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= Install Compiz Fusion and Emerald = | = Install Compiz Fusion and Emerald = | ||
[[File: compiz_dependencies.png|thumb|left|375px]] | |||
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. | ||
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{{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 Emerald is a dependency of the themes.}} | {{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 Emerald is a dependency of the themes.}} | ||
As illustrated | 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). | ||
Once installed, it will not be necessary to reboot your machine; you can start setting them up straight away! | |||
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As illustrated, the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager itself can be found in the Settings section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, entering 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, entering ccsm in XFCE's Application Finder or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | ||
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=== A note about 3D Cubes, Cylinders, and Spheres === | |||
[[File:workspaces.png]] | |||
There are two '''very important''' things to know if you want to access this feature: | |||
1. '''Make sure you have enough workspaces / virtual desktops to form the 3D shape(s) you want'''. For the cube and sphere, you should have at least four workspaces - try them with less and see what happens! For the cylinder, you should have at least three workspaces. | |||
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, you may find that application windows | |||
The workspace settings can be found in the Settings section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, entering workspace in XFCE's Application Finder or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | |||
=== The Fusion Icon === | === The Fusion Icon === | ||