Bug 430711

Summary:	Dim inactive windows can look like a brightness change. Optionally set a paint pattern ?
Product:	[Plasma] kwin	Reporter:	pditchev
Component:	effects-various	Assignee:	KWin default assignee <kwin-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED INTENTIONAL
Severity:	wishlist	CC:	nate
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	5.20.4
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Manjaro
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description pditchev 2020-12-22 15:35:47 UTC

When using the effect it works quite nice and gives a visual queue for the focus. But screens change brightness in different times of the day and often the adjustment is manual. The inactive windows would be more distinct if there was some sort of pattern to the dim mask. E.g. the Qt fill patterns would do. In that sense I'm hoping that it wouldn't be too hard to implement if the suggestion is deemed useful.

Comment 1 Nate Graham 2021-01-05 14:53:38 UTC

I think the dimming effect *does* indicate focus. :) That's the point. Everything but the current window becomes dimmed, so it's 100% clear what's focused. Not sure we'll be able to change the effect to use a pattern instead of a dimming effect, sorry. :)

Comment 2 pditchev 2021-01-05 17:40:43 UTC

Thanks for the reply. I agree that for the most part the dimming is sufficient. What I'm describing is kind of a corner case I guess. Just took a look at the source and it doesn't seem to be that easy of an implementation as I thought either. Cheers!

Comment 3 Nate Graham 2021-01-05 18:36:11 UTC

Thanks for understanding. :)