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patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods Commit: https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3f4f3d8e7e6fc0494d00cfb75669a554c8e67c8b Author: Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org> Date: Wed Sep 4 20:05:59 2019 +0200 patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods Problem: More functions can be used as methods. Solution: Make various functions usable as a method.
author Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
date Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:15:04 +0200
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1 *eval.txt* For Vim version 8.1. Last change: 2019 Aug 31
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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7 Expression evaluation *expression* *expr* *E15* *eval*
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9 Using expressions is introduced in chapter 41 of the user manual |usr_41.txt|.
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11 Note: Expression evaluation can be disabled at compile time. If this has been
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12 done, the features in this document are not available. See |+eval| and
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13 |no-eval-feature|.
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15 1. Variables |variables|
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16 1.1 Variable types
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17 1.2 Function references |Funcref|
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18 1.3 Lists |Lists|
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19 1.4 Dictionaries |Dictionaries|
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20 1.5 Blobs |Blobs|
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21 1.6 More about variables |more-variables|
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22 2. Expression syntax |expression-syntax|
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23 3. Internal variable |internal-variables|
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24 4. Builtin Functions |functions|
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25 5. Defining functions |user-functions|
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26 6. Curly braces names |curly-braces-names|
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27 7. Commands |expression-commands|
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28 8. Exception handling |exception-handling|
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29 9. Examples |eval-examples|
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30 10. Vim script version |vimscript-version|
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31 11. No +eval feature |no-eval-feature|
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32 12. The sandbox |eval-sandbox|
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33 13. Textlock |textlock|
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35 Testing support is documented in |testing.txt|.
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36 Profiling is documented at |profiling|.
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38 ==============================================================================
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39 1. Variables *variables*
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41 1.1 Variable types ~
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42 *E712* *E896* *E897* *E899*
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43 There are ten types of variables:
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45 Number A 32 or 64 bit signed number. |expr-number| *Number*
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46 64-bit Numbers are available only when compiled with the
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47 |+num64| feature.
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48 Examples: -123 0x10 0177 0b1011
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50 Float A floating point number. |floating-point-format| *Float*
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51 {only when compiled with the |+float| feature}
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52 Examples: 123.456 1.15e-6 -1.1e3
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54 *E928*
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55 String A NUL terminated string of 8-bit unsigned characters (bytes).
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56 |expr-string| Examples: "ab\txx\"--" 'x-z''a,c'
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58 List An ordered sequence of items, see |List| for details.
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59 Example: [1, 2, ['a', 'b']]
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61 Dictionary An associative, unordered array: Each entry has a key and a
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62 value. |Dictionary|
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63 Examples:
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64 {'blue': "#0000ff", 'red': "#ff0000"}
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65 #{blue: "#0000ff", red: "#ff0000"}
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67 Funcref A reference to a function |Funcref|.
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68 Example: function("strlen")
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69 It can be bound to a dictionary and arguments, it then works
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70 like a Partial.
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71 Example: function("Callback", [arg], myDict)
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73 Special |v:false|, |v:true|, |v:none| and |v:null|. *Special*
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75 Job Used for a job, see |job_start()|. *Job* *Jobs*
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77 Channel Used for a channel, see |ch_open()|. *Channel* *Channels*
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79 Blob Binary Large Object. Stores any sequence of bytes. See |Blob|
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80 for details
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81 Example: 0zFF00ED015DAF
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82 0z is an empty Blob.
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87 Conversion from a Number to a String is by making the ASCII representation of
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88 the Number. Examples:
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89 Number 123 --> String "123" ~
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90 Number 0 --> String "0" ~
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91 Number -1 --> String "-1" ~
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92 *octal*
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93 Conversion from a String to a Number is done by converting the first digits to
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94 a number. Hexadecimal "0xf9", Octal "017", and Binary "0b10" numbers are
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95 recognized. If the String doesn't start with digits, the result is zero.
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96 Examples:
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97 String "456" --> Number 456 ~
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98 String "6bar" --> Number 6 ~
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99 String "foo" --> Number 0 ~
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100 String "0xf1" --> Number 241 ~
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101 String "0100" --> Number 64 ~
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102 String "0b101" --> Number 5 ~
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103 String "-8" --> Number -8 ~
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104 String "+8" --> Number 0 ~
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106 To force conversion from String to Number, add zero to it: >
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107 :echo "0100" + 0
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110 To avoid a leading zero to cause octal conversion, or for using a different
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111 base, use |str2nr()|.
