Re: Force Typing Break?

Wow... That's a lot of e-mails for one question :-) Let's start near the
end...

JC wrote:
> What is suspended and quiet modes, anyway?
>   
"Normal" mode is for normal usage. It will prompt you to break and, if
so configured, force you to take the break.

"Quiet" mode is pretty much like normal mode, in that it will still
register your activity, and notice that you need to take a break, but it
will not actually prompt you to take one, nor block you from using the
computer. This is typically used when you want to show something on your
computer to someone else. You are using the computer doing the
explaining and the showing, but you do not want to be interrupted by
breaks. Once you return to normal mode, Workrave will bother you with
taking an "overdue" break, if necessary

In "Suspended" mode, workrave no longer records your activity. This is
typically used when someone else is using your computer for a brief
time. In these cases, you may not want to quit workrave, and you also
don't want the activity recorded, because it isn't yours, and hence you
will not need to take any "overdue" breaks. When someone else is using
the computer for a longer time, it is best to quit workrave altogether.

JC wrote:
> How can i make WorkRave force me to go on a break, whether I like it or not?
>
> ... a Break where I am "locked-out" of my computer for X minutes.
>
> (I'm thinking of something like Gnome's Keyboard Setting's Typing Break)
>   

    * Switch back to "normal" mode.
    * Open the preferences window to the break type of your choice, and
      set the "Maximum number of prompts" to 1.
    * In the "UI" section, set "Block mode" to either "Block input" or
      "Block input and screen"

That should do it.

Groetjes,

Kees-Jan

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