Cannot resize KDE widgets.

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Cannot resize KDE widgets.

Postby wildlynx » Feb 23rd, '19, 12:14

Hi!

I suppose it happened after last update.

All widgets disappeared on next boot.
I tried to re-add them, but I noticed immediately, that I cannot resize them now!
No handles!
Also looks like they lost all style elements, they look like plain squares with basic contents now.

What should I do?
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Re: Cannot resize KDE widgets.

Postby doktor5000 » Feb 23rd, '19, 15:26

Could you add a screenshot of what you are referring to?
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Re: Cannot resize KDE widgets.

Postby wildlynx » Feb 24th, '19, 12:43

https://pasteboard.co/I2D6f7N.png

Actually I just found the way to get the resizing anchors!
You need to press LMB on widget and hold it for 2-3 seconds.
They used to pop up instantly when you just point the mouse at widget ...

The anchors still act somewhat awkward, but I was able to resize most of the restored widgets.
They still look strange, somewhat simple now.
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Re: Cannot resize KDE widgets.

Postby doktor5000 » Feb 24th, '19, 17:08

Can you try choosing a different desktop theme ?
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Re: Cannot resize KDE widgets.

Postby wildlynx » Feb 24th, '19, 20:59

Theme switching corrupts widgets, looks like they are not signalled that they are resized and need to redraw contents.
But.
Look what I found:
https://pasteboard.co/I2GlFPU.png
"Press and Hold probably means "Strangle for few seconds", until they give up and allow the resizing.
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