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Is there a way i could detect maximized window(s) in Ubuntu (Gnome 3) and do that reliable? And if it is is there a way i could run a script that would do one thing when it would detect maximized window(s) and another when there would be no maximized window(s)?
Thanks!
Have a look at wmctrl.
eg on my res of 1680x1050 in unity, maximized windows show "1630 x 1026" dimension.
Grep can be used with a count optionCode:glen@Oneiric:~$ wmctrl -lpG
0x01600004 0 30241 0 0 1680 1050 Oneiric Desktop
0x02c00002 0 0 -1780 -1150 1680 1050 N/A DNDCollectionWindow
0x02c00003 0 0 0 24 50 1026 N/A launcher
0x02c00004 0 0 0 0 1680 24 N/A panel
0x01000004 0 30227 1362 0 48 24 Oneiric compiz
0x03c00002 0 0 65 440 410 610 Oneiric conkygmail
0x03e00002 0 0 489 39 602 302 Oneiric sbreeze
0x04000002 0 0 1108 38 564 429 Oneiric myconky
0x04600002 0 0 1337 69 104 17 Oneiric Conky (Oneiric)
0x0480000d 0 31079 1200 598 300 300 Oneiric MacSlow's Cairo-Clock
0x0440001d 0 31338 50 24 1630 1026 Oneiric Ubuntu Forums - Reply to Topic - Opera
0x04e00006 0 17273 112 302 1212 686 Oneiric glen@Oneiric: ~
0x0160037a 0 30241 50 24 1630 1026 Oneiric Home
glen@Oneiric:~$ wmctrl -lpG | grep "1630 1026"
0x0440001d 0 31338 50 24 1630 1026 Oneiric Ubuntu Forums - Reply to Topic - Opera
0x0160037a 0 30241 50 24 1630 1026 Oneiric Home
eg
Code:glen@Oneiric:~$ wmctrl -lpG | grep -c "1630 1026"
2
Only seems to work when run in terminal though???Code:#!/bin/bash
MAXIMIZED=$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -c "1630 1026")
if [ "$MAXIMIZED" == "0" ]; then
notify-send "None Maximized"
else
notify-send "$MAXIMIZED Maximized"
fi
I tried it and it works. Fantastic! Now could this be done.
If output of command:
Returns 0 it reads:Code:wmctrl -lpG | grep -c "x y"
If output is not 0 then:Code:gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode"
If output of command:Code:gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0
Is not 0 then it reads:Code:wmctrl -lpG | grep -c "x y"
If output is not 1 then:Code:gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode"
I found it here:Code:gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
http://askubuntu.com/questions/41241...r-hide-setting
And last but not least this should always run in the background and monitor behavior automatically and act accordingly. What would be the best way to do this? It's complex i know but i hope somebody knows the answer and solution and i hope it can be done and that it will work well too! Any suggestion?
I'm just an amateur "learn by mistakes" scripter so I'll leave it up to someone who will do it properly.
Probably just need a while true; do loop to run in background.
That solved important piece of the puzzle! Thanks!Quote:
I'm just an amateur "learn by mistakes" scripter
Based on your valuable input i managed to do this:
It works in Unity 3D on single screen/workspace and yes it "imitates" Dodge Windows in Ubuntu 12.04. For more advanced functionality more skillful programmer should probably use window manager to detect maximized widows (_NET_WM_STATE, ATOM[])Code:#!/bin/bash
# Install wmctrl before using: sudo apt-get install wmctrl
while true; do
sleep 2 # Set delay
SHOW_LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -c "x y") # Use wmctrl -lpG and find max value when Launcher is in neverhide mode
HIDE_LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -c "x y") # Use wmctrl -lpG and find max value when Launcher is in autohide mode
if [ $SHOW_LAUNCHER -eq 0 -a $HIDE_LAUNCHER -eq 0 ]
then
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
if [ $CURRENT -ne 0 ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0
fi
else
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
if [ $CURRENT -ne 1 ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
fi
fi
done
http://standards.freedesktop.org/wm-...-spec-1.3.html
And then show/hide launcher. And Launcher should be shown on screens/workspaces that have no maximized window(s)... But that is beyond the scope of this topic.
