Show only the active pane
Collapse the dual-pane layout to one full-width pane, and back again.
You can collapse fman's dual-pane layout down to just the active pane, so it fills the whole window.
Usage
- Open the command palette.
- Run Show only active pane. The inactive pane is hidden, the active pane fills the window, and focus stays where it was.
- Open the palette again — the entry now reads Show all panes. Run it to get the normal split back.
Only one of the two entries is offered at a time, depending on what is currently visible.
Commands
| Command name | Palette label | Shown when |
|---|---|---|
show_only_active_pane |
Show only active pane | two or more panes exist, all visible |
show_all_panes |
Show all panes | at least one pane is hidden |
Neither has a default key binding. Bind them like any other command:
{ "keys": ["Ctrl+Alt+O"], "command": "show_only_active_pane" },
{ "keys": ["Ctrl+Alt+O"], "command": "show_all_panes" }
Notes
- The state is not remembered: fman always starts with all panes visible.
- With only a single pane open, Show only active pane does not appear — there is nothing to collapse.