2009/5/26 John Velman:
>
> I'd like to write a plugin to open a certain file in a new
> osx window (and switch to that window) (unless it is already open.)
>
> I've tried the following script:
>
> --------
>
> " a short test script
>
> maca newWindow:
>
> edit ~/ToDo/todo
>
> "end test
> -------
>
> When I source this file, it immediately opens the "todo" file in
> the current window, then opens a new window on top.
>
> I've tried putting a cycle windows in between the newWindow and the edit
> and a few other things, without success.
>
> Where can I find the missing part?  I'm happy to read, but apparently
> don't know what to look for.

Hi John,

There is no "proper" way to do what you ask for.  In fact, I can't
really think of any way of accomplishing this short of ":!mvim
filename".

Trying to cycle windows after opening a new one won't work since it
takes a while for ":maca newWindow:" to complete.


Björn

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