Toggle XGL/Compiz on/off the easy way!!

[chollis888]

Just doing my part. I came up with this script after days of searching the forums. I took like 8 different threads and rolled them all in to one for this easy Fix. This was written to go along with Poofyhairguy's How-to, Enjoy.

Step 1:

Put this command in the terminal:

gedit toggle_compiz.bash

Step 2:
Copy this into the empty file:

#!/bin/bash
#
# Checks to see if process "compiz.real" is running.
# If it is, it will kill it.
# If it isn't, it will start it.
#
# By Ubuntu Community

if ps -A | grep -e " compiz.real$" > /dev/null; then
    killall gnome-window-decorator
    metacity --replace &

else
        thefuture
        
fi

Step 3:
Now save the file to your home folder. Close gedit. Put this command in the terminal:

sudo mv toggle_compiz.bash /usr/bin/

Then this:

sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/toggle_compiz.bash

Then right click on gnome panel and add a shortcut, choose custom launcher in the menu and add:

/usr/bin/toggle_compiz.bash

in the command field. You can make a desktop launcher by right clicking on the desktop, choosing “create launcher” then use the same command.

Now each time you click on the icon compiz & XGL are toggled on/off! This is essential and its the only way around many bugs.

Note: If you did'nt create a script to lauch XGL/Compiz then replace:

 else
        thefuture

with:

else
            gnome-window-decorator &  compiz --replace gconf decoration wobbly fade minimize cube rotate zoom scale move resize place switcher &

[dabear]

Probably a nice app, but I preferr this one: http://www.compiz.net/viewtopic.php?id=1170

[gmc]

Personally I like this, unfortunately I have to make use of it way too much