Note: I realized after I sent this it was in HTML, I thought it was test only - please accept my apologies for any difficulty - Calvin
Hello VIM, [Disclaimer] - I realize this is a long post, but if it results in triggering interest, the resultant increase in productivity will be worth it, especially for anyone in research of any kind! In the Windows program "NoteTab Pro" there are two features that I have not located on the VIM search called "Pasteboard" and "Outline (this may not be what you think it is)" If you've used the NTP Pasteboard you know how handy it is and the lack of these two features is the only thing that stands in the way of me making the paradigm shift to VIM for good. VIM is great! For those that don't know or understand what I am talking about, here is an explanation... -------------- - PASTEBOARD - -------------- This is a feature that automatically captures clipboard content to a text file that has been designated as the "Pasteboard." Perhaps an example would clarify. If I had this feature implimented in VIM I would do the following: - Open a text ed window - Set it to be the "Pasteboard" - Switch to whatever window I want to capture (webpage text like a recipe, another text file, etc.) --- [1]Select the first text item --- [2]Copy to clipboard --- [3]Repeat [1] and [2] until done. - Go back to the "Pasteboard" window and I would see all of my captures neatly separated by whatever separator (a line of hyphens, equal signs, etc.) I had set in the "Options." - Turn off the "Pasteboard" - Save the file. The advantages are a lot less key or mouse clicks and I do not have to leave the window I am viewing. I hope you can see how valuable this would be to doing research (FYI - I consider collecting ANY data as research)! You're never distracted with ALT-TAB (or equivalent) to switch back-and-forth to your scratch pad, not to mention the amount of time saved! :o) This feature has been a staple of my research efforts since I discovered it. I can also testify that not being distracted with the mechanics has the effect of releasing creative thought and the resultant productivity. I think I probably need help in locating it as I would be stunned if this feature has not already been created (or discovered)! I'm sure you can tell, I am sold on this utility! :o) Does anyone know if this is available in VIM? Also, knowing the talent that exists out there in the community, if it is not yet created someone will pick up the gauntlet. If you are interested in scripting this, please contact me direct at cjw[at]eml.cc and I'll explain in greater detail. I will put the "Outline" request in another mail as this one is long enough. Best regards, Calvin
