Compiz
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Using compiz and its plugins
compiz is a combined window manager / composite manager that uses OpenGL for rendering. Currently, it is only working correctly if run on Xgl. Please see that wiki page for general installation instructions.
This page contains a description for the available plugins and their keyboard/mouse shortcuts.
Available plugins
Cube: One of the most anticipated plugin of compiz. It doesn't actually have keyboard shortcuts other than previous and next slide for the top face of the cube. The rotate plugin is the one interacting with the cube. Keyboard shortcuts.
Decoration: This plugin is used to provide support for Window decorations. No keyboard shortcut.
Fade: Probably the most subtle plugin available. For specified window types, it will fade them in and out on the screen. No keyboard shortcut.
Gconf: This plugin stores configuration information for compiz and the various plugins inside gconf. You will find the keys under '/apps/compiz/'. Some interesting keys:
- '/apps/compiz/general/allscreens/options/active_plugins' = list key defining which plugins are enabled
- '/apps/compiz/plugins/cube/screen0/options/color' = top and bottom faces bg color (#cccccc format)
- '/apps/compiz/plugins/cube/screen0/options/svgs' = list key defining paths to svgs files to be rendered on the top face of the cube
- '/apps/compiz/plugins/fade/screen0/options/window_types' = list key defining the window types using fade
- '/apps/compiz/plugins/fade/screen0/options/fade_speed' = speed at which the fade is executed. The lower the value the slower the fade will be (0 to 5,00)
There are many more, happy digging.
Minimize: Great plugin rendering windows from and to the Window list when minimizing and maximizing them. No keyboard shortcut.
Move: Allows for windows to be moved across the viewable area(s) and cube faces when enabled. Keyboard shortcuts.
Place: This plugin places windows at the appropriate positions when mapped. No keyboard shortcut.
Resize: Just like place and move, this plugin provides basically functionalities expected from a windows manager. It allows one to resize a Window. Keyboard shortcuts.
Rotate: This plugin makes the cube come to life. It allows you to switch between cube faces. It also has the ability to snap to the top face of the cube. Keyboard shortcuts.
Scale: This plugin re-arranges all displayed windows on the viewable area (like Expose). Keyboard shortcuts.
Switcher: This plugin is a replacement for the old "Alt-Tab" user experience. Check out the way all windows but the current one become translucent. The windows are displayed in a film-strip style selector. Keyboard shortcuts.
Wobbly: This plugin leverages a 'spring model' to modify the window aspect when grabbed, moved or resized. Only move is enabled by default. We recommend to people sensitive to motion sickness to move their windows with care. Keyboard shortcuts.
Zoom: A great use of the technology for accessibility purposes. Visually impaired users we hope will appreciate the smoothness of the screen magnification provided by this plugin. Pixel counters are likely to enjoy this plugin as well. Tired of watching earnings webcasts embedded in web pages at a terribly low resolution, this plugin is for you as well.
Default plugin keyboard shortcuts
- Switch windows = Alt + Tab
- Arrange and View All Windows = F12 turns on or off; clicking a window will zoom it to the front
- Switch desktops on cube = Ctrl + Alt + Left/Right Arrow
- Switch desktops on cube - with active window following = Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Left/Right Arrow
- Make window translucent/opaque = right-click the window's title bar and select Opacity
- Zoom-in once = Super-key right-click
- Zoom-in manually = Super-key + wheel mouse up
- Zoom-out manually = Super-key + wheel mouse down
- Move window = Alt + left-click
- Snap Move window (will stick to borders) = Ctrl + Alt + left-click
- Resize window = Alt + right-click
If you know of others, please add them here.