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Daniel Kahn Gillmor
12/24/20
python xdo module: version 0.5 released
Hi xdotool folks-- I've just released version 0.5 of the "xdo" module for python. It
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python xdo module: version 0.5 released
Hi xdotool folks-- I've just released version 0.5 of the "xdo" module for python. It
12/24/20
Bob C
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Anthony Thyssen
8
3/28/18
Is there a script or program to record keys to an xdotool input file?
Anthony, I liked your scripts you posted before better than the idea of trying anything VI related. I
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Is there a script or program to record keys to an xdotool input file?
Anthony, I liked your scripts you posted before better than the idea of trying anything VI related. I
3/28/18
scan...@gmail.com
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Anthony Thyssen
2
3/19/18
xdotool changes all symbols to numbers or other characters
I use xdotool to type text into many different applications, XTerms, Web Browsers, Notepads,
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xdotool changes all symbols to numbers or other characters
I use xdotool to type text into many different applications, XTerms, Web Browsers, Notepads,
3/19/18
John Newbigin
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goja...@gmail.com
7
3/18/18
Using set_desktop on display :0.1
i had patch using this patch file... n recompile it.... but still not working... any suggestion?
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Using set_desktop on display :0.1
i had patch using this patch file... n recompile it.... but still not working... any suggestion?
3/18/18
Contijn Buijs
3/18/18
Wanting to join the mailing list.
I want to learn how to use this tool so I can make a script that always centers the active window. I
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Wanting to join the mailing list.
I want to learn how to use this tool so I can make a script that always centers the active window. I
3/18/18
Dr. bzrg
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Jordan Sissel
2
1/14/18
BUG: xdotool for left-handed settings
I agree this is a bug. Can you tell me how you configure mouse button swapping? Maybe xdotool can
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BUG: xdotool for left-handed settings
I agree this is a bug. Can you tell me how you configure mouse button swapping? Maybe xdotool can
1/14/18
Anthony Thyssen
11/20/17
The main xdotool web page is really old
The main xdotool webpage http://www.semicomplete.com/projects/xdotool/ It becoming really dated,
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The main xdotool web page is really old
The main xdotool webpage http://www.semicomplete.com/projects/xdotool/ It becoming really dated,
11/20/17
Daniel Kahn Gillmor
5/24/17
Re: xdotool testing still not quite right
Over on https://bugs.debian.org/850673 Steve Newcomb wrote: > xdotool version 3.20160805.1 (
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Re: xdotool testing still not quite right
Over on https://bugs.debian.org/850673 Steve Newcomb wrote: > xdotool version 3.20160805.1 (
5/24/17
Anthony Thyssen
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martin...@googlemail.com
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5/21/17
How to you "close" a window in a friendly way?
Just in case someone wants to implement the functionality with the help of wmctrl. It's all in
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How to you "close" a window in a friendly way?
Just in case someone wants to implement the functionality with the help of wmctrl. It's all in
5/21/17
kenn
5/1/17
compiz hotspot command fails
I added `xdotool click 4` to compiz commands plugin which is supposedly triggered when I click upper-
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compiz hotspot command fails
I added `xdotool click 4` to compiz commands plugin which is supposedly triggered when I click upper-
5/1/17
Douglas Banker
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Jordan Sissel
5
4/12/17
How to repeat ctrl+Tab at specified interval
If you want to repeat a key stroke periodically, check out the --repeat and --repeat-delay settings.
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How to repeat ctrl+Tab at specified interval
If you want to repeat a key stroke periodically, check out the --repeat and --repeat-delay settings.
4/12/17
heinrich....@gmail.com
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Henning Bekel
8
4/5/17
xdotool with chromium browser on RaspberryPi
@lxterminal --command "home/pi/scripts/sleep.sh" Doug, is that an absolute path? Maybe a
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xdotool with chromium browser on RaspberryPi
@lxterminal --command "home/pi/scripts/sleep.sh" Doug, is that an absolute path? Maybe a
4/5/17
Chris Lamb
3/29/17
Avoiding window gaining focus
Hi, I'm trying to automatically unfocus my Mplayer windows immediately upon focus (eg. after
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Avoiding window gaining focus
Hi, I'm trying to automatically unfocus my Mplayer windows immediately upon focus (eg. after
3/29/17
Joseph Krahn
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aluko...@gmail.com
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3/29/17
XTEST versus XSendEvent
Hello, I know this was a very long time ago, but if you could offer some more guidance on how to
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XTEST versus XSendEvent
Hello, I know this was a very long time ago, but if you could offer some more guidance on how to
3/29/17
Glen Duncan
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Anthony Thyssen
3
2/18/17
Is it possible to control the scroll bars in a window?
I don't see why sending scroll events would be a problem. Scroll wheels of mice send Buttons 4
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Is it possible to control the scroll bars in a window?
