Buttons

[rsmcgough]

I have 2.6 64bit and it all looks great except when I change back to the GTK window decorator and I change the window border my buttons go to the left side it only does it when I go to a non ultimate edition them. How do I get them back to the right side? I know TheeMahn changed it where they will be on the right side but mine will not stay.
Randall

[2hot6ft2]

I think it's best answered by this quote which links to more info. about the buttons being moved in the first place.

Minimize, Maximize and Close button placement.
A decision has been taken to move the placement to the left. Mark Shuttleworth explained that this was because "something" is going to be placed in the right hand area in the next release. Moving the buttons now would help enable this change.
[Update ]http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/333

The buttons are in the old location on all default themes apart from Ambiance,Radiance and Dust, If you still want the Ambiance ,Radiance or Dust theme but with buttons on the right, choose one of those other themes and use the Customize button to achieve what you want. e.g.
1. System > Preferences > Appearance
2. Select the theme icon "New Wave"
3. Click the button "Customize.."
4. Select tab "Controls" and select "Ambiance"
5. Select tab "Window border" and select "Ambiance"
6. Select tab "Icons" and scroll down and select "Ubuntu-mono-dark"
7. Select "Save Theme" to your choice.
Using gconf-editor is not the right approach as this could bork future themes. This change makes it easier for themes to do interesting things with window borders. Unfortunately, if the wrong approach spreads, they won't be able to do that.

[rsmcgough]

That was easy, Thanks
Randall

[2hot6ft2]

That was easy, Thanks
Randall

You're welcome Randall. Glad to help.

[dathem]

I have 2.6 64bit and it all looks great except when I change back to the GTK window decorator and I change the window border my buttons go to the left side it only does it when I go to a non ultimate edition them. How do I get them back to the right side? I know TheeMahn changed it where they will be on the right side but mine will not stay.
Randall

Hello, There are always more than one way to do something. If you have the newest UBUNTU TWEAK installed, you can also customize the button placement with a mixture of left and right controls. On the right side menu of UT, select WINDOW MANAGER SETTINGS and have fun moving the controls boxes.