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Is it possible to force all application windows to open at a specific resolution (i.e. a set specific size like 1280x720 pixels)?

its_me
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  • **[devilspie](https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Devilspie)** (cmd & gui) — Couldn't get it to work (hanged all windows and I had to restart PC via terminal), but something worth noting. Thanks to @fossfreedom for the tip. – its_me Nov 28 '12 at 17:24

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Yes, though it doesn't work very well.

  • Install ccsm, sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager (note ccsm is pretty buggy).
  • Start ccsm, go to the window management section
  • Enable "Window Rules"
  • In the options for "Window Rules", choose the "Size rules" tab
  • Click new, then the +
  • Choose your window (by class is usually best but it takes some experementing)
  • Set your width and height.
  • Apply everything and enjoy your fixed window heights.
coteyr
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  • A screenshot would be helpful. All I see under window management section are: Grid, Move Window, Place Windows, Resize Window, Scale, Snapping Windows (and I checked then, and there seems to be no relevant option. I'll keep looking). – its_me Nov 28 '12 at 17:33
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    Hmm make sure you have the plugins installed. `sudo compiz-plugins-default` – coteyr Nov 28 '12 at 17:41
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    [Screenshot 1](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18875117/CompizConfig%20Settings%20Manager_034.png) [Screenshot 2](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18875117/CompizConfig%20Settings%20Manager_035.png) – coteyr Nov 28 '12 at 17:42
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    Terminal says, "compiz-plugins-default is already the newest version." But I still don't see the options that you are. – its_me Nov 28 '12 at 17:47
  • All I have from `dpkg --get-selections | grep comp` is compiz install compiz-core install compiz-gnome install compiz-plugins install compiz-plugins-default install compiz-plugins-main-default install compizconfig-backend-gconf install compizconfig-settings-manager install – coteyr Nov 28 '12 at 17:52
  • Here's what I got: http://i.stack.imgur.com/5T5a7.png - makes any sense? – its_me Nov 28 '12 at 17:57
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    Nope, looks like it's time for a new question: "What package installs the compiz plugin 'Window Rules'" – coteyr Nov 28 '12 at 18:15