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17=head1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 17=head1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
18 18
19See @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) (try C<man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@>) for a list of 19See @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) (try C<man 7 @@RXVT_NAME@@>) for a list of
20frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common 20frequently asked questions and answer to them and some common
21problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at 21problems. That document is also accessible on the World-Wide-Web at
22L<http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/*checkout*/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html>. 22L<http://cvs.schmorp.de/browse/rxvt-unicode/doc/rxvt.7.html>.
23 23
24=head1 RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT 24=head1 RXVT-UNICODE VS. RXVT
25 25
26Unlike the original rxvt, B<rxvt-unicode> stores all text in Unicode 26Unlike the original rxvt, B<rxvt-unicode> stores all text in Unicode
27internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the 27internally. That means it can store and display most scripts in the
28world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult, 28world. Being a terminal emulator, however, some things are very difficult,
29especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts 29especially cursive scripts such as arabic, vertically written scripts
30like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules, 30like mongolian or scripts requiring extremely complex combining rules,
31like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these 31like tibetan or devenagari. Don't expect pretty output when using these
32scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work 32scripts. Most other scripts, latin, cyrillic, kanji, thai etc. should work
33fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are left-to-right scripts, such 33fine, though. A somewhat difficult case are right-to-left scripts, such
34as hebrew: B<rxvt-unicode> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms 34as hebrew: B<rxvt-unicode> adopts the view that bidirectional algorithms
35belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things -- 35belong into the application, not the terminal emulator (too many things --
36such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might 36such as cursor-movement while editing -- break otherwise), but that might
37change. 37change.
38 38
39If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let 39If you are looking for a terminal that supports more exotic scripts, let
40me recommend C<mlterm>, which is a very userfriendly, lean and clean 40me recommend C<mlterm>, which is a very user friendly, lean and clean
41terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely 41terminal emulator. In fact, the reason rxvt-unicode was born was solely
42because the author couldn't get C<mlterm> to use one font for latin1 and 42because the author couldn't get C<mlterm> to use one font for latin1 and
43another for japanese. 43another for japanese.
44 44
45Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to 45Therefore another design rationale was the use of multiple fonts to
46display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other 46display characters: The idea of a single unicode font which many other
47programs force onto it's users never made sense to me: You should be able 47programs force onto its users never made sense to me: You should be able
48to choose any font for any script freely. 48to choose any font for any script freely.
49 49
50Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than 50Apart from that, rxvt-unicode is also much better internationalised than
51it's predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy 51its predecessor, supports things such as XFT and ISO 14755 that are handy
52in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot less bugs than the original 52in i18n-environments, is faster, and has a lot bugs less than the original
53rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements. 53rxvt. This all in addition to dozens of other small improvements.
54 54
55It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean 55It is still faithfully following the original rxvt idea of being lean
56and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode 56and nice on resources: for example, you can still configure rxvt-unicode
57without most of it's features to get a lean binary. It also comes with 57without most of its features to get a lean binary. It also comes with
58a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows 58a client/daemon pair that lets you open any number of terminal windows
59from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and 59from within a single process, which makes startup time very fast and
60drastically reduces memory usage. See @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1) (daemon) and 60drastically reduces memory usage. See @@RXVT_NAME@@d(1) (daemon) and
61@@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) (client). 61@@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) (client).
62 62
63It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have 63It also makes technical information about escape sequences (which have
64been extended) easier accessible: see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for technical 64been extended) more accessible: see @@RXVT_NAME@@(7) for technical
65reference documentation (escape sequences etc.). 65reference documentation (escape sequences etc.).
66 66
67=head1 OPTIONS 67=head1 OPTIONS
68 68
69The B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> options (mostly a subset of I<xterm>'s) are listed 69The B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> options (mostly a subset of I<xterm>'s) are listed
93 93
94Attempt to open a window on the named X display (B<-d> still 94Attempt to open a window on the named X display (B<-d> still
95respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the 95respected). In the absence of this option, the display specified by the
96B<DISPLAY> environment variable is used. 96B<DISPLAY> environment variable is used.
97 97
98=item B<-depth> I<bitdepth>
99
100Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
101resource B<depth>.
102
98=item B<-geometry> I<geom> 103=item B<-geometry> I<geom>
99 104
100Window geometry (B<-g> still respected); resource B<geometry>. 105Window geometry (B<-g> still respected); resource B<geometry>.
101 106
102=item B<-rv>|B<+rv> 107=item B<-rv>|B<+rv>
109 114
110=item B<-ip>|B<+ip> | B<-tr>|B<+tr> 115=item B<-ip>|B<+ip> | B<-tr>|B<+tr>
111 116
112Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is 117Turn on/off inheriting parent window's pixmap. Alternative form is
113B<-tr>; resource B<inheritPixmap>. 118B<-tr>; resource B<inheritPixmap>.
119
120I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
121the author. Don't bug him with installation questions! Read the FAQ (man 7
122@@RXVT_NAME@@)!>
114 123
115=item B<-fade> I<number> 124=item B<-fade> I<number>
116 125
117Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values 126Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost. Small values
118fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade 127fade a little only, 100 completely replaces all colours by the fade
119colour; resource B<fading>. 128colour; resource B<fading>.
