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Introduction

To create a full featured Plasma shell, whether it is a full primary user interface such as Plasma Desktop or Plasma Netbook or an application helper like the Plasma KPart of Plasma Media Center, there are a number of components that the application needs to provide and even more that are optional to create a well working experience.

This article documents each of these components and how they fit together.

Core Presentation

The Base Canvas: Corona

Views

Custom Containments

PluginLoader

Window Dressings

Containment Tool Boxes

Applet Handles

Containment Actions

User Interface Management

Remote Access Management

Dialog Positioning

Animation Customization