https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=462411
Bug ID: 462411
Summary: Feature request to decouple Plasma Panel from
Application Windows in terms of theming or some
particular effects.
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version: 5.26.4
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
SUMMARY
Feature request to decouple Plasma Panel from Application Windows in terms of
theming or some particular effects.
See "Additional Information" below for more details.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Make your Panel translucent using its integrated feature (EDIT MODE >
Configure Panel > Opacity > Translucent)
OR change opacity of panel-background.svg to 0
2. Apply System Settings > Workspace Behavior > Desktop Effect = Blur
OBSERVED RESULT
The Panel blurs just like all the other application Windows.
EXPECTED RESULT
The Panel should have the ability to remain fully translucent and therefore not
being entangled to what is applied to the rest of the Plasma Desktop/Workspace.
The Panel should have the ability to control its look (colors, effects, etc.)
independently to the Desktop/Workspace/Application Windows.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: 5.26.4
KDE Plasma Version: 5.26.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.100
Qt Version: 5.15.7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This feature request focuses on the user experience. Plasma is all about
customization. As many believe, the Panel is not really considered like a
Window from a user's perspective, it's a tool to manage applications,
launchers, window menus, system trays, etc. Many users like to have a different
look and feel for the Panel vs the rest of the windows, which is also why
Plasma Panel alternatives are quite popular (but they are not native to
Plasma). In fact it's already possible in certain scenarios to have the Plasma
Panel change its color independently than the Plasma Windows. This should also
apply to Desktop Effects, like Blur for instance.
Currently, Blur acts as an opacity variable to the Panel. As seen, it's
possible to change the opacity of the panel-background.svg to 0, but when
applying Blur Effect, it blurs what should not exist (0 opacity means there
shouldn't be anything there, otherwise if there is something, it defeats the
purpose of using 0% opacity, from a user's point of view of course). :)
Thanks!
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