mcOS Catalina Layout for Latte Dock

mcOS Catalina Layout for Latte Dock Original

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Description:

Latte Dock, amazing piece of software very customizable.
With the possibility of creating both, a top panel and dock, with everything you need to work.

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It is not new that many of us like the visual aspect of macOS, thinking about that I created this Layout, with a Top Panel and a Dock.
I hope you enjoy it!! };-]

First of all, you need to install Latte Dock and a few Widgets or Plasmoids, to make it work properly.

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> Installing Latte Dock

Warning: The version needed for these layouts to work properly is the Git version of Latte Doc; This Git version brings extra functions that the normal version does not have, such as floating dock, rounded corners, the Sidebar Widget, etc ...
So in the normal versions of the repositories, non-Git version, these functions will have no effect and the Layout will not work correctly, for this reason it is necessary to install the Git version of Latte Dock.

After researching a few ways to make it easier for you to install the Git version of Latte Dock, I have found some ways, but not for all distros, for example: The Manjaro community has in its AUR repositories a packaged version of the version Git de Latte, in OpenSUSE I have found a package of the Git version of Latte, not so for KDE Neon or Kubuntu, I mean, yes, I have found a package version in ".deb" of the Git version of Latte in Launchpad. net, but it is necessary to install dependencies, which makes the compilation process the most recommended option for the installation of Latte Dock Git Version.

So I will leave instructions for installation in Manjaro KDE and OpensSUSE KDE, and for installation in Kubuntu and KDE Neon I will leave the link for the Latte Dock repository on GitHub where the compilation instructions are.

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> Installation of Latte Dock Git Version in Manjaro
There are two ways to install the Git version of Latte Dock in Manjaro.

1. Doing a search on "Pamac"

Open "Pamac" and do a search for "latte dock git", the results will be two versions, one to install and another to compile, so, choose the version to install, since the compilation way takes a little more time, and it is the second form of installation.

2. Doing a Compilation.
There are two ways to compile install the Git version of Latte Dock.

2.1 Open "Pamac" and do a search for "latte dock git", in the results you will find the option "Build" that will compile the version automatically, which will save you from doing the whole process.

2.2 Go to the GitHub repository of Latte Dock and go to the file "INSTALATION.md" there you will find the necessary dependencies that you must install before starting the compilation process.

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> Installation of the Latte Dock Version Git in OpenSUSE KDE.

I have found a packaged version in a ".rpm" file ready to install just by running a command.

Packaged Latte Dock Git Version for OpenSUSE

Installing ".rpm" files

sudo zypper install name-of-latte-package.rpm

On this page there is also the alternative of adding a repository and installing directly from this added repository, so you can choose what way to use to install Latte Dock git version.

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> For installation on Kubuntu and KDE Neon

In these distros the best way to install Latte Dock is to follow the instructions for compilation and installation of the official Latte Dock repository on GitHub, so, go to the link at the bottom and inside the repository look for the file "INSTALLATION.md" and follow the dependency installation and build instructions.

Latte Dock GitHub Repository

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> Importing Themes

To import the themes into Latte Dock you must run Latte Dock and then right click on any part of the Dock, then "Layouts" and "Manage Layouts", when the window opens look for "Import" click and Search where you have saved your downloaded theme file; now double click on the "In Menu" part, so you have access from the menu without opening the "Manage Layouts" window at any time, and that's all. Now you can enjoy any theme you like.

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> Widgets or Plasmoids NEDDED!!

For mcOS Catalina Layout to work properly, you need to install these Widgets.
So right click on Plasma desktop and go to "Add Widgets", then "Get New Widgets" and then "Dowload New Plasma Widgets" and search for the next Widgets:

List of Widgets from left to right and Need to install

Left

Kpple Menu
Application Title
Global Menu

Right

Latte Side Bar
Ditto Menu
Better inline Clock
Audio Volume
Inline Battery
Networks
Netspeed Widget
System Tray

Need to install

Application Title
Latte Side Bar
Latte Spacer
Latte Separator
Better inline Clock
Launchpad Plasma Menu
Inline Battery
Kpple Menu
Event Calendar
Media Player Control Compact
Netspeed Widget
Ditto Menu

And that's it, now you can enjoy a desktop with the appearance of macOS Catalina.