Thanks!
Well done.
I put in my x y values and it worked.
Maximized windows being a different size when the launcher is hidden
makes it a bit harder.
If you don't want to use GUI editor to set the launcher in autohide then:Quote:
Maximized windows being a different size when the launcher is hidden makes it a bit harder.
This should be easy!Code:gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
wmctrl -lpG
P.S. I think i misunderstood.
You probably thought bash script is a bit harder to make! :D
I want to say thanks to EgoGratis for this initiative.
To everyone: please subscribe to this bug if you don't agree with the decision to remove the dodge feature (instead of making it non-default) and not even replace it with a simple intellihide.
I have got PM from stinkeye mentioning Dash doesn't work well with the script and suggested solution. I could not reproduce the problem with Dash but i noticed similar behavior with Hud. Both stinkeye and i noticed some problems when login out and in the session again or in session other that Unity 3D so i added some fixes/features:
1.) I moved all user setting to the top of the script.
2.) I added session detection the script will only run in Unity 3D.
3.) I added detection if the script is already running when login occurs. If it detects script that was left from login out of Unity 3D and login in again it closes it and starts new one. If it detects script that was left from login out of Unity 3D and login in other session than Unity 3D it closes the running script and it does not start another one.
4.) I added both Hud and Dash exceptions so they won't interfere with the script anymore!
Code:#!/bin/bash
# Install wmctrl before using: sudo apt-get install wmctrl
# Change settings
DELAY="2" # Set delay
SHOW_X="X" # Use wmctrl -lpG and find max X Y values when launcher is in never hide mode
SHOW_Y="Y"
HIDE_X="X" # Use wmctrl -lpG and find max X Y values when launcher is in autohide mode
HIDE_Y="Y"
SCRIPT_PATH="/home/user_name/launcher.sh" # Change path
# End of user settings
ps -ef | grep "$SCRIPT_PATH" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ $DESKTOP_SESSION != ubuntu ]; then
exit 0
fi
while true; do
sleep $DELAY
SHOW_LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | grep -c "$SHOW_X $SHOW_Y")
HIDE_LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | grep -c "$HIDE_X $HIDE_Y")
if [ $SHOW_LAUNCHER -eq 0 -a $HIDE_LAUNCHER -eq 0 ]
then
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
if [ $CURRENT -ne 0 ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0
fi
else
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
if [ $CURRENT -ne 1 ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
fi
fi
done
For the uninitiated, how does one actually apply this script? Do you just open terminal and cut and paste, or something else?Quote:
Originally Posted by EgoGratis
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers.
Firstly install wmctrl (Search in the software centre)Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldrick_NZ
and create a folder in your home directory called scripts.
Put the launcher into never hide mode with this terminal command...
Then maximize firefox and get your maximized xy values by entering in the terminal...Code:gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0
egCode:wmctrl -lpG
These are your x y values for a maximized window with the launcher showing.Code:glen@Oneiric:~$ wmctrl -lpG
0x01600004 0 1935 0 0 1680 1050 Oneiric Desktop
0x02400002 0 0 -1780 -1150 1680 1050 N/A DNDCollectionWindow
0x02400003 0 0 0 24 50 1026 N/A launcher
0x02400004 0 0 0 0 1680 24 N/A panel
0x01000004 0 1921 1380 0 24 24 Oneiric compiz
0x03a00002 0 0 65 440 410 610 Oneiric conkygmail
0x03c00002 -1 0 489 39 602 302 Oneiric sbreeze
0x03e00002 0 0 1108 38 564 412 Oneiric myconky
0x04400002 0 0 1337 69 104 17 Oneiric Conky (Oneiric)
0x0460001d 0 3060 50 24 1630 1026 Oneiric Ubuntu Forums - Reply to Topic - Opera
0x02400012 0 0 -1730 -1126 1630 1026 N/A Dash
0x04a00004 0 26518 2024 297 815 609 Oneiric launcher.sh (~/scripts) - gedit
0x04c000d1 0 28327 50 24 1630 1026 Oneiric Ubuntu Start Page - Mozilla Firefox
0x04e00006 0 28754 770 125 902 192 Oneiric glen@Oneiric: ~
Now hide the launcher with...
