Focus problem with java applications?

[Bjørn T Johansen]

On Fri, 11 May 2012 09:41:37 +0200
Olivier Fourdan <fourdan at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Bjørn T Johansen <btj at havleik.no> wrote:
> 
> > I have a problem with java applications that is quite annoying... Not sure
> > if the sinner is XFCE but thought I would start here..
> >
> > If the java app opens a new windows/dialog then often it is impossible to
> > switch focus to the new window/dialog and the only option that is working
> > is closing the window using the
> > x in the right corner... (i.e. if I try to write in the new window, it
> > write in the window that previously had focus..:)
> >
> > Is there some settings in XFCE that is wrong? Or is it a bug? Or should I
> > blame something else?
> 
> 
> What version of xfwm4 and what JRE version?
> 
> Do you have a simple reproducer (like a simple demo progrtam, something
> that does not require to install a 400Mb Propritary Java app for example)?
> 
> Cheers,
> Olivier
> 

I am using xfwm4 4.10.0-1 (running Arch Linux btw..) and Java 1.7.0_04 64 bits

Not sure about the demo program, I have most trouble with IntelliJ IDEA... (only 130MB :) )


BTJ