Difference between revisions of "Compiz and Emerald"

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This is where you can activate and tweak any and all of the special effects and animations you want. Although they are quite easy and straightforward to set up, there are a wide variety of options available, and an even wider variety of tweaks that can be done to them.

This is where you can activate and tweak any and all of the special effects and animations you want. Although they are quite easy and straightforward to set up, there are a wide variety of options available, and an even wider variety of tweaks that can be done to them. It is worthwhile taking your time to explore what's available - you may end up being pleasantly surprised!

~~{{tip|~~ It is worthwhile taking your time to explore what's available - you may end up being pleasantly surprised!}}

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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''Key Bindings'' are also a very important element of Compiz. In fact, they will literally affect the way you use and enjoy the features provided. In essence, they are used to determine how certain effects are activated, such as by pressing certain keys together or by placing the mouse at a certain edge or corner of the screen.

~~{{tip|~~ Many features will automatically activate, even if key bindings are listed for them. For example, the ability to have your application windows stretch like elastic will happen automatically when resizing them (if activated!), even though key bindings are listed to do so. It is also worth noting that not all key bindings need your attention; many can be ignored.}}

Many features will automatically activate, even if key bindings are listed for them. For example, the ability to have your application windows stretch like elastic will happen automatically when resizing them (if activated!), even though key bindings are listed to do so. It is also worth noting that not all key bindings need your attention; many can be ignored.

For example, as illustrated, the ''initiate'' key binding to activate the ability to turn the desktop into a cube/cylinder/sphere and rotate it has been changed. Whereas before a certain combination of keys had to be pressed, now all that needs to be done is to click in the top-right corner of the screen. The cube/cylinder/sphere can be rotated by just holding down the mouse button and moving the mouse. '''Only this key binding needs to be looked at. All the rest can be completely ignored!'''

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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 Compiz and Emerald are activated, and the red and black Fusion icon itself will appear in your desktop's taskbar.

~~{{tip|~~ 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. In addition, you will also be able to activate or deactivate both Compiz and/or Emerald at will.}}

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. In addition, you will also be able to activate or deactivate both Compiz and/or Emerald at will.

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-This is where you can activate and tweak any and all of the special effects and animations you want. Although they are quite easy and straightforward to set up, there are a wide variety of options available, and an even wider variety of tweaks that can be done to them.
+This is where you can activate and tweak any and all of the special effects and animations you want. Although they are quite easy and straightforward to set up, there are a wide variety of options available, and an even wider variety of tweaks that can be done to them. It is worthwhile taking your time to explore what's available - you may end up being pleasantly surprised!
-{{tip| It is worthwhile taking your time to explore what's available - you may end up being pleasantly surprised!}}
 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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 ''Key Bindings'' are also a very important element of Compiz. In fact, they will literally affect the way you use and enjoy the features provided. In essence, they are used to determine how certain effects are activated, such as by pressing certain keys together or by placing the mouse at a certain edge or corner of the screen.
-{{tip| Many features will automatically activate, even if key bindings are listed for them. For example, the ability to have your application windows stretch like elastic will happen automatically when resizing them (if activated!), even though key bindings are listed to do so. It is also worth noting that not all key bindings need your attention; many can be ignored.}}
+Many features will automatically activate, even if key bindings are listed for them. For example, the ability to have your application windows stretch like elastic will happen automatically when resizing them (if activated!), even though key bindings are listed to do so. It is also worth noting that not all key bindings need your attention; many can be ignored.
 For example, as illustrated, the ''initiate'' key binding to activate the ability to turn the desktop into a cube/cylinder/sphere and rotate it has been changed. Whereas before a certain combination of keys had to be pressed, now all that needs to be done is to click in the top-right corner of the screen. The cube/cylinder/sphere can be rotated by just holding down the mouse button and moving the mouse. '''Only this key binding needs to be looked at. All the rest can be completely ignored!'''
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 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 Compiz and Emerald are activated, and the red and black Fusion icon itself will appear in your desktop's taskbar.
-{{tip| 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. In addition, you will also be able to activate or deactivate both Compiz and/or Emerald at will.}}
+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. In addition, you will also be able to activate or deactivate both Compiz and/or Emerald at will.
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