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dCore LXQt Guide
LXQt was briefly tested in dCore-xenial and observed to provide a stable environment. Note LXQt is relatively new and is undergoing active development. The following guide provides useful installation and configuration information as well as known issues.
LXQt Installation
Suggest importing (sce-import -b or sce-import -bl) the following to load at boot:
- lxqt
- lxde-icon-theme
- obconf-qt
- obmenu
By default the LXQt import installs:
- lxqt openbox environment
- lxqt-panel
- pcmanfm-qt
- QTerminal
- Xarchiver
- LXImage
- Screenshot
Use the boot code lxqt-session to launch the LXQt environment at boot.
Configuration
Create ~/.X.d/startups file containing the following to launch panel at boot:
lxqt-panel &
Right-click lxqt-panel to configure the panel. Note lxqt-panel start menu → System Tools auto-populates with important dCore specific menu items, including control panel, exit, FLTK-editor, mount tool, run program, sce-import, set time, top, xkill and aterm.
Launch pcmanfm-qt from lxqt-panel start → Accessories → PCManFM File Manager. To launch pcmanfm-qt from a terminal or custom menu entry use:
dbus-run-session pcmanfm-qt
Open pcmanfm-qt as above and select Edit → Preferences → Display → Icon Theme → select nuoveXT.2.2 → click OK.
Create a ~/Desktop directory or pcmanfm-qt → Places → Desktop causes crash.
Executables, icons and desktop files can be dragged from pcmanfm-qt to the panel quick launch area, usually located in /usr/share/applications.
Modify /home/tc/.config/openbox/rc.xml to configure keyboard/mouse preferences.
Run obmenu to configure right-click menu, creates ~/.config/openbox/menu.xml.
Use obmenu to change the obconf menu entry to obconf-qt.
Use obmenu to delete the exit entry and replace with exittc.
Run obconf-qt to change various environment preferences.
After making configuration changes, right-click desktop and select restart from menu to activate changes.
Add additional menu items as desired. Note dCore SCEs placed in OnDemand can be launched directly from the menu provided the SCE name is the same as the executable. Launching an OnDemand application will automatically load then launch the extension without the need to use the sce-load command or rely on a built-in dCore OnDemand menu.
Numerous additional configuration options are available from the Preferences menu, including the LXQt Configuration Center.
Issues
Minor issues were noted during brieft testing although these items did not appear to affect LXQt stability or functionality.
eObserved issues during brief testing: -right-clicking lxqt-panel to configure, icons not properly displayed, rely on hover text for information
