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i3 FAQ - Individual question feedhttps://faq.i3wm.org/questions/Frequently asked questions and answers about the i3 window managerenCopyright i3, 2012Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:53:19 +0000change the root container of a workspacehttps://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/Is there a way in i3 to change the root container of a workspace? For example, we have root container A, A has two children B1 and B2, and B1 has two children C1 and C2. Can I change the root container to one of A's children(B1/B2) or grandchildren(C1/C2)? This is like maximize a container, while still being able to working on it -- create sub-containers and whatever we can do on a brand new workspace. The reason why "tabbed" mode won't fit is that I want to keep a specific layout while temporarily maximize a part of the layout(a container) and later change back. If you've ever used "clfswm", that's what I am looking for.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 08:54:12 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/Comment by joepd for Is there a way in i3 to change the root container of a workspace? For example, we have root container A, A has two children B1 and B2, and B1 has two children C1 and C2. Can I change the root container to one of A's children(B1/B2) or grandchildren(C1/C2)? This is like maximize a container, while still being able to working on it -- create sub-containers and whatever we can do on a brand new workspace. The reason why "tabbed" mode won't fit is that I want to keep a specific layout while temporarily maximize a part of the layout(a container) and later change back. If you've ever used "clfswm", that's what I am looking for. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3013#comment-3013I am not sure I understand your question, but does https://faq.i3wm.org/question/100/how-can-i-move-a-workspace/ help? Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:58:20 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3013#comment-3013Comment by Lotabout for Is there a way in i3 to change the root container of a workspace? For example, we have root container A, A has two children B1 and B2, and B1 has two children C1 and C2. Can I change the root container to one of A's children(B1/B2) or grandchildren(C1/C2)? This is like maximize a container, while still being able to working on it -- create sub-containers and whatever we can do on a brand new workspace. The reason why "tabbed" mode won't fit is that I want to keep a specific layout while temporarily maximize a part of the layout(a container) and later change back. If you've ever used "clfswm", that's what I am looking for. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3014#comment-3014Hi joepd, thanks for your answer, I've updated the question. The link you've provided is not quite I need.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 11:59:42 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3014#comment-3014Answer by Yuri Khan for Is there a way in i3 to change the root container of a workspace? For example, we have root container A, A has two children B1 and B2, and B1 has two children C1 and C2. Can I change the root container to one of A's children(B1/B2) or grandchildren(C1/C2)? This is like maximize a container, while still being able to working on it -- create sub-containers and whatever we can do on a brand new workspace. The reason why "tabbed" mode won't fit is that I want to keep a specific layout while temporarily maximize a part of the layout(a container) and later change back. If you've ever used "clfswm", that's what I am looking for. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?answer=3015#post-id-3015The way to maximize a container is to move it to a new workspace. To change back, move it back into the original workspace. To act on a whole container, you might need to first focus it with `focus parent`.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:38:51 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?answer=3015#post-id-3015Comment by Lotabout for The way to maximize a container is to move it to a new workspace. To change back, move it back into the original workspace. To act on a whole container, you might need to first focus it with <code>focus parent</code>. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3018#comment-3018Actually, when move forward and back, the layout of the original workspace is changed. This is a bit annoying.Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:53:19 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3018#comment-3018Answer by Adaephon for Is there a way in i3 to change the root container of a workspace? For example, we have root container A, A has two children B1 and B2, and B1 has two children C1 and C2. Can I change the root container to one of A's children(B1/B2) or grandchildren(C1/C2)? This is like maximize a container, while still being able to working on it -- create sub-containers and whatever we can do on a brand new workspace. The reason why "tabbed" mode won't fit is that I want to keep a specific layout while temporarily maximize a part of the layout(a container) and later change back. If you've ever used "clfswm", that's what I am looking for. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?answer=3016#post-id-3016You can select any parent container of a window with the command `focus parent`. Once the intended container is highlighted, you can use `fullscreen`, this will maximize the whole container. Then you can use `focus child` to drop focus to single windows (or select one with the mouse). To go back, you can again select the whole container and do `fullscreen`. In most cases calling `fullscreen` on a single window twice should have the same effect.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:13:33 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?answer=3016#post-id-3016Comment by Lotabout for You can select any parent container of a window with the command <code>focus parent</code>. Once the intended container is highlighted, you can use <code>fullscreen</code>, this will maximize the whole container. Then you can use <code>focus child</code> to drop focus to single windows (or select one with the mouse). To go back, you can again select the whole container and do <code>fullscreen</code>. In most cases calling <code>fullscreen</code> on a single window twice should have the same effect. https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3017#comment-3017Thanks, this is almost close and I can work with this. Oly when using "fullscreen", I lost the status bar.Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:49:42 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/3012/change-the-root-container-of-a-workspace/?comment=3017#comment-3017