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The XFree86 implementation contains 2 parts : the server part and two
clients (xsetpointer and xsetmode).
The server supports the following extended devices :
- Joystick (only on supported systems ie. Linux, FreeBSD
and NetBSD). Features :
- Relative mode.
- 2 valuators (x and y axis).
- 2 buttons.
- Elographics touchscreen. Features :
- Absolute mode.
- 2 valuators (x and y axis).
- 1 button.
- Mouse. Features :
- Relative mode.
- 2 valuators (x and y axis).
- up to 4 buttons.
- Wacom stylus. Features :
- Absolute or relative modes.
- 5 valuators :
- X axis.
- Y axis.
- pressure.
- X tilt.
- Y tilt.
- 3 buttons.
- Proximity report.
- Motion history capability.
- Macro/function buttons are reported as keys.
- Wacom eraser. Features :
- Absolute or relative modes.
- 5 valuators :
- X axis.
- Y axis.
- pressure.
- X tilt.
- Y tilt.
- 1 button.
- Proximity report.
- Motion history capability.
- Macro/function buttons are reported as keys.
- Wacom cursor. Features :
- Absolute or relative modes.
- 5 valuators :
- X axis.
- Y axis.
- pressure.
- X tilt.
- Y tilt.
- 16 buttons.
- Proximity report.
- Motion history capability.
- Macro/function buttons are reported as keys.
- SummaSketch tablet. Features :
- Absolute or relative modes.
- 2 valuators (x and y axis).
- 2 button stylus or 4 button puck.
- Proximity report.
- Motion history capability.
To enable an extended device, you must add en entry in the
XF86Config file. Consult to the XF86Config man
pages to see the details.
xsetpointer is used to change the device controlling the core
pointer and to list available extended devices.
xsetmode is used to change the mode (absolute or relative) of
an extended device. The device has to support relative and absolute
modes and the device must not control the core pointer.
Consult the man pages for details.
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