Mouse Pointers

**bob58** · 03-30-2004, 04:48 PM

Hi Marcus.....I did edit the file in /etc/skel/.kde/share/config/kdeglobals

and restarted computer and cursor is STILL SMALL!!! HAHAHAHA!! I wonder why? Maybe I can download another cursor?

**bob58** · 03-30-2004, 05:42 PM

I am thinking is it possible to just remove the current arrow cursor and download a BIG one and put it in place of small one? I dont think I really need a new mouse THEME.....just the arrow pointer.....OR is it possible to actually edit the mouse pointer itself and enlarge it?

**Stephen** · 03-30-2004, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by colin stewart

Hmm.. can't find those four you mention, how are you seeing them? - I looked under themes based on what you said, but no luck

Still no idea about the typing/insert cursor either - a block would likely be more visible that a line I am hoping! oh well, back to the draining board!

Try this as root to display change to --config in the line if you want to change the cursor and choose the number you want.

Code:

HappyTux:/home/stephen# update-alternatives --display x-cursor-theme
x-cursor-theme - status is manual.
 link currently points to /etc/X11/cursors/whiteglass.theme
/etc/X11/cursors/core.theme - priority 30
/etc/X11/cursors/redglass.theme - priority 20
/etc/X11/cursors/whiteglass.theme - priority 20
/etc/X11/cursors/handhelds.theme - priority 20
Current `best' version is /etc/X11/cursors/core.theme.

**bob58** · 03-30-2004, 07:54 PM

Hi Stephen....I hate to sound dumb but I am not sure I follow you....I went into /etc/x11/cursors and there are 4 files in there: core.theme, handhelds.theme, redglass.theme and whiteglass.theme. When I click on, say core.theme to look at the file, all it says is:

[Icon Theme]
Inherits=core

I am not sure what the rest of what you said has sunk in yet! Could you explain a little more detailed for me? Is it these .theme files that I have to add something to? bob

**Stephen** · 03-30-2004, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by bob58

I am not sure what the rest of what you said has sunk in yet! Could you explain a little more detailed for me? Is it these .theme files that I have to add something to? bob

You use the update-alternatives --config x-cursor-theme as root and change the current cursor to one you want.

**bob58** · 03-30-2004, 08:15 PM

Hi Stephen...thanks for helping me...so what i do is bring up console and as root, type in "update-alternatives --config x-cursor-theme" and it will prompt me to type in a different theme such as redglass.theme or whiteglass.theme? Sorry to be such a bonehead....bob

**Stephen** · 03-30-2004, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by bob58

Hi Stephen...thanks for helping me...so what i do is bring up console and as root, type in "update-alternatives --config x-cursor-theme" and it will prompt me to type in a different theme such as redglass.theme or whiteglass.theme? Sorry to be such a bonehead....bob

Yes except you choose the number of the alternative you want.

**bob58** · 03-31-2004, 12:34 PM

Hi Stephen....I tried that and it worked as far as a different cursor. I picked the red one which is easier to see but it is still very small.....but I guess I can live with it now....I have not tried the other 2 choices yet.....thanks for that code....it did help. bob