linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon

Workspace OSD not on main screen, but on screen with lowest number

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Description

Distribution

Mint 22.1

Package version

6.4.6

Graphics hardware in use

Intel UHD Graphics 620

Frequency

Always

Bug description

While switching between workspaces, OSD of current workspaces shows only on screen with lowest order number, not on screen, which is marked as main screen.

Steps to reproduce

On start, first screen has order number: 1
Connect external screen. External screen will get order number: 2.
Set external screen (2) as main screen.
While switching workspaces, OSD still will show on screen 1.

Expected behavior

While switching between workspaces, OSD of current workspace should show screen, which is marked as main screen.

Additional information

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No file or test is named. First reproduce the workspace-switching OSD behavior with two monitors, making the higher-numbered screen the main screen, then trace the Cinnamon workspace OSD and monitor-selection code. Done means the OSD appears on the screen marked as main rather than always on the screen with the lowest order number.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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