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==Full-screen Re-Size Error== | ==Full-screen Re-Size Error== | ||
'''Emacs''' and '''gVim''', when maximized (full-screen mode) and under certain conditions may encounter window re-sizing issues - see [https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=252314 Emacs window resizes ...] A '''KWin''' Rule will work-around the issue. | |||
Assuming an '''Emacs''' window is open: | |||
# Use '''Detect Window Properties''' and select the ''Emacs'' window. Match only by '''primary class name''' so leave the check boxes unchecked - for additional information see [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Matching|window matching]]:<br><br>[[Image:Emacs-info.png|350px|center]] | |||
# Clicking '''OK''' in the previous window back-fills the results in the '''Window Matching''' tab. Enter a meaningful '''Description''':<br><br>[[Image:window-matching-Emacs.png|350px|center]] | |||
# Ignore '''Emacs''''s full-screen request by enabling the '''Obey geometry restricts''' attribute, toggling it to off ('''No''') to ignore and '''Force''' the [[Special:myLanguage/KWin_Rules_Window_Attributes#Parameters|parameter]]:<br><br>[[Image:Emacs-attribute.png|350px|center]] | |||
# Click through to complete entry of the rule. | |||
Revision as of 13:54, 6 March 2012
Application Workarounds
Below are Workarounds for misbehaving applications.
Tip
If you are unfamiliar with creating KWin Rules, see this detailed example to base your new rule.
Full-screen Re-Size Error
Emacs and gVim, when maximized (full-screen mode) and under certain conditions may encounter window re-sizing issues - see Emacs window resizes ... A KWin Rule will work-around the issue.
Assuming an Emacs window is open:
- Use Detect Window Properties and select the Emacs window. Match only by primary class name so leave the check boxes unchecked - for additional information see window matching:
- Clicking OK in the previous window back-fills the results in the Window Matching tab. Enter a meaningful Description:
- Ignore Emacs's full-screen request by enabling the Obey geometry restricts attribute, toggling it to off (No) to ignore and Force the parameter:
- Click through to complete entry of the rule.
