Re: lag in gtk_widget_show ???

[Paul Pogonyshev <pogonyshev gmx net>]

Julien Vary wrote:
> Hi tried to show a hidden window (loop running, window have never been show 
> before) by sending a client event from an other thread, an when this event 
> is processed, that call gtk_window_present or gtk_widget_show (tried both)
>
> the window only appear when I click somewhere on the desktop or play with 
> scrolling button on my mouse
>
> i first thought the window wasn't able to receive my events since it's 
> hidden and only react when X generate his own events
>
> however, i tried to directly call  gtk_widget_show / gtk_window_present 
> instead of sending events but lag still (not sure if it's thread safe, but 
> was only for test)
>
> i think gtk_widget_show_now is not usefull to me since my loop is already 
> running
>
> is someone having any clues about what I am doing wrong??
> and why my window only appear when I click on my desktop??

Try

  g_main_context_wakeup(NULL);

from your other thread right after calling gtk_widget_(show|present).

Paul