fvwm24_convert - convert FVWM 2.2.x configuration file to FVWM 2.4 syntax

fvwm24_convert source dest

fvwm24_convert converts an FVWM 2.2.x configuration file into an FVWM 2.4 compatible syntax. It is not suitable to convert older 1.x configuration files. Please use fvmmrc_convert to convert these to the 2.2.x format first.

By default, fvwm24_convert converts ~/.fvwm2rc, saving the results in ~/.fvwm/.fvwm2rc. You must create the ~/.fvwm directory before running this command. Starting with the 2.4 release, the directory ~/.fvwm is the default location for fvwm user configuration files. Different source and destination files may be given. If the destination file already exists, this program exits. WHile the program runs it will generate a temporary file with the same name as the destination file with the suffix ".pass1" added.

fvwm24_convert makes the following changes:

PixmapPath/IconPath

In fvwm 2.4, the PixmapPath and IconPath commands are replaced by the ImagePath command. In addition, the ImagePath can be compiled into fvwm. fvwm24_convert changes the PixmapPath and IconPath commands to ImagePath commands and removes any directories that are compiled into fvwm. Paths starting with a dollar sign are also removed.

ModulePath

In fvwm 2.4, the ModulePath is compiled into fvwm. fvwm24_convert removes any ModulePath commands it finds. If you are using your own modules, (not the ones that come with fvwm), you will have to fix your configuration file after using fvwm24_convert.

HilightColor

In fvwm 2.4, the HighlightColor command is replaced by a Style command using the HilightFore and HilightBack arguments. fvwm24_convert makes these changes.

HilightColorset

In fvwm 2.4, the HighlightColorset command that was present in some of the 2.3.x beta releases is replaced by a Style command using the HilightColorset style. fvwm24_convert makes these changes.

WindowShadeAnimate

In fvwm 2.4, the WindowShadeAnimate command is replaced by the WindowShadeSteps Style option. fvwm24_convert makes this change.

WindowFont

In fvwm 2.4, the WindowFont command is replaced by a Style command using the Font argument. fvwm24_convert makes this change.

ColorLimit

In fvwm 2.4, the ColorLimit command is automatic. If you have a limited colormap, color limiting is the default. fvwm24_convert removes any ColorLimit command that it finds.

GlobalOpts

The GlobalOpts command is converted to Style options and the BugOpts command. Some options can not be converted automatically, though.

Read

Prints a message identifying any read commands found. The files being read may need to be converted also.

Placement Styles

Any of the old placement Styles found in the file can not be converted automatically. Instead, fvwm24_convert prints a warning. For details about the conversion, please refer to the "Window manager placement" section of the fvwm2 man page.

FvwmConfig and FvwmPipe

These modules are no longer a part of the fvwm distribution. fvwm24_convert prints a warning if these modules are found in the file.

FvwmButtons panels

The syntax of panels in FvwmButtons has changed. The conversion can not be done automatically. fvwm24_convert prints a message when it encounters a potential panel definition. For details about the conversion, please refer to the "CONVERTING OLD PANEL CONFIGURATIONS" section of the FvwmButtons man page.

You need Perl to be installed.

WindowFont and HilightColor commands embedded in functions are not found. If you have either of these commands in functions, they are not detected.

Known bugs can be found in the fvwm bug tracking system (accessible from the fvwm home page).

Bug reports can be sent to the fvwm-workers mailing list (see the FAQ).