft:>. 750optional prefix C<x:> or a Xft font (Compile I<xft>), prefixed with C<xft:>.
651 751
652In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and 752In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and
654hint currently is C<codeset=codeset-name>, and this is only used for Xft 754hint currently is C<codeset=codeset-name>, and this is only used for Xft
655fonts. 755fonts.
656 756
657For example, this font resource 757For example, this font resource
658 758
659 URxvt*font: 9x15bold,\ 759 URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\
660 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\ 760 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\
661 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \ 761 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \
662 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \ 762 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \
663 xft:Code2000:antialias=false 763 xft:Code2000:antialias=false
664 764
702 802
703=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean> 803=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean>
704 804
705When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>, 805When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>,
706option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 806option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
707intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (B<False>, 807intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (B<False>,
708option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 808option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
709reachable. 809reachable.
710 810
711=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode> 811=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode>
712 812
713Set mouse selection style to B<old> which is 2.20, B<oldword> which is 813Set mouse selection style to B<old> which is 2.20, B<oldword> which
714xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives 814is xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which
715xterm style selection. 815gives xterm style selection. Only effective when the original (non-perl)
816selection code is in use.
716 817
717=item B<scrollstyle:> I<mode> 818=item B<scrollstyle:> I<mode>
718 819
719Set scrollbar style to B<rxvt>, B<plain>, B<next> or B<xterm>. B<plain> is 820Set scrollbar style to B<rxvt>, B<plain>, B<next> or B<xterm>. B<plain> is
720the author's favourite. 821the author's favourite.
734=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean> 835=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean>
735 836
736B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no 837B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no
737de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default]. 838de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].
738 839
840=item B<urgentOnBell:> I<boolean>
841
842B<True>: set the urgency hint for the wm on receipt of a bell character.
843B<False>: do not set the urgency hint [default].
844
739=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean> 845=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean>
740 846
741B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>. 847B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>.
742B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>. 848B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>.
743 849
761 867
762The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is. 868The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.
763 869
764Example: 870Example:
765 871
766 URxvt*print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX) 872 URxvt.print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)
767 873
768This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 874This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
769everytime you hit C<Print>. 875every time you hit C<Print>.
770 876
771=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean> 877=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean>
772 878
773B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>: 879B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>:
774disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>. 880disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>.
796 902
797=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean> 903=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean>
798 904
799B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 905B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and
800B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll 906B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll
801with scrollback buffer when tty recieves new lines; option B<+sw>. 907with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option B<+sw>.
802 908
803=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean> 909=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean>
804 910
805B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 911B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys
806are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and 912are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
825=item B<borderLess:> I<boolean> 931=item B<borderLess:> I<boolean>
826 932
827Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the 933Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the
828WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option B<-bl>. 934WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option B<-bl>.
829 935
936=item B<skipBuiltinGlyphs:> I<boolean>
937
938Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
939drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
940this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
941option B<-sbg>.
942
830=item B<termName:> I<termname> 943=item B<termName:> I<termname>
831 944
832Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment 945Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment
833variable; option B<-tn>. 946variable; option B<-tn>.
834 947
835=item B<linespace:> I<number> 948=item B<lineSpace:> I<number>
836 949
837Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 950Specifies number of lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
838the display [default 0]; option B<-lsp>. 951the display [default 0]; option B<-lsp>.
839 952
840=item B<meta8:> I<boolean> 953=item B<meta8:> I<boolean>
889pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated 1002pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
890with the B<Execute> key. 1003with the B<Execute> key.
891 1004
892=item B<cutchars:> I<string> 1005=item B<cutchars:> I<string>
893 1006
894The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection. The 1007The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
895built-in default: 1008(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).
896 1009
1010When the perl selection extension is in use (the default if compiled
1011in, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these
1012characters will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex
1013will be created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.
1014
1015When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can
1016be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:
1017
897B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >> 1018B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]^{|} >>
898 1019
899=item B<preeditType:> I<style> 1020=item B<preeditType:> I<style>
900 1021
901B<OverTheSpot>, B<OffTheSpot>, B<Root>; option B<-pt>. 1022B<OverTheSpot>, B<OffTheSpot>, B<Root>; option B<-pt>.
902 1023
936default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 1057default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
937sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though). 1058sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).
938 1059
939You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 1060You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying
940B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer, 1061B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
941locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests as well as dynamic 1062locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.
942menubar dispatch.
