[PLUG] windows launched w/title hidden

[Denis Heidtmann]

Thanks for the explanation.  It makes sense that smart means don't put the
window in a stupid place.

But I have a couple of questions.
Your equation availableHeight = screenHeight - (screenHeight - panelHeight)
resolves to
availableHeight =  panelHeight using conventional algebra.  I am not sure
what this means.

Also, you have described what smart is, but what is smarty? I assume by the
usual conventions
of computer languages changing the name changes the meaning.

Thanks again.

-Denis

On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 7:23 AM Ben <techkoenig at gmail.com> wrote:

> "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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