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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
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"
189See also the question "How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?" in the FAQ 198See also the question "How does rxvt-unicode choose fonts?" in the FAQ
190section of @@RXVT_NAME@@(7). 199section of @@RXVT_NAME@@(7).
191 200
192=item B<-fb> I<fontlist> 201=item B<-fb> I<fontlist>
193 202
194Compile font-styles: The bold font list to use when B<bold> characters are to 203Compile I<font-styles>: The bold font list to use when B<bold> characters
195be printed. See resource B<boldFont> for details. 204are to be printed. See resource B<boldFont> for details.
196 205
197=item B<-fi> I<fontlist> 206=item B<-fi> I<fontlist>
198 207
199Compile font-styles: The italic font list to use when I<italic> characters are to 208Compile I<font-styles>: The italic font list to use when I<italic>
200be printed. See resource B<italicFont> for details. 209characters are to be printed. See resource B<italicFont> for details.
201 210
202=item B<-fbi> I<fontlist> 211=item B<-fbi> I<fontlist>
203 212
204Compile font-styles: The bold italic font list to use when B<< I<bold 213Compile I<font-styles>: The bold italic font list to use when B<< I<bold
205italic> >> characters are to be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont> 214italic> >> characters are to be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont>
206for details. 215for details.
207 216
208=item B<-is>|B<+is> 217=item B<-is>|B<+is>
209 218
210Compile font-styles: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 219Compile I<font-styles>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity
211foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for 220foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for
212details. 221details.
213 222
214=item B<-name> I<name> 223=item B<-name> I<name>
215 224
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>.
315
316=item B<-sbg>
317
318Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
319drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
320this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
321resource B<skipBuiltinGlyphs>.
301 322
302=item B<-lsp> I<number> 323=item B<-lsp> I<number>
303 324
304Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 325Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
305the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 326the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
403 424
404Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>. 425Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>.
405 426
406=item B<-embed> I<windowid> 427=item B<-embed> I<windowid>
407 428
408Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 429Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
409which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 430which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.
410 431
411Right 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
412shouldn'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
413quite 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
416The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits. 437The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits.
417 438
418It 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
419descriptors 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
420can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 441can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
421terminal. 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
422not. 443not.
423 444
424Here 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
425used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>): 446used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>):
426 447
428 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub { 449 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub {
429 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid; 450 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid;
430 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &"; 451 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &";
431 }); 452 });
432 453
433=item B<-pty-fd> I<fileno> 454=item B<-pty-fd> I<file descriptor>
434 455
435Tells @@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
436pair 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
437useful 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
438without having to run a program within it. 459without having to run a program within it.
439 460
440If 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
441entries 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
442yourself if you want that. 463yourself if you want that.
464
465As an extremely special case, specifying C<-1> will completely suppress
466pty/tty operations.
443 467
444Here 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
445longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>): 469longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>):
446 470
447 use IO::Pty; 471 use IO::Pty;
456 my $slave = $pty->slave; 480 my $slave = $pty->slave;
457 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" } 481 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" }
458 482
459=item B<-pe> I<string> 483=item B<-pe> I<string>
460 484
461Colon-separated list of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext>. 485Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
486this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext> for details.
462 487
463=back 488=back
464 489
465=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options) 490=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options)
466 491
467Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long 492Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long
468options) compiled into your version. 493options) compiled into your version.
469 494
470There 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
471Xresource data: using the X libraries (Xrm*-functions) or internal 496distribution do also load settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X
472Xresources reader (B<~/.Xdefaults>). For the first method (ie. 497starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will consult the following files/resources in order,
473B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -h> lists B<XGetDefaults>), you can set and change the 498with 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:
478 499
479 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global 500 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global
480 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR 501 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR
481 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults 502 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults
482 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen 503 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen
483 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename> 504 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename>
484 505
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 506Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two class
491class 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
492resources 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
493easily configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources 509configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources unique to
494unique to B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, notably colours and key-handling, to be 510B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, to be shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
495shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> configurations. If no 511configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will
496resources are specified, suitable defaults will be used. Command-line 512be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
497arguments can be used to override resource settings. The following 513settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
498resources are allowed: 514check the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for additional settings by perl
515extensions not documented here):
499 516
500=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>.
501 523
502=item B<geometry:> I<geom> 524=item B<geometry:> I<geom>
503 525
504Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 526Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
505option B<-geometry>. 527option B<-geometry>.