943 1063
944=item B<modifier:> I<modifier> 1064=item B<modifier:> I<modifier>
945 1065
946Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: B<alt>, B<meta>, 1066Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: B<alt>, B<meta>,
947B<hyper>, B<super>, B<mod1>, B<mod2>, B<mod3>, B<mod4>, B<mod5>; option 1067B<hyper>, B<super>, B<mod1>, B<mod2>, B<mod3>, B<mod4>, B<mod5>; option
951 1071
952Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 1072Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E)
953character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described 1073character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
954in the entry on B<keysym> following. 1074in the entry on B<keysym> following.
955 1075
956=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<bool> 1076=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<boolean>
957 1077
958Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 1078Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).
959 1079
960=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<bool> 1080=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<boolean>
961 1081
962Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 1082Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If this
963option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 1083option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
964scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1084scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
965instead scroll the screen up. 1085instead scroll the screen up.
966 1086
967=item B<hold>: I<bool> 1087=item B<hold>: I<boolean>
968 1088
969Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@ 1089Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@
970will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1090will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
971it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 1091it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
972user. 1092user.
991searching keysym macros from B</usr/X11R6/include/X11/keysymdef.h> and 1111searching keysym macros from B</usr/X11R6/include/X11/keysymdef.h> and
992omitting the prefix B<XK_>. Alternatively you can specify I<key> by its hex 1112omitting the prefix B<XK_>. Alternatively you can specify I<key> by its hex
993keysym value (B<0x0000 - 0xFFFF>). Note that the lookup of I<sym>s is not 1113keysym value (B<0x0000 - 0xFFFF>). Note that the lookup of I<sym>s is not
994performed in an exact manner; however, the closest match is assured. 1114performed in an exact manner; however, the closest match is assured.
995 1115
996I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace, 1116I<string> may contain escape values (C<\n>: newline, C<\000>: octal
997C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab, 1117number), see RESOURCES in C<man 7 X> for futher details.
998C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete,
999C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
1000can start or end with whitespace.
1001
1002Please note that you need to double the C<\> when using
1003C<--enable-xgetdefault>, as X itself does it's own de-escaping (you can
1004use C<\033> instead of C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and
1005@@RXVT_NAME@@'s own processing).
1006 1118
1007You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string> 1119You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string>
1008with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimeter `/' 1120with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimiter `/'
1009should be a character not used by the strings. 1121should be a character not used by the strings.
1010 1122
1011Its usage can be demonstrated by an example: 1123Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:
1012 1124
1013 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|> 1125 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|>
1062info): 1174info):
1063 1175
1064 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1176 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1065 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t 1177 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t
1066 1178
1179=item B<perl-ext-common>: I<string>
1180
1067=item B<perl-ext>: I<string> 1181=item B<perl-ext>: I<string>
1068 1182
1069Colon-separated list of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal 1183Comma-separated list(s) of perl extension scripts (default: C<default>) to
1184use in this terminal instance; option B<-pe>.
1185
1186Extension names can be prefixed with a C<-> sign to prohibit using
1187them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1188by default, or specified via the C<perl-ext-common> resource. For
1189example, C<default,-selection> will use all the default extension except
1190C<selection>.
1191
1192Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets
1193(e.g. C<< searchable-scrollback<M-s> >>, which binds the hotkey for
1194searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1195multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1196the extension.
1197
1070instance. Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded 1198Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
1071if necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance. If this resource 1199necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.
1072is empty or missing, then the perl interpreter will not be initialized; 1200
1073option B<-pe>. 1201If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl
1202interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that
1203B<perl-ext-common> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1204all instances, while B<perl-ext> is used for specific instances.
1074 1205
1075=item B<perl-eval>: I<string> 1206=item B<perl-eval>: I<string>
1076 1207
1077Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See the 1208Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1078@@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1209the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1210will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1079 1211
1080=item B<perl-lib>: I<path> 1212=item B<perl-lib>: I<path>
1081 1213
1082Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1214Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1083scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource, 1215scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource,
1084@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in 1216@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in
1085F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. 1217F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1218will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1086 1219
1087See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1220See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage.
1221
1222=item B<< selection.pattern-I<idx> >>: I<perl-regex>
1223
1224Additional selection patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for
1225details.
1226
1227=item B<< selection-autotransform.I<idx> >>: I<perl-transform>
1228
1229Selection auto-transform patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage
1230for details.
1231
1232=item B<searchable-scrollback:> I<keysym>
1233
1234Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1235(default: C<M-s>).