Enter (Hint: pressing the up arrow when in the terminal will cycle through previous commands)Code:gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
and you will get your x y values when the launcher is hidden.Code:wmctrl -lpG
egThese are your x y values for a maximized window with the launcher hidden.Code:glen@Oneiric:~$ wmctrl -lpG
0x01600004 0 1935 0 0 1680 1050 Oneiric Desktop
0x02400002 0 0 -1780 -1150 1680 1050 N/A DNDCollectionWindow
0x02400003 0 0 -150 -1126 50 1026 N/A launcher
0x02400004 0 0 0 0 1680 24 N/A panel
0x01000004 0 1921 1380 0 24 24 Oneiric compiz
0x03a00002 0 0 65 440 410 610 Oneiric conkygmail
0x03c00002 -1 0 489 39 602 302 Oneiric sbreeze
0x03e00002 0 0 1108 38 564 412 Oneiric myconky
0x04400002 0 0 1337 69 104 17 Oneiric Conky (Oneiric)
0x0460001d 0 3060 0 24 1680 1026 Oneiric Ubuntu Forums - Reply to Topic - Opera
0x02400012 0 0 -1730 -1126 1630 1026 N/A Dash
0x04a00004 0 26518 2024 297 815 609 Oneiric launcher.sh (~/scripts) - gedit
0x04c000d1 0 28327 0 24 1680 1026 Oneiric Ubuntu Start Page - Mozilla Firefox
0x04e00006 0 28754 770 125 902 401 Oneiric glen@Oneiric: ~
Open gedit and copy and paste in the script.
Edit the script to reflect your values.
eg this is the section of the script I edited for my resolution and username.
Change to your user name and add the scripts foder, then save asCode:# Change settings
DELAY="2" # Set delay
SHOW_X="1630" # Use wmctrl -lpG and find max X Y values when launcher is in never hide mode
SHOW_Y="1026"
HIDE_X="1680" # Use wmctrl -lpG and find max X Y values when launcher is in autohide mode
HIDE_Y="1026"
SCRIPT_PATH="/home/glen/scripts/launcher.sh" # Change path
launcher.sh in the scripts folder in your home directory.
You can save anywhere,really, just make sure "SCRIPT_PATH=" points to where you saved it.
Right click on the launcher.sh file
Properties > permissions and mark execute.
To test, left click on launcher.sh and choose "run in terminal".
Unmaximize all windows and then maximize one.
If it works and is what you want add it to start up applications
by browsing to where you saved the script.
Thanks for that... Do I have to use firefox, or will chrome do instead? I don't have FF installed.
Cheers.
Any window will do.I just tried to use any easily identifiable one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldrick_NZ
I noticed how hard it is to set up the script and thought if i can do something about that!
Only two setting are left and the script should work on most of the computers. If script does not work then probably 2 things happened:Code:#!/bin/bash
# Install wmctrl before using: sudo apt-get install wmctrl
# User settings
sleep 8 # Time it takes before script starts with autodetection
DELAY="2" # Set delay
# End of user settings
ps -ef | grep "$0" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ "$DESKTOP_SESSION" != "ubuntu" ]; then
exit 0
fi
MAX_W="$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($5 > max) { max = $5;}} END {print max}')"
MAX_H="$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($6 > max) { max = $6;}} END {print max}')"
HIDE_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - 24)"
SHOW_X="$(expr $MAX_W - $(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/icon_size") - 17)"
SHOW_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - 24)"
while true; do
sleep $DELAY
SHOW_LAUNCHER="$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | grep -c "$SHOW_X $SHOW_Y")"
HIDE_LAUNCHER="$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | grep -c "$MAX_W $HIDE_Y")"
if [ "$SHOW_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" -a "$HIDE_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" ]
then
CURRENT="$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")"
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "0" ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0
fi
else
CURRENT="$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")"
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "1" ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
fi
fi
done
1.) Scripts starts autodetection before session is loaded. Increase the sleep time.
