This article shows how to configure advanced settings of the touchpad in IGEL OS.
In order to configure advanced settings, Custom configuration needs to be enabled under User Interface > Input > Touchpad.
Menu path: User Interface > Input > Touchpad > Advanced
Corner coasting
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You can continue scrolling if your finger reaches the corner when scrolling vertically or horizontally along the touchpad edges. The scrolling continues while the finger stays in the corner.
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The scrolling stops as soon as the reaches the corner. (Default)
Circular scrolling
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You can scroll in a circle. In the selection menu, you can specify where to begint the circular scrolling.
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Circular scrolling is disabled. (Default)
Circular scroll trigger
Trigger region of the touchpad to start circular scrolling.
Possible values:
All edges (Default)
Top edge
Top right corner
Right edge
Bottom right corner
Bottom edge
Bottom left corner
Left edge
Top left corner
Tap and drag gesture
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You can move items by tapping them and then touching again and dragging them by moving the finger on the touchpad. (Default)
Locked drags
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The tap and drag gesture ends only after an additional tap.
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The tap and drag gesture ends when you release the finger. (Default)
Palm detect
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Avoids triggering a function accidentally with the palm of your hand. The function must be supported by the device.
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Palm detection is disabled. (Default)
ClickPad
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ClickPads are permitted. These are touchpads with so-called integrated soft buttons on which physical clicks are possible.