120 129
121=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour> 130=item B<-fadecolor> I<colour>
122 131
123Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour 132Fade to this colour when fading is used (see B<-fade>). The default colour
124is black. resource B<fadeColor>. 133is opaque black. resource B<fadeColor>.
125 134
126=item B<-tint> I<colour> 135=item B<-tint> I<colour>
127 136
128Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when 137Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour when
129transparency is enabled with B<-tr> or B<-ip>. This only works for 138transparency is enabled with B<-tr> or B<-ip>. This only works for
135 144
136=item B<-sh> 145=item B<-sh>
137 146
138I<number> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent 147I<number> Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent
139background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. B<-tint> must be 148background image in addition to tinting it (i.e. B<-tint> must be
140specified, too, e.g. C<-tint white>). 149specified, too, e.g. C<-tint white>); resource I<shading>.
141 150
142=item B<-bg> I<colour> 151=item B<-bg> I<colour>
143 152
144Window background colour; resource B<background>. 153Window background colour; resource B<background>.
145 154
172resource B<borderColor>. 181resource B<borderColor>.
173 182
174=item B<-fn> I<fontlist> 183=item B<-fn> I<fontlist>
175 184
176Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names 185Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
177that are used in turn when trying to display Unicode characters. The 186that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
178first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be 187first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
179smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default 188smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
180font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details. 189font list is always appended to it. See resource B<font> for more details.
181 190
182In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify it's name or prefix it 191In short, to specify an X11 core font, just specify its name or prefix it
183with C<x:>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with C<xft:>, 192with C<x:>. To specify an XFT-font, you need to prefix it with C<xft:>,
184e.g.: 193e.g.:
185 194
186 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15" 195 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono:pixelsize=15"
187 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono" 196 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -fn "9x15bold,xft:Bitstream Vera Sans Mono"
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 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 bold 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 bold characters are to 213Compile I<font-styles>: The bold italic font list to use when B<< I<bold
205be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont> for details. 214italic> >> characters are to be printed. See resource B<boldItalicFont>
215for details.
206 216
207=item B<-is>|B<+is> 217=item B<-is>|B<+is>
208 218
209Compile font-styles: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity 219Compile I<font-styles>: Bold/Italic font styles imply high intensity
210foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for 220foreground/background (default). See resource B<intensityStyles> for
211details. 221details.
212 222
213=item B<-name> I<name> 223=item B<-name> I<name>
214 224
295=item B<-bl> 305=item B<-bl>
296 306
297Compile 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.
298if 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
299decorations; 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>.
300 322
301=item B<-lsp> I<number> 323=item B<-lsp> I<number>
302 324
303Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of 325Compile I<frills>: Lines (pixel height) to insert between each row of
304the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource 326the display. Useful to work around font rendering problems; resource
364for more info. 386for more info.
365 387
366=item B<-tcw> 388=item B<-tcw>
367 389
368Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse 390Change the meaning of triple-click selection with the left mouse
391button. Only effective when the original (non-perl) selection code is
369button. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the 392in-use. Instead of selecting a full line it will extend the selection the
370end of the logical line only. resource B<tripleclickwords>. 393end of the logical line only. resource B<tripleclickwords>.
371 394
372=item B<-insecure> 395=item B<-insecure>
373 396
374Enable "insecure" mode, which currently enables most of the escape 397Enable "insecure" mode, which currently enables most of the escape
402 425
403Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>. 426Remap a key symbol. See resource B<keysym>.
404 427
405=item B<-embed> I<windowid> 428=item B<-embed> I<windowid>
406 429
407Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed it's windows into an already-existing window, 430Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ to embed its windows into an already-existing window,
408which enables applications to easily embed a terminal. 431which enables applications to easily embed a terminal.
409 432
410Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it 433Right now, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will first unmap/map the specified window, so it
411shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it 434shouldn't be a top-level window. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will also reconfigure it
412quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to 435quite a bit, so don't expect it to keep some specific state. It's best to
415The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits. 438The window will not be destroyed when @@RXVT_NAME@@ exits.
416 439
417It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file 440It might be useful to know that @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not close file
418descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you 441descriptors passed to it (except for stdin/out/err, of course), so you
419can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the 442can use file descriptors to communicate with the programs within the
420terminal. This works regardless of wether the C<-embed> option was used or 443terminal. This works regardless of whether the C<-embed> option was used or
421not. 444not.
422 445
423Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be 446Here is a short Gtk2-perl snippet that illustrates how this option can be
424used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>): 447used (a longer example is in F<doc/embed>):
425 448
427 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub { 450 $rxvt->signal_connect_after (realize => sub {
428 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid; 451 my $xid = $_[0]->window->get_xid;
429 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &"; 452 system "@@RXVT_NAME@@ -embed $xid &";
430 }); 453 });
431 454
432=item B<-pty-fd> I<fileno> 455=item B<-pty-fd> I<file descriptor>
433 456
434Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty 457Tells @@RXVT_NAME@@ NOT to execute any commands or create a new pty/tty
435pair but instead use the given filehandle as the tty master. This is 458pair but instead use the given file descriptor as the tty master. This is
436useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator 459useful if you want to drive @@RXVT_NAME@@ as a generic terminal emulator
437without having to run a program within it. 460without having to run a program within it.