2.) Something changed in Unity or another theme is used with different dimensions. Use manual setup or change the script.
Installation:
-Create empty file and copy/paste the code into it. Save the file and make it executable.
-Create entry in Startup Applications and in command filed point to the script as stinkeye suggested on the picture.
Log out/ Log in and it should work. If Launcher size gets changed Log out/ Log in again and it should work again. I could probably make autodetection if launcher is changed in real-time but i think it's better if less operation gets executed in every interval!
Worked for me, thanks guys!! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by EgoGratis
EDIT: Well it almost worked. Worked fine when logging out/in, but on re-boot it holds the launcher at auto-hide. The script appears to override any changes you make to Ubuntu Tweak, so you can't change to never hide whilst this script is enabled. So close, but no cigar. Almost there... :-)
There should not be any difference between log out/ log in and reboot. Try to increase sleep time from 8 to 16 maybe it tries to autodetect settings before session is loaded or if u have fast PC you have to wait few seconds after login for the script to start to work.Quote:
Worked fine when logging out/in, but on re-boot it holds the launcher at auto-hide.
True, when the script is running you only get one mode: hide launcher when at least one window is maximized. If u want any other mode you have to close the script first (System Monitor).Quote:
The script appears to override any changes you make to Ubuntu Tweak, so you can't change to never hide whilst this script is enabled.
Race condition is not something user should think about. This should be done automatically and i added detection when autoconfiguration should start. You will not have problems any more with reboots and you don't have to set sleep time based on how fast sessions loads and if sessions loads fast there is no waiting anymore for the script to start working. There is only one setting left now and it does not need to be changed for the script to work.
Code:#!/bin/bash
# Install wmctrl before using: sudo apt-get install wmctrl
# User settings
DELAY="2" # Set delay
# End of user settings
ps -ef | grep "$0" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ "$DESKTOP_SESSION" != "ubuntu" ]; then
exit 0
fi
RACE="$(wmctrl -l | awk '{print $4}' | grep -c "panel\|launcher\|DNDCollectionWindow")"
while [ "$RACE" -lt "3" ]; do
RACE="$(wmctrl -l | awk '{print $4}' | grep -c "panel\|launcher\|DNDCollectionWindow")"
sleep 1
done
MAX_W="$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($5 > max) { max = $5;}} END {print max}')"
MAX_H="$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($6 > max) { max = $6;}} END {print max}')"
HIDE_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - 24)"
SHOW_X="$(expr $MAX_W - $(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/icon_size") - 17)"
SHOW_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - 24)"
while true; do
sleep $DELAY
SHOW_LAUNCHER="$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | grep -c "$SHOW_X $SHOW_Y")"
HIDE_LAUNCHER="$(wmctrl -lpG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | grep -c "$MAX_W $HIDE_Y")"
if [ "$SHOW_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" -a "$HIDE_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" ]
then
CURRENT="$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")"
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "0" ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0
fi
else
CURRENT="$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")"
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "1" ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
fi
fi
done
-I removed all user specific settings because they are not needed and if set wrong can cause troubles.
-I added Single Screen / Multi Workspaces support.
