java-native-access / java-native-access/jna

X11: Function `XLowerWindow` is missing

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Description

Hello,
I'm using the X11 bindings included in JNA, and noticed the function XLowerWindow to be missing. I checked the sources, and it's not there. I can trivially add it myself, but it would be nice if it were present in an official build.

https://tronche.com/gui/x/xlib/window/XLowerWindow.html

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Research direction

Start by locating JNA's X11 binding declarations and compare them with the linked XLowerWindow reference. Done means the missing function is included in the official build and is available through the X11 bindings.

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Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
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2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
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Newbie friendliness
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