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Themes and icons used in the screenshots

From @vinceliuice.

McMojave LAF

From @paulxfce.

McOS-Transparent (for GTK Themes)

From @zayronXIO.

OS Catalina Icon Pack

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Simple video with simple instructions to install Latte Dock and import Layouts in Manjaro KDE:

Watch The Video

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Albert App Launcher BS Themes

Albert Big Sur Themes

Catalina Login Screen for SLiM Display Manager

Catalina Login Screen

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Do not forget to vote if you liked this theme and leave a comment if you encounter any problems.

I hope you enjoy it!! };-]

Last changelog:

UPDATE!! 1 month ago

-- Update for bugs with the new Latte Dock update, all bugs fixed.

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yaru
10 months ago

10 10 the best , looks beautiful!

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fkorpsvart
9 months ago

Thanks, @Yaru, enjoy it! };-]

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archfeh
1 year ago

10 10 the best! And I want to know what's the icon pack you using?

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fkorpsvart
1 year ago

Hello, @archfeh, Thanks for your rating, friend.
The icon pack is OS Catalina: https://www.pling.com/s/Gnome/p/1309810/

So, the widget between battery and clock is the 'network' widget.

Now, first you need to place the widgets on the panel, then right click on the panel and select "edit panel" and then reorder each widget in its place.

The order of the widgets from left to right is as follows:
1. USwitch
2. Aplication title
3. Global Menu
4. System Tray (You need to disable some options, depending on what you need.)
5. Lock / Logout
6. Volume
7. Chili Clock
8. Search
9. Ditto Menu.

And that's it, you can use "Latte Spacer" to place between each widget if necessary.

Thanks again for your rating, @archfeh }:-]

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archfeh
1 year ago

Another problem), the icons of 9.ditto menu amd "network" are not same as yours though I have used the icon pack OS Catalina(

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fkorpsvart
1 year ago

You mean the icon of the three horizontal lines at the end of the panel? If so, I did not explain that I made that icon apart, sorry for not explaining before; I will update and put the icon to use in Ditto Menu.

And well, with the network icon, it's strange maybe you can take a screenshot to see what icon appears, so let the creator of the icon pack know about the problem.

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archfeh
1 year ago

wow,thx a lot, now I have my true "mac"!))

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archfeh
1 year ago

and I am hard to make status bar the same as you, maybe you can describe more deeply))

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archfeh
1 year ago

What is name of the last and the widget between battery and clock?

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johnbrasileiro
1 year ago

10 10 the best

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fkorpsvart
1 year ago

Thank you! };-]

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UPDATE!! 1 month ago

-- Update for bugs with the new Latte Dock update, all bugs fixed.

UPDATE!!! 4 months ago

-- Fixes and improvements to look more like macOS Catalina

UPDATE!! 7 months ago

In this update:
- With the arrival of Plasmashell 5.19.3 many things changed on the KDE desktop, for example the CPU measurement widget, so this update is for the best adaptation of the Layout to the novelties of Plasmashell 5.19.3.
- New versions of floating Dock and Sidebar have also been added.

UPDATE!! 8 months ago

-- The Plasmoid: Chili Clock has changed its name and when applying the Layout in the Latte Dock, the clock is not shown.
-- More Fixes and improvements for the best performance.
-- Added Big Sur Walls

UPDATE!! 9 months ago

--- Fixed bugs with the Widget: Grouping Plasmoid in the SideBar, which stopped working and breaks the layout with the last update of Latte Dock or the SideBar Widget.
--- As always, two versions, one with small variations for better adaptation with small screens and the other for large screens; I hope you enjoy them.
--- Please report if you find errors, that helps to debug the layout and improve in each version.

--- Remember to use the GitHub Repository Version: https://github.com/KDE/latte-dock

UPDATE! 9 months ago

-- Added new features to the sidebar to get closer to the macOS Notification Center
-- Added KPPLE Menu instead of USwitch
-- More Fixes and improvements

UPDATE!! 10 months ago

-- Fixes and improvements and added Notification Sidebar and Launchpad full screen app menu

UPDATE AND NEW VERSION!! 10 months ago

-- Fixes and improvements in normal version.
-- Added version with small variations for better adaptation to small screens when the dock is placed on the sides.