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113 *TRUE* *FALSE* *Boolean*
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114 For boolean operators Numbers are used. Zero is FALSE, non-zero is TRUE.
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115 You can also use |v:false| and |v:true|. When TRUE is returned from a
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116 function it is the Number one, FALSE is the number zero.
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118 Note that in the command: >
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119 :if "foo"
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120 :" NOT executed
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121 "foo" is converted to 0, which means FALSE. If the string starts with a
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122 non-zero number it means TRUE: >
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123 :if "8foo"
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124 :" executed
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125 To test for a non-empty string, use empty(): >
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126 :if !empty("foo")
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128 *non-zero-arg*
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129 Function arguments often behave slightly different from |TRUE|: If the
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130 argument is present and it evaluates to a non-zero Number, |v:true| or a
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131 non-empty String, then the value is considered to be TRUE.
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132 Note that " " and "0" are also non-empty strings, thus considered to be TRUE.
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271 To prepend or append an item turn the item into a list by putting [] around
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272 it. To change a list in-place see |list-modification| below.
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278 separated by a colon in square brackets: >
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279 :let shortlist = mylist[2:-1] " get List [3, "four"]
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281 Omitting the first index is similar to zero. Omitting the last index is
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282 similar to -1. >
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283 :let endlist = mylist[2:] " from item 2 to the end: [3, "four"]
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284 :let shortlist = mylist[2:2] " List with one item: [3]
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285 :let otherlist = mylist[:] " make a copy of the List
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287 If the first index is beyond the last item of the List or the second item is
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288 before the first item, the result is an empty list. There is no error
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289 message.
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291 If the second index is equal to or greater than the length of the list the
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293 :let mylist = [0, 1, 2, 3]
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294 :echo mylist[2:8] " result: [2, 3]
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301 List identity ~
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302 *list-identity*
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304 variables refer to the same list. Thus changing the list "aa" will also
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305 change "bb": >
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306 :let aa = [1, 2, 3]
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307 :let bb = aa
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308 :call add(aa, 4)
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309 :echo bb
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312 Making a copy of a list is done with the |copy()| function. Using [:] also
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313 works, as explained above. This creates a shallow copy of the list: Changing
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314 a list item in the list will also change the item in the copied list: >
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315 :let aa = [[1, 'a'], 2, 3]
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316 :let bb = copy(aa)
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317 :call add(aa, 4)
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318 :let aa[0][1] = 'aaa'
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319 :echo aa
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320 < [[1, aaa], 2, 3, 4] >
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324 To make a completely independent list use |deepcopy()|. This also makes a
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325 copy of the values in the list, recursively. Up to a hundred levels deep.
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327 The operator "is" can be used to check if two variables refer to the same
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328 List. "isnot" does the opposite. In contrast "==" compares if two lists have
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329 the same value. >
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330 :let alist = [1, 2, 3]
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331 :let blist = [1, 2, 3]
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332 :echo alist is blist
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333 < 0 >
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337 Note about comparing lists: Two lists are considered equal if they have the
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338 same length and all items compare equal, as with using "==". There is one
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340 different. There is no automatic type conversion, as with using "==" on
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341 variables. Example: >
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342 echo 4 == "4"
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344 echo [4] == ["4"]
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352 :echo a == b
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358 List unpack ~
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360 To unpack the items in a list to individual variables, put the variables in
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361 square brackets, like list items: >
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362 :let [var1, var2] = mylist
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365 this produces an error. To handle any extra items from the list append ";"
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366 and a variable name: >
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367 :let [var1, var2; rest] = mylist
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369 This works like: >
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370 :let var1 = mylist[0]
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372 :let rest = mylist[2:]
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374 Except that there is no error if there are only two items. "rest" will be an
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375 empty list then.