438 461
439If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp 462If this switch is given, @@RXVT_NAME@@ will not create any utmp/wtmp
440entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that 463entries and will not tinker with pty/tty permissions - you have to do that
441yourself if you want that. 464yourself if you want that.
465
466As an extremely special case, specifying C<-1> will completely suppress
467pty/tty operations.
442 468
443Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a 469Here is a example in perl that illustrates how this option can be used (a
444longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>): 470longer example is in F<doc/pty-fd>):
445 471
446 use IO::Pty; 472 use IO::Pty;
455 my $slave = $pty->slave; 481 my $slave = $pty->slave;
456 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" } 482 while (<$slave>) { print $slave "got <$_>\n" }
457 483
458=item B<-pe> I<string> 484=item B<-pe> I<string>
459 485
460Colon-separated list of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext>. 486Comma-separated list of perl extension scripts to use (or not to use) in
487this terminal instance. See resource B<perl-ext> for details.
461 488
462=back 489=back
463 490
464=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options) 491=head1 RESOURCES (available also as long-options)
465 492
466Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long 493Note: `@@RXVT_NAME@@ --help' gives a list of all resources (long
467options) compiled into your version. 494options) compiled into your version.
468 495
469There are two different methods that @@RXVT_NAME@@ can use to get the 496You can set and change the resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many
470Xresource data: using the X libraries (Xrm*-functions) or internal 497distribution do also load settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X
471Xresources reader (B<~/.Xdefaults>). For the first method (ie. 498starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@ will consult the following files/resources in order,
472B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -h> lists B<XGetDefaults>), you can set and change the 499with later settings overwriting earlier ones:
473resources using X11 tools like B<xrdb>. Many distribution do also load
474settings from the B<~/.Xresources> file when X starts. @@RXVT_NAME@@
475will consult the following files/resources in order, with later settings
476overwriting earlier ones:
477 500
478 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global 501 1. system-wide app-defaults file, either locale-dependent OR global
479 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR 502 2. app-defaults file in $XAPPLRESDIR
480 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults 503 3. RESOURCE_MANAGER property on root-window OR $HOME/.Xdefaults
481 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen 504 4. SCREEN_RESOURCES for the current screen
482 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename> 505 5. $XENVIRONMENT file OR $HOME/.Xdefaults-<nodename>
483 506
484If compiled with internal Xresources support (i.e. B<@@RXVT_NAME@@ -h>
485lists B<.Xdefaults>) then B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> accepts application defaults
486set in XAPPLOADDIR/URxvt (compile-time defined: usually
487B</usr/lib/X11/app-defaults/URxvt>) and resources set in
488B<~/.Xdefaults>, or B<~/.Xresources> if B<~/.Xdefaults> does not exist.
489Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two 507Note that when reading X resources, B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> recognizes two class
490class names: B<XTerm> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows 508names: B<Rxvt> and B<URxvt>. The class name B<Rxvt> allows resources
491resources common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be 509common to both B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> and the original I<rxvt> to be easily
492easily configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources 510configured, while the class name B<URxvt> allows resources unique to
493unique to B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, notably colours and key-handling, to be 511B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>, to be shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
494shared between different B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> configurations. If no 512configurations. If no resources are specified, suitable defaults will
495resources are specified, suitable defaults will be used. Command-line 513be used. Command-line arguments can be used to override resource
496arguments can be used to override resource settings. The following 514settings. The following resources are supported (you might want to
497resources are allowed: 515check the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for additional settings by perl
516extensions not documented here):
498 517
499=over 4 518=over 4
519
520=item B<depth:> I<bitdepth>
521
522Compile I<xft>: Attempt to find a visual with the given bit depth;
523option B<-depth>.
500 524
501=item B<geometry:> I<geom> 525=item B<geometry:> I<geom>
502 526
503Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24]; 527Create the window with the specified X window geometry [default 80x24];
504option B<-geometry>. 528option B<-geometry>.
541Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the 565Use the specified colour to display underlined characters when the
542foreground colour is the default. 566foreground colour is the default.
543 567
544=item B<colorRV:> I<colour> 568=item B<colorRV:> I<colour>
545 569
546Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video 570Use the specified colour as the background for reverse video characters
547characters. 571when OPTION_HC is disabled (--disable-frills).
548 572
549=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour> 573=item B<underlineColor:> I<colour>
550 574
551If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline 575If set, use the specified colour as the colour for the underline
552itself. If unset, use the foreground colour. 576itself. If unset, use the foreground colour.
578 602
579B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving 603B<True>: make the background inherit the parent windows' pixmap, giving
580artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows' 604artificial transparency. B<False>: do not inherit the parent windows'
581pixmap. 605pixmap.
582 606
607I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
608the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
609
583=item B<fading:> I<number> 610=item B<fading:> I<number>
584 611
585Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>. 612Fade the text by the given percentage when focus is lost; option B<-fade>.
586 613
587=item B<fadeColor:> I<colour> 614=item B<fadeColor:> I<colour>
594Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option 621Tint the transparent background pixmap with the given colour; option
595B<-tint>. 622B<-tint>.
