Tony Mechelynck wrote:
RFE: I propose a :noswapfile (or something) prefix, working in similar
fashion to the :verbose, :vertical, :top, :tab, etc. prefixes in front
of another ex-command, and with the meaning: If that _subordinate_
ex-command opens a new buffer, we want 'noswapfile' set on that
buffer. (If it doesn't, nothing happens, as with e.g. :vert :top or
:tab when the subordinate command opens no new window.) Or maybe
:0swapfile and :1swapfile prefixes.
Rationale: Currently, “:setlocal noswapfile” prior to opening a new
buffer would close the swapfile on the current buffer, not the new
one; while doing it afterwards opens and closes a swapfile for the new
buffer, which is less harmful but still not ideal.
In particular, I notice that “directory” windows handled by netrw have
swapfiles set on them: IMHO this is wasteful (and after a few crashes
you may find yourself with a string of .swp, .swo, .swn, .swm, etc.,
for something which cannot ever need a recovery).
Netrw saves selected user options, sets them to "safe" values for netrw
to build its buffer, and then restores the user's options. That way when
netrw is used to open a new file, the user's options are in effect.
Regards,
Chip Campbell
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