Re: copy paste file names from windows explorer
On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 at 4:02am, A.J.Mechelynck wrote: Hari Krishna Dara wrote: On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 at 12:49am, Yakov Lerner wrote: On 9/23/06, Hari Krishna Dara [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am wondering if it is possible to copy a file in the windows explorer (MS windows) and then access the filename(s) from vim/gvim. I know there are workarounds like dnd and sendto powertoy to send the filename to clipboard, but they are not that convenience, as they either require using the mouse or you need to use several key strokes. It is easy to add SendTo items to file explorer. I think I had a trick that added a SendTo item and when you selected it, it puts filename to the clipboard. But I forgot how exactly I did it, and (2) it does require mouse, although yuo can do it with keyborad shortcuts like Shift-F10 ... I'm not using windows anymore, forgot it. I was also using the Rename trick: choose rename file in explorer, press Ctrl-C, and you have filename in the clipboard. Yakov The SendTo works, I currently have it, but it will just open a new instance. If you use the Vim installer, it creates Open With context menu entries which are better, as you can open with existing windows. However, this is not what I want, and I realize I am not clear about one thing here. I don't want to open the file, I just want to get the filename at the command-line (or insert the filename into the current buffer, say as a string constant). The reason I mentioned dnd is if you start the command mode, and then dnd a file, Vim nicely inserts its filename instead of actually loading the file. I want the same functionality without having to do dnd or open the file first. The best I can think of is if Vim can understand this format, and extract filename(s) it will be very useful (at least for me). I use the rename trick often, but this will not get the entire path into the clipboard, just the name. You can get the full path-and-filename (at least in XP) from RightClick - Properties - General - Location. Select that path by dragging the mouse pointer over it, then Ctrl-C copies it to the clipboard. Then paste it into Vim with +p or similar. Best regards, Tony. It is much easier to use the SendTo Clipboard PowerToy than this. However, nothing will compare to just pressing ^C and retrieving the name in Vim (i.e, if it is possible). It will also make it possible to copy multiple files and retrieve their names in Vim. -- Thanks, Hari __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: copy paste file names from windows explorer
On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 at 12:49am, Yakov Lerner wrote: On 9/23/06, Hari Krishna Dara [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am wondering if it is possible to copy a file in the windows explorer (MS windows) and then access the filename(s) from vim/gvim. I know there are workarounds like dnd and sendto powertoy to send the filename to clipboard, but they are not that convenience, as they either require using the mouse or you need to use several key strokes. It is easy to add SendTo items to file explorer. I think I had a trick that added a SendTo item and when you selected it, it puts filename to the clipboard. But I forgot how exactly I did it, and (2) it does require mouse, although yuo can do it with keyborad shortcuts like Shift-F10 ... I'm not using windows anymore, forgot it. I was also using the Rename trick: choose rename file in explorer, press Ctrl-C, and you have filename in the clipboard. Yakov The SendTo works, I currently have it, but it will just open a new instance. If you use the Vim installer, it creates Open With context menu entries which are better, as you can open with existing windows. However, this is not what I want, and I realize I am not clear about one thing here. I don't want to open the file, I just want to get the filename at the command-line (or insert the filename into the current buffer, say as a string constant). The reason I mentioned dnd is if you start the command mode, and then dnd a file, Vim nicely inserts its filename instead of actually loading the file. I want the same functionality without having to do dnd or open the file first. The best I can think of is if Vim can understand this format, and extract filename(s) it will be very useful (at least for me). I use the rename trick often, but this will not get the entire path into the clipboard, just the name. -- Thanks, Hari __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: copy paste file names from windows explorer
Hari Krishna Dara wrote: On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 at 12:49am, Yakov Lerner wrote: On 9/23/06, Hari Krishna Dara [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am wondering if it is possible to copy a file in the windows explorer (MS windows) and then access the filename(s) from vim/gvim. I know there are workarounds like dnd and sendto powertoy to send the filename to clipboard, but they are not that convenience, as they either require using the mouse or you need to use several key strokes. It is easy to add SendTo items to file explorer. I think I had a trick that added a SendTo item and when you selected it, it puts filename to the clipboard. But I forgot how exactly I did it, and (2) it does require mouse, although yuo can do it with keyborad shortcuts like Shift-F10 ... I'm not using windows anymore, forgot it. I was also using the Rename trick: choose rename file in explorer, press Ctrl-C, and you have filename in the clipboard. Yakov The SendTo works, I currently have it, but it will just open a new instance. If you use the Vim installer, it creates Open With context menu entries which are better, as you can open with existing windows. However, this is not what I want, and I realize I am not clear about one thing here. I don't want to open the file, I just want to get the filename at the command-line (or insert the filename into the current buffer, say as a string constant). The reason I mentioned dnd is if you start the command mode, and then dnd a file, Vim nicely inserts its filename instead of actually loading the file. I want the same functionality without having to do dnd or open the file first. The best I can think of is if Vim can understand this format, and extract filename(s) it will be very useful (at least for me). I use the rename trick often, but this will not get the entire path into the clipboard, just the name. You can get the full path-and-filename (at least in XP) from RightClick - Properties - General - Location. Select that path by dragging the mouse pointer over it, then Ctrl-C copies it to the clipboard. Then paste it into Vim with +p or similar. Best regards, Tony.
