force a binding with a modifier

1 files changed, 6 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/scripts/stackedcycle.py b/scripts/stackedcycle.py
index 791a93a2..4c549d66 100644
--- a/scripts/stackedcycle.py
+++ b/scripts/stackedcycle.py
@@ -26,10 +26,16 @@ activate_while_cycling = 1
 
 def next(data):
     """Focus the next window."""
+    if not data.state:
+        raise RuntimeError("stackedcycle.next must be bound to a key" +
+                           "combination with at least one modifier")
     _o.cycle(data, 1)
     
 def previous(data):
     """Focus the previous window."""
+    if not data.state:
+        raise RuntimeError("stackedcycle.previous must be bound to a key" +
+                           "combination with at least one modifier")
     _o.cycle(data, 0)
 
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