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Window maximize, minimize etc
« on: April 18, 2016, 12:55:53 PM »
There are two icons to maximize windows: one for length and one for width. Isn't there any way to maximize a window with only one click?

At the bottom left of each window, there is an orizontal "_" icon. When I click on it, the window disappears. What's the difference between this and the upper left "x" icon that closes the window?

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2016, 01:04:54 PM »
"X" closes.
"_" hides.

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2016, 01:06:07 PM »
And how does the hidden window appear again?

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2016, 01:08:30 PM »
I suppose you're talking about FLWM?

Since FLWM doesn't come with a panel, the window minimized via the "_" icon seems to have disappeared.

It's still accessible though, via FLWM's desktop right-click menu.
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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2016, 01:15:07 PM »
Very convenient, thanks.

I suppose there's not a way to maximize a window at full-screen size with only one click?

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2016, 01:19:47 PM »
Use a different Window manager such as icewm.

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2016, 01:28:55 PM »
Thank you. I think I can live without it. I prefer the most lightweighted manager. I suppose this is flwm, isn't it?

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2016, 02:50:30 PM »
Hi andfree
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I suppose there's not a way to maximize a window at full-screen size with only one click?
Not with one click, but if you hit:
Code: [Select]
Ctrl-Alt-Mthe window will go to full screen size. If you do it again, the window will be restored to its previous size.

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2016, 03:36:58 PM »
Yes, flwm  :)

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2016, 03:40:56 PM »
Hi andfree
Or  flwm_topside  if you don't like your windows sideways.

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2016, 07:59:59 PM »
FLWM is a good choice regarding memory and cpu usage, however, there are several WMs to chose from, providing possibly more or different functionality.
Nice fact about TinyCore, If an extension is not loaded, it's virtually not present. Meaning you can mess around with different window managers, ignoring what was loaded the former boot.
You can destroy your system, reboot without backup, and everything is in good shape.

In other words, do experiment; if things go wrong you know where to ask. But experimenting is the way to go. Always.
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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2016, 11:13:28 PM »
Try jwm it's also lightweight plus taskbar and memory usage about 4 mb

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2016, 12:21:06 AM »
Thank you all for your answers.

Not with one click, but if you hit:
Code: [Select]
Ctrl-Alt-Mthe window will go to full screen size. If you do it again, the window will be restored to its previous size.

This sounds great, but it doesn't seem to work. Should I set it in some way firstly?

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2016, 01:13:53 AM »
Hi andfree
Pressing the  M  key while holding down the  Ctrl  and  Alt  keys should make the window which has the focus go full screen.

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Re: Window maximize, minimize etc
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2016, 01:32:32 AM »
Hi Rich and thanks for your answer.
Unfortunally the combo doesn't work for me. I wonder if I can get it work somehow.