Should the management overlay not match up with windows in floating mode? about shell

[mmstick]

If you press return, it should snap to that exact position, unless we make the first movement calculate the 0, 0, 0, 0 position.

[leviport]

I'm just wondering if the window should be making any movements if the user has not yet directly moved anything with the arrow keys. For example: should Super+Enter then Enter move a window, or should arrow keys be hit to make movements first? I think UX input on this would be good, if @maria-komarova doesn't mind weighing in.

[maria-komarova]

My first inclination is to say that if the window is off grid and you hit Super+Enter, then hit Enter, it should move to the position of the overlay. But I had tiling for a while now and my perception might be clouded. Should we try to see how someone unfamiliar with tiling would behave?
I think what we can do is make it work as descried above. Then on the next round of testing, I plan to sit and observe people using tiling at different stages (first use, after couple of days etc.). I can note that concern down and try to closely watch and then talk through whatever reactions will arise. What do you think?

[mmstick]

Okay, I'll have the overlay start in an undefined state, where Enter does nothing until they start moving the overlay

[maria-komarova]

I actually meant the defined state.

[leviport]

@pop-os/quality-assurance feels that if a change isn't made, Enter should not move the window.

Super+ Enter is just entering a mode. This mode should allow the user to apply changes, not apply changes automatically. If we are changing automatically, why not offer a potentially useful change (for example: quarter/half tiling)?

Also when the management overlay is launched, if it is not directly over the program that had focus, it is less clear what this blue rectangle is for.

[WatchMkr]

Yes, the overlay should start above the activated window. And not move if enter is pressed without adjustment.

There is an issue open for this one here: #6