https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=462253
Bug ID: 462253
Summary: Icons-Only Task Manager "glow icons on mouse hover for
closed applications" alternatives
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version: 5.26.3
Platform: Archlinux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: Panel
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: frankeba...@gmail.com
CC: niccolo.venera...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: 1.0
Created attachment 154036
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=154036&action=edit
Before mouse hover
SUMMARY
Hello,
This is a feature request, or wishlist.
Currently when you hover the mouse pointer on an icon (launcher) part of
Icons-Only Task Manager widget, it just very faintly glows.
Trying over 15 different Plasma Styles and the result is always "glowing
icons".
Searched in many configuration files, forums, etc. but couldn't find anything
to change this. I am not a developer.
Since the glow is extremely faint, depending on the icons color, wallpaper,
pointer size/type/color, etc., it can take more time for the user's eye to see
the visual change and therefore more brain processing time to make sure the
pointer is pointing at the right icon. I have personally clicked the wrong icon
a couple times already.
Also for some users it is not visually appealing to have such a very faint
glow. Within Dolphin, or applications, that's fine. But when using a panel as a
dock with launchers, something more obvious is required as more efficiency is
wanted.
It would be interesting to have the ability to change that (very faint) glowing
behavior for something else.
As an example, Latte-Dock and Cairo-Dock can grow in size (zoom) the icons.
Other alternatives could be implemented, like overlaying a solid color with
user variable blurriness and opacity, much like an SVG form, which is used say
for normal, hover, focused, etc. However it is used only when the application
is running/opened.
Not asking for anything fancy, but for something efficient.
"Efficieny" is the key here, in this wishlist/feature request.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Use Plasma Panel (floating or not)
2. Add Icons-Only Task Manager widget
3. Add at least 1 application launcher in the widget
4. Do not click or open the icon/application, simply hover the mouse pointer on
the icon.
OBSERVED RESULT
Very faint glow.
EXPECTED RESULT
Other visual alternatives in order to make this feature efficient for the user
and improve user's work.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Arch
KDE Plasma Version: 5.26.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.100.0
Qt Version: 5.15.7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Attached screenshots before and after mouse hover.
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