[oS-EN] Virtual desktops in Plasma
Hi, Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE. I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop. In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key]. In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work. Why, is this a bug? Something else? There is another method, which is moving the mouse to the edge and insisting, in my case 250mS (setup in "Screen Edges"). -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-30-23 15:39]:
Hi,
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
they all work for me in tw kde/plasma. I now only keep four workspaces but can reach any using <ctrl><f#> or <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor>,
Why, is this a bug? Something else?
There is another method, which is moving the mouse to the edge and insisting, in my case 250mS (setup in "Screen Edges").
-- Cheers / Saludos,
Carlos E. R.
(from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
-- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri Photos: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/piwigo paka @ IRCnet oftc
On 2023-10-30 20:44, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-30-23 15:39]:
Hi,
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
they all work for me in tw kde/plasma. I now only keep four workspaces but can reach any using <ctrl><f#> or <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor>,
Then you have not tried if <ctrl><f5> works. And <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor> certainly doesn't work, nor is mentioned in the documentation I have seen. And you are probably using Tumbleweed. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-30-23 17:09]:
On 2023-10-30 20:44, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-30-23 15:39]:
Hi,
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
they all work for me in tw kde/plasma. I now only keep four workspaces but can reach any using <ctrl><f#> or <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor>,
Then you have not tried if <ctrl><f5> works.
not currently but it did in the past as did <ctrl><f6>.
And <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor> certainly doesn't work, nor is mentioned in the documentation I have seen.
has worked for me for years but newer installs do require setting up.
And you are probably using Tumbleweed.
most certainly, but you didn't set that criteria. I will try <ctrl><f5> and f6 later but cannot allocate the time atm. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri Photos: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/piwigo paka @ IRCnet oftc
* Patrick Shanahan <paka@opensuse.org> [10-30-23 21:45]:
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-30-23 17:09]:
On 2023-10-30 20:44, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-30-23 15:39]:
Hi,
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
they all work for me in tw kde/plasma. I now only keep four workspaces but can reach any using <ctrl><f#> or <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor>,
Then you have not tried if <ctrl><f5> works.
not currently but it did in the past as did <ctrl><f6>.
And <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor> certainly doesn't work, nor is mentioned in the documentation I have seen.
has worked for me for years but newer installs do require setting up.
And you are probably using Tumbleweed.
most certainly, but you didn't set that criteria.
I will try <ctrl><f5> and f6 later but cannot allocate the time atm.
just added virtual desktops 5 & 6 and kwin shortcuts indicate <ctrl><f5> and ...f2 to switch to, tested and working removed added desktops -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri Photos: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/piwigo paka @ IRCnet oftc
On 2023-10-31 02:41, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <...> [10-30-23 17:09]:
On 2023-10-30 20:44, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <...> [10-30-23 15:39]:
And <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor> certainly doesn't work, nor is mentioned in the documentation I have seen.
has worked for me for years but newer installs do require setting up.
Where do you set that up? If some doc explains it, please point me to it.
And you are probably using Tumbleweed.
most certainly, but you didn't set that criteria.
It is in my signature :-)
I will try <ctrl><f5> and f6 later but cannot allocate the time atm.
Thanks. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-31-23 07:59]:
On 2023-10-31 02:41, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <...> [10-30-23 17:09]:
On 2023-10-30 20:44, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <...> [10-30-23 15:39]:
And <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor> certainly doesn't work, nor is mentioned in the documentation I have seen.
has worked for me for years but newer installs do require setting up.
Where do you set that up? If some doc explains it, please point me to it.
And you are probably using Tumbleweed.
most certainly, but you didn't set that criteria.
It is in my signature :-)
who pays attention the the many rediculous sig statements?
I will try <ctrl><f5> and f6 later but cannot allocate the time atm.
works as intended, explained in another email systemsettings -> shortcuts -> kwin note: settings are in alphabetical order switch to desktop may not be assigned -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri Photos: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/piwigo paka @ IRCnet oftc
On 2023-10-31 14:13, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [10-31-23 07:59]:
On 2023-10-31 02:41, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <...> [10-30-23 17:09]:
On 2023-10-30 20:44, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <...> [10-30-23 15:39]:
And <ctrl><alt><left-right cursor> certainly doesn't work, nor is mentioned in the documentation I have seen.
has worked for me for years but newer installs do require setting up.
Where do you set that up? If some doc explains it, please point me to it.
And you are probably using Tumbleweed.
most certainly, but you didn't set that criteria.
It is in my signature :-)
who pays attention the the many rediculous sig statements?
I will try <ctrl><f5> and f6 later but cannot allocate the time atm.
works as intended, explained in another email
systemsettings -> shortcuts -> kwin
Sorry, that explanation is so short that it did not register before :-D Yeah, the jump to desktop 5 and 6 are disabled there. Creating them. There is no search in the right hand panel. Ah, found the entries. The default, disabled, is Meta-Ctrl-dn. It doesn't like ctrl-dn, it is assigned to some edit action I don't understand. Ok, issue solved. :-)
note: settings are in alphabetical order switch to desktop may not be assigned
-- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
Carlos E. R. composed on 2023-10-30 20:38 (UTC+0100):
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
Why, is this a bug? Something else?
