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Author: terryc
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To: dng
Subject: Re: [DNG] XFCE in Beowulf confuses left and right
On Tue, 3 Nov 2020 11:56:33 +0100
kernel panic! <team@???> wrote:

> Update!
>
> I "dig" through my Backup(s) - Bingo! I found a File *dualmonitor.sh*
>
> I put it back to/home/$USER/.screenlayout/dualmonitor.sh
>
> Logout from XFCE, login back.... nothing happens
>
> Folder    .screenlayout =    drwxr-xr-x
> File    dualmonitor.sh = -rwx------

>
> maybe it is someone of the permissions?
>
> desperate
> Michael
>
>
> Am 31.10.20 um 16:14 schrieb Michael K.:
> > Heyho,
> >
> > I have setup a Desktop with Beowulf and XFCE. The install was done
> > with only one Monitor (Acer 24" HDMI)
> >
> > I put on a other Monitor (Acer 20" VGA) and yes i get "Figure 3.
> > Configure new displays dialog." (*) In this display dialog i see the
> > first "confuses of left and right" The 20" stands *left* from
> > 24" (for medical reasons i need it) I drag and drop the Icons to te
> > right places, how my monitors are positioned. I set 24" as default.
> > And XFCE use the 20" as default?! 24" shows only the default XFCE
> > Background. (***)
> >
> > "if i want to reach the monitor left with the mouse i have to move
> > the mouse to the right."
> >
> > Although, the 24" is the *default* Monitor XFCE give me the Menu and
> > other Desktop Items on the small one 20" ?? E.g. open Thunar ....
> >
> > I *disable* the Small on 20", and the Monitor Icon for the 20" goes
> > automatically to the right side. See screenshot (**)
> >
> > I make this settings as a "normal user" non root privileges. (***)
> >
> > what can I do to make this program do what I want?
> >
> > Thank you in advance and have a nice weekend
> >
> > Michael


Do you have arandr loaded?
This isn't a soluton, but 'works' for me, YMMV.
In xfce -. right click -> Applications -> Settings -> Display
Identify the displays.
Set which one you want to be the primary.
Make sure it the other is not set as primary.
Drag each screen around to the L/R, or up/down relation ship you want.
Note, depending on the hardware you have, you can also set resolution
and refresh rates.

What doesn't work for me is the every morning, I then have a pop up
that asks e to chose between mirror or extend right, then I have to
close two popups.

What is in your dual-monitor.sh?