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qeyzho

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Genmon does not update after changing .rc config file (CLOSED)

I made a Python script that is ran by a XFCE genmon. This script (based some calculation) changes UpdatePeriod in rc format file located in (.config/xfce4/panel/genmon-7.rc) that belogns to the genmon. The problem is How can I restart this genmon and force it to be reconfig by edited rc format file?

Last edited by qeyzho (2024-05-31 15:09:51)

ToZ

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Re: Genmon does not update after changing .rc config file (CLOSED)

What version of xfce4-genmon-plugin are you running?

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qeyzho

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Re: Genmon does not update after changing .rc config file (CLOSED)

I have Debian 12.5 (xfce4-genmon-plugin (4.1.1-1))

This is rc file related to the genmon:
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Command=python3 .MyScript/DsDs.py
UseLabel=0
Text=
UpdatePeriod=300000
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after running DsDs.py this rc file chage to:
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Command=python3 .MyScript/SolarCalendar.py
UseLabel=0
Text=
UpdatePeriod=1200000
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But I think I should run an command to restart the this genmon (because its UpdatePeriod does not change)

ToZ

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Re: Genmon does not update after changing .rc config file (CLOSED)

Unfortunately there is no reliable way to restart the plugin via a command so that it re-reads the configuration settings (you need to manually make the change in the configuration dialog). You can refresh the plugin but this just basically re-runs the existing command. Feel free to create an enhancement request and I'll see if I can add the functionality for a future version.

In the meantime, you may need to re-architect what you are trying to do within one script.

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qeyzho

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Re: Genmon does not update after changing .rc config file (CLOSED)

Thanks a lot for your great answer and now I know that such a feature does not exist directly. I will try and create an enhancement request...