---
name: "ASDatabase"
section: "1x"
platform: "linux"
package: "afterstep"
version: "2.2.12-15+b2"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ASDatabase"
---

# ASDatabase(1x)

defines how windows should be treated by AfterStep depending on its name

## NAME

**ASDatabase** - defines how windows should be treated by AfterStep depending on its name

## CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

- Style *"WM\_NAME" option\[s\]*

  The *"WM\_NAME"* can be the window's name, class or resource string. It can also contain wildcards such as "\*" or "?", which are matched in the usual UNIX filename manner. Using the standard X11 *[xprop(1)](/xprop/1.md)* command at a command prompt or the *Window Properties* menu item entry under *Desktop* menu entry will return this (and other) property.

  The *option\[s\]* is a comma separated list containing all or some of the keywords found in the Style definition .

  If conflicting style options are specified, the last one will be used.

  This file contains window properties for application windows which controls their "behavior" within **afterstep** .