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compass(6x) XScreenSaver manual compass(6x)

NAME

compass - draws a spinning compass.

SYNOPSIS

compass [--display host:display.screen] [--visual visual] [--window] [--root] [--window-id number] [--delay number] [--no-db] [--fps]

DESCRIPTION

This draws a compass, with all elements spinning about randomly, for that ``lost and nauseous'' feeling.

OPTIONS

Specify which visual to use. Legal values are the name of a visual class, or the id number (decimal or hex) of a specific visual.
Draw on a newly-created window. This is the default.
Draw on the root window.
--window-id number
Draw on the specified window.
Per-frame delay, in microseconds. Default: 20000 (0.02 seconds.).
Double Buffer. Boolean.
Display the current frame rate and CPU load.

ENVIRONMENT

to get the default host and display number.
to get the name of a resource file that overrides the global resources stored in the RESOURCE_MANAGER property.
The window ID to use with --root.

SEE ALSO

X(1), xscreensaver(1)

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2002 by Jamie Zawinski. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation. No representations are made about the suitability of this software for any purpose. It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty.

AUTHOR

Jamie Zawinski.

6.08 (10-Oct-2023) X Version 11