I don't see why sending scroll events would be a problem. Scroll wheels of mice send Buttons 4
2/18/17
Stan Armstrong
2/17/17
Can't send ctrl or apt sequences
I have been unable to send multi press keys, such as ctrl+q or alt+n to any of Libre-Office, Gedit,
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Can't send ctrl or apt sequences
I have been unable to send multi press keys, such as ctrl+q or alt+n to any of Libre-Office, Gedit,
2/17/17
Stan Armstrong
2/17/17
Can't send a control sequence (e.g. ctrl+q) to any program.
The command "xdotool search --name manual.odt key q" inserts a "q" at the cursor
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Can't send a control sequence (e.g. ctrl+q) to any program.
The command "xdotool search --name manual.odt key q" inserts a "q" at the cursor
2/17/17
Joe Consultant
11/2/16
Getting the desktop a window is on
I'd like to know what desktop a window is on before I do anything with it. I have a script which
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Getting the desktop a window is on
I'd like to know what desktop a window is on before I do anything with it. I have a script which
11/2/16
Joe Consultant
10/15/16
Tracking down xdotool command/runtime errors
I just ran a script with an xdotool command in it where xdotool returned a status of 1. How do I find
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Tracking down xdotool command/runtime errors
I just ran a script with an xdotool command in it where xdotool returned a status of 1. How do I find
10/15/16
Joe Consultant
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Jostein Berntsen
4
10/13/16
Arranging windows on desktops
Your suggestion works! It got all my apps on the correct desktops. The only wrinkle was that somebody
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Arranging windows on desktops
Your suggestion works! It got all my apps on the correct desktops. The only wrinkle was that somebody
10/13/16
Anthony Thyssen
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Jostein Berntsen
2
10/9/16
Re: Ctwm startup advice
On 19.09.16,11:26, Anthony Thyssen wrote: >By the way.... wmctrl has a -c option to 'delete
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Re: Ctwm startup advice
On 19.09.16,11:26, Anthony Thyssen wrote: >By the way.... wmctrl has a -c option to 'delete
10/9/16
Joe Consultant
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Jordan Sissel
3
9/21/16
Sending a pipe symbol with xdotool
Thanks for taking the time to answer. And thanks for the great tool. We need it occasionally when we
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Sending a pipe symbol with xdotool
Thanks for taking the time to answer. And thanks for the great tool. We need it occasionally when we
9/21/16
Molock Jr, James
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G.W. Haywood
3
9/21/16
Xdotool - Type Into Program
Hi there, On Tue, 6 Sep 2016, Molock Jr, James wrote: > Is there anything wrong with the below
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Xdotool - Type Into Program
Hi there, On Tue, 6 Sep 2016, Molock Jr, James wrote: > Is there anything wrong with the below
9/21/16
Simba Lion
, …
Anthony Thyssen
6
9/11/16
long delays on powerful desktop
It does, but the latest xdotools was not installed on all systems at the time I wrote the macros. I
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long delays on powerful desktop
It does, but the latest xdotools was not installed on all systems at the time I wrote the macros. I
9/11/16
Feriman
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Anthony Thyssen
2
9/11/16
Xdotool 404
looks fixed to me On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 5:26 PM, Feriman <feri...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi, 404
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Xdotool 404
looks fixed to me On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 5:26 PM, Feriman <feri...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi, 404
9/11/16
brian.web...@gmail.com
2
9/8/15
xdotool get_desktop
+1, does it have a flag? :) On Sep 8, 2015 11:39 AM, <lwil...@instructure.com> wrote: +1, in
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xdotool get_desktop
+1, does it have a flag? :) On Sep 8, 2015 11:39 AM, <lwil...@instructure.com> wrote: +1, in
9/8/15
vladimir kondratki
8/10/15
Automation for Google Web Designer
Hello everyone! Have you guys tried using xdotools for automating Google Web Designer? I'm
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Automation for Google Web Designer
Hello everyone! Have you guys tried using xdotools for automating Google Web Designer? I'm
8/10/15
anthony devivi
7/28/15
booting problem after xdotool install
I'm running centos 6.2 and I built and installed the latest version of the xdotool. I was then
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booting problem after xdotool install
I'm running centos 6.2 and I built and installed the latest version of the xdotool. I was then
7/28/15
Rick Berger
6/17/15
xdotool key/type looses modifier keys
Hi, This should be straight forward, but I'm lost. I have a bash script that sends a ctrl+v to a
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xdotool key/type looses modifier keys
Hi, This should be straight forward, but I'm lost. I have a bash script that sends a ctrl+v to a
6/17/15
jescu tudor
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Anthony Thyssen
4
5/18/15
library problem for xdotool
On Mon, 18 May 2015 06:45:53 -0700 (PDT) erm...@gmail.com wrote: | I have the same problem described
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library problem for xdotool
On Mon, 18 May 2015 06:45:53 -0700 (PDT) erm...@gmail.com wrote: | I have the same problem described
5/18/15