Re: How to make GDK Top level window to come above GNOME Panel

[James Henstridge <james jamesh id au>]

On 27/08/04 16:57, Harsha Kodnad wrote:

>    I don't want to maximize window. I have already tried
> gtk_window_maximize() it makes window to occupy screen except GNOME Panel. I
> want my window to appear fullscreen with title bar and borders, and should
> come above GNOME panel also. unlike traditional applications my application
> will not have restore, maximize buttons. Only Minimize button will be there.
> As soon as I start my app it should occupy full screen.
>  
The exact behaviour of the maximise function is up to the window 
manager.  For Metacity, it leaves the panel exposed.  Other window 
managers do different things.  In contrast, the full screen function 
tells the window manager to resize the window to the full area of the 
screen, without any window borders.

If you need to cover the entire screen, you might need to do your own 
minimise button (just call gtk_window_iconify() when the user clicks the 
button).  Note that non-standard behaviour like this often confuses 
users, so you might want to reconsider this behaviour requirement.

James.

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