start apps with predefined window size

lectrix · n00b Joined: 03 Apr 2003 Posts: 17 Location: austria

hi!

i wonder if this is possible...
i want to start a application, say firebird, with window size attributes and coordinates...

this would be very useful, because i could write a script that sets up my desktop for specific tasks, e.g. "loadWorkDesktop" loads 2 eterms, gvim, vmware, lincvs, sylpheed... or "loadMusic Desktop loads xmms with playlist, firebird, mixer, some other music apps...
anyway,...
does anyone know how to do this?
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fimblo · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 1:29 pm Post subject:

wasnt there a file called .Xresources where you can specify stuff like that? something like:

xterm*geometry: 80x50+100+100

check out man X and search for Xresources. to apply, use xrdb -merge $HOME/.Xresources

hope this helps...
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nemhain · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 3:04 pm Post subject:

Many apps support the --geometry (-g) option to set width, height and position.

Example: