HP Compaq t5725 User Manual page 225

Debugging Resources
Problems with resource management are seldom attributable to TeemTalk and are
more commonly attributable to incorrect syntax or the resource file not being read by
the resource manager. Resource files require 100% accuracy in specification; every-
thing is case sensitive, the position of white space characters are critical, and non-
printable characters inserted in the file causes absolute havoc. Here are a few hints:
1. Command line options will only work on plain files.
For example:
xteemx340.sun -fg red
will not work because of the file type suffix (.sun), and all
command line options will be ignored.
2. If the application name is specified as part of the resource prefer-
ence string then this must be the same name by which the program
is called.
3. One of the simplest tests for checking correct positioning/reading
of a resource file is:
xteemx340*title: Test-It
which should set the window title to 'Test-It'. If this doesn't work,
nothing else will.
4. If some of the resource file works and some doesn't, then there are
probably non-printable characters in the resource file.
5. Check that general resources specified for other applications are
not also affecting TeemTalk. If they don't contain a specific name
in the resource string then they will affect all applications.
6. There are many quirks to the X Window system. Many basic
resources (e.g. foreground/background) are common to all X
Applications. If it doesn't work on TeemTalk try the same resource
on, for example, xterm.
Resources & Command Line Options
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