https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=482873
Bug ID: 482873
Summary: Show application icons or desktop preview in desktop
layout indicators
Classification: Plasma
Product: kwin
Version: 6.0.1
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: effects-window-management
Assignee: kwin-bugs-n...@kde.org
Reporter: aero31a...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 166710
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=166710&action=edit
a sketch of the proposal
FEATURE REQUEST:
Currently, the layout indicator is blank/solid color when you're moving windows
around. I'm proposing adding icons of the running applications on their
respective workspaces as an additional visual aid- for when you have multiple
workspaces and move applications over to them.
USECASE:
I've, since the time of Compiz, found a static 3x3 workspace setup to be
perfect for my day-to-day needs, such that I know that the top left is my main
browser, then my music then the middle row is my text editors and the bottom
row for a git gui, and any random apps. It creates a sort of spacial setup of
windows and pairs well with muscle memory to switch workspaces
(CTRL+SHIFT+ARROWS).
I either shift windows using the desktop-grid when I'm using a mouse, or
keyboard shortcuts otherwise. In the desktop grid, I can easily tell which
workspaces are empty and move a new window over to them, or when I want to
split two windows side by side, go to that workspace directly.
The layout indicators when switching virtual desktops are devoid of any
information and that space can be used to show more contextual clues IMO.
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