[compiz] Feature Request

[Vadim Peretokin]

I had a similar idea, but I think they said it wasn't too feasible much on
the forums.

Why do you capitalize "window" though?

I really like your business applications for this - they really do sound
very good. This'll be excellent.

On 10/19/07, Mark McCarron <markmccarron_itt at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Good questions.  I have a few suggestions that may help, I'm sure the
> Compiz developers will be able to structure the controls much better.  So,
> take this as a basis from which to begin.
>
> There would be two basic modes, the first mode would be free space, that
> is, your mouse guides you through the desktop space.  Upon selecting a
> window, you would enter the second mode, the mouse controls would now act
> upon the selected Window.  A simple left-click in free space would return
> the user to the first mode.
>
> I would expect the user to be able walk around the environment similar to
> any FPS.  Movement can either be provided by a mouse click providing
> acceleration, or via keyboard controls again similar to any FPS.
>
> As windows are objects, perhaps they should have a small control on the
> border of the windows that can be manipulated by the mouse.  This control
> would allow the user to alter each of dimensions independently.  A small
> clickable X,Y,Z object would work well.  This control could be expanded to
> allow for rotation and scaling of the object.
>
> A quick switch utility is something that is definitely required.  Whilst
> the freedom aspect is good, the desktop must provide a productive
> environment.  I like the wall utility too, I find it very handy.  I would
> expect this to look at the space from above and provide the user with a
> sense of where each window is located as well as a bitmap preview.
>
> There should also be support for the direct loading and rendering of
> meshes.  This is both for decoration and as a tool for work
> environments. Collaborative design work, even across multiple vendors, would
> become very easy.  Architects would be able to work on designs with
> real-time client input, car designers would be able to work as team, etc.
> I'm not suggesting a full editing environment, just a basic viewer that
> supports major formats.
>
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> ------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:33:58 -0700
> From: srhlefty at gmail.com
> To: markmccarron_itt at hotmail.com; compiz at lists.freedesktop.org
> Subject: Re: [compiz] Feature Request
>
> This is an interesting idea.  How would the user control how the windows
> move in the depth dimension?  Would the user actually "walk" around such a
> space?  With such a large space, how would one get to a particular window
> quickly, i.e. is there still a switcher?
>
> A 2D slice of such a space reminds me a lot of the current "Wall" plugin
> that compiz has, and is one of my favorites.
>
>
>
> On 10/18/07, *Mark McCarron* <markmccarron_itt at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> I have been thinking of a new style of interface that could be added to
> Compiz.  Essentially, rather than having a desktop, the user would be
> presented with a space in which to work.  This space would be several meters
> wide in real terms and the user could navigate the space in a similar
> fashion to a 3D game.
>
> Windows could be grabbed and thrown throughout the space, providing a very
> large workspace.  This would also allow the user to physically arrange
> Windows in the space according to particular tasks or functions.  A simple
> double-click of a Window would cause it to snap into full 2D view were the
> application can be worked upon.
>
> The concept of multiple desktops, could be implemented as multiple
> spaces.  Given the network transparency of X, it would also allow for the
> concept of a public space.  A public space would be a desktop that is shared
> either across a LAN or Internet.  This has both business and personal
> applications.  In terms of business, it can be used for presentations,
> reviewing designs, etc.  In terms of personal use, it would open a new area
> to social networking, desktop surfing.  End users could store images, videos
> and a range of interactive items that members of the public can view or
> download.
>
> I realise that this can prove to be a bandwidth hog, but like everything
> in computer world, this will only improve with time and become less of an
> issue.
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