Xfce Forum

33333

Member

Registered: 2014-07-26

Posts: 5

Applications open windows on closed laptop screen

Applications open windows on closed laptop screen. Is there a way to disable the laptop screen when its closed so window don't open on it? Should this happen by default?

ToZ

Administrator

From: Canada

Registered: 2011-06-02

Posts: 11,712

Re: Applications open windows on closed laptop screen

Applications open windows on closed laptop screen. Is there a way to disable the laptop screen when its closed so window don't open on it?

xrandr --output <LAPTOP> --off

...where <LAPTOP> is the name of your laptop connection that can be obtained from running "xrandr -q" (usually LVDS1) should disable it.

Should this happen by default?

Possibly. Is this something that Xfce should handle or the distro configuration? I'm not sure.

You could automate the process using udev/acpi. Have a look at this post for an example of how to have your system react and self-configure when the lid is closed and/or when an external monitor is hot-plugged.

You can also create a bug report for this if you feel that Xfce should handle it.

---

Mark solved threads as [SOLVED] to make it easier for others to find solutions.
--- How To Ask For Help | FAQ | Developer Wiki  |  Community | Contribute ---

33333

Member

Registered: 2014-07-26

Posts: 5

Re: Applications open windows on closed laptop screen

Ah thanks. The old watch udev and do it yourself solution . Argh. Oh well at least we learn a lot. I think its something XFCE should definitely do or allowed to be configured IMHO. Thanks again.