The ::realize signal is emitted when widget is associated with a GdkWindow, which means that gtk_wiget_realize() has been called or the widget has been mapped (that is, it is going to be drawn).
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The ::realize signal is emitted when widget is associated with a GdkWindow, which means that gtk_wiget_realize() has been called or the widget has been mapped (that is, it is going to be drawn).