[PLUG] windows launched w/title hidden

[Ben]

"Smart" window placement means that newly opened windows will be placed 
in a more "intelligent" way.

Normal window placement picks a spot on the screen and draws the window 
there every time. Typically this means using the origin, 0,0, which is 
the top left corner in X11.

"smart" placement will take into consideration that you probably have 
other windows and apps when opening another application. This includes 
your dock bar and panel.

The amount of space used by your panel is labeled as "reserved". For a 
given monitor resolution, your effective resolution for window placement 
is calculated like this:

availableHeight = screenHeight - (screenHeight - panelHeight)

availableWidth = screenWidth -  (screenWidth - panelWidth)  // For 
desktops with side panels


If you open an application that requests to be placed outside the 
"available" area AND smart placement is enabled, then your window 
manager will choose a more appropriate position.


On 1/11/19 9:03 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote:
> I posted this issue some time ago.  I have more information now.  Perhaps
> someone can help me get to resolution with this new info.  To reiterate,
> the issue is in Ubuntu 16.04; some windows launch with the title bar hidden
> under the launcher and the desktop title bar.  I can use ALT drag to expose
> the information, but that is a nuisance.
>
> I found this solution:
>
> You need to set the appropriate option in the Compiz Place Windows plugin.
>
>      Open CCSM (make sure you have it installed first).
>      Find the Place Windows plugin:
>      CSSM
>      Now, in the options, make sure that smart placement is selected.
>      Smarty
>
> This option is usually set by default, but sometimes for some reason it is
> not. I am not 100% certain as to the cause (still trying to find it). If
> you do not have the place windows plugin, make sure to check that you have
> any additional compiz plugins installed in the software centre.
>
> (from: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/1303462)
>
> I think I have done as instructed except I do not know what the line
> "Smarty" is about.  Smart mode is indicated but no reference to "Smarty".
>
> Clues?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Denis
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