Kubuntu 9.04 Compiz

[pikohn]

Hello,

I've been using kubuntu now for a good three days, and I must way, I like. I do have a problem however. I am trying to get compiz's cube to work and I can only get limited functionality. Instead of a cube I am getting a double sided square. I have enabled four desktops via configure desktops on the panel. Can someone please help me out?

Regards,

Mike

:popcorn:

[McNils]

yuo need to tell compiz that you are using four desktops. not sure how. Do you know that you do not need compiz to use the cube?

[pikohn]

Hello and thanks for your reply. I am aware that you can use kwin's cube, but compiz seems to have a richer set of features.If someone could help, i would be appreciative.

Mike

[Zorael]

I'm not sure to what extent Compiz listens to KDE's desktop settings. Have you set up Compiz to have 4 virtual horizontal desktops in the settings manager (ccsm)?

[pikohn]

I'm not sure how to go about doing that...

[AmerNewbieInDE]

first, you need, Desktop (in compizConfig Settings) desktop cube and rotate cube enabled, then Effects, you need 3D windows, if you want a sphere or cylinder, also Cube Reflections and Deformations enabled. Then back at the main window under `General` General Options..Desktop size tab, horizontal virtual size = 4, vertical virtual size = 1, number of desktops = 4, back out, close and enjoy.. use ctrl, alt and button one of mouse... ove mouse side to side to move where you want.

[pikohn]

Just writing to say thank you. The tips worked! :)