Could Someone Give me Advice on FVWM Configuration for Multi-Monitor Setup?

[roberrttt]

Hello there,

I am reaching out for some guidance on setting up FVWM with a multi-monitor configuration. I have recently transitioned to using FVWM as my window manager and am keen on customizing it to suit my multi-monitor setup.

I want to configure FVWM to use the entire screen real estate effectively. How can I ensure that my desktop background and workspace span across both monitors seamlessly? I am looking to replicate a setup where both monitors act as one large continuous workspace.

I would like to have consistent window placement rules across both monitors. For instance, how can I set up rules so that certain applications always open on a specific monitor or in a specific area?

I am interested in setting up a panel or taskbar that spans both monitors. What are the best practices for configuring FVWM panels to work across multiple displays?

Also, I have gone through this post; https://fvwmforums.org/t/ewmhbasestruts-in-a-multi-monitor-setup-mlops/ which definitely helped me out a lot.

Are there any tips for optimizing FVWM’s performance in a multi-monitor environment? I’m particularly interested in any known tweaks or configurations that can enhance smoothness and responsiveness.

Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.

[lgsobalvarro]

@roberrttt

How can I ensure that my desktop background and workspace span across both monitors seamlessly?

For workspace make sure that DesktopConfiguration is set to global. (See DesktopConfiguration for more information)
For desktop background you will need to use a tool like feh or nitrogen (probably nitrogen).

@roberrttt

I would like to have consistent window placement rules across both monitors. For instance, how can I set up rules so that certain applications always open on a specific monitor or in a specific area?

Yes. Use the style command. For instance:

Style foo StartsOnScreen HDMI-1
Style bar StartsOnScreen eDP

@roberrttt

I would like to have consistent window placement rules across both monitors. For instance, how can I set up rules so that certain applications always open on a specific monitor or in a specific area?

Use the style command and take a look at the PositionPlacement and Geometry options

@roberrttt

I am interested in setting up a panel or taskbar that spans both monitors. What are the best practices for configuring FVWM panels to work across multiple displays?

Create a panel that has a geometry that covers both monitors, or use something like lemonbar or polybar.

@roberrttt

Are there any tips for optimizing FVWM’s performance in a multi-monitor environment? I’m particularly interested in any known tweaks or configurations that can enhance smoothness and responsiveness.

What do you mean exactly?