I just installed and setup Cairo-dock from the cairo repositories (v2.05 + 2.05 plugis). Everything is smooth however auto-hide does not seem to work (although the older cairo-dock from the ubuntu repositories did). When I go to configure cairo-dock >> hidden dock >> click on 'jump to' it reads "The accessibility plug-in was not found. Be sure to install it in the same version of the dock to enjoy these features". Simple enough. Although I can't seem to find the plugin needed.
Cairo-dock refuses to auto-hide
Archived thread 1190219 from Ubuntu Customization Guide. Markdown source: Ubuntu_Customization_Guide/thread_1190219_Cairo-dock_refuses_to_auto-hide.md
this bug is fixed on the SVN. you can simply go to Behavior -> Accessibility and there activate the "auto-hide" option ;) (the "keep below" is nice too)
The problem may persist if you try to configure without a config script.
Unfortunately we have looking for a config to simple make a perfect function of "auto hide dock when far away of mouse hover":popcorn:. You can only config to "accessibility hide", and make dock below others windows. To see your dock, minimize all windows (win+d) :D .
Mint: version 6.0 | Cairo: version 2.0.5