Jump to a function from where it is called

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created December 6, 2002 · complexity basic · author zzapper · version 6.0

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When writing/debugging code you often want to jump from where a subroutine/function is called to where it actually is . Hitting the "*" key is frustrating if the sub/func is called many times. The following mapping solves the problem. (Notice how it can be altered for other lanaguages)

nmap gx yiw/^\(sub\<bar>function\)\s\+<C-R>"<CR>

Instructions: Place cursor over called function (normal mode) and type gx

How it works

yiw

Yank inner work to un-named register

/^\(sub\<bar>function\)\s\+

search for sub or function followed by 1 or more spaces

<C-R>"

Retrieve un-named register

<CR>

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References

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Comments

What language is this supposed to work in? Basic??

Probably perl, which also uses sub for functions

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