Is it possible to create 2 different ARandR settings and switch them when I unplug second monitor?

[vinibortoletto]

Hi everyone, i3 newbie here!

I’m using i3wm on my laptop with a second monitor attached to it. When I unplug the second monitor the ARandR config I created stays the same, as if the second monitor was still plugged in. Is there a way to switch config when I unplug it?

[anon75994754]

Take a look here . it may be what you look for

" https://github.com/phillipberndt/autorandr "

EDit ( How to use ) is on page also (scroll down)

[vinibortoletto]

WOW! That’s exacly what I was looking for!

Thank you for the quick response! I’m loving EndeavourOs community!

[Zircon34]

I also use autorandr, this tool is great. I have a setup at home and at work, and at both places save my settings. Short version…

Hello Arch, my old friend

I use i3wm, my preferred options is to use autorandr: autorandr --save screen1 autorandr --save screen2 Which save both configurations. You can then add the following to your config to load automatically autorandr --change If you are on logged in your session and want to swap lets say from screen 1 to 2 configuration you could open terminal and autorandr screen2 Edit: I switch frequently different monitor config between home and work. One thing I learned is to logout of the session t…