Proximity events are generated when using GDK’s wrapper for the
XInput extension. The XInput extension is an add-on for standard X
that allows you to use nonstandard devices such as graphics tablets.
A proximity event indicates that the stylus has moved in or out of
contact with the tablet, or perhaps that the user’s finger has moved
in or out of contact with a touch screen.
This event type will be used pretty rarely. It only is important for
XInput aware programs that are drawing their own cursor.
Proximity events are generated when using GDK’s wrapper for the XInput extension. The XInput extension is an add-on for standard X that allows you to use nonstandard devices such as graphics tablets. A proximity event indicates that the stylus has moved in or out of contact with the tablet, or perhaps that the user’s finger has moved in or out of contact with a touch screen.
This event type will be used pretty rarely. It only is important for XInput aware programs that are drawing their own cursor.