unfocused window fading

dkeg
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using URxvt one could use the fading variable to fade the window when it is not in focus. Is there a way to have that same fading functionality through the i3 config for all windows. Not just the border, but fading the entire window.

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answered Feb 13 '13

Kha
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i3 isn't a compositing window manager. You'll need a separate compositor such as xcompmgr or compton.

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but URxvt's fading has nothing to do with compositing. I'm not saying you're not correct, however URxvt already fades for me in i3, so led me to wonder if possible. More so out of curiosity, not necessity.

dkeg (Feb 13 '13)edit

urxvt renders its window contents. i3 never interferes with window contents. A compositor does, however. Therefore, a compositor (or the app itself) can fade, while i3 cannot.

Michael (Feb 14 '13)edit

okay, thanks to both of you. Michael, you're explanation was very helpful. Wouldn't be worth the bloat

dkeg (Feb 15 '13)edit

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answered May 17 '13

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try unagi. works great and out of the box with i3!

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great, thanks! Sounds like an intersting project. Documentation seems a bit light atm. Would to see some config file examples.

dkeg (May 19 '13)edit

Be careful with Unagi, there's a performance hit for it. Most apps are fine but anything that relies on solid 60hz will experience frame drops and tearing.