I configured steam to open on a separate desktop using window rules, but it also grabs the attention and plasma will automatically switch to the desktop it opened to. Is there a way to stop that from happening?
Steam opens 3 windows, so switching to another desktop will be reverted 3 times.
In the System settings, under Window Management > Window Behaviour, in the Focus tab, there is a Focus stealing prevention selector. If it’s set to extreme, then it does prevent switching to another desktop when I open a window that gets sent there.
I think that’s what you want but I guess it would mess with all applications, not just Steam. I don’t think you can do it per application.
I remember there being a window management protocol that would allow more control but I don’t think Kwin implements it yet.
Thank you! I set it to high and that solved the problem for me. This has plagued me for a long time. Finally it has been resolved 🙏
Thanks again!
I can’t even stop windows from stealing focus on the same desktop with window rules anymore.
Yeah, both steam and discord do this and it’s stupid.
Sorry, can’t help you, but I’m sure the other comment already gave you a working solution.
