[FEATURE]: Resize and move modes

[gikari]

Summary

Some tiling WM have a so-called resize mode - it is when you press some key, and then you can use arrows to adjust the window width.

A clear and concise description of what you want to happen

KWin already have a resize mode (see Resize Window shortcut). It is just Bismuth is not reacting properly to resize events. Bismuth should try to react to resize events and adjust the layout dynamically. Now it is working for the mouse, but not the keyboard resize.

A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.

No response

Additional info

KWin also has a move mode, theoretically, if we can distinguish between mouse window drag and move mode drag we can implement this as well.

[bladedvox]

In my case, both modes work well enough, but they're limited to the arrow keys. I suppose it would be nice if we could somehow get it working with HJKL as well.

In both of these cases, we have the individual Actions and engine methods to do these with whatever keys the user wants. Are you thinking to add a bind for the specific mode and then use HJKL and/or the arrow keys to manipulate the window, then press Space or Enter and exit the mode?

[gikari]

In my case, both modes work well enough, but they're limited to the arrow keys. I suppose it would be nice if we could somehow get it working with HJKL as well.

For me they don't work well. The resize mode does not rearrange the other windows when resizing. The move mode requires you to press up and down too many times.

HJKL support could be added upstream. I do not think the upstream would mind.

Are you thinking to add a bind for the specific mode and then use HJKL and/or the arrow keys to manipulate the window, then press Space or Enter and exit the mode?

Yes.