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How can I set a launcher to start an application in a specific desktop

I want to keep Pidgin, Skype, and a few other applications on a certain virtual desktop. How can I go about doing this, so that when I open these applications from my "primary" virtual desktop, the windows will appear in the other virtual desktop?

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Here is how I do it in 11.04. I hope it would be same for you.

Go to compiz settings manager-> Window managment -> Place Windows -> Fixed Windows placements. In the section of "Windows with fixed viewport" click New. Click on "+". Click on Grab and then click the window you want to be placed on specific descktop. Click "Add". Set the value of "X Viewport Positions" to the desired desktop number. That's all.

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  • It should be noted that on a dual-head/multi-monitor setup you will need to also add the windows to the "windows with fixed positions" list to ensure them popping up on the desired display and the "windows with fixed placement mode" for always fullscreen - although fully fullscreen does not appear possible! – flowtron Nov 21 '17 at 07:28
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