How to set up window shortcut keys (move/resize windows)

ieh · 2 February 2015 21:04

Probably a silly question, and it might be because I’ve crossgraded¹ from xubuntu to Ubuntu MATE: Where can I set up shortcut keys for functions like resizing/moving a window to take up the right half of the workspace? (If I need to do it manually; I’m not sure what commands to run. Surely there’s a list somewhere)

I’ve poked around in the settings options; and I’ve tried googling, but my google-fu sucks on this, partly because I’m still somewhat of a Linux newbie and learning different terms…

I hope this isn’t an annoying question! I don’t wanna be a n00b, just a newbie.

^{¹ I might have made up a new word!}

IvCHo · 2 February 2015 21:12

First install dconf-editor . Open it . Go to /org/mate/desktop/keybindings/
or /org/mate/desktop/marco .

ieh · 2 February 2015 21:28

Awesome, thank you.

That also gave me terms that google likes better. So far, it looks like I can’t make a shortcut key to tile a window to the right (east?) half of a workspace.^Source Ah, well, at least I’m closer.

edit: Does this mean it’s coming-but-not-here-yet?

Robsteady · 2 February 2015 22:16

If you use Compiz, Ctl+Alt+(number pad buttons) are already bound to moving windows to the corners, sides and maximize/minimize. I know that doesn’t help if you’re intention is to stay on Marco, but just something to consider.

IvCHo · 2 February 2015 22:31

I do not think marco has sutch features as Compiz .
You can install Compiz and it will work fast if you do not enable the effects and OpenGL renger .
As for themes you can set gtk-window-decorator theme with
dconf-editor . Just go to /org/gnome/desktop/wm/preferences and set theme to your likeing . If it does not work you have to enable the gtk-window-decorator to use metacity themes . To do that see this

ieh · 2 February 2015 23:01

I’m hesitant to install compiz after reading about it. It sounds awesome, but I’m on an old 2007 refurb box with an integrated graphics card.

IvCHo · 2 February 2015 23:22

if you give me more characteristics of the device i may help you out more .
So I have a Laptop with CPU Intel Dual Core 1.8 Ghz processor
2 gigs of Ram and intel based graphic card with 128 mb ram
And Compiz works fine , exept some experimental plugins like the Freely transformable windows or motion blur

Wimpy · 3 February 2015 09:17

Yes, it does Will be available in MATE 1.10.

ieh · 3 April 2015 18:52

Aaaaand now I’m using Compiz on my new (to me) laptop.

wolfman · 3 April 2015 19:07

Hi ieh,

look in Control Center > Other > Keyboard Shortcuts:

another option for you is to open Control Center > Hardware > Keyboard > Layouts > Options and see if there is anything that might interest you there:

ieh · 3 April 2015 19:09

Oh, goodness. I’m sorry to have been unclear, although that’s great for anyone else reading the topic.

Running 15.04 and they’re set up by default as Wimpy mentioned earlier.

wolfman · 3 April 2015 19:14

Not a problem ieh, like you said, it is for everyone’s benefit!.

electragician · 4 April 2015 03:16

Hows the laptop working out, btw?

That thing handles Compiz like a champ. If you want to get rid of the screen tearing in Marco due to Intel graphics (ie… slight tearing when moving windows or watching videos) I can walk you through how to do that easily, as well.

Robsteady · 6 July 2015 16:51

Wimpy, I was curious about this so I loaded a Linux Mint 17.2 VM that ships with 1.10 and I didn’t see any setting for these bindings. Did this not get shipped with the initial release or is it kinda hidden away?

Wimpy · 7 July 2015 10:40

What key bindings are you referring too exactly?

Robsteady · 7 July 2015 11:47

I was asking about the keybindings for tiling windows to left and right sides of the screen. I saw that there was a commit listed for 1.10 but I can’t find anything relating to it.