Code:#!/bin/bash
# Install wmctrl before using: sudo apt-get install wmctrl
ps -ef | grep "$0" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ "$DESKTOP_SESSION" != "ubuntu" ]; then
exit 0
fi
RACE="$(wmctrl -l | awk '{print $4}' | grep -c "panel\|launcher\|DNDCollectionWindow")"
while [ "$RACE" -lt "3" ]; do
RACE="$(wmctrl -l | awk '{print $4}' | grep -c "panel\|launcher\|DNDCollectionWindow")"
sleep 1
done
MAX_W="$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($5 > max) { max = $5;}} END {print max}')"
MAX_H="$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($6 > max) { max = $6;}} END {print max}')"
HIDE_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - 24)"
SHOW_X="$(expr $MAX_W - $(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/icon_size") - 17)"
SHOW_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - 24)"
LAUNCHER="$(expr $(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/icon_size") + 17)"
while true; do
sleep 2
SHOW_LAUNCHER="$(wmctrl -lG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER '$3==LAUNCHER && $4==24' | grep -c "$SHOW_X $SHOW_Y")"
HIDE_LAUNCHER="$(wmctrl -lG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | awk '$3==0 && $4==24' | grep -c "$MAX_W $HIDE_Y")"
if [ "$SHOW_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" -a "$HIDE_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" ]
then
CURRENT="$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")"
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "0" ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0
fi
else
CURRENT="$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")"
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "1" ]
then
gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1
fi
fi
done
For what I see, SHOW_Y and HIDE_Y are the same values (maybe one can be omitted). I also don't know if using "- 24", "- 17" and "+ 17" is the best way. What about these lines after MAX_W and MAX_H?
LAUNCHER="$(wmctrl -lG | grep launcher | awk '{print $5}')"
PANEL="$(wmctrl -lG | grep panel | awk '{print $6}')"
SHOW_X="$(expr $MAX_W - $LAUNCHER)"
SHOW_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - $PANEL)"
HIDE_Y="$(expr $MAX_H - $PANEL)"
I tried to simplify some things, let me know what you think:
Code:#!/bin/bash
# sudo apt-get install wmctrl
ps -ef | grep "$0" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ "$DESKTOP_SESSION" != "ubuntu" ]; then exit 0; fi
RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel")
while [ "$RACE" -lt "3" ]; do RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel"); sleep 1; done
MAX_W=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($5 > max) { max = $5;}} END {print max}')
MAX_H=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($6 > max) { max = $6;}} END {print max}')
LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lG | grep launcher | awk '{print $5}')
PANEL=$(wmctrl -lG | grep panel | awk '{print $6}')
WIDTH=$(expr $MAX_W - $LAUNCHER)
HEIGHT=$(expr $MAX_H - $PANEL)
while true; do sleep 1
SHOW_LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==LAUNCHER && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$WIDTH $HEIGHT")
HIDE_LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lG | grep -v "Hud\|Dash" | awk -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==0 && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$MAX_W $HEIGHT")
if [ "$SHOW_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" -a "$HIDE_LAUNCHER" -eq "0" ]; then
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "0" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0; fi
else
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "1" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1; fi
fi
done
I added logic for majority of things i thought could cause problems for users and in the end nothing has to be setup manually by the user and it works because of that i didn't put much thought into it anymore but sure it can be optimized if anybody wants to.
I thought i could put more autodetection in "while loop" too and user could change settings in real time but i like less operations executed in each interval and i didn't change this. Log out / log in is still required after changes are made because of that.
If i understand correctly and i didn't test much and i assume it works fine:
-Dimension autodetection was added and if this changes in the future Unity the script would still work.
-Some cleanups/optimization that remove unnecessary operations was made.
Great work!
Maybe a note on delay. Changing delay below 2 in my tests didn't make any real difference but setting value too low could create unnecessary problems for users on some hardware.
The "real goal" of this script was to demonstrate to Unity developers why this should be implemented in Unity by default and i hope this will be the final outcome!
Am I right in thinking that the reason for this script is to allow us to have dodge windows behaviour of the launcher? If so then why are you hiding the launcher for maximised windows?
wmctrl -lpG gives not only the size of the windows but the location too. The 4th and 5th columns are the x and y position of the top left corner of the window so would it not just be possible to put an 'if' command in the script and say 'if x position (=<) width of launcher then autohide mode'?
