Add override_redirect for X11 windows

This commit add the `override_redirect` boolean field to the `PlatformSpecific` struct for linux platform. This is a X11-specific flag allow bypassing window manager mapping for precise positioning of windows.
iced-rs · Sep 10, 2024 · 01c0dbb · 01c0dbb
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diff --git a/core/src/window/settings/linux.rs b/core/src/window/settings/linux.rs
@@ -8,4 +8,10 @@ pub struct PlatformSpecific {
     /// As a best practice, it is suggested to select an application id that match
     /// the basename of the application’s .desktop file.
     pub application_id: String,
+
+    /// Whether bypass the window manager mapping for x11 windows
+    ///
+    /// This flag is particularly useful for creating UI elements that need precise
+    /// positioning and immediate display without window manager interference.
+    pub override_redirect: bool,
 }
diff --git a/winit/src/conversion.rs b/winit/src/conversion.rs
@@ -105,10 +105,12 @@ pub fn window_attributes(
         {
             use winit::platform::x11::WindowAttributesExtX11;
 
-            attributes = attributes.with_name(
-                &settings.platform_specific.application_id,
-                &settings.platform_specific.application_id,
-            );
+            attributes = attributes
+                .with_override_redirect(settings.override_redirect)
+                .with_name(
+                    &settings.platform_specific.application_id,
+                    &settings.platform_specific.application_id,
+                );
         }
         #[cfg(feature = "wayland")]
         {