>> I run presentations on an X server. The pointer, which >> isn't connected to anything(I don't have a mouse for >> it), sits in the middle of the screen. I have been >> able to use 'xsetroot' to make it transparent so it >> doesn't show. >> >> But some programs I use will change the pointer to an >> arrow when they are under the pointer. Then of course >> it shows. >> >> I know a little bit of python (don't know C), and have >> been able to use python-xlib to move the pointer >> around on the screen, but I can't move it off the >> screen. >> Python-xlib allows functions of the C Xlib library to >> be called from python. >> >> After looking through a large part of python-xlib's >> code that pertains to pointers, I don't think it is >> python-xlib that is preventing me from moving the >> pointer off the screen. >> >> Is there a way that I can get X to move the pointer >> off the screen or prevent programs from changing the >> pointer's cursor? > > The pointer cannot be moved offscreen and you cannot >prevent apps from installing their own cursors. The >only way to ensure the cursor never shows is to hack >the X-server so all cursors are transparent. > Resolution 512x384 and Virtual 1280x1024 moves cursor out of screen without any hack. That is arithmetic only. Any apps don't show cursor. I don't know how large can be "Virtual" resolution. 10000x10000 ? Aivils Stoss _______________________________________________ XFree86 mailing list XFree86@xxxxxxxxxxx http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
