On 03 May 2002 13:40:53 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> Message summary for PR#886
>       From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>       Subject: FvwmEvent bug for Exec
> 
> Full_Name: David A. Rogers
> Version: 2.4.6
> 
> 
> In 2.4.6 FvwmEvent, Cmd Exec does not work properly.
> 
> The following minimal rc file exhibits the behavior.
> 
> The FvwmEvent setting:
> 
> *FvwmEvent: Cmd Exec /usr/bin/play
> 
> never results in play being called.  It appears that it is trying to Exec
> the parameter (the sound file) instead of play.  The rc below results in
> the .xsession-errors file below.
> 
> Using a function to call exec _does_ work and I am using that as my
> work-around. (See the commented Cmd PlaySound).

Cmd gets one word parameter, so the correct syntax here is:

  *FvwmEvent: Cmd "Exec /usr/bin/play"

Regards,
Mikhael.
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