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How can I fix this rotation issue? (lemdro.id)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by governorkeagan@lemdro.id to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I’m using EndeavourOS with KDE.

The display is correctly oriented when logged in but it doesn’t rotate correctly when I’m logged out.

EDIT: corrected the post. This happens when logged out, locking the screen has it displayed correctly.

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[–] frozen@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 52 points 5 months ago (3 children)

If you're using Wayland, you can go to Settings -> Colors & Themes -> Login Screen (SDDM) and click "Apply Plasma Settings..."

If you're using X11, it looks like you'll have to resort to hacky scripts, unfortunately.

Source: https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-to-change-monitor-layout-and-orientation-in-sddm/3377

[–] governorkeagan@lemdro.id 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately, I'm having to use X11 because of work (context). Thanks for the help!

[–] Nilz@sopuli.xyz 4 points 5 months ago

I suppose xrandr can help you here: See the Arch wiki about xrandr

[–] narc0tic_bird@lemm.ee 5 points 5 months ago

Oh, I didn't know that button existed. Great! Even though I just tried it and it didn't apply my rotation settings correctly.

[–] Arkhive@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I’m using Wayland, where do I find this settings gui?

[–] frozen@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

This is the system settings application for the KDE desktop environment.

[–] Arkhive@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Ah, so being on Hyprland means I can’t really gain access to this, right?

[–] frozen@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Correct. Unfortunately, it's something that each desktop environment or window manager has to implement themselves. But all the button is doing is moving some config files around, so you can probably do some digging to figure out what it's copying to where.

[–] Arkhive@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 months ago

Yeah, I’ve largely figured out how to change all these settings from configs for myself, just always on the lookout for a nice gui. I’m slowly working to make a Linux experience I can install for my relatives that makes the transition from crapware Windows relatively painless.

[–] Astongt615@lemmy.one 3 points 5 months ago

XDG_SESSION_THEME=KDE got my hyprland config to work on everything except the cursor (other than in Firefox/steam for some reason). Took me way too long to find the old reddit post that had this tip, so I hope it helps!

[–] narc0tic_bird@lemm.ee 25 points 5 months ago (1 children)

This is SDDM, the default login manager used by KDE.

The Arch Wiki has an article about it, look under section 2.6.

[–] kurumin@linux.community 4 points 5 months ago

Great answer!

[–] AnnaFrankfurter@lemmy.ml 20 points 5 months ago

Put one hand on the top and one on bottom and rotate the screen by 90° or π/2 radians

[–] bloodfart@lemmy.ml 11 points 5 months ago (1 children)

usually monitors can be freely rotated. if yours can't, the back usually has a square vesa mount on the back and you can just take out the four screws and reattach it the way you like.

[–] ReversalHatchery 1 points 5 months ago

Probably they like it this way.

[–] foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's not the point here but can you share your wallpaper? 😄

[–] governorkeagan@lemdro.id 9 points 5 months ago

I can't remember where I found it, but here it is. I thought it might be from here (I've used these previously) but it is not.

[–] ClemaX@lemm.ee 10 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

From Archwiki > xrandr:

Tip: Both GDM and SDDM have startup scripts that are executed when X is initiated. For GDM, these are in /etc/gdm/, while for SDDM this is done at /usr/share/sddm/scripts/Xsetup. This method requires root access and mucking around in system configuration files, but will take effect earlier in the startup process than using xprofile.

[–] woodgen@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You still use X11?

[–] boo_@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 5 months ago

SDDM is still X11 based, no matter which desktop you run with it. I have tried enabling Wayland on it, but it's been... Unstable to say the least.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 8 points 5 months ago

Your screen on the left appears to be rotated vertically, rotate it 90 degrees clockwise and it should be better.

[–] cheezits@lemmy.ca 8 points 5 months ago

Turn your head

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Is this when the screen is locked or when you're logged out? Those are two different things and I suspect it's the latter. That's probably sddm and I suspect it can be fixed by using Wayland with it. Should be some option in /etc/sddm.conf or so.

[–] governorkeagan@lemdro.id 5 points 5 months ago

I corrected the post, thanks for calling it out! It’s fine when locked but the issue happens when logged out.

[–] terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago

Fix what? It looks perfect /s

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 months ago

The command is

swaymsg output DP-2 transform 90

[–] Tenkard@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 months ago

I kinda love this aside from it being unusable

[–] ReversalHatchery 2 points 5 months ago

I think this must be the display manager that didn't get the memo that one of your displays is rotated.

narc0tic_bird had a link to it's documentation, hopefully it can be set up the way you need it.

[–] therealjcdenton@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Can I have that wallpaper?

[–] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

https://wallpapersden.com/linux-retro-wallpaper/1336x768/

Edited the photo and used bing search lol

[–] therealjcdenton@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 months ago

Thank you

[–] sirico@feddit.uk 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Search gruvbox Linux I think I found the light version https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c8/7d/32/c87d329daeef94762661443e3e934246.png

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

I recommend playing Penguin Pursuit on Lumosity

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 months ago

Seems fine to me