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'''Emerald''' is a window decorator that allows for a wide variety new looks to be added to appplication windows. It also allows for decorations to be edited or even created from scratch. For now, there are plenty of existing Emerald themes that can be downloaded and used first. | '''Emerald''' is a window decorator that allows for a wide variety new looks to be added to appplication windows. It also allows for decorations to be edited or even created from scratch. For now, there are plenty of existing Emerald themes that can be downloaded and used first. | ||
Using Compiz Fusion and Emerald together can produce some genuinely stunning-looking desktop environments. More information about Compiz Fusion and Emerald - including their features - can be found in '''[http://wiki.compiz.org The Compiz Wiki]'''. | Using Compiz Fusion and Emerald together can produce some genuinely stunning-looking desktop environments, although it is still possible to install and use them seperately. More information about Compiz Fusion and Emerald - including their features - can be found in '''[http://wiki.compiz.org The Compiz Wiki]'''. | ||
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= Install Compiz Fusion and Emerald = | = Install Compiz Fusion and/or Emerald = | ||
[[File: compiz_dependencies.png|thumb|left|375px]] | [[File: compiz_dependencies.png|thumb|left|375px]] | ||
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Although it is possible to download and install them via the ''Add/Remove Software'' application provided with Manjaro, it is actually faster and easier to use the terminal, which will be used in this tutorial. | Although it is possible to download and install them via the ''Add/Remove Software'' application provided with Manjaro, it is actually faster and easier to use the terminal, which will be used in this tutorial. | ||
{{Tip|pacman will automatically download dependencies, so it is not necessary to actually specify ALL the packages we need. For example, asking pacman to download and install Emerald's themes will automatically result in downloading Emerald itself, if not already installed. This is because | {{Tip|pacman will automatically download dependencies, so it is not necessary to actually specify ALL the packages we need. For example, asking pacman to download and install Emerald's themes will automatically result in downloading Emerald itself, if not already installed. This is because the themes are dependent on using Emerald.}} | ||
As illustrated, entering the command to install both Compiz Fusion and Emerald together for XFCE has resulted in pacman automatically pulling a few extra packages as dependencies of the ones specified (i.e. seven packages have been listed, but eleven are being downloaded in this instance). | As illustrated, entering the command to install both Compiz Fusion and Emerald together for XFCE has resulted in pacman automatically pulling a few extra packages as dependencies of the ones specified (i.e. seven packages have been listed, but eleven are being downloaded in this instance). | ||
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== Installation for XFCE == | == Installation for XFCE == | ||
* To install both Compiz Fusion and Emerald: | * To install both '''Compiz Fusion and Emerald''': | ||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager | sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager | ||
* To install '''just Compiz Fusion''': | |||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager | |||
* To install '''just Emerald''': | |||
sudo pacman -S fusion-icon emerald-themes | |||
== Installation for KDE == | == Installation for KDE == | ||
* To install both Compiz Fusion and Emerald: | * To install '''both Compiz Fusion and Emerald''': | ||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager compiz-decorator-kde | sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager compiz-decorator-kde | ||
* To install '''just Compiz Fusion''': | |||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager compiz-decorator-kde | |||
* To install '''just Emerald''': | |||
sudo pacman -S fusion-icon emerald-themes | |||
= The Compiz Configuration Settings Manager (ccsm) = | = The Compiz Configuration Settings Manager (ccsm) = | ||
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= Using the Fusion Icon to Start Compiz and Emerald = | = Using the Fusion Icon to Start Compiz and/or Emerald = | ||
[[file: fusionmenu.png|thumb|left|375px]] | [[file: fusionmenu.png|thumb|left|375px]] | ||
Both Compiz and Emerald are activated through starting 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 | Both Compiz and Emerald are activated through starting 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 if Compiz has been installed as it activates. The red and black Fusion icon itself will appear in your desktop's taskbar. | ||
Right-clicking the activated Fusion Icon will bring up its menu. Here you will be able to access the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager, as well as the Emerald Theme Manager. | Right-clicking the activated Fusion Icon will bring up its menu. Here you will be able to access the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager, as well as the Emerald Theme Manager. Compiz can be found in '''Select Window Manager''', while Emerald can be found in '''Select Window Decorator'''. Either will allow you to activate or deactivate Compiz and/or Emerald at will, respectively. | ||
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'''To set Compiz as your default window manager and Emerald as your default window decorator''', 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 and/or Emerald as your default window decorator''', 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 '''fusion-icon''' | '''1.''' In the name field type '''fusion-icon''' | ||
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'''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 and Emerald 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. Provided they have been activated before logging out or shutting down your computer, Compiz and/or Emerald will now start automatically every time! | ||
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