Bug 47664 - kscd window placement under panel
Summary: kscd window placement under panel
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: kwin
Classification: Plasma
Component: general (show other bugs)
Version: unspecified
Platform: Compiled Sources Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: KWin default assignee
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Reported: 2002-09-09 20:03 UTC by Cj Kucera
Modified: 2002-12-17 17:52 UTC (History)
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Description Bugzilla Maintainers 2002-09-09 20:00:43 UTC
(*** This bug was imported into bugs.kde.org ***)

Package:           kwin
Version:           KDE 3.0.3 
Severity:          normal
Installed from:    Compiled From Sources
Compiler:          gcc 2.95.4
OS:                Linux
OS/Compiler notes: Originally Debian but practically everything's been compiled from source.  CFLAGS/CXXFLAGS for KDE compile = "-O3 -march=i686 -mcpu=i686"

I have kPanel at the top of my screen.  When I bring up a kscd dialog box (CD Database Editor kscd Configuration) the initial window placement is underneath the panel requiring me to manually move the window from under the panel.  I've created some screenshots in case my wording isn't clear:

http://apocalyptech.com/kde/kde-before.png
http://apocalyptech.com/kde/kde-after.png

If I find any other applications that display this behavior I'll add a note to that effect on this bug.

(Submitted via bugs.kde.org)
Comment 1 Bugzilla Maintainers 2002-09-09 21:27:09 UTC
I just noticed the same behavior when attempting to
run a program from the Application Launcher Panel
Applet.  Here's some more screenshots for you:

http://apocalyptech.com/kde/applauncher-before.png
http://apocalyptech.com/kde/applauncher-after.png

Hopefully this'll actually get added to the bug.  :)
Comment 2 Bugzilla Maintainers 2002-09-10 16:21:30 UTC
I found another app which does the same thing -
kOdometer.  A screenshot:

http://apocalyptech.com/kde/kodometer.png

While these applications could probably be fixed
to "do the right thing" as it were I feel it's
probably more of a window manager issue as
windows probably just shouldn't be allowed to be
under the Panel at all.  Someone let me know if
you want me to stop sending in more apps as I
find them too: pez@apocalyptech.com

Thanks!
Comment 3 Bugzilla Maintainers 2002-09-10 17:19:17 UTC
 In the kOdometer case its not KWin's fault IMHO. kOdometer is a TYPE_DOCK 
window so it should handle the struts itself. I'm not 100% sure though - the 
NETWM spec doesn't say anything about this.

 PS: Thanks I don't think there's need to search for more apps.
 
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Comment 4 Olaf Jan Schmidt 2002-10-12 13:35:22 UTC
The bug also occures with a mac-style-menu or with a Kasbar, Kicker or anything on the top or left hand of the screen.  This makes the mac-style-menu unusable. The Kicker / kasbar can at least be moved to the right or bottom.  Olaf. 
Comment 5 Lubos Lunak 2002-12-17 17:52:00 UTC
*** Bug has been marked as fixed ***.