Re: virtual resolution

[Andreas Krebs <krebs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Finally, I found what I need:
Using xrand -s 2 switches to   1024 x 768,
xrand -s 0 switches back.

Any way to put this behaviour into XF86config to use CRTL+ALT+(NUM+) ?
   Andreas

Andreas Krebs wrote:
> I did the following modification, but it still the same:
> The virtual res. remains 1400x1050 when switching to the lower
> resolution, i.e., moving the mouse to display's border shows the hidden 
> part of the 1400x1050 virtual pixels. Thanks  Andreas
>
> Section "Screen"
> #  DefaultDepth 16
>   SubSection "Display"
>     Depth      24
>     Modes      "1400x1050" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
>   EndSubSection
>   Device       "Device[0]"
>   Identifier   "Screen[0]"
>   Monitor      "Monitor[0]"
> EndSection
>
> Section "Device"
>   BoardName    "Unbekannt"
>   Driver       "r128"
>   Identifier   "Device[0]"
>   Option       "dpms"
> #  Option        "CRTScreen" "false"
>   Screen       0
>   VendorName   "Unknown"
>
> Michael Taylor wrote:
>
> > Andreas Krebs wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Now, I would like to get rid of the virtual resolution 1400x1050
> > > when I am working with 1024x768.
> > > Is there a way to switch the virtual resolution on the fly or
> > > do I need to start a second Xserver.
> >
> >
> >
> > If I understand your request, yes. You just need to simplify your Section
> > "Screen" entry in your XF86Config file.
> >
> > Something like (you may need/want multiple display depths):
> >
> > Section "Screen"
> >         Identifier "Screen0"
> >         Device     "Videocard0"
> >         Monitor    "Monitor0"
> >         DefaultDepth     24
> >         SubSection "Display"
> >                 Depth     24
> >         Modes      "1400x1050" "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
> >         EndSubSection
> > EndSection
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