[ubuntu] Aero Snap function?

[Hund]

I would like to have a function like "Aero Snap" found in Windows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbsnbjkrWus

Would be nice if Compipz had a plugin for this. But I cant find any info about it.

[P4man]

check out the grid plugin in compiz.
If you dont like having to use shortcuts for it, I guess its possible somehow to bind it to an edge binding in the commands plugin, but I havent figured that out yet.

[Hund]

Thx. Thats almous what I wanted.

[gotsanity]

I also would like to see the snap function built into compiz. Grid almost does what we are looking for but I would like to see it mouse based. Anyone know if it is even possible without some severe code hacking?

Also, on a side note the aero shake feature (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ryBmNrwqDo) is pretty sweet as well. I am sure that with enough hacking it could be done on linux as well.

[dbyjazz]

This is great. I've used in on my Windows machine and I love that feature.

[gotsanity]

I worked out the snapping windows via mouse bit. I will post again in a moment with the tutorial.

[Hund]

Originally Posted by gotsanity I worked out the snapping windows via mouse bit. I will post again in a moment with the tutorial.

Cool.

[P4man]

Originally Posted by dbyjazz This is great. I've used in on my Windows machine and I love that feature.

Its a nice feature, though I prefer grid and Maximumize in compiz.
Especially with dual monitor aero snap is useless, as it only snaps to the left half on the left monitor and the right half on the right monitor

[gotsanity]

Full Solution Here!

Ok boys and girls, get ready to write this down.

First you need to make sure you have the following installed:

sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager wmctrl

While that is running find out how big the dimensions of your screen is (Mine has a width of 1600 pixels by a height of 1200 pixels). Write these down you will need them later.

Next, open compizconfig settings manager by clicking on System > Preferences > Compizconfig Settings Manager

At the very top is a button labeled Commands. Select it.

Wmctrl will do the window sizing via the following command:

wmctrl -r :ACTIVE: -e <Gravity>,<X>,<Y>,<Width>,<Height>

Gravity: Leave this 0.
X,Y: This is the top left position of the window (AKA: Where to start drawing the window.)
Width,Height: How large the window should be drawn.


Input the following (Adjusting the totals for the dimensions of your screen):

Command Line 0

wmctrl -r :ACTIVE: -e 0,0,0,800,1155

Command Line 1

wmctrl -r :ACTIVE: -e 0,800,0,800,1155

Command Line 2

wmctrl -r :ACTIVE: -e 0,0,0,1600,1155

And the final steps. Switch to the Edge Bindings tab and select the following edges:

Run Command 0 - Left
Run Command 1 - Right
Run Command 2 - Top

Last step: Click Back and then click on General Options. Set your Edge Trigger Delay to something you find comfortable with. Mine is set at 400.

Only disadvantages I have come across is that if you let the cursor hover too long over a hot point you will accidentally start resizing whatever window you have active. Also, there is a quirk with some windows that will not allow them to resize to the correct size (I am assuming due to the size of the widgets within the window).

[gotsanity]

Originally Posted by P4man Its a nice feature, though I prefer grid and Maximumize in compiz. Especially with dual monitor aero snap is useless, as it only snaps to the left half on the left monitor and the right half on the right monitor

Best part about having a linux app perform snapping: you can adjust the dimensions easily

For my next trick... Im gonna attempt to tackle Aero Shake...