How to match ipython window

asked 2015-02-13 00:30:14 +0000

Nikolaus Rath
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updated 2015-07-28 05:12:24 +0000

i3convert
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Hello,

I'm trying to load an i3 layout that includes an ipython3 qtconsole window. The relevant part of the layout definition is:

{
    "border": "normal",
    "floating": "auto_off",
    "geometry": {
       "height": 510,
       "width": 761,
       "x": 0,
       "y": 0
    },
    "name": "IPython",
    "percent": 0.391100702576112,
    "swallows": [
       {
        "title": "^IPython$"
       }
    ],
    "type": "con"
}

I'm starting the application like this:

i3-msg "workspace 1; append_layout ${HOME}/.i3/workspace-1.json"
emacs &
icedove &
iceweasel &
ipython3 qtconsole &

..and xprop says about the Ipython window:

$ xprop
[...]
WM_NAME(STRING) = "IPython"
WM_LOCALE_NAME(STRING) = "en_US.UTF-8"
WM_CLASS(STRING) = "", ""
WM_HINTS(WM_HINTS):
        Client accepts input or input focus: True
        Initial state is Normal State.
        bitmap id # to use for icon: 0x260000d
        window id # of group leader: 0x2600007
WM_NORMAL_HINTS(WM_SIZE_HINTS):
        program specified minimum size: 125 by 109
        window gravity: NorthWest
WM_CLIENT_MACHINE(STRING) = "nelarikon"
WM_COMMAND(STRING) = {  }

but the window never seems to get placed into its designated position.

What am I doing wrong?