1236
1237=item B<urlLauncher>: I<string>
1238
1239Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1240C<selection-popup> and C<matcher> perl extensions.
1241
1242=item B<transient-for>: I<windowid>
1243
1244Compile I<frills>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.
1245
1246=item B<override-redirect>: I<boolean>
1247
1248Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1249it almost invisible to window managers; option B<-override-redirect>.
1250
1251=item B<iso14755_52:> I<boolean>
1252
1253Turn on/off ISO 14755 5.2 mode (default enabled).
1088 1254
1089=back 1255=back
1090 1256
1091=head1 THE SCROLLBAR 1257=head1 THE SCROLLBAR
1092 1258
1111application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends B<ESC [ 6 ~> 1277application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends B<ESC [ 6 ~>
1112(Next) and B<ESC [ 5 ~> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the 1278(Next) and B<ESC [ 5 ~> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the
1113up and down arrows sends B<ESC [ A> (Up) and B<ESC [ B> (Down), 1279up and down arrows sends B<ESC [ A> (Up) and B<ESC [ B> (Down),
1114respectively. 1280respectively.
1115 1281
1116=head1 TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION 1282=head1 THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT
1117 1283
1118The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to 1284The behaviour of text selection and insertion/pasting mechanism is similar
1119I<xterm>(1). 1285to I<xterm>(1).
1120 1286
1121=over 4 1287=over 4
1122 1288
1123=item B<Selection>: 1289=item B<Selecting>:
1124 1290
1125Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region 1291Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region
1126and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click 1292and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click
1127to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line 1293to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line
1128(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource 1294(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource
1132(Compile: I<frills>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a 1298(Compile: I<frills>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a
1133normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the 1299normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the
1134selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1300selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1135the selection. 1301the selection.
1136 1302
1137=item B<Insertion>: 1303=item B<Pasting>:
1138 1304
1139Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button (or B<Shift-Insert>) in 1305Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
1140an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> window causes the current text selection to be 1306window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1141inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard. 1307B<Meta> modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.
1308
1309Pressing B<Shift-Insert> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1310inserted too.
1142 1311
1143=back 1312=back
1144 1313
1145=head1 CHANGING FONTS 1314=head1 CHANGING FONTS
1146 1315
1147Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1316Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
1148supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this. 1317supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.
1149 1318
1150You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences (and 1319You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:
1151therefore using the menubar), e.g.:
1152 1320
1153 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic" 1321 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic"
1322
1323You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:
1324
1325 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007
1326 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007
1154 1327
1155rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far. 1328rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.
1156 1329
1157=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT 1330=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT
1158 1331
1159ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters 1332ISO 14755 is a standard for entering and viewing unicode characters
1160and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The 1333and character codes using the keyboard. It consists of 4 parts. The
1161first part is available rxvt-unicode has been compiled with 1334first part is available if rxvt-unicode has been compiled with
1162C<--enable-frills>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled 1335C<--enable-frills>, the rest is available when rxvt-unicode was compiled
1163with C<--enable-iso14755>. 1336with C<--enable-iso14755>.
1164 1337
1165=over 4 1338=over 4
1166 1339
1186This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1359This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1187your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1360your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.
1188 1361
1189Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing 1362Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing
1190them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1363them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1191invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1364invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1192keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1365keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1193released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for 1366released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for
1194C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a 1367C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1195reverse tab (Shift-Tab). 1368reverse tab (Shift-Tab).
1196 1369
1229=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS 1402=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS
1230 1403
1231In addition to the default foreground and background colours, 1404In addition to the default foreground and background colours,
1232B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus 1405B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus
1233high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the 1406high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the
1234colours with their B<rgb.txt> names. 1407colours with their names.
1235 1408
1236=begin table 1409=begin table
1237 1410
1238 B<color0> (black) = Black 1411 B<color0> (black) = Black
1239 B<color1> (red) = Red3 1412 B<color1> (red) = Red3
1259It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>, 1432It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>,
1260B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as 1433B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as
1261a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1434a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1262color0-color15. 1435color0-color15.
1263 1436
1437In addition to the colours defined above, @@RXVT_NAME@@ offers an
1438additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1439consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. I<index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
144016>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).
1441
1442Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1443the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1444be changed via command sequences ("escape codes").
1445
1264Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by 1446Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by
1265always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1447always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1266I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1448I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1267been specified. For example, 1449been specified. For example,
1268 1450
1273would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black 1455would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black
1274on White. 1456on White.