578=item B<inheritPixmap:> I<boolean> 600=item B<inheritPixmap:> I<boolean>
579 601
580B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 602B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving
581artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows' 603artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows'
582pixmap. 604pixmap.
605
606I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
607the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
583 608
584=item B<fading:> I<number> 609=item B<fading:> I<number>
585 610
586Fade 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>.
587 612
624of 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
625specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 650specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will
626be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 651be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted
627scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50] 652scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50]
628 653
629=item B<menu:> I<file[;tag]>
630
631Read in the specified menu file (note the `.menu' extension is
632optional) and also optionally specify a starting tag to find. See the
633reference documentation for details on the syntax for the menuBar.
634
635=item B<path:> I<path> 654=item B<path:> I<path>
636 655
637Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding files (XPM and 656Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files.
638menus), in addition to the paths specified by the B<RXVTPATH> and
639B<PATH> environment variables.
640 657
641=item B<font:> I<fontlist> 658=item B<font:> I<fontlist>
642 659
643Select 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
644names that are used in turn when trying to display Unicode characters. 661that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
645The first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might 662first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
646be smaller, but not larger. A reasonable default font list is always 663smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
647appended to it; option B<-fn>. 664font list is always appended to it; option B<-fn>.
648 665
649Each 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
650optional 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:>.
651 668
652In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and 669In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and
654hint 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
655fonts. 672fonts.
656 673
657For example, this font resource 674For example, this font resource
658 675
659 URxvt*font: 9x15bold,\ 676 URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\
660 -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,\
661 -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, \
662 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \ 679 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \
663 xft:Code2000:antialias=false 680 xft:Code2000:antialias=false
664 681
702 719
703=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean> 720=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean>
704 721
705When 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>,
706option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 723option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
707intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (B<False>, 724intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (B<False>,
708option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 725option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
709reachable. 726reachable.
710 727
711=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode> 728=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode>
712 729
761 778
762The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is. 779The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.
763 780
764Example: 781Example:
765 782
766 URxvt*print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX) 783 URxvt.print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)
767 784
768This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 785This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
769everytime you hit C<Print>. 786every time you hit C<Print>.
770 787
771=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean> 788=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean>
772 789
773B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>: 790B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>:
774disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>. 791disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>.
796 813
797=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean> 814=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean>
798 815
799B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 816B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and
800B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll 817B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll
801with scrollback buffer when tty recieves new lines; option B<+sw>. 818with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option B<+sw>.
802 819
803=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean> 820=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean>
804 821
805B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 822B<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 823are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
825=item B<borderLess:> I<boolean> 842=item B<borderLess:> I<boolean>
826 843
827Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the 844Set 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>. 845WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option B<-bl>.
829 846
847=item B<skipBuiltinGlyphs:> I<boolean>
848
849Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
850drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
851this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
852option B<-sbg>.
853
830=item B<termName:> I<termname> 854=item B<termName:> I<termname>
831 855
832Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment 856Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment
833variable; option B<-tn>. 857variable; option B<-tn>.
834 858
889pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated 913pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
890with the B<Execute> key. 914with the B<Execute> key.
891 915
892=item B<cutchars:> I<string> 916=item B<cutchars:> I<string>
893 917
894The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection. The 918The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
895built-in default: 919(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).
920
921When the selection extension is in use (the default if compiled in, see
922the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these characters
923will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex will be
924created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.
925
926When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can
927be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:
896 928
897B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >> 929B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >>
898 930
899=item B<preeditType:> I<style> 931=item B<preeditType:> I<style>
900 932
936default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 968default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
937sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though). 969sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).
938 970
939You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 971You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying
940B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer, 972B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
941locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests as well as dynamic 973locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.
942menubar dispatch.
943 974
944=item B<modifier:> I<modifier> 975=item B<modifier:> I<modifier>
945 976
946Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: B<alt>, B<meta>, 977Set 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 978B<hyper>, B<super>, B<mod1>, B<mod2>, B<mod3>, B<mod4>, B<mod5>; option
951 982
952Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 983Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E)
953character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described 984character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
954in the entry on B<keysym> following. 985in the entry on B<keysym> following.
955 986
956=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<bool> 987=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<boolean>
957 988
958Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 989Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).