There is another method, which is moving the mouse to the edge and insisting, in my case 250mS (setup in "Screen Edges").
The TW 20231005/5.27.8 currently booted here reproduces your description: only 1-3 out of 5 total are reachable via Ctrl-Fn. I logged out and back in without this changing, and rebooting didn't help either. -- Evolution as taught in public schools is, like religion, based on faith, not based on science. Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata
On 10/30/23 14:38, Carlos E. R. wrote:
Hi,
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
Why, is this a bug? Something else?
There is another method, which is moving the mouse to the edge and insisting, in my case 250mS (setup in "Screen Edges").
In the dark-ages, you could simply add the shortcuts to ~/.kde/share/config/kdeglobals e.g. (my most used favorites) Switch to Desktop 1=default(Ctrl+F1) Switch to Desktop 2=default(Ctrl+F2) Switch to Desktop 3=default(Ctrl+F3) Switch to Desktop 4=default(Ctrl+F4) Switch to Next Desktop=Win+Right Switch to Previous Desktop=Win+Left Window to Next Desktop=Win+Alt+Right Window to Previous Desktop=Win+Alt+Left If I recall correctly, the same applies to plasma, but it has been a while since I tried it. You used to be able to simply use kcontrol (ksettings) and then Regional & Accessibility -> Keyboard Shortcuts to set them. If that has been removed in plasma, just edit kdeglobals and find and try setting: Switch to Desktop 5=default(Ctrl+F5) Switch to Desktop 6=default(Ctrl+F6) (you should be able to find the relevant Plasma setting -- may be similar if not exactly the same) -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.
* David C. Rankin <drankinatty@suddenlinkmail.com> [10-30-23 23:18]:
On 10/30/23 14:38, Carlos E. R. wrote:
Hi,
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
Why, is this a bug? Something else?
There is another method, which is moving the mouse to the edge and insisting, in my case 250mS (setup in "Screen Edges").
In the dark-ages, you could simply add the shortcuts to ~/.kde/share/config/kdeglobals
e.g. (my most used favorites)
Switch to Desktop 1=default(Ctrl+F1) Switch to Desktop 2=default(Ctrl+F2) Switch to Desktop 3=default(Ctrl+F3) Switch to Desktop 4=default(Ctrl+F4)
Switch to Next Desktop=Win+Right Switch to Previous Desktop=Win+Left
Window to Next Desktop=Win+Alt+Right Window to Previous Desktop=Win+Alt+Left
If I recall correctly, the same applies to plasma, but it has been a while since I tried it.
You used to be able to simply use kcontrol (ksettings) and then Regional & Accessibility -> Keyboard Shortcuts to set them. If that has been removed in plasma, just edit kdeglobals and find and try setting:
Switch to Desktop 5=default(Ctrl+F5) Switch to Desktop 6=default(Ctrl+F6)
(you should be able to find the relevant Plasma setting -- may be similar if not exactly the same)
current kde/plasma uses systemsettings/systemsettings5 and has for quite some time. shortcuts -> kwin to make the suggested settings -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri Photos: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/piwigo paka @ IRCnet oftc
On 2023-10-31 04:14, David C. Rankin wrote:
On 10/30/23 14:38, Carlos E. R. wrote:
Hi,
Trying KDE after at least a decade with XFCE.
I use many virtual workspaces, or virtual desktops in KDE parlance. I have 6 in this laptop.
In XFCE, you can move around using [Ctrl][Alt][Cursor-Key].
In KDE that doesn't work. There is [Ctrl][F1], [Ctrl][F2], etc. It works up to F4, but F5 and F6 don't work.
Why, is this a bug? Something else?
There is another method, which is moving the mouse to the edge and insisting, in my case 250mS (setup in "Screen Edges").
In the dark-ages, you could simply add the shortcuts to ~/.kde/share/config/kdeglobals
e.g. (my most used favorites)
Switch to Desktop 1=default(Ctrl+F1) Switch to Desktop 2=default(Ctrl+F2) Switch to Desktop 3=default(Ctrl+F3) Switch to Desktop 4=default(Ctrl+F4)
Switch to Next Desktop=Win+Right Switch to Previous Desktop=Win+Left
Those two are taken, they have a very funny effect that I can't explain, nor can imagine the purpose :-D
Window to Next Desktop=Win+Alt+Right Window to Previous Desktop=Win+Alt+Left
These two cycle through the current apps in the window
If I recall correctly, the same applies to plasma, but it has been a while since I tried it.
You used to be able to simply use kcontrol (ksettings) and then Regional & Accessibility -> Keyboard Shortcuts to set them. If that has been removed in plasma, just edit kdeglobals and find and try setting:
Switch to Desktop 5=default(Ctrl+F5) Switch to Desktop 6=default(Ctrl+F6)
(you should be able to find the relevant Plasma setting -- may be similar if not exactly the same)
There is a configuration list for keys, I will have another look. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from openSUSE 15.5 (Laicolasse))
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