596 623
597=item B<shading:> I<number> 624=item B<shading:> I<number>
598 625
599Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background 626Darken (0 .. 100) or lighten (-1 .. -100) the transparent background image
600image in addition to tinting it. 627in addition to tinting it; option B<-sh>.
601 628
602=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour> 629=item B<scrollColor:> I<colour>
603 630
604Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2]. 631Use the specified colour for the scrollbar [default #B2B2B2].
605 632
623of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9 650of 1 displays the image without any scaling. A scale of 2 to 9
624specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will 651specifies an integer number of images in that direction. No image will
625be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted 652be magnified beyond 10 times its original size. The maximum permitted
626scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50] 653scale is 1000. [default 0x0+50+50]
627 654
628=item B<menu:> I<file[;tag]>
629
630Read in the specified menu file (note the `.menu' extension is
631optional) and also optionally specify a starting tag to find. See the
632reference documentation for details on the syntax for the menuBar.
633
634=item B<path:> I<path> 655=item B<path:> I<path>
635 656
636Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding files (XPM and 657Specify the colon-delimited search path for finding XPM files.
637menus), in addition to the paths specified by the B<RXVTPATH> and
638B<PATH> environment variables.
639 658
640=item B<font:> I<fontlist> 659=item B<font:> I<fontlist>
641 660
642Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font 661Select the fonts to be used. This is a comma separated list of font names
643names that are used in turn when trying to display Unicode characters. 662that are checked in order when trying to find glyphs for characters. The
644The first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might 663first font defines the cell size for characters; other fonts might be
645be smaller, but not larger. A reasonable default font list is always 664smaller, but not (in general) larger. A (hopefully) reasonable default
646appended to it; option B<-fn>. 665font list is always appended to it; option B<-fn>.
647 666
648Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with 667Each font can either be a standard X11 core font (XLFD) name, with
649optional prefix C<x:> or a Xft font (Compile I<xft>), prefixed with C<xft:>. 668optional prefix C<x:> or a Xft font (Compile I<xft>), prefixed with C<xft:>.
650 669
651In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and 670In addition, each font can be prefixed with additional hints and
653hint currently is C<codeset=codeset-name>, and this is only used for Xft 672hint currently is C<codeset=codeset-name>, and this is only used for Xft
654fonts. 673fonts.
655 674
656For example, this font resource 675For example, this font resource
657 676
658 URxvt*font: 9x15bold,\ 677 URxvt.font: 9x15bold,\
659 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\ 678 -misc-fixed-bold-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1,\
660 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \ 679 -misc-fixed-medium-r-normal--15-140-75-75-c-90-iso10646-1, \
661 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \ 680 [codeset=JISX0208]xft:Kochi Gothic:antialias=false, \
662 xft:Code2000:antialias=false 681 xft:Code2000:antialias=false
663 682
701 720
702=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean> 721=item B<intensityStyles:> I<boolean>
703 722
704When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>, 723When font styles are not enabled, or this option is enabled (B<True>,
705option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high 724option B<-is>, the default), bold and italic font styles imply high
706intensity foreground/backround colours. Disabling this option (B<False>, 725intensity foreground/background colours. Disabling this option (B<False>,
707option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not 726option B<+is>) disables this behaviour, the high intensity colours are not
708reachable. 727reachable.
709 728
710=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode> 729=item B<selectstyle:> I<mode>
711 730
712Set mouse selection style to B<old> which is 2.20, B<oldword> which is 731Set mouse selection style to B<old> which is 2.20, B<oldword> which
713xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which gives 732is xterm style with 2.20 old word selection, or anything else which
714xterm style selection. 733gives xterm style selection. Only effective when the original (non-perl)
734selection code is in use.
715 735
716=item B<scrollstyle:> I<mode> 736=item B<scrollstyle:> I<mode>
717 737
718Set scrollbar style to B<rxvt>, B<plain>, B<next> or B<xterm>. B<plain> is 738Set scrollbar style to B<rxvt>, B<plain>, B<next> or B<xterm>. B<plain> is
719the author's favourite. 739the author's favourite.
733=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean> 753=item B<mapAlert:> I<boolean>
734 754
735B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no 755B<True>: de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character. B<False>: no
736de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default]. 756de-iconify (map) on receipt of a bell character [default].
737 757
758=item B<urgentOnBell:> I<boolean>
759
760B<True>: set the urgency hint for the wm on receipt of a bell character.
761B<False>: do not set the urgency hint [default].
762
738=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean> 763=item B<visualBell:> I<boolean>
739 764
740B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>. 765B<True>: use visual bell on receipt of a bell character; option B<-vb>.
741B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>. 766B<False>: no visual bell [default]; option B<+vb>.
742 767
760 785
761The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is. 786The string will be interpreted as if typed into the shell as-is.
762 787
763Example: 788Example:
764 789
765 URxvt*print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX) 790 URxvt.print-pipe: cat > $(TMPDIR=$HOME mktemp urxvt.XXXXXX)
766 791
767This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents 792This creates a new file in your home directory with the screen contents
768everytime you hit C<Print>. 793every time you hit C<Print>.
