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As illustrated, the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager itself can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing ''ccsm'' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | As illustrated, the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager itself can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing '''ccsm''' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | ||
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'''2. The number of workspaces set in the Compiz Configuration Manager <u>MUST</u> match the number of workspaces set in your XFCE or KDE desktop'''. For example, as illustrated, if you set three workspaces in Compiz, you must also set three workspaces in your desktop environment, and vice-versa. If there is a mismatch, applications placed on different workspaces may seem to disappear and/or there may be problems switching between the workspaces themselves. | '''2. The number of workspaces set in the Compiz Configuration Manager <u>MUST</u> match the number of workspaces set in your XFCE or KDE desktop'''. For example, as illustrated, if you set three workspaces in Compiz, you must also set three workspaces in your desktop environment, and vice-versa. If there is a mismatch, applications placed on different workspaces may seem to disappear and/or there may be problems switching between the workspaces themselves. | ||
The workspace settings of your desktop can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing ''workspace'' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | The workspace settings of your desktop can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing '''workspace''' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | ||
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Once you have set the effects and animations you want in the Compiz Configuration Manager, they are activated through the Compiz Fusion Icon. This can be found in the ''System'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing ''fusion'' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | Once you have set the effects and animations you want in the Compiz Configuration Manager, they are activated through the Compiz Fusion Icon. This can be found in the ''System'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing '''fusion''' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | ||
Upon being selected, your screen will momentarily flicker as Compiz is activated, and the red and black Fusion icon itself will appear in your desktop's taskbar. | Upon being selected, your screen will momentarily flicker as Compiz is activated, and the red and black Fusion icon itself will appear in your desktop's taskbar. | ||
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To set Compiz as your default window manager, the fusion icon must be added to the desktop's ''Application Autostart'' in the ''Session and Startup Settings''. This determines what programs and applications are automatically activated when the desktop starts. The Session and Startup settings of your desktop can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing ''session'' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. Once open, select the ''Application Autostart'' tab, and click the ''Add'' button. | To set Compiz as your default window manager, the fusion icon must be added to the desktop's ''Application Autostart'' in the ''Session and Startup Settings''. This determines what programs and applications are automatically activated when the desktop starts. The Session and Startup settings of your desktop can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing ''session'' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. Once open, select the ''Application Autostart'' tab, and click the ''Add'' button. | ||
1. In the name field type | '''1.''' In the name field type '''fusion-icon''' | ||
2. In the command field type: fusion-icon | '''2.''' In the command field type: '''fusion-icon''' | ||
3. Click OK | '''3.''' Click OK | ||
The Fusion Icon should now appear near the bottom of the list. Ensure that the check-box next to it is activated, and then close the application window. Compiz will now start automatically every time! | The Fusion Icon should now appear near the bottom of the list. Ensure that the check-box next to it is activated, and then close the application window. Compiz will now start automatically every time! | ||