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Step-by-step [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Examples|examples]] are provided along with detailed information on using the [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules#KWin_Rule_Editor|'''KWin''' Rule Editor]] to specify [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Matching|Window Matching]] and [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Attributes|Window Attributes]]. | Step-by-step [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Examples|examples]] are provided along with detailed information on using the [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules#KWin_Rule_Editor|'''KWin''' Rule Editor]] to specify [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Matching|Window Matching]] and [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Attributes|Window Attributes]]. | ||
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A special page is to dedicated to address [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Application_Workarounds|Application Workaround]]. | A special page is to dedicated to address [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Application_Workarounds|Application Workaround]]. | ||
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* Share rules with others via '''Import''' and '''Export''' | * Share rules with others via '''Import''' and '''Export''' | ||
* Ensure desired [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules#Rule_Evaluation|rule evaluation]] using '''Move Up''' and '''Move Down''' | * Ensure desired [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules#Rule_Evaluation|rule evaluation]] using '''Move Up''' and '''Move Down''' | ||
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{{Tip|You can tailor children windows for the application by placing the more restrictive rules first - see the | {{Tip|You can tailor children windows for the application by placing the more restrictive rules first - see the | ||
[[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Examples#Application_on_all_Desktops_and_Handle_One_Child_Window_Uniquely|Kopete and Kopete Chat Window]] example.}} | [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Examples#Application_on_all_Desktops_and_Handle_One_Child_Window_Uniquely|Kopete and Kopete Chat Window]] example.}} | ||
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As the name implies, <menuchoice>Window matching</menuchoice> is used to specify criteria to match one or more windows. The other three tabs are used to alter the attributes of the matching windows. | As the name implies, <menuchoice>Window matching</menuchoice> is used to specify criteria to match one or more windows. The other three tabs are used to alter the attributes of the matching windows. | ||
{{Tip|Panels can also be affected.}} | {{Tip|Panels can also be affected.}} | ||
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Each window rule has user specified [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Matching|Window Matching]] criteria. '''KWin''' uses the criteria to determine whether the rule is applicable for an application. | Each window rule has user specified [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Matching|Window Matching]] criteria. '''KWin''' uses the criteria to determine whether the rule is applicable for an application. | ||
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Revision as of 20:12, 6 March 2012
Overview
KWin allows the end-user to define rules to alter the behavior of an application's window attributes.
For example, when an application is started, it can be forced to always run on Virtual Desktop 2. Or a defect in an application can be worked-around to force the window above others.
Step-by-step examples are provided along with detailed information on using the KWin Rule Editor to specify Window Matching and Window Attributes.
Examples and Application Workaround
To see what's possible, detailed examples are provided which can also be used to model your own rules.
A special page is to dedicated to address Application Workaround.
KWin Rule Editor
Invoking the KWin Rule Editor
There are several ways to invoke the KWin Rule Editor. Below are two:
- Right-click on the title-bar of any window, choose and in the Configure window, select or
The main window is used to:
- Affect rules with New..., Modify... and Delete
- Share rules with others via Import and Export
- Ensure desired rule evaluation using Move Up and Move Down
Rule Evaluation
When an application starts (or the rules are modified), KWin evaluates the rules from the top of the list to the bottom. For all rules which match a window, the collective set of attributes are applied to the window, then the window is displayed.
Should two or more matching rules enable the same attribute, the setting in the first rule in the list is used.
Tip
Rule Editor
The editor is composed of four tabs:
As the name implies, is used to specify criteria to match one or more windows. The other three tabs are used to alter the attributes of the matching windows.
Tip
Window Matching
Each window rule has user specified Window Matching criteria. KWin uses the criteria to determine whether the rule is applicable for an application.
Window Attributes
Along with Window Matching criteria, each window rule has a set of Window Attributes. The attributes override the corresponding application's settings and are applied before the window is displayed by KWin.