Im not a scripter or coder so I may be wrong but if it was possible that would give you dodge behaviour back.
No, this script is just "proof of concept" how hide launcher when at least one window is maximized could work. I use it because i want to use the whole screen when i have application maximized and dodge windows was removed and i shared it if anybody else wants to use it too.Quote:
Am I right in thinking that the reason for this script is to allow us to have dodge windows behaviour of the launcher?
Probably it could be possible yes BUT with bash script there is very little control on how launcher should behave. You probably notice that icon on desktop change position on launcher hide/show and if "dodge windows" would be implementer in this bash script this could not be done smooth.Quote:
wmctrl -lpG gives not only the size of the windows but the location too. The 4th and 5th columns are the x and y position of the top left corner of the window so would it not just be possible to put an 'if' command in the script and say 'if x position (=<) width of launcher then autohide mode'?
Technical it would probably be possible but it would not work smooth. It has to be "built in" Unity to work smooth.Quote:
Im not a scripter or coder so I may be wrong but if it was possible that would give you dodge behaviour back.
Short answer: this script is not "dodge windows" replacement it's "prof of concept" how hide launcher when at least one windows is maximized could work. But if this behavior would be implemented in Unity then it would work smoother than with current script. Script simply put can't control anything beyond simple switching between "always and never hide" mode!
I changed the script a little so the launcher also hides when a window is covering it (and not only when there are maximized windows). It will also work properly if the user changes the size of the dash.
Code:#!/bin/bash
ps -ef | grep "$0" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ "$DESKTOP_SESSION" != "ubuntu" ]; then exit 0; fi
RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel"); while [ "$RACE" -lt "3" ]; do RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel"); sleep 1; done
MAX_W=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($5 > max) { max = $5;}} END {print max}')
MAX_H=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($6 > max) { max = $6;}} END {print max}')
PANEL=$(wmctrl -lG | grep panel | awk '{print $6}')
HEIGHT=$(expr $MAX_H - $PANEL)
while true; do sleep 1
LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lG | grep launcher | awk '{print $5}')
WIDTH=$(expr $MAX_W - $LAUNCHER)
COVERED=$(wmctrl -lG | grep -v "N/A\|$MAX_H" | awk '{print $3}' | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER '{if($1<LAUNCHER)print $1}' | wc -l)
MAXIMIZED=$(wmctrl -lG | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==LAUNCHER && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$WIDTH $HEIGHT")
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
if [ "$COVERED" -eq "0" -a "$MAXIMIZED" -eq "0" ]; then
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "0" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0; fi
else
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "1" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1; fi
fi
done
I'm slightly confused here. I have been a bit busy lately so out of the loop.
So there seems to be 2 scripts now.
The one by EgoGratis is still just hiding on maximized windows and the one modified by jsevi83 is now almost like the full dodge behaviour right?
I just need to know because although you are both doing great work, I don't want full-on dodge myself, just dodge for maximized windows.
Launcher and not Dash? Yes this is one possibility but i prefer less operation executed in each interval but users have both options now and can decide for themselves.Quote:
It will also work properly if the user changes the size of the dash.
Yes, this is true. My last script only does hide when at least one windows is maximized for Single Screen / Multi workspaces and when changing for example louncher size log out / log in is required. I preferred it like this with bash script approach.Quote:
The one by EgoGratis is still just hiding on maximized windows and the one modified by jsevi83 is now almost like the full dodge behaviour right?
Script from @jsevi83 tries to imitate old Dodge Windows behavior and he puts "real time" auto detection inside the loop and when changing for example launcher size log out / log in is not required.
So basically my script: Does auto detection on log in once and only hides launcher when at least one windows is maximized.
@jsevi83 script: tries to auto detect some changes in every interval and tries to be more like old Dodge Windows behavior.
