KDM and Composite

[MaximeG]

Hi,

I've downloaded a theme for KDM.
The creator of this theme is using KDM with composite (xeffects or something I g) to get transparency.

I'm using compiz as a composite manager, but I start it after kdm therefore the lattest is "unaffected"uess by transparency.
Is there a mean to get compiz working for kdm as well to get this nice transparent theme properlly working?

Thanks,
Maxime
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[Carnildo]

KDE's composite manager is "kompmgr", part of "kde-base/kwin". Make sure you've emerged "kde-base/kwin" and "kde-base/kicker" with the "xcomposite" use-flag. You may also need to enable transparency and shadows in kcontrol.

[MaximeG]

Ok thanks,

I've installed (recompile with xcomposite) both kwin and kicker, but how can I launch it for kdm ?

Regards,
Maxime
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[Carnildo]

Once KDE's running, you should simply be able to run "kompmgr" to turn on transparency effects.

[MaximeG]

Mm, ok.

But it's about launching compositing after KDE is launched. But I want these effects in KDM (before KDE's launching)

Regards,
Maxime
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