Bug 457728 - Screen edge doesn't spawn Application Launcher when it's on desktop instead of panel
Summary: Screen edge doesn't spawn Application Launcher when it's on desktop instead o...
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 5.25.4
Platform: Arch Linux Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2022-08-10 17:49 UTC by pcoop@tuta.io
Modified: 2023-04-27 21:08 UTC (History)
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Description pcoop@tuta.io 2022-08-10 17:49:48 UTC
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Move Application Launcher from panel to desktop
2. Assign Application Launcher to a screen edge
3. Try spawning it

OBSERVED RESULT
Doesn't spawn Application Launcher

EXPECTED RESULT
It should spawn Application Launcher in widget form (or Full screen alternative if selected)


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Comment 1 Nate Graham 2022-08-11 18:42:05 UTC
> Assign Application Launcher to a screen edge

What does this mean exactly?
Comment 2 pcoop@tuta.io 2022-08-11 18:45:21 UTC
(In reply to Nate Graham from comment #1)
> What does this mean exactly?

System settings > Workspace Behavior > Screen Edge > set "Application launcher" to any side.
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Comment 4 Nate Graham 2023-04-27 21:08:39 UTC
Works for me in Plasma 5.27. Probably fixed by the refactor of how Application Launcher gets triggered from KWin.