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jlfh0816

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Registered: 2022-10-05

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[ solved ] genmon <img> and <icon> tags

When using Genmon, I don't understand the difference in usage between <img> and <icon> tags.
I suppose that if the two tags exist, it's because their reasons for existing are different... ?

For example, which is the most recommended for displaying an image?

Another question: can <img> and <icon> be displayed simultaneously?
I tried and could only display the other or the other, never both simultaneously.

Many thanks in advance!

Last edited by jlfh0816 (2022-10-26 19:40:06)

ToZ

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Re: [ solved ] genmon <img> and <icon> tags

The <img> tag is for a specific image file.  The <icon> tag is for an icon from the current icon theme. So for example:

<img>/usr/share/pixmaps/xfce.png</image>
...or...
<icon>gtk-edit</icon>

You can only use one or the other.

With the <icon> tag you get access to a couple of other features:
- if you change the icon theme, the icon will change as well to match
- some icon themes support both light and dark icons. If you change the light/dark appearance, the icon will change colors as well.

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jlfh0816

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Registered: 2022-10-05

Posts: 16

Re: [ solved ] genmon <img> and <icon> tags

Thank you very much ToZ for these clear and didactic explanations!