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text area transparency and titlebar transparency don't mix well

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Description

Issue
The new MMTitlebarAppearsTransparent setting doesn't mix well with the set transparency=<non-zero> setting

MMTitlebarAppearsTransparent=false with set transparency=0
t-off-0
MMTitlebarAppearsTransparent=false with set transparency=<non-zero>
t-off-20
MMTitlebarAppearsTransparent=true with set transparency=0
t-on-0
MMTitlebarAppearsTransparent=true with set transparency=<non-zero>
t-on-20

Additionally, the solution should also work well with the blurradius setting, so the titlebar and window body appear seamless.

To Reproduce
Set MMTitlebarAppearsTransparent as on and transparency to be non-zero.

Expected behavior
The titlebar follows the existing behaviour and appearance of the window body with regard to the transparency and blurradius settings.

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Vim version 8.2.1456
  • Macvim version 8.2.1456 (165)
  • OS: macOS 10.15.6

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the four combinations of MMTitlebarAppearsTransparent and transparency described in the issue on macOS, then include the blurradius setting in the comparison. Done means the titlebar matches the window body's transparency and blur behavior and appears seamless in each relevant combination.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, vim
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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