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diff --git a/src/plugins/generic/evdevtouch/README b/src/plugins/generic/evdevtouch/README index 119f2a2c9e..fca2770106 100644 --- a/src/plugins/generic/evdevtouch/README +++ b/src/plugins/generic/evdevtouch/README @@ -1,12 +1,17 @@ -Generic plug-in for evdev touch (ABS_MT) events. +Generic plug-in for evdev multiple touch (ABS_MT) events. Supports protocol type A & B. Type B is supported both directly and via libmtdev. +Single-touch devices reporting ABS_X and Y only are not supported +by this plugin. Use tslib or evdevmouse instead. The protocol type will be detected automatically. To enable libmtdev support uncomment the USE_MTDEV define in evdevtouch.pro. -Tested with the following kernel drivers: bcm5974, hid_magicmouse. +Tested with the following kernel drivers: + bcm5974 (type A) + hid_magicmouse (type A with ABS_MT_TRACKING_ID) (type B over libmtdev) + wacom (type B) To use this "driver", pass -plugin EvdevTouch on the command line. @@ -24,9 +29,9 @@ Only touch events are generated, mouse events are not. Be aware however that ignored touch events will generate a mouse event from the first touch point by default. See AA_SynthesizeMouseForUnhandledTouchEvents. -If no evdev events are read, disable the synaptics driver from X or -temporarily disable the device by running -xinput set-prop <device> <device enabled property> 0. +If no evdev events are read, X may be grabbing the device. +Disable the synaptics driver from X or temporarily disable the device +by running xinput set-prop <device> <device enabled property> 0. Use xinput list and xinput list-props to figure out the values. When not running on a windowing system (eglfs, kms, etc.) and having a @@ -38,5 +43,5 @@ If the input device cannot be accessed, set up a udev rule. For example: sudo cp 70-qtouchscreen.rules /etc/udev/rules.d sudo udevadm trigger --subsystem-match=input -The udev rule matches any touchpad or touchscreen device. If there are -multiple ones, specify the device manually as described above. +The sample udev rule matches any touchpad or touchscreen device. +If there are multiple ones, specify the device manually as described above. |