Bug 258239

Summary: Blur effect should be used in concert with dimming effect while in present windows effect via edge trigger.
Product: [Plasma] kwin Reporter: Jamie Smith <smithjd15>
Component: compositingAssignee: KWin default assignee <kwin-bugs-null>
Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE    
Severity: wishlist CC: KaiUweBroulik2
Priority: NOR    
Version: unspecified   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Unlisted Binaries   
OS: Linux   
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Description Jamie Smith 2010-11-29 01:19:36 UTC
Version:           unspecified
OS:                Linux

Sequential focus is difficult to achieve while attempting to idly bring a desired window to the forefront with the present window effect, and screen edges to trigger present windows. Blur effect should be used on de-highlighted (currently dimmed) windows to make certain the font in the window isn't too distracting on smaller screens.

Reproducible: Couldn't Reproduce

Steps to Reproduce:
1) Use present-windows effect and screen edge triggers to change application / program in Kwin.

Actual Results:  
No blur effect for limiting distraction while browsing for desired window for focus.

Expected Results:  
The software should have added an additional cue or way (blur + dim) to distinguish between a selected window, a deselected (dimmed) window. I don't want to know what's in the windows without highlighting with the cursor. 

With a small Netbook screen and longer sessions the edge effect and present windows in combination is almost perfect for a comfortable UI. Adding the blur effect to the windows that are not currently under the cursor while in present windows would help to cement comfort and context for long sessions / activities.
Comment 1 Jamie Smith 2010-11-29 01:22:39 UTC
Sorry, forgot to specify that the version is 4.5.
Comment 2 Kai Uwe Broulik 2010-11-30 12:28:21 UTC
Aren‘t dimmed windows dimmed in the present windows grid anyway? But I like the idea of also blurring dimmed windows as well. I‘ll file a separate wish for that.
Comment 3 Martin Flöser 2011-03-19 10:39:25 UTC

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 175521 ***