Re: [Workrave-user] Micropause timer reset

[Rob C. <ro...@kr...>]

Hello,

> noticed that when I pause to read email or a webpage, all timers stop
> after a few seconds (5, 10?) then after another few seconds (15, 20?),
> the micropause timer resets itself. Fortunately the other timers
> appear to continue counting down from the last value.

Correct. When you stop using mouse and keyboard, workrave assumes that yo=
u are 'idle'
within 5 seconds and stops all timers. The timers are not reset when you =
become idle. A
timer is reset when your idle time reaches the pause duration for that ti=
mer.

You can change the pause duration of a timer in the preferences (e.g. Pre=
ferences ->
Timers -> Micropause -> Pause Duration). Usually, a micropause only takes=
 about 30
seconds, so after being idle for 30 seconds, the micropause timer resets.=
 The restbreak
pause is usually a couple of minutes, like 5 minutes. So this timer will =
not reset after
being idle for only 30 seconds.

> Is there any way to set the pause time before the timers stop? Also, is

No, this option is not configurable (anymore). Well, at least not using t=
he GUI.

> there a way to extend the period of time before the micropause timer
> resets itself? I didn't see anything in the options.

Yes, see above.

Groetjes,
  Rob

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