[3ddesktop-dev] Re: "--dontexit" implemented *UPDATE*

[Eric Shattow <shadow@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

with CVS 20040111 and a little tweaking, it works without the 
"repeating" problem.  a flag to switch the direction of the mouse wheel 
up/down might be desireable for some users (it was easy enough to change 
in the source code for myself).

also desireable is a mode that disables the GL effect, while updating 
the image for the background stash.  i don't think i know enough to hack 
on this, but i will try anyways.

Eric Shattow wrote:

> one more idea to pitch.   is there a way to keep the 3ddesk change on 
> 3ddeskd from activating over and over, when "3ddesk" is called before 
> the previous "3ddesk" completes with a change of workspace?  this may 
> not be necessary with the "--dontexit" now implemented, i will  soon 
> try after posting this message.   what is everyone's experience?
>
> Expected behavior:
> A)  3ddeskd dormant
> B) 3ddesk is run, 3ddeskd is active, user picks workspace
> C) 3ddeskd concludes activation and goes dormant
>
> Sometimes what happens for me in real situations:
> A) 3ddeskd dormant
> B) 3ddesk is run, 3ddeskd is active, user has not picked workspace yet
> C) 3ddesk is run, 3ddeskd is active, user has not picked workspace yet
> D) 3ddesk is run, 3ddeskd is active, user has not picked workspace yet
> E) user picks workspace, 3ddeskd concludes but starts actively soon after
> F) user picks workspace, 3ddeskd concludes but starts actively soon after
> G) user picks workspace, 3ddeskd concludes and goes dormant
>
> i would also ask if it is possible using the existing definitions for 
> a mode that does not have the delay of an OpenGL "carousel" 
> transition, but does update the image for the 3ddeskd pertaining to 
> that workspace. i would like to replace completely the keybindings in 
> OpenBox3 for workspace changing, to 3ddesk commands.  i like the 3d 
> effect most when used with middle mouse scroll, it is quite pleasing.  
> however, a quick no-frills workspace change for the pure keyboard 
> bindings that does update this 3ddesk image i would also like.
>
>
> many thanks Brad, your work has impressed my whole family :)
>
> - Eric
>
>
> Brad Wasson wrote:
>
> > Ok that was fairly easy to do so I implemented it.  Its in CVS only 
> > the flag is called --dontexit
> >
> > cheers,
> > --Brad
> >
> >
> >
> > Eric Shattow wrote:
> >
> >  
> >
> > > *pitch*    how about a flag --notyet  to 3ddesk that doesn't 
> > > activate that right/left/up/down desktop _just yet_ ?
> > >
> > > i think of this because i am using 3ddesk with openbox3 and the 
> > > bindings are for the middle wheel of my mouse when hovering the root 
> > > window.... so, you scroll the wheel up and it does 3ddesk either 
> > > where you have to scroll it AGAIN and then click,  OR you end up 
> > > with some funky situation where you're scrolling the button up and 
> > > waiting up and waiting (each time running "3ddesk --gotoright") to 
> > > get to the workspace you want (takes a long time).
> > >
> > > "--notyet"   would be used like...
> > >
> > > /usr/bin/3ddesk --notyet --gotoright
> > >
> > > it would activate 3ddesk, moving to the right, but it would still 
> > > allow you to change your mind before activating that desktop.
> > >
> > > love the program, together with a "multi-background-settings" gnome 
> > > daemon (one background for each workspace), it put a big "wow" on 
> > > the faces of everyone i've demoed it for.
> > >
> > > it's funny, without 3ddesk you see all the flickering as gnome loads 
> > > the background settings on a change,  but using 3ddesk i think it 
> > > gives gnome a chance to do all that and the point is it looks nearly 
> > > flawless.
> > >
> > > cheers
> > >
> > >   - Eric Shattow
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> >
> >
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• References:
  • [3ddesktop-dev] Re: request: "--notyet" trivial to implement idea
    • From: Brad Wasson
  • [3ddesktop-dev] Re: "--dontexit" implemented
    • From: Eric Shattow

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