959 990
960=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<bool> 991=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<boolean>
961 992
962Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 993Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this
963option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 994option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
964scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 995scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
965instead scroll the screen up. 996instead scroll the screen up.
966 997
967=item B<hold>: I<bool> 998=item B<hold>: I<boolean>
968 999
969Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@ 1000Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@
970will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1001will 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 1002it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
972user. 1003user.
995 1026
996I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace, 1027I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace,
997C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab, 1028C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab,
998C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete, 1029C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete,
999C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it 1030C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
1000can start or end with whitespace. 1031can start or end with whitespace. B<This feature is deprecated and will
1032be removed>.
1001 1033
1002Please note that you need to double the C<\> when using 1034Please note that you need to double the C<\> in resource files, as
1003C<--enable-xgetdefault>, as X itself does it's own de-escaping (you can 1035Xlib itself does its own de-escaping (you can use C<\033> instead of
1004use C<\033> instead of C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and 1036C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and @@RXVT_NAME@@'s own
1005@@RXVT_NAME@@'s own processing). 1037processing).
1006 1038
1007You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string> 1039You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string>
1008with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimeter `/' 1040with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimiter `/'
1009should be a character not used by the strings. 1041should be a character not used by the strings.
1010 1042
1011Its usage can be demonstrated by an example: 1043Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:
1012 1044
1013 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|> 1045 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|>
1062info): 1094info):
1063 1095
1064 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1096 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1065 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t 1097 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t
1066 1098
1099=item B<perl-ext-common>: I<string>
1100
1067=item B<perl-ext>: I<string> 1101=item B<perl-ext>: I<string>
1068 1102
1069Colon-separated list of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal 1103Comma-separated list(s) of perl extension scripts (default: C<default>) to
1104use in this terminal instance; option B<-pe>.
1105
1106Extension names can be prefixed with a C<-> sign to prohibit using
1107them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1108by default, or specified via the C<perl-ext-common> resource. For
1109example, C<default,-selection> will use all the default extension except
1110C<selection>.
1111
1112Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets
1113(e.g. C<< searchable-scrollback<M-s> >>, which binds the hotkey for
1114searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1115multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1116the extension.
1117
1070instance. Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded 1118Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
1071if necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance. If this resource 1119necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.
1072is empty or missing, then the perl interpreter will not be initialized; 1120
1073option B<-pe>. 1121If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl
1122interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that
1123B<perl-ext-common> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1124all instances, while B<perl-ext> is used for specific instances.
1074 1125
1075=item B<perl-eval>: I<string> 1126=item B<perl-eval>: I<string>
1076 1127
1077Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See the 1128Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1078@@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1129the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1130will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1079 1131
1080=item B<perl-lib>: I<path> 1132=item B<perl-lib>: I<path>
1081 1133
1082Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1134Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1083scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource, 1135scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource,
1084@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in 1136@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in
1085F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. 1137F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1138will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1086 1139
1087See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1140See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage.
1141
1142=item B<< selection.pattern-I<idx> >>: I<perl-regex>
1143
1144Additional selection patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for
1145details.
1146
1147=item B<< selection-autotransform.I<idx> >>: I<perl-transform>
1148
1149Selection auto-transform patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage
1150for details.
1151
1152=item B<searchable-scrollback:> I<keysym>
1153
1154Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1155(default: C<M-s>).
1156
1157=item B<urlLauncher>: I<string>
1158
1159Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1160C<selection-popup> and C<mark-urls> perl extensions.
1161
1162=item B<transient-for>: I<windowid>
1163
1164Compile I<frills>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.
1165
1166=item B<override-redirect>: I<boolean>
1167
1168Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1169it almost invisible to window managers; option B<-override-redirect>.
1088 1170
1089=back 1171=back
1090 1172
1091=head1 THE SCROLLBAR 1173=head1 THE SCROLLBAR
1092 1174
1134selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1216selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1135the selection. 1217the selection.
1136 1218
1137=item B<Insertion>: 1219=item B<Insertion>:
1138 1220
1139Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button (or B<Shift-Insert>) in 1221Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
1140an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> window causes the current text selection to be 1222window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1141inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard. 1223Meta modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.
1224
1225Pressing B<Shift-Insert> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1226inserted too.
1142 1227
1143=back 1228=back
1144 1229
1145=head1 CHANGING FONTS 1230=head1 CHANGING FONTS
1146 1231
1147Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1232Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
1148supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this. 1233supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.
