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Post by 37bodie on Dec 24, 2020 13:05:38 GMT
Now then, on Linux Mint this keyboard shortcut exists, taken straight from the Windows world  Is there anyway to set this up in Bodhi so pressing Windows Key & E loads File Manager PCManFM? Thank you and Merry Christmas! (from Windows user looking for a quicker way of life) |
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Post by thewaiter on Dec 24, 2020 14:07:26 GMT
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Post by 37bodie on Dec 26, 2020 14:09:17 GMT
Ďakujem/Thank you thewaiter! Much appreciated and love the easy to follow video which works for me. Here's the steps written out in long form: 1. Start > Settings > Settings Panel2. Find Input3. Go to Key Bindings4. Click +Add5. Press the desired key combination e.g. win + e6. On the right hand side choose: Command7. In the Action Params box enter: pcmanfm8. Click Apply9. Click Close |
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Post by thewaiter on Dec 26, 2020 15:11:29 GMT
You are welcome Appreciate your slovak input Thanx Štefan |
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Post by 37bodie on Dec 27, 2020 2:56:50 GMT
You are welcome Appreciate your slovak input Thanx Štefan Bratislava not too far away from where I be ... been there many times, great place. Meanwhile back on topic, I wanted to follow the same procedure for two other things: 1) windows + m (minimise all, i.e. show desktop) 2) windows only (start button opens menu) Now then, without wanting to be a nuisance Windows fan boy, and not for want of trying, I looked and looked but couldn't get these using the same method. Any tips to aid me in my perpetual quest to try and solve a linux issue by myself? |
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Post by enigma9o7 on Dec 27, 2020 5:40:58 GMT
Meanwhile back on topic, I wanted to follow the same procedure for two other things: 1) windows + m (minimise all, i.e. show desktop) 2) windows only (start button opens menu) Now then, without wanting to be a nuisance Windows fan boy, and not for want of trying, I looked and looked but couldn't get these using the same method. Any tips to aid me in my perpetual quest to try and solve a linux issue by myself? The Win+M should be easy, show desktop is on the list for things you can assign key binding to. I also recommend assigning that under edge bindings for bottom right corner click.... although I have that set and it technically takes two clicks, not sure why.... first one minimizes the current app, second click shows the desktop... maybe the same problem with a key binding? If you've already tried binding something, double check it doesnt work if you press it twice as may be the same problem and workaround are the same as with mouse. Also dont forget ctrl+alt+i is minimize current window, unless you can assign something easier to remember  I also assign alt+f4 to close window because used to it from windows, etc, and dont use virtual desktops.
Menu key already opens the menu wherever the mouse happens to be (although you can use it with arrows/enter), but I do not think Bodhi allows changing key bindings for single keys or has a way to bind something to open start menu from start button (like windows ctrl+esc). You cannot assign the Win key to do something by itself within Bodhi. Win+Space already opens the everything launcher. Since you can click anywhere at all i never bothered to learn key bindings for the start menu, since I only use it with the mouse; if I'm typing I use everything launcher, which can also be opened with win+space by default...
if you really wanna assign the Win key to do something else, I think you'd have to go a step back from Bodhi, to linux keymap layout type stuff, and make the win key into the menu key.
Also report back with details whats going on with win+m=show desktop, should be the same as win+e for command=pcmanfm.
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Post by 37bodie on Dec 27, 2020 11:57:46 GMT
Also report back with details whats going on with win+m=show desktop, should be the same as win+e for command=pcmanfm. This worked fine in the same way as above, I just missed it (I am getting old). Here's the steps written out in long form for assigning WIN + M to Show Desktop: P.S. Thanks for the Win+Space shortcut to start Launcher, this is great |
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Post by 37bodie on Dec 27, 2020 12:14:31 GMT
I think this one is [SOLVED] |
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Post by enigma9o7 on Dec 27, 2020 19:49:18 GMT
Menu key is the key between right alt and right control on most keyboards. Sometimes looks like three horizontal lines. I should have mentioned that earlier cuz that key is not labeled etc some people never use it or know what its for. Although android uses it. But most people dont use android with a 102 key keyboard. But yeah thats one of the three standard android UI buttons.
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I also assign alt+f4 to close window because used to it from windows, etc, and dont use virtual desktops.