769 794
770=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean> 795=item B<scrollBar:> I<boolean>
771 796
772B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>: 797B<True>: enable the scrollbar [default]; option B<-sb>. B<False>:
773disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>. 798disable the scrollbar; option B<+sb>.
795 820
796=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean> 821=item B<scrollWithBuffer:> I<boolean>
797 822
798B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and 823B<True>: scroll with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines (and
799B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll 824B<scrollTtyOutput> is False); option B<-sw>. B<False>: do not scroll
800with scrollback buffer when tty recieves new lines; option B<+sw>. 825with scrollback buffer when tty receives new lines; option B<+sw>.
801 826
802=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean> 827=item B<scrollTtyKeypress:> I<boolean>
803 828
804B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys 829B<True>: scroll to bottom when a non-special key is pressed. Special keys
805are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and 830are those which are intercepted by rxvt-unicode for special handling and
824=item B<borderLess:> I<boolean> 849=item B<borderLess:> I<boolean>
825 850
826Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the 851Set MWM hints to request a borderless window, i.e. if honoured by the
827WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option B<-bl>. 852WM, the rxvt-unicode window will not have window decorations; option B<-bl>.
828 853
854=item B<skipBuiltinGlyphs:> I<boolean>
855
856Compile I<frills>: Disable the usage of the built-in block graphics/line
857drawing characters and just rely on what the specified fonts provide. Use
858this if you have a good font and want to use its block graphic glyphs;
859option B<-sbg>.
860
829=item B<termName:> I<termname> 861=item B<termName:> I<termname>
830 862
831Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment 863Specifies the terminal type name to be set in the B<TERM> environment
832variable; option B<-tn>. 864variable; option B<-tn>.
833 865
888pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated 920pressed. If unset it will send the sequence traditionally associated
889with the B<Execute> key. 921with the B<Execute> key.
890 922
891=item B<cutchars:> I<string> 923=item B<cutchars:> I<string>
892 924
893The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection. The 925The characters used as delimiters for double-click word selection
894built-in default: 926(whitespace delimiting is added automatically if resource is given).
927
928When the perl selection extension is in use (the default if compiled
929in, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage), a suitable regex using these
930characters will be created (if the resource exists, otherwise, no regex
931will be created). In this mode, characters outside ISO-8859-1 can be used.
932
933When the selection extension is not used, only ISO-8859-1 characters can
934be used. If not specified, the built-in default is used:
895 935
896B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >> 936B<< BACKSLASH `"'&()*,;<=>?@[]{|} >>
897 937
898=item B<preeditType:> I<style> 938=item B<preeditType:> I<style>
899 939
935default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these 975default. (Note that many other terminals, including xterm, have these
936sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though). 976sequences enabled by default, which doesn't make it safer, though).
937 977
938You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying 978You can enable them by setting this boolean resource or specifying
939B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer, 979B<-insecure> as an option. At the moment, this enables display-answer,
940locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests as well as dynamic 980locale, findfont, icon label and window title requests.
941menubar dispatch.
942 981
943=item B<modifier:> I<modifier> 982=item B<modifier:> I<modifier>
944 983
945Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: B<alt>, B<meta>, 984Set the key to be interpreted as the Meta key to: B<alt>, B<meta>,
946B<hyper>, B<super>, B<mod1>, B<mod2>, B<mod3>, B<mod4>, B<mod5>; option 985B<hyper>, B<super>, B<mod1>, B<mod2>, B<mod3>, B<mod4>, B<mod5>; option
950 989
951Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E) 990Specify the reply rxvt-unicode sends to the shell when an ENQ (control-E)
952character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described 991character is passed through. It may contain escape values as described
953in the entry on B<keysym> following. 992in the entry on B<keysym> following.
954 993
955=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<bool> 994=item B<secondaryScreen:> I<boolean>
956 995
957Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled). 996Turn on/off secondary screen (default enabled).
958 997
959=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<bool> 998=item B<secondaryScroll:> I<boolean>
960 999
961Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If the this 1000Turn on/off secondary screen scroll (default enabled). If this
962option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the 1001option is enabled, scrolls on the secondary screen will change the
963scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will 1002scrollback buffer and switching to/from the secondary screen will
964instead scroll the screen up. 1003instead scroll the screen up.
965 1004
966=item B<hold>: I<bool> 1005=item B<hold>: I<boolean>
967 1006
968Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@ 1007Turn on/off hold window after exit support. If enabled, @@RXVT_NAME@@
969will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within 1008will not immediately destroy its window when the program executed within
970it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the 1009it exits. Instead, it will wait till it is being killed or closed by the
971user. 1010user.
994 1033
995I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace, 1034I<string> may contain escape values (C<\a>: bell, C<\b>: backspace,
996C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab, 1035C<\e>, C<\E>: escape, C<\n>: newline, C<\r>: carriage return, C<\t>: tab,
997C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete, 1036C<\000>: octal number) or verbatim control characters (C<^?>: delete,
998C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it 1037C<^@>: null, C<^A> ...) and may be enclosed with double quotes so that it
999can start or end with whitespace. 1038can start or end with whitespace. B<This feature is deprecated and will
1039be removed>.
