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Binding mouse buttons

asked 2012-09-19 20:14:22 +0000

b_garcia
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What's the best way to react to mouse events? I'd like to be able to $mod + middle click to close a window for example.

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I also want this..

diablo465 ( 2013-10-24 11:07:04 +0000 )edit

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answered 2012-09-19 20:27:45 +0000

Michael
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updated 2015-10-11 10:34:43 +0000

This is not possible yet, the relevant feature request ticket is at https://github.com/i3/i3/issues/558

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answered 2013-08-14 11:51:18 +0000

tab3
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Some workaround I use. I have mouse with additional buttons, so I've found out with xev the button code (6). And changed ~/.xbindkeysrc to:

"xdotool key alt+F4"
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(alt+F4 is my combination to close window)

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Works like a charm. Thanks!!!

dang2327 ( 2014-04-17 06:56:23 +0000 )edit

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answered 2013-08-21 14:06:37 +0000

scotths
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You could also consider a program such as easy stroke. You can map various mouse gestures including combinations of buttons with or without pauses to any key combination. I've used it for years with openbox to essentially move windows into various tiling manager type arrangements. Experimenting now with it in combination with i3.

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