Bug 457631

Summary:	VLC changes size when moving to the next media file in a sequence.
Product:	[Plasma] kwin	Reporter:	Steve Allen <stephenallen37>
Component:	wayland-generic	Assignee:	KWin default assignee <kwin-bugs-null>
Status:	REPORTED ---
Severity:	normal	CC:	nate
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	5.25.3
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Neon
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description Steve Allen 2022-08-08 15:16:34 UTC

SUMMARY

When windows are tiled and VLC is being used to play media, VLC resets its position every time a new media file (of a list) is played, and needs to be manually put back in place.

I have a workflow carried over from i3 using two tiled windows. The purpose of the workflow is to take notes in org-mode abut raw footage footage (rushes). 

- VLC on one side;
- Emacs on the other

Sometimes I resize one or both to something resembling a 40:60 or 30:70 split.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open VLC and open multiple media files;
2. Open another window tiled next to it;
3. Press the "next" arrow in VLC, or allow the media to play out, and a new file be played

OBSERVED RESULT

VLC window changes position to maximised, or occasionally when manually resized, to a "snapped" position

EXPECTED RESULT

VLC window to stay where I put it.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: 
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: Unsure (I do not have the machine with me)
KDE Frameworks Version: (I do not have the machine with me)
Qt Version: (I do not have the machine with me)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I unstalled theuser edition of Plasma about a week or so ago