[konsole] [Bug 411121] New: Provide options to configure the split header bars in the new split view

[Eddie J Carswell II]

https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=411121

            Bug ID: 411121
           Summary: Provide options to configure the split header bars in
                    the new split view
           Product: konsole
           Version: 19.08.0
          Platform: Debian testing
                OS: Linux
            Status: REPORTED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: NOR
         Component: split-view
          Assignee: konsole-devel at kde.org
          Reporter: eddiecarswell13 at yahoo.com
  Target Milestone: ---

SUMMARY

First off, I'm glad the new split view finally landed with 19.08.0, so thanks
for that. There is certainly room for improvement of  this feature, however.
(Isn't there always?)

The new title bars that appear on each split view can take up a lot of screen
real estate when there are a lot of splits. This is the main reason I configure
the tab bar to be hidden and use the keyboard to navigate tabs instead.

We need a similar option for hiding the split view header. This would allow for
splits to be completely "headless" and not take up space with a bulky header
bar on each one. We also need proper shortcuts for navigating splits like we do
with tabs (Bug 411113).

The options could be to show/hide the header, or to change its size for those
who just want it smaller. Maybe even an option to only show it on a view when
the mouse is hovering near its the top?

These two changes would make this feature much more usable and support a larger
variety of workflows (especially for those who like to use the keyboard and
don't like unnecessary UI elements cluttering their terminals).



STEPS TO REPRODUCE

1. Open konsole
2. Make some split views
3. Look for option to hide split headers

OBSERVED RESULT

Split view headers are not configurable.

EXPECTED RESULT

Split view headers should be configurable.


SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS

KDE Frameworks 5.54.0
Qt 5.11.3 (built against 5.11.3)
The xcb windowing system

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