Desktop as Cube

[anonprivate]

I have set the cube settings and the desktops rotate quickly and I think they are a cube. But they are not operating as other people's cubes are operating. No obvious cube, no controlled rotation, etc.

I have a solid background in the desktops and it is the same for all desktops. Does this account for the lack of functionality?

Must I create an image background to appreciate the cube effects? Can it be the same image per desktop,?


Thanks

[GerardV]

Try using Ctrl+F11, that should give you a cube you can control with your mouse.

[anonprivate]

Yes, That works, and a second Ctl+F11 returns the desktops.

However, I have set my desktops to use individual widgets. I now find that if I place an icon on one desktop it is appearing on all.

[GerardV]

Yes, That works, and a second Ctl+F11 returns the desktops.

Or escape, that will do the same thing

[anonprivate]

I can get the cube, it looks like an image.

How can I gain function and use the applications in cube mode.

At the moment, I have an image, and that is it

[DoYouKubuntu]

Posting a screenshot of the cube may help clarify what you're seeing.

In the meantime, do you have your settings to show the desktops' names as you rotate the cube? If not, try changing that--it'll let you confirm that you're actually seeing different desktops.

[vinnywright]

How can I gain function and use the applications in cube mode.

you cant ,,,,,it's just a cute way of changing desktops and freaking out friends

I'll post a vid latter tonight

VINNY

[vinnywright]

Yes, That works, and a second Ctl+F11 returns the desktops.

However, I have set my desktops to use individual widgets. I now find that if I place an icon on one desktop it is appearing on all.

system settings>workspace behaviour>virtual desktops check the tick box for "Different widgets for each desktop" ,,,,,,,this is allso where you can add or remove desktops .

quick screen cast of grabbing the cube and spinning it around

VINNY

[anonprivate]

Thank you for the screen shot.

I was disappointed to learn that I cannot gain functionality from the cube. This would be a step forward and make it 'useful' rather than just a cosmetic feature.

Can the cube be sized.

What does 'Desktop Cube Animation' do

What does 'Windows Hover above cube' do

Best wishes,

A

Ps. You have been helpful

[GerardV]

"Windows hover above cube" means that if you have a window open, say Dolphin, it appears to hover just above the the side of the cube instead of being part of it. This is best demonstrated if you turn your cube into a tube or sphere.

[anonprivate]

Repeated post - removed

[anonprivate]

I have not noticed that in the cube. I don't know how to assign keys to the sphere or tube

[GerardV]

Go to "System Settings"-> "Desktop Effects"-. "All Effects and click where indicated.




That will bring up this window where you can set it up the way you like it.

[tobiz]

I can sort of get a 'cube' desktop, ie if I roll the center mouse button the cube sides spin round but it's as if I'm looking at the cube directly face on, I don't get the '3D' cube shown in the video. I have to admit I did get a 3D cube a while back but it seems no more. How do you get the 3D effect? What settings etc are needed. I'm new to kubuntu but not new to ubuntu, I moved to gnome from kde when I first installed ubuntu many years ago.

[tobiz]

Ok solved it! Just a few more key presses. The cube is impressive, not so sure it's too functional but it is fun.