change the root container of a workspace

asked 2013-12-03 08:54:12 +0000

Lotabout
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updated 2013-12-03 11:58:37 +0000

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.

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I am not sure I understand your question, but does https://faq.i3wm.org/question/100/how-can-i-move-a-workspace/ help?

joepd ( 2013-12-03 09:58:20 +0000 )edit

Hi joepd, thanks for your answer, I've updated the question. The link you've provided is not quite I need.

Lotabout ( 2013-12-03 11:59:42 +0000 )edit

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answered 2013-12-03 15:13:33 +0000

Adaephon
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You 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.