#1 2024-08-07 15:08:19

rra

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Registered: 2017-01-03

Posts: 3

[SOLVED] transparency on non-focused windows

Hello,

How can I disable transparency for non-focused windows? i.e., if I switch focus to another window, I don't want the other windows to become slightly transparent (see the windows underneath). I am using the BL-Lithium theme.

Many thanks!

hhh

Gaucho

From: High in the Custerdome

Registered: 2015-09-17

Posts: 16,169

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Re: [SOLVED] transparency on non-focused windows

It's not a theme setting, it's the compositor (picom).

Menu > User Settings > Compositor > Edit Compositing Settings

Give me a minute to boot into BL and I can be more specific...

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hhh

Gaucho

From: High in the Custerdome

Registered: 2015-09-17

Posts: 16,169

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Re: [SOLVED] transparency on non-focused windows

^ Scroll down to the "Transparency/Opacity" section (line #166 on a current Boron desktop). Change line #171 "inactive-opacity" from 0.96 (.04 percent transparency) to 1.0 (0 percent). Logout or restart picom from the main menu, "Restart Compositing".

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rra

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Registered: 2017-01-03

Posts: 3

Re: [SOLVED] transparency on non-focused windows

Wow - that change was instantaneous after editting the file. You're the best!

hhh

Gaucho

From: High in the Custerdome

Registered: 2015-09-17

Posts: 16,169

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Re: [SOLVED] transparency on non-focused windows

That's what we're here for. Thanks for using BL!

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Jimbo_G

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From: France

Registered: 2017-05-12

Posts: 326

Re: [SOLVED] transparency on non-focused windows

Thanks, I've been meaning to change this for a while and never got round to it! Can confirm that the change happens instantly on saving the picom config, no need to restart compositing.