XBMC traps mouse on display 1

babazoid · 2007-08-29, 23:30

Hey folks,

I am running a dual head set up. I have just got XBMC working ALMOST perfectly. My last no-so-little detail is that when XBMC is full-screen on my HDTV I can't get the mouse back over to display 0. Anyone gotten around this or is this just something we have to live with for the time-being?

Thanks

dgege · 2008-05-19, 01:44

I'm having the exact same problem! While searching, I came upon this post that has no fix

So I'm bumping it, hoping someone can answer it!
So I start XBMC on my secondary display (:0.1) but it takes the mouse with it. I want it to leave the mouse alone (I control with my remote through LIRC).
Anyway I can do that?

dgege · 2008-05-24, 07:32

I tried disabling the mouse support in xbmc but it still insists on moving the mouse to its display. This is a big problem in my setup

I'm sitll hoping someone knows how I can disable that "feature"...

**topfs2** · 2008-05-24, 10:45

This is from what I know how SDL works (which we use for mouse and to create windows) and there's no way around this. I have tried to do something about it but all my searches have come up that it's no possible, although for those with dualscreen it would be good.

dgege · 2008-05-24, 20:00

Damn, that sucks big time. I'll try and see if there's something I can figure out. Thing is, I don't need the mouse for xbmc (i even disable it in the settings).

**topfs2** · 2008-05-24, 21:30

I've put a question on SDL mailing list about it in case some off them knows anything about it, still I doubt it unfortunately.
Perhaps it's possible with a patch which they might point me to which we could use but don't get your hopes up

dgege · 2008-05-24, 21:32

Hey, I just appreciate the effort

Let us know either way.

dgege · 2008-05-28, 09:30

I found an ugly (but working) hack while waiting for an official fix (hopefully!). I used the program switchscreen 0.1.1 (http://users.tkk.fi/~spniskan/switchscreen/) which letsyou switch the mouse between screens. You have to disable the window borders on XBMC (easily done with KDE) or else you'll see the title bar appear.
I hope that helps someone and I now have a fully working setup

Finally!

bdallen · 2008-06-27, 17:16

What about setting SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_OFF)?

**topfs2** · 2008-07-01, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdallen

What about setting SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_OFF)?

IIRC I tried that which didnt work, if you have it working then a patch would be most welcome, But only when the mouse isnt enabled or with an advanced setting IMO.

/Topfs2

2007-08-29, 23:30	#1
babazoid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 38	XBMC traps mouse on display 1 Hey folks, I am running a dual head set up. I have just got XBMC working ALMOST perfectly. My last no-so-little detail is that when XBMC is full-screen on my HDTV I can't get the mouse back over to display 0. Anyone gotten around this or is this just something we have to live with for the time-being? Thanks

2008-05-24, 10:45	#4
topfs2 Team-XBMC Developer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,861	This is from what I know how SDL works (which we use for mouse and to create windows) and there's no way around this. I have tried to do something about it but all my searches have come up that it's no possible, although for those with dualscreen it would be good. __________________ If you have problems please read this before posting Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.

2008-05-24, 21:30	#6
topfs2 Team-XBMC Developer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,861	I've put a question on SDL mailing list about it in case some off them knows anything about it, still I doubt it unfortunately. Perhaps it's possible with a patch which they might point me to which we could use but don't get your hopes up __________________ If you have problems please read this before posting Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.

2008-06-27, 17:16	#9
bdallen Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 36	GrabInput What about setting SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_OFF)?

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2008-05-19, 01:44	#2
dgege Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33	I'm having the exact same problem! While searching, I came upon this post that has no fix So I'm bumping it, hoping someone can answer it! So I start XBMC on my secondary display (:0.1) but it takes the mouse with it. I want it to leave the mouse alone (I control with my remote through LIRC). Anyway I can do that?

2008-05-24, 07:32	#3
dgege Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33	I tried disabling the mouse support in xbmc but it still insists on moving the mouse to its display. This is a big problem in my setup I'm sitll hoping someone knows how I can disable that "feature"...

2008-05-24, 20:00	#5
dgege Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33	Damn, that sucks big time. I'll try and see if there's something I can figure out. Thing is, I don't need the mouse for xbmc (i even disable it in the settings).

2008-05-24, 21:32	#7
dgege Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33	Hey, I just appreciate the effort Let us know either way.

2008-05-28, 09:30	#8
dgege Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33	I found an ugly (but working) hack while waiting for an official fix (hopefully!). I used the program switchscreen 0.1.1 (http://users.tkk.fi/~spniskan/switchscreen/) which letsyou switch the mouse between screens. You have to disable the window borders on XBMC (easily done with KDE) or else you'll see the title bar appear. I hope that helps someone and I now have a fully working setup Finally!

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