1000 1040
1001Please note that you need to double the C<\> when using 1041Please note that you need to double the C<\> in resource files, as
1002C<--enable-xgetdefault>, as X itself does it's own de-escaping (you can 1042Xlib itself does its own de-escaping (you can use C<\033> instead of
1003use C<\033> instead of C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and 1043C<\e> (and so on), which will work with both Xt and @@RXVT_NAME@@'s own
1004@@RXVT_NAME@@'s own processing). 1044processing).
1005 1045
1006You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string> 1046You can define a range of keysyms in one shot by providing a I<string>
1007with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimeter `/' 1047with pattern B<list/PREFIX/MIDDLE/SUFFIX>, where the delimiter `/'
1008should be a character not used by the strings. 1048should be a character not used by the strings.
1009 1049
1010Its usage can be demonstrated by an example: 1050Its usage can be demonstrated by an example:
1011 1051
1012 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|> 1052 URxvt.keysym.M-C-0x61: list|\033<M-C-|abc|>
1061info): 1101info):
1062 1102
1063 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t 1103 URxvt.keysym.M-C-3: command:\033[8;25;80t
1064 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t 1104 URxvt.keysym.M-C-4: command:\033[8;48;110t
1065 1105
1106=item B<perl-ext-common>: I<string>
1107
1066=item B<perl-ext>: I<string> 1108=item B<perl-ext>: I<string>
1067 1109
1068Colon-separated list of perl extension scripts to use in this terminal 1110Comma-separated list(s) of perl extension scripts (default: C<default>) to
1111use in this terminal instance; option B<-pe>.
1112
1113Extension names can be prefixed with a C<-> sign to prohibit using
1114them. This can be useful to selectively disable some extensions loaded
1115by default, or specified via the C<perl-ext-common> resource. For
1116example, C<default,-selection> will use all the default extension except
1117C<selection>.
1118
1119Extension names can also be followed by an argument in angle brackets
1120(e.g. C<< searchable-scrollback<M-s> >>, which binds the hotkey for
1121searchable scrollback to Alt/Meta-s). Mentioning the same extension
1122multiple times with different arguments will pass multiple arguments to
1123the extension.
1124
1069instance. Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded 1125Each extension is looked up in the library directories, loaded if
1070if necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance. If this resource 1126necessary, and bound to the current terminal instance.
1071is empty or missing, then the perl interpreter will not be initialized; 1127
1072option B<-pe>. 1128If both of these resources are the empty string, then the perl
1129interpreter will not be initialized. The idea behind two options is that
1130B<perl-ext-common> will be used for extensions that should be available to
1131all instances, while B<perl-ext> is used for specific instances.
1073 1132
1074=item B<perl-eval>: I<string> 1133=item B<perl-eval>: I<string>
1075 1134
1076Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See the 1135Perl code to be evaluated when all extensions have been registered. See
1077@@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1136the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. Due to security reasons, this resource
1137will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1078 1138
1079=item B<perl-lib>: I<path> 1139=item B<perl-lib>: I<path>
1080 1140
1081Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension 1141Colon-separated list of additional directories that hold extension
1082scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource, 1142scripts. When looking for extensions specified by the C<perl> resource,
1083@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in 1143@@RXVT_NAME@@ will first look in these directories and then in
1084F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. 1144F<@@RXVT_LIBDIR@@/urxvt/perl/>. Due to security reasons, this resource
1145will be ignored when running setuid/setgid.
1085 1146
1086See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage. 1147See the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage.
1148
1149=item B<< selection.pattern-I<idx> >>: I<perl-regex>
1150
1151Additional selection patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage for
1152details.
1153
1154=item B<< selection-autotransform.I<idx> >>: I<perl-transform>
1155
1156Selection auto-transform patterns, see the @@RXVT_NAME@@perl(3) manpage
1157for details.
1158
1159=item B<searchable-scrollback:> I<keysym>
1160
1161Sets the hotkey that starts the incremental scrollback buffer search
1162(default: C<M-s>).
1163
1164=item B<urlLauncher>: I<string>
1165
1166Specifies the program to be started with a URL argument. Used by the
1167C<selection-popup> and C<matcher> perl extensions.
1168
1169=item B<transient-for>: I<windowid>
1170
1171Compile I<frills>: Sets the WM_TRANSIENT_FOR property to the given window id.
1172
1173=item B<override-redirect>: I<boolean>
1174
1175Compile I<frills>: Sets override-redirect for the terminal window, making
1176it almost invisible to window managers; option B<-override-redirect>.
1087 1177
1088=back 1178=back
1089 1179
1090=head1 THE SCROLLBAR 1180=head1 THE SCROLLBAR
1091 1181
1110application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends B<ESC [ 6 ~> 1200application. Instead, pressing Button1 and Button3 sends B<ESC [ 6 ~>
1111(Next) and B<ESC [ 5 ~> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the 1201(Next) and B<ESC [ 5 ~> (Prior), respectively. Similarly, clicking on the
1112up and down arrows sends B<ESC [ A> (Up) and B<ESC [ B> (Down), 1202up and down arrows sends B<ESC [ A> (Up) and B<ESC [ B> (Down),
1113respectively. 1203respectively.
