Emerald not working correctly (if at all)

I tried using an emerald theme. And i've read "use alt + f12" but i don't know what they mean by that. I go into the terminal and type "emerald --replace" but as soon as i close the terminal i have no window manager.

Yes i have compiz-fusion installed. And it does work. (can use the cube. wobble windows blur them ect.)

Can anyone help me?

Also a theme i wanted to use needs the "Aurora engine" how to i get and install that?

The quick fix;

Press Alt + F2 and type;

Code:

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emerald --replace

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The theme will continue to be applied without keeping a terminal open (but only for the current session).

The long-term fix (that will last between sessions / reboots);

Install ccsm;

Code:

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sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager

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Open it with System>Preferences>Advanced Desktop Effects Settings. Go to the Window Decoration plugin and enter;

Code:

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emerald --replace

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in the command text box.

See link in my sig for more compiz, emerald and mouse pointer tips.

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Originally Posted by Linux_noob616

I tried using an emerald theme...

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Double click the emerald theme you download, then the Emerald Theme Manager will be opened, click Import to install the theme.

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Originally Posted by Linux_noob616

...Also a theme i wanted to use needs the "Aurora engine" how to i get and install that?

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Here is the "Aurora engine" deb file Attachment 74221, just double click it to install.