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    Adjustable Window Transparency in Windows

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Meetloaf13, Sep 29, 2008.

  1. Meetloaf13

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    Guys/Gals,

    I recently tried to make the switch to Ubuntu...but, I'm too ingrained in the M$ way of life..."le sigh".

    One of the features I LOVE about Linux is Compiz-Fusion, and most specifically Adjustable window transparency.

    AutoHotKey Saves the day!
    Below is a link to a script that allows you to adjust window transparency on the fly.

    All you do is:
    1) D/L & install AHK,
    2) D/L & load the script (simply double click it),
    3) Hover over the desired window and press Ctrl+Shift and scroll up/down with your mouse!

    I have the script load at startup; simply place it in your Startup folder.

    Here is the link to D/L AHK:
    http://www.autohotkey.com/download/AutoHotkeyInstall.exe

    I've attached a copy of the Transparency script, you'll have to change the file extension from '.txt' to '.ahk'. If you'd rather get it from the source the link is below:
    http://www.autohotkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10090&highlight=transparency
     

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