1114 1204
1115=head1 TEXT SELECTION AND INSERTION 1205=head1 THE SELECTION: SELECTING AND PASTING TEXT
1116 1206
1117The behaviour of text selection and insertion mechanism is similar to 1207The behaviour of text selection and insertion/pasting mechanism is similar
1118I<xterm>(1). 1208to I<xterm>(1).
1119 1209
1120=over 4 1210=over 4
1121 1211
1122=item B<Selection>: 1212=item B<Selecting>:
1123 1213
1124Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region 1214Left click at the beginning of the region, drag to the end of the region
1125and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click 1215and release; Right click to extend the marked region; Left double-click
1126to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line 1216to select a word; Left triple-click to select the entire logical line
1127(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource 1217(which can span multiple screen lines), unless modified by resource
1131(Compile: I<frills>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a 1221(Compile: I<frills>) will create a rectangular selection instead of a
1132normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the 1222normal one. In this mode, every selected row becomes its own line in the
1133selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from 1223selection, and trailing whitespace is visually underlined and removed from
1134the selection. 1224the selection.
1135 1225
1136=item B<Insertion>: 1226=item B<Pasting>:
1137 1227
1138Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button (or B<Shift-Insert>) in 1228Pressing and releasing the Middle mouse button in an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@>
1139an B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> window causes the current text selection to be 1229window causes the value of the PRIMARY selection (or CLIPBOARD with the
1140inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard. 1230B<Meta> modifier) to be inserted as if it had been typed on the keyboard.
1231
1232Pressing B<Shift-Insert> causes the value of the PRIMARY selection to be
1233inserted too.
1141 1234
1142=back 1235=back
1143 1236
1144=head1 CHANGING FONTS 1237=head1 CHANGING FONTS
1145 1238
1146Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet 1239Changing fonts (or font sizes, respectively) via the keypad is not yet
1147supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this. 1240supported in rxvt-unicode. Bug me if you need this.
1148 1241
1149You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences (and 1242You can, however, switch fonts at runtime using escape sequences, e.g.:
1150therefore using the menubar), e.g.:
1151 1243
1152 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic" 1244 printf '\e]710;%s\007' "9x15bold,xft:Kochi Gothic"
1245
1246You can use keyboard shortcuts, too:
1247
1248 URxvt.keysym.M-C-1: command:\033]710;suxuseuro\007\033]711;suxuseuro\007
1249 URxvt.keysym.M-C-2: command:\033]710;9x15bold\007\033]711;9x15bold\007
1153 1250
1154rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far. 1251rxvt-unicode will automatically re-apply these fonts to the output so far.
1155 1252
1156=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT 1253=head1 ISO 14755 SUPPORT
1157 1254
1185This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of 1282This mode lets you input characters representing the keycap symbols of
1186your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding. 1283your keyboard, if representable in the current locale encoding.
1187 1284
1188Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing 1285Start by pressing C<Control> and C<Shift> together, then releasing
1189them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not 1286them. The next special key (cursor keys, home etc.) you enter will not
1190invoke it's usual function but instead will insert the corresponding 1287invoke its usual function but instead will insert the corresponding
1191keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been 1288keycap symbol. The symbol will only be entered when the key has been
1192released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for 1289released, otherwise pressing e.g. C<Shift> would enter the symbol for
1193C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a 1290C<ISO Level 2 Switch>, although your intention might have been to enter a
1194reverse tab (Shift-Tab). 1291reverse tab (Shift-Tab).
1195 1292
1228=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS 1325=head1 COLORS AND GRAPHICS
1229 1326
1230In addition to the default foreground and background colours, 1327In addition to the default foreground and background colours,
1231B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus 1328B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> can display up to 16 colours (8 ANSI colours plus
1232high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the 1329high-intensity bold/blink versions of the same). Here is a list of the
1233colours with their B<rgb.txt> names. 1330colours with their names.
1234 1331
1235=begin table 1332=begin table
1236 1333
1237 B<color0> (black) = Black 1334 B<color0> (black) = Black
1238 B<color1> (red) = Red3 1335 B<color1> (red) = Red3
1258It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>, 1355It is also possible to specify the colour values of B<foreground>,
1259B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as 1356B<background>, B<cursorColor>, B<cursorColor2>, B<colorBD>, B<colorUL> as
1260a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of 1357a number 0-15, as a convenient shorthand to reference the colour name of
1261color0-color15. 1358color0-color15.
1262 1359
1360In addition to the colours defined above, @@RXVT_NAME@@ offers an
1361additional 72 colours. The first 64 of those (with indices 16 to 79)
1362consist of a 4*4*4 RGB colour cube (i.e. I<index = r * 16 + g * 4 + b +
136316>), followed by 8 additional shades of gray (with indices 80 to 87).
1364
1365Together, all those colours implement the 88 colour xterm colours. Only
1366the first 16 can be changed using resources currently, the rest can only
1367be changed via command sequences ("escape codes").
