Enhanced Functionality of "Always on Top" with Transparency

[cmdrtigerking]

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Allow the user to apply opacity to a window that has the Always on top feature applied to.
Customizable settings allowing specifc apps/windows to be effected differently or not at all.

Scenario when this would be used?

Enhanced Functionality of "Always on Top" with Transparency

Improved Multitasking Efficiency

• Reference Without Obstruction: Overlay a window (e.g., calculator or reference document) while interacting with content underneath, ideal for single-display setups.
• Streamlined Workflows: Designers, coders, and content creators can use transparent overlays to reference designs or follow guidelines without interrupting their workflow.

Space Optimization for Single-Display Setups

• Eliminates Resizing Hassles: Maintain workspace layouts without rearranging or resizing windows.
• Facilitates Full-Screen Applications: Overlay transparent windows on full-screen apps like video editing software, gaming dashboards, or virtual meeting platforms.

Better Accessibility for Cross-Referencing

• Educational Use Cases: Keep tutorials or training videos visible while working in a secondary window.
• Live Monitoring: Use overlays for live logs, error messages, or monitoring tools while maintaining primary workspace access.

Enhanced Visual Collaboration

• Design Adjustments: Overlay grids, palettes, or guides directly on projects without obstructing the main canvas.
• Code and Debugging: Debug efficiently with overlaid snippets or API documentation.

Improved Workflow for Content Creators

• Streaming and Recording: Keep chat, analytics, or timers visible without obstructing broadcast content.
• Video Editing and Review: Overlay subtitles or notes during playback for real-time adjustments.

Broader Accessibility for Niche Use Cases

• Data Entry and Forms: Reference documents seamlessly during repetitive tasks like manual data entry.
• Medical and Technical Applications: Overlay scans or schematics for cross-referencing while inputting notes or edits.

Customization and User Experience

• User-Controlled Transparency Levels: Adjustable transparency allows users to balance visibility with unobstructed workflows.
• Consistency in UI/UX: Aligns with modern design principles, offering flexibility for diverse workflows.

Potential Limitations Addressed

• Avoids Screen Clutter: Transparency reduces clutter from overlapping opaque windows, ensuring an organized display.
• Minimizes Disruptions: Keeps full-screen content visible and reduces window switching or resizing needs.

Supporting information

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[similar-issues-ai]

We've found some similar issues:

• Always on Top Window - Transparent #15523 , similarity score: 87%
• Transparency for Always on top #15439 , similarity score: 85%
• Always on Top - change opacity of the window #31606 , similarity score: 84%
• App that makes windows transparent #23418 , similarity score: 84%
• transparency for "always on top" #17104 , similarity score: 84%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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