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Here is how to open files in new tabs, instead of new instances of gvim, under Unix. It works even when you mouse click to open files in a file manager. |
Here is how to open files in new tabs, instead of new instances of gvim, under Unix. It works even when you mouse click to open files in a file manager. |
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In the <tt>gvim.desktop</tt> desktop file (<tt>/usr/share/applications/</tt> for most GNU/Linux systems) look for the "Exec" line. It will probably be like this: |
In the <tt>gvim.desktop</tt> desktop file (<tt>/usr/share/applications/</tt> for most GNU/Linux systems) look for the "Exec" line. It will probably be like this: |
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<pre>Exec=gvim -f %F</pre> |
<pre>Exec=gvim -f %F</pre> |
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'''Note:''' Be aware that the desktop file is changed when you install a new version of gvim, so you may need to repeat the following change after an update. |
'''Note:''' Be aware that the desktop file is changed when you install a new version of gvim, so you may need to repeat the following change after an update. |
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+ | You can of course also use an <tt>alias</tt>: |
<pre>% alias gvim 'gvim -p --remote-tab-silent'</pre> |
<pre>% alias gvim 'gvim -p --remote-tab-silent'</pre> |
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created April 15, 2008 · complexity basic · author MagnusBerg · version 7.0
Here is how to open files in new tabs, instead of new instances of gvim, under Unix. It works even when you mouse click to open files in a file manager.
Desktop entry
In the gvim.desktop desktop file (/usr/share/applications/ for most GNU/Linux systems) look for the "Exec" line. It will probably be like this:
Exec=gvim -f %F
Change the Exec line to:
Exec=gvim -p --remote-tab-silent %F
And in your vimrc add:
tab all
Note: Be aware that the desktop file is changed when you install a new version of gvim, so you may need to repeat the following change after an update.
alias
You can of course also use an alias:
% alias gvim 'gvim -p --remote-tab-silent'
Most GUI programs don't read aliases, but it is useful if you start gvim from the shell.