1149 1234
1150You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences (and 1235You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:
1151therefore using the menubar), e.g.:
1152 1236
1153 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic" 1237 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic"
1238
1239You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:
1240
1241 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007
1242 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007
1154 1243
1155rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far. 1244rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.
1156 1245
1157=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT 1246=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT
1158 1247
1186This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1275This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1187your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1276your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.
1188 1277
1189Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing 1278Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing
1190them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1279them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1191invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1280invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1192keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1281keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1193released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for 1282released, 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 1283C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1195reverse tab (Shift-Tab). 1284reverse tab (Shift-Tab).
1196 1285
1229=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS 1318=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS
1230 1319
1231In addition to the default foreground and background colours, 1320In addition to the default foreground and background colours,
1232B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus 1321B<@@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 1322high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the
1234colours with their B<rgb.txt> names. 1323colours with their names.
1235 1324
1236=begin table 1325=begin table
1237 1326
1238 B<color0> (black) = Black 1327 B<color0> (black) = Black
1239 B<color1> (red) = Red3 1328 B<color1> (red) = Red3
1259It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>, 1348It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>,
1260B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as 1349B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as
1261a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1350a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1262color0-color15. 1351color0-color15.
1263 1352
1353In addition to the colours defined above, @@RXVT_NAME@@ offers an
1354additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1355consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. I<index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
135616>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).
1357
1358Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1359the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1360be changed via command sequences ("escape codes").
1361
1264Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by 1362Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by
1265always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1363always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1266I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1364I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1267been specified. For example, 1365been specified. For example,
1268 1366
1273would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black 1371would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black
1274on White. 1372on White.
1275 1373
1276=back 1374=back
1277 1375
1376=head2 ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT
1377
1378If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1379their act together, rxvt-unicode will support C<rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa>
1380(recommended, but B<MUST> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1381in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component
1382specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of C<0> is completely
1383transparent). You can also prefix any color with C<[a]>, where C<a> is on
1384to four hex digits specifiying the opacity value.
1385
1386You probably need to specify B<"-depth 32">, too, and have the luck that
1387your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting
1388ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.
1389
1390For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1391background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:
1392
1393 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/2222 -fg "[e]pink"
1394
1395I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1396the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
1397
1278=head1 ENVIRONMENT 1398=head1 ENVIRONMENT
1279 1399
1280B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables: 1400B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:
1281 1401
1282=over 4 1402=over 4
1283 1403
1284=item B<TERM> 1404=item B<TERM>
1285 1405
1286Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1406Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1287resources or on the commandline. 1407resources or on the command line.
1288 1408
1289=item B<COLORTERM> 1409=item B<COLORTERM>
1290 1410
1291Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on wether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was 1411Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on whether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was
1292compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1412compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension
1293C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1413C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen.
1294 1414
1295=item B<COLORFGBG> 1415=item B<COLORFGBG>
1296 1416
1314C<--with-terminfo=PATH>. 1434C<--with-terminfo=PATH>.
1315 1435
1316=item B<DISPLAY> 1436=item B<DISPLAY>
1317 1437
1318Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct 1438Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct
1319display in it's child processes. 1439display in its child processes.
1320 1440
1321=item B<SHELL> 1441=item B<SHELL>
1322 1442
1323The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>. 1443The 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 1444
1334=item B<RXVT_SOCKET> 1445=item B<RXVT_SOCKET>
1335 1446
1336The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and 1447The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and
1337@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1). 1448@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1).
1375 1486
1376=item Project Coordinator 1487=item Project Coordinator
1377 1488
1378Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1489Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1379 1490
1380L<http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode> 1491L<http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html>
1381 1492
1382=back 1493=back
1383 1494
1384=head1 AUTHORS 1495=head1 AUTHORS
1385 1496
1407 1518
1408Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1519Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)
1409 1520
1410=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >> 1521=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >>
1411 1522
1412Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. Project Coordinator 1523Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.
1524
1413(changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode) 1525Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)
1414 1526
1415=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1527=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1416 1528
1417Forked rxvt-unicode, rewrote most of the display code and internal 1529Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1418character handling to store text in unicode, improve xterm 1530extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.
1419compatibility and apply numerous other bugfixes and extensions.
1420 1531
1421Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -) 1532Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)
1422 1533
1534=item Emanuele Giaquinta L<< <e.giaquinta@glauco.it> >>
1535
1536Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.
1537
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