Desktop folder contents not visible on desktop??

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I just installed 12.3 64bit. I closed the default desktop ‘box’ with the default 4 icons in it, and now it seems that files placed on the desktop are not visible, even though they are visible in the desktop as viewed in Dolphin.

How do I restore visibility of the desktop files to the desktop? Ideally I would like the files and icons ‘loose’ on the desktop, rather than in a desktop box - is that possible??

Thanks – Roger

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Although a few KDE versions ago, “loose” icons without Folder View were possible, I don’t think they’re possible now, starting in 4.10.

But, “Folder View” can be good for you, it can enable groups of icons to be managed together, moved around the Desktop together.
I personally have 3 different Folder Views pointing to different folders on one machine.

Otherwise, you can also re-size the default Folder View to as large as you want, even the entire desktop so your icons can be scattered all over the place.

TSU

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  1. Unlock widgets (if they are locked);
  2. Right click on desktop; select “Default Desktop Settings”
  3. In the “Layout” box, near the top of the Desktop Settings Window, select “Folder View”;
  4. Click “Close”

That should get you back to showing the desktop folder on the desktop.

I recommend “Lock Widget” after you are satisfied.

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Got the folder view - exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks !! A few more tweaks and my transition from 12.1 will be complete (if these things are ever complete).

Thanks – Roger

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On 04/25/2013 05:46 AM, rogerh113 wrote:
> (if these things are ever complete)

probably not as long as the user continues to respire.

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