1368
1263Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by 1369Note that B<-rv> (B<"reverseVideo: True">) simulates reverse video by
1264always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to 1370always swapping the foreground/background colours. This is in contrast to
1265I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise 1371I<xterm>(1) where the colours are only swapped if they have not otherwise
1266been specified. For example, 1372been specified. For example,
1267 1373
1272would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black 1378would yield White on Black, while on I<xterm>(1) it would yield Black
1273on White. 1379on White.
1274 1380
1275=back 1381=back
1276 1382
1383=head2 ALPHA CHANNEL SUPPORT
1384
1385If Xft support has been compiled in and as long as Xft/Xrender/X don't get
1386their act together, rxvt-unicode will support C<rgba:rrrr/gggg/bbbb/aaaa>
1387(recommended, but B<MUST> have 4 digits/component) colour specifications,
1388in addition to the ones provided by X, where the additional A component
1389specifies opacity (alpha) values. The minimum value of C<0> is completely
1390transparent). You can also prefix any color with C<[percent]>, where
1391C<percent> is a decimal percentage (0-100) that specifies the opacity of
1392the color, where C<0> is completely transparent and C<100> is completelxy
1393opaque.
1394
1395You probably need to specify B<"-depth 32">, too, and have the luck that
1396your X-server uses ARGB pixel layout, as X is far from just supporting
1397ARGB visuals out of the box, and rxvt-unicode just fudges around.
1398
1399For example, the following selects an almost completely transparent red
1400background, and an almost opaque pink foreground:
1401
1402 @@RXVT_NAME@@ -depth 32 -bg rgba:0000/0000/0000/aaaa -fg "[80]pink"
1403
1404I<Please note that transparency of any kind if completely unsupported by
1405the author. Don't bug him with installation questions!>
1406
1277=head1 ENVIRONMENT 1407=head1 ENVIRONMENT
1278 1408
1279B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables: 1409B<@@RXVT_NAME@@> sets and/or uses the following environment variables:
1280 1410
1281=over 4 1411=over 4
1282 1412
1283=item B<TERM> 1413=item B<TERM>
1284 1414
1285Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via 1415Normally set to C<rxvt-unicode>, unless overwritten at configure time, via
1286resources or on the commandline. 1416resources or on the command line.
1287 1417
1288=item B<COLORTERM> 1418=item B<COLORTERM>
1289 1419
1290Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on wether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was 1420Either C<rxvt>, C<rxvt-xpm>, depending on whether @@RXVT_NAME@@ was
1291compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension 1421compiled with XPM support, and optionally with the added extension
1292C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen. 1422C<-mono> to indicate that rxvt-unicode runs on a monochrome screen.
1293 1423
1294=item B<COLORFGBG> 1424=item B<COLORFGBG>
1295 1425
1313C<--with-terminfo=PATH>. 1443C<--with-terminfo=PATH>.
1314 1444
1315=item B<DISPLAY> 1445=item B<DISPLAY>
1316 1446
1317Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct 1447Used by @@RXVT_NAME@@ to connect to the display and set to the correct
1318display in it's child processes. 1448display in its child processes.
1319 1449
1320=item B<SHELL> 1450=item B<SHELL>
1321 1451
1322The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>. 1452The shell to be used for command execution, defaults to C</bin/sh>.
1323
1324=item B<RXVTPATH>
1325
1326The path where @@RXVT_NAME@@ looks for support files such as menu and xpm
1327files.
1328
1329=item B<PATH>
1330
1331Used in the same way as C<RXVTPATH>.
1332 1453
1333=item B<RXVT_SOCKET> 1454=item B<RXVT_SOCKET>
1334 1455
1335The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and 1456The unix domain socket path used by @@RXVT_NAME@@c(1) and
1336@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1). 1457@@RXVT_NAME@@d(1).
1374 1495
1375=item Project Coordinator 1496=item Project Coordinator
1376 1497
1377Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1498Marc A. Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1378 1499
1379L<http://software.schmorp.de/#rxvt-unicode> 1500L<http://software.schmorp.de/pkg/rxvt-unicode.html>
1380 1501
1381=back 1502=back
1382 1503
1383=head1 AUTHORS 1504=head1 AUTHORS
1384 1505
1406 1527
1407Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5) 1528Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.21a to 2.4.5)
1408 1529
1409=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >> 1530=item Geoff Wing L<< <gcw@pobox.com> >>
1410 1531
1411Rewrote screen display and text selection routines. Project Coordinator 1532Rewrote screen display and text selection routines.
1533
1412(changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode) 1534Project Coordinator (changes.txt 2.4.6 - rxvt-unicode)
1413 1535
1414=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >> 1536=item Marc Alexander Lehmann L<< <rxvt-unicode@schmorp.de> >>
1415 1537
1416Forked rxvt-unicode, rewrote most of the display code and internal 1538Forked rxvt-unicode, unicode support, rewrote almost all the code, perl
1417character handling to store text in unicode, improve xterm 1539extension, random hacks, numerous bugfixes and extensions.
1418compatibility and apply numerous other bugfixes and extensions.
1419 1540
1420Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -) 1541Project Coordinator (Changes 1.0 -)
1421 1542
1543=item Emanuele Giaquinta L<< <e.giaquinta@glauco.it> >>
1544
1545Pty/tty/utmp/wtmp rewrite, lots of random hacking and bugfixing.
1546
1422=back 1547=back
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