i3 FAQ - Individual question feedhttps://faq.i3wm.org/questions/Frequently asked questions and answers about the i3 window managerenCopyright i3, 2012Sat, 12 Dec 2015 21:29:10 +0000Open an application in a certain positionhttps://faq.i3wm.org/question/7631/open-an-application-in-a-certain-position/Is it possible keybind an application for opening horizontally/vertically without modifying the current splitting mode? Or a floating window to open in a corner ? I would like to replace use i3 to manage emacs directly so If I have shortcut to open new emacs horizontally or vertically it would be cool. Also I like to have a floating terminal on bottom right corner when I am coding so opening it directly into that corner would be great. I still could add `move right XXXpx; move down YYYpx` after the command, but I sometimes plug a dual screen with another resolution so values may changed. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:52:27 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/7631/open-an-application-in-a-certain-position/Answer by i3convert for <p>Is it possible keybind an application for opening horizontally/vertically without modifying the current splitting mode? Or a floating window to open in a corner ?</p> <p>I would like to replace use i3 to manage emacs directly so If I have shortcut to open new emacs horizontally or vertically it would be cool.</p> <p>Also I like to have a floating terminal on bottom right corner when I am coding so opening it directly into that corner would be great. I still could add <code>move right XXXpx; move down YYYpx</code> after the command, but I sometimes plug a dual screen with another resolution so values may changed.</p> https://faq.i3wm.org/question/7631/open-an-application-in-a-certain-position/?answer=7639#post-id-7639> Is it possible keybind an application for opening horizontally/vertically without modifying the current splitting mode? I have no idea what you want to achieve. > Or a floating window to open in a corner ? You could probably use `xdotool` to write a script that moves the window to where you want it to be. `xrandr` should give you enough information about the current screen setup.Sat, 12 Dec 2015 18:47:17 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/7631/open-an-application-in-a-certain-position/?answer=7639#post-id-7639Comment by nscott32 for <blockquote> <p>Is it possible keybind an application for opening horizontally/vertically without modifying the current splitting mode? </p> </blockquote> <p>I have no idea what you want to achieve.</p> <blockquote> <p>Or a floating window to open in a corner ?</p> </blockquote> <p>You could probably use <code>xdotool</code> to write a script that moves the window to where you want it to be. <code>xrandr</code> should give you enough information about the current screen setup.</p> https://faq.i3wm.org/question/7631/open-an-application-in-a-certain-position/?comment=7643#comment-7643Thank you `xdotool` will do the trick. Since I have two screens, can I detect wich screen the application is starting on ? And for my first question I meant having a keybind for an application that will always split it horizontally when in split mode, I hope it's clear.Sat, 12 Dec 2015 21:29:10 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/7631/open-an-application-in-a-certain-position/?comment=7643#comment-7643