3D effetcs - Keybord shortcuts

#includeResource("Skel.ArticleHeader") If you need, as i need :) keybord shortcuts tu have fun with the 3D accelerated desktop, here is a list. You can find more information here: AcceleratedDesktop

Move a window anywhere within its canvas. Move window = Alt + left-click

Resize a window anywhere within its canvas. Resize window = Alt + right-click

Places windows at the appropriate positions when mapped.

Fade Windows/tooltips/menus fade in/out when opened/closed.

Switch windows = Alt + Tab

Wobbly Makes windows wobble like jelly when moved or resized.

Minimize Renders windows from and to the Window list during minimizing and maximizing them.

Cube Provides the cube the virtual desktop is mapped upon. You can also configure svg slides on the top (as shown in the offical xgl presentation). This is (currently) a necessary prerequisite for rotate. Switch desktops on cube = Ctrl + Alt + Left/Right Arrow Switch desktops on cube - with active window following = Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Left/Right Arrow

Rotate Enables 3d desktop rotating via keyboard+mouse shortcuts. Rotate desktop cube = Ctrl + Alt + Left-click on wallpaper and drag

Enables zooming in and around desktop. Zoom-in once = Alt + right-click Zoom-in manually = Alt + wheel mouse up Zoom-out manually = Alt + wheel mouse down

Scale Exposé-like window-switcher.

Opacity The plugin allows you to change the currently focused window's opacity Make window translucent/opaque = Ctrl+Shift+Mouse wheel

Other keyboard shortcuts Snap Move window (will stick to borders) = Ctrl during move (either by Alt + left-click or by title bar) Arrange and View All Windows = F12 turns on or off; clicking a window will zoom it to the front