1275 1457
1276=back 1458=back
1277 1459
1460=head2 ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT
1461
1462If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1463their act together, rxvt-unicode will support C<rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa>
1464(recommended, but B<MUST> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1465in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component
1466specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of C<0> is completely
1467transparent). You can also prefix any color with C<[percent]>, where
1468C<percent> is a decimal percentage (0-100) that specifies the opacity of
1469the color, where C<0> is completely transparent and C<100> is completelxy
1470opaque.
1471
1472You probably need to specify B<"-depth 32">, too, and have the luck that
1473your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting
1474ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.
1475
1476For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1477background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:
1478
1479 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/aaaa -fg "[80]pink"
1480
1481I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1482the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
1483
1278=head1 ENVIRONMENT 1484=head1 ENVIRONMENT
1279 1485
1280B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables: 1486B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:
1281 1487
1282=over 4 1488=over 4
1283 1489
1284=item B<TERM> 1490=item B<TERM>
1285 1491
1286Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1492Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1287resources or on the commandline. 1493resources or on the command line.
1288 1494
1289=item B<COLORTERM> 1495=item B<COLORTERM>
1290 1496
1291Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on wether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was 1497Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on whether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was
1292compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1498compiled with background image support, and optionally with the added
1293C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1499extension C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome
1500screen.
1294 1501
1295=item B<COLORFGBG> 1502=item B<COLORFGBG>
1296 1503
1297Set to a string of the form C<fg;bg> or C<fg;xpm;bg>, where C<fg> is 1504Set to a string of the form C<fg;bg> or C<fg;xpm;bg>, where C<fg> is
1298the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string 1505the colour code used as default foreground/text colour (or the string
1299C<default> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be 1506C<default> to indicate that the default-colour escape sequence is to be
1300used), C<bg> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the 1507used), C<bg> is the colour code used as default background colour (or the
1301string C<default>), and C<xpm> is the string C<default> if @@RXVT_NAME@@ 1508string C<default>), and C<xpm> is the string C<default> if @@RXVT_NAME@@
1302was compiled with XPM support. Libraries like C<ncurses> and C<slang> can 1509was compiled with background image support. Libraries like C<ncurses>
1303(and do) use this information to optimize screen output. 1510and C<slang> can (and do) use this information to optimize screen output.
1304 1511
1305=item B<WINDOWID> 1512=item B<WINDOWID>
1306 1513
1307Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the @@RXVT_NAME@@ window (the toplevel 1514Set to the (decimal) X Window ID of the @@RXVT_NAME@@ window (the toplevel
1308window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal 1515window, which usually has subwindows for the scrollbar, the terminal
1314C<--with-terminfo=PATH>. 1521C<--with-terminfo=PATH>.
1315 1522
1316=item B<DISPLAY> 1523=item B<DISPLAY>
1317 1524
1318Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct 1525Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct
1319display in it's child processes. 1526display in its child processes.
1320 1527
1321=item B<SHELL> 1528=item B<SHELL>
1322 1529
1323The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>. 1530The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>.
1324
1325=item B<RXVTPATH>
1326
1327The path where @@RXVT_NAME@@ looks for support files such as menu and xpm
1328files.
1329
1330=item B<PATH>
1331
1332Used in the same way as C<RXVTPATH>.
1333 1531
1334=item B<RXVT_SOCKET> 1532=item B<RXVT_SOCKET>
1335 1533
1336The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and 1534The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and
1337@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1). 1535@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1).
1375 1573
1376=item Project Coordinator 1574=item Project Coordinator
1377 1575
1378Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1576Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1379 1577
1380L<http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode> 1578L<http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html>
1381 1579
1382=back 1580=back
1383 1581
1384=head1 AUTHORS 1582=head1 AUTHORS
1385 1583
1407 1605
1408Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1606Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)
1409 1607
1410=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >> 1608=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >>
1411 1609
1412Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. Project Coordinator 1610Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.
1611
1413(changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode) 1612Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)
1414 1613
1415=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1614=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1416 1615
1417Forked rxvt-unicode, rewrote most of the display code and internal 1616Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1418character handling to store text in unicode, improve xterm 1617extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.
1419compatibility and apply numerous other bugfixes and extensions.
1420 1618
1421Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -) 1619Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)
1422 1620
1621=item Emanuele Giaquinta L<< <e.giaquinta@glauco.it> >>
1622
1623Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.
1624
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