Here are both scripts, very similar to each other. The only difference is that the first script has the value MAXIMIZED2 and the second script has the value COVERED.
- HIDE THE LAUNCHER WITH MAXIMIZED WINDOWS:
Code:#!/bin/bash
ps -ef | grep "$0" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ "$DESKTOP_SESSION" != "ubuntu" ]; then exit 0; fi
RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel"); while [ "$RACE" -lt "3" ]; do RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel"); sleep 1; done
MAX_W=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($5 > max) { max = $5;}} END {print max}')
MAX_H=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($6 > max) { max = $6;}} END {print max}')
LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lG | grep launcher | awk '{print $5}')
PANEL=$(wmctrl -lG | grep panel | awk '{print $6}')
WIDTH=$(expr $MAX_W - $LAUNCHER)
HEIGHT=$(expr $MAX_H - $PANEL)
while true; do sleep 1
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
MAXIMIZED=$(wmctrl -lG | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==LAUNCHER && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$WIDTH $HEIGHT")
MAXIMIZED2=$(wmctrl -lG | grep -v "N/A" | awk -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==0 && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$MAX_W $HEIGHT")
if [ "$MAXIMIZED" -eq "0" -a "$MAXIMIZED2" -eq "0" ]; then
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "0" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0; fi
else
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "1" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1; fi
fi
done
- OLD DODGE WINDOWS BEHAVIOUR:
Code:#!/bin/bash
ps -ef | grep "$0" | grep -v "grep\|$$\|/bin/sh" | awk '!/awk/ {print $2}' | xargs -r kill
if [ "$DESKTOP_SESSION" != "ubuntu" ]; then exit 0; fi
RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel"); while [ "$RACE" -lt "3" ]; do RACE=$(wmctrl -l | grep -c "DNDCollectionWindow\|launcher\|panel"); sleep 1; done
MAX_W=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($5 > max) { max = $5;}} END {print max}')
MAX_H=$(wmctrl -lG | awk '{if ($6 > max) { max = $6;}} END {print max}')
LAUNCHER=$(wmctrl -lG | grep launcher | awk '{print $5}')
PANEL=$(wmctrl -lG | grep panel | awk '{print $6}')
WIDTH=$(expr $MAX_W - $LAUNCHER)
HEIGHT=$(expr $MAX_H - $PANEL)
while true; do sleep 1
CURRENT=$(gconftool-2 --get "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode")
MAXIMIZED=$(wmctrl -lG | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==LAUNCHER && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$WIDTH $HEIGHT")
COVERED=$(wmctrl -lG | grep -v "N/A\|$MAX_H" | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER '{if($3<LAUNCHER)print $0}' | wc -l)
if [ "$MAXIMIZED" -eq "0" -a "$COVERED" -eq "0" ]; then
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "0" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 0; fi
else
if [ "$CURRENT" -ne "1" ]; then gconftool-2 --type int --set "/apps/compiz-1/plugins/unityshell/screen0/options/launcher_hide_mode" 1; fi
fi
done
Hi,
the script didn't work at all - but I figured out why and how to fix it.
In case someone else is experiencing similar problems:
The line
expects there to be ONE space between the width and height values returned by wmctrl. This is not the case on my (fresh) Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 2 setup with the newest wmctrl installed.Code:MAXIMIZED=$(wmctrl -lG | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==LAUNCHER && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$WIDTH $HEIGHT")
In fact the number of spaces varies to align the numbers.
Following replacement for above line fixes the problem using regex:
Code:MAXIMIZED=$(wmctrl -lG | awk -v LAUNCHER=$LAUNCHER -v PANEL=$PANEL '$3==LAUNCHER && $4==PANEL' | grep -c "$WIDTH[ ]\{1,\}$HEIGHT")
Moritz
PS anyway thanks a million for the script!
Nice. If more users will experience this problem i can make it default and investigate a bit but for now i will leave it as it is.