Gromit-MPX: An On-Screen Annotation Tool for Presentations and More!

Описание: Gromit-MPX is a versatile on-screen annotation tool that works seamlessly with any Unix desktop environment under X11 and Wayland. It’s perfect for making presentations, highlighting important areas on the screen, and making real-time annotations. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install Gromit-MPX and use its key features to enhance your workflow.

The Project's Website: https://github.com/bk138/gromit-mpx

Learn:
How to Install Gromit-MPX
Install from KDE Discover:
Open KDE Discover.
Go to the Graphics category on the left navigation pane.
Scroll down to find Gromit-MPX and install it.

Key Features of Gromit-MPX
Desktop-Independent: Works with GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and other desktop environments under X11 and Wayland using XWayland.
Hotkey-Based: Doesn’t clutter your desktop with UI widgets.
Configurable: Customize key bindings and drawing tool settings.
Multi-Pointer: Supports graphical annotations with multiple pointers under X11.
Fast: Utilizes compositing for smooth performance.

How to Use Gromit-MPX
Toggle Painting: Press F9 to start or stop drawing.
Clear Screen: Press Shift+F9 to clear all annotations.
Toggle Visibility: Press Ctrl+F7 to show or hide the annotation layer.
Quit: Press Alt+F8 to exit Gromit-MPX.
Undo Last Stroke: Press F8 to undo the last annotation.
Redo Last Stroke: Press Shift+F8 to redo the last annotation.

Default Drawing Tools and Key Bindings
Default: Red Pen
Shift: Blue Pen
Control: Yellow Pen
2 (Second Mouse Button): Green Marker
Button3 (Third Mouse Button): Eraser

Customizing Gromit-MPX
Hotkey Configuration: You can customize the hotkeys to suit your preferences. For example:

HOTKEY="F9"
UNDOKEY="F8"

✅ Tips for Using Gromit-MPX
Presentations: Use Gromit-MPX to highlight important areas during presentations.
Screen Sharing: Annotate during screen-sharing sessions to draw attention to specific elements.
Tutorials: Create annotated screenshots or videos for tutorials.

✅ Pro Tips:
Practice: Spend some time practicing with the tool to get comfortable with the key bindings.
Customize: Tailor the key bindings and tools to your workflow for maximum efficiency.
Combine with Other Tools: Use Gromit-MPX in combination with other presentation tools for a more engaging experience.

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