i3 FAQ - Individual question feed

i3 FAQ - Individual question feedhttps://faq.i3wm.org/questions/Frequently asked questions and answers about the i3 window managerenCopyright i3, 2012Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:58:00 +00002x2 window arrangmenthttps://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/Is it possible to reach, say, from this arrangement: |1|2|3|4| this one: |1|2| |3|4| ?Wed, 18 Jun 2014 19:15:50 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/Answer by mschaefer for Is it possible to reach, say, from this arrangement: <pre><code>|1|2|3|4| </code></pre> this one: <pre><code>|1|2| |3|4| </code></pre> ? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?answer=4022#post-id-4022Just to sum up both answers: They are both working but there is a difference in the resulting layout tree: * ynimous' solution (without window 5) creates a row-wise layout, ie. if you focus window 3 and execute a `focus parent` you get the row holding 3 and 4 * ANOKNUSA's solution creates a column-wise layout, that is by focusing window 3 and executing a `focus parent` you get the column with 1 and 3 Use whatever seems better to you. Personally I like the first approach better since it comes with less keyboard action (depending on which window you are starting in; worst case: 8 key combinations vs. 12)Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:36:38 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?answer=4022#post-id-4022Comment by mschaefer for Just to sum up both answers: They are both working but there is a difference in the resulting layout tree: <ul> <li>ynimous' solution (without window 5) creates a row-wise layout, ie. if you focus window 3 and execute a <code>focus parent</code> you get the row holding 3 and 4</li> <li>ANOKNUSA's solution creates a column-wise layout, that is by focusing window 3 and executing a <code>focus parent</code> you get the column with 1 and 3</li> </ul> Use whatever seems better to you. Personally I like the first approach better since it comes with less keyboard action (depending on which window you are starting in; worst case: 8 key combinations vs. 12) https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4028#comment-4028worst case is referring to the number of movements I have to make. example: your workflow starts with splitv in window 1. Worst case would be I have window 4 focused, so using just keyboard I need three times `move left` to get there.Sat, 21 Jun 2014 11:28:51 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4028#comment-4028Comment by ANOKNUSA for Just to sum up both answers: They are both working but there is a difference in the resulting layout tree: <ul> <li>ynimous' solution (without window 5) creates a row-wise layout, ie. if you focus window 3 and execute a <code>focus parent</code> you get the row holding 3 and 4</li> <li>ANOKNUSA's solution creates a column-wise layout, that is by focusing window 3 and executing a <code>focus parent</code> you get the column with 1 and 3</li> </ul> Use whatever seems better to you. Personally I like the first approach better since it comes with less keyboard action (depending on which window you are starting in; worst case: 8 key combinations vs. 12) https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4024#comment-4024How did you quantify that? What's the "worst case" you're referring to? I'm just curious, I'm not looking for a debate here. ;) It's just that there are several variables to account for, and I can't think one way would be quantifiably "simpler" than the other.Fri, 20 Jun 2014 14:10:08 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4024#comment-4024Comment by mschaefer for Just to sum up both answers: They are both working but there is a difference in the resulting layout tree: <ul> <li>ynimous' solution (without window 5) creates a row-wise layout, ie. if you focus window 3 and execute a <code>focus parent</code> you get the row holding 3 and 4</li> <li>ANOKNUSA's solution creates a column-wise layout, that is by focusing window 3 and executing a <code>focus parent</code> you get the column with 1 and 3</li> </ul> Use whatever seems better to you. Personally I like the first approach better since it comes with less keyboard action (depending on which window you are starting in; worst case: 8 key combinations vs. 12) https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4030#comment-4030I just thought the same when I read about the layout saving feature ;-)Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:58:00 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4030#comment-4030Comment by ANOKNUSA for Just to sum up both answers: They are both working but there is a difference in the resulting layout tree: <ul> <li>ynimous' solution (without window 5) creates a row-wise layout, ie. if you focus window 3 and execute a <code>focus parent</code> you get the row holding 3 and 4</li> <li>ANOKNUSA's solution creates a column-wise layout, that is by focusing window 3 and executing a <code>focus parent</code> you get the column with 1 and 3</li> </ul> Use whatever seems better to you. Personally I like the first approach better since it comes with less keyboard action (depending on which window you are starting in; worst case: 8 key combinations vs. 12) https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4029#comment-4029You're right, though to be fair that assumes the windows are always in the same order from the start and you care about what order they end up in. It's probably moot now though; with the new layout saving feature, a script can do it all in one keystroke.Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:53:50 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4029#comment-4029Answer by ynimous for Is it possible to reach, say, from this arrangement: <pre><code>|1|2|3|4| </code></pre> this one: <pre><code>|1|2| |3|4| </code></pre> ? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?answer=4014#post-id-4014One solution I found is: focus 3 move down splith create new window (say 5) focus 4 move down close window 5 Maybe there is another one which does not require opening a new window? Wed, 18 Jun 2014 19:39:07 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?answer=4014#post-id-4014Comment by mschaefer for One solution I found is: <pre><code>focus 3 move down splith create new window (say 5) focus 4 move down close window 5 </code></pre> Maybe there is another one which does not require opening a new window? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4017#comment-4017@ynimous: I think you forgot the `splith` when leaving out the creation of window 5. Without splith I also get you 3-row-layout, but with splith I get exactly what you wantThu, 19 Jun 2014 11:54:30 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4017#comment-4017Comment by ynimous for One solution I found is: <pre><code>focus 3 move down splith create new window (say 5) focus 4 move down close window 5 </code></pre> Maybe there is another one which does not require opening a new window? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4016#comment-4016That's strange... For me this sequence results into three rows: i) |1|2|, ii) |4| iii) |3| That is, when window 4 is moved down it is not merged down it creates another container that includes only 4.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:10:03 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4016#comment-4016Comment by ynimous for One solution I found is: <pre><code>focus 3 move down splith create new window (say 5) focus 4 move down close window 5 </code></pre> Maybe there is another one which does not require opening a new window? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4018#comment-4018Indeed it works. Thanks!Thu, 19 Jun 2014 18:39:31 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4018#comment-4018Comment by cee for One solution I found is: <pre><code>focus 3 move down splith create new window (say 5) focus 4 move down close window 5 </code></pre> Maybe there is another one which does not require opening a new window? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4015#comment-4015The same sequence works for me without window 5.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:51:23 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?comment=4015#comment-4015Answer by ANOKNUSA for Is it possible to reach, say, from this arrangement: <pre><code>|1|2|3|4| </code></pre> this one: <pre><code>|1|2| |3|4| </code></pre> ? https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?answer=4020#post-id-4020Every window is drawn within a container. You can split a container vertically, then move the window next to it into the newly split container. Open four windows, split the first and second, and move the third and fourth into them as desired.Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:06:27 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/4013/2x2-window-arrangment/?answer=4020#post-id-4020