Add option to customize default direction of split for new pane

[PhDResearch]

Use case or problem

When using the split vertically or split horizontally feature, I’d prefer to be able to control which way (i.e., above or below; and left or right).

At present, it defaults to below and right.

Proposed solution

I think we should have a separate toggle (so split to the right; split to the left; split above; split below).

OR

have a default setting so vertically always means one thing and horizontally always means another.

I prefer the first option as the 2nd is not flexible enough. However, if this is implemented, then the 2nd option would not be so bad:

Add command to move current tab group to the left, right, bottom, top

I appreciate the attempt to make pane location more configurable via keyboard shortcuts (e.g., the splitting horizontally and vertically). But the more intuitive and better way is to have a shortcut that positions an already opened/focused pane to the left, right, bottom, top (or even corners)–this is common across most OSs and applications. At present, the only way to do this is via click+drag on the mouse. There is no way to do this via the keyboard.

Current workaround (optional)

It’s cumbersome to have to drag the pin to where you want it after you have split it horizontally or vertically, esp. when you already have a lot of panes. It takes your hands away from the keyboard and disrupts your reading or writing/productivity.

Related feature requests (optional)