Re: gtk_window_fullscreen()

[Andreas Røsdal <andrearo stud ntnu no>]

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003, Gus Koppel wrote:
> Andreas Røsdal wrote:
>
> > I'm trying to change a GTK 2.0 application
> > into a fullscreen application, by using
> > gtk_window_fullscreen();
> >
> > I've changed the main GtkWindow into a fullscreen
> > window, by using gtk_window_fullscreen(). It works.
> >
> > However, the application also has several GtkDialogs that
> > popup, which shall not be fullscreen. When the other dialogs
> > popup, the gnome-panel popups over the fullscreened main window.
> > I would like the gnome-panel to stay invisible, all the time.
> > Is this possible?
>
> I'm not sure whether it helps but perhaps you should try playing with
> gtk_window_set_type_hint () a bit, for your fullscreen window and / or
> its dialogs. I expect it to change the WM layer of your window(s). Maybe
> GDK_WINDOW_TYPE_HINT_DOCK, GDK_WINDOW_TYPE_HINT_SPLASHSCREEN or
> GDK_WINDOW_TYPE_HINT_MENU help.
>
> However, be aware that it's probably dangerous to play with those
> attributes without good reason. It's possible to screw up the desktop.
> Furthermore, they may not be respected by every window manager.

Thanks for the tip; I've already tried all combinations of
gtk_window_set_type_hint () without success.


Andreas R.