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378 List modification ~
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379 *list-modification*
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380 To change a specific item of a list use |:let| this way: >
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381 :let list[4] = "four"
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382 :let listlist[0][3] = item
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385 modified. The value must at least have the number of items in the range: >
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386 :let list[3:5] = [3, 4, 5]
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388 Adding and removing items from a list is done with functions. Here are a few
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389 examples: >
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390 :call insert(list, 'a') " prepend item 'a'
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391 :call insert(list, 'a', 3) " insert item 'a' before list[3]
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392 :call add(list, "new") " append String item
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393 :call add(list, [1, 2]) " append a List as one new item
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394 :call extend(list, [1, 2]) " extend the list with two more items
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395 :let i = remove(list, 3) " remove item 3
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396 :unlet list[3] " idem
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397 :let l = remove(list, 3, -1) " remove items 3 to last item
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398 :unlet list[3 : ] " idem
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399 :call filter(list, 'v:val !~ "x"') " remove items with an 'x'
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401 Changing the order of items in a list: >
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402 :call sort(list) " sort a list alphabetically
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407 For loop ~
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408
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409 The |:for| loop executes commands for each item in a list. A variable is set
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410 to each item in the list in sequence. Example: >
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411 :for item in mylist
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412 : call Doit(item)
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413 :endfor
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415 This works like: >
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416 :let index = 0
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417 :while index < len(mylist)
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418 : let item = mylist[index]
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419 : :call Doit(item)
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420 : let index = index + 1
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423 If all you want to do is modify each item in the list then the |map()|
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427 requires the argument to be a list of lists. >
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428 :for [lnum, col] in [[1, 3], [2, 8], [3, 0]]
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429 : call Doit(lnum, col)
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430 :endfor
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432 This works like a |:let| command is done for each list item. Again, the types
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435 It is also possible to put remaining items in a List variable: >
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436 :for [i, j; rest] in listlist
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437 : call Doit(i, j)
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438 : if !empty(rest)
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439 : echo "remainder: " . string(rest)
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440 : endif
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441 :endfor
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444 List functions ~
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445 *E714*
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446 Functions that are useful with a List: >
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447 :let r = call(funcname, list) " call a function with an argument list
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448 :if empty(list) " check if list is empty
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449 :let l = len(list) " number of items in list
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450 :let big = max(list) " maximum value in list
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451 :let small = min(list) " minimum value in list
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452 :let xs = count(list, 'x') " count nr of times 'x' appears in list
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453 :let i = index(list, 'x') " index of first 'x' in list
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454 :let lines = getline(1, 10) " get ten text lines from buffer
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455 :call append('$', lines) " append text lines in buffer
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456 :let list = split("a b c") " create list from items in a string
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457 :let string = join(list, ', ') " create string from list items
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458 :let s = string(list) " String representation of list
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459 :call map(list, '">> " . v:val') " prepend ">> " to each item
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460
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461 Don't forget that a combination of features can make things simple. For
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462 example, to add up all the numbers in a list: >
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463 :exe 'let sum = ' . join(nrlist, '+')
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464
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465
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466 1.4 Dictionaries ~
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467 *dict* *Dict* *Dictionaries* *Dictionary*
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468 A Dictionary is an associative array: Each entry has a key and a value. The
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469 entry can be located with the key. The entries are stored without a specific
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470 ordering.
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471
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472
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473 Dictionary creation ~
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474 *E720* *E721* *E722* *E723*
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475 A Dictionary is created with a comma separated list of entries in curly
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476 braces. Each entry has a key and a value, separated by a colon. Each key can
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477 only appear once. Examples: >
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478 :let mydict = {1: 'one', 2: 'two', 3: 'three'}
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479 :let emptydict = {}
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480 < *E713* *E716* *E717*
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481 A key is always a String. You can use a Number, it will be converted to a
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482 String automatically. Thus the String '4' and the number 4 will find the same
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483 entry. Note that the String '04' and the Number 04 are different, since the
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484 Number will be converted to the String '4'. The empty string can also be used
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485 as a key.
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486 *literal-Dict* *#{}*
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487 To avoid having to put quotes around every key the #{} form can be used. This
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489 Example: >
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490 let mydict = #{zero: 0, one_key: 1, two-key: 2, 333: 3}
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491 Note that 333 here is the string "333". Empty keys are not possible with #{}.
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492
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493 A value can be any expression. Using a Dictionary for a value creates a
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494 nested Dictionary: >
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495 :let nestdict = {1: {11: 'a', 12: 'b'}, 2: {21: 'c'}}
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496
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497 An extra comma after the last entry is ignored.
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499
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500 Accessing entries ~
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501
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502 The normal way to access an entry is by putting the key in square brackets: >
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503 :let val = mydict["one"]
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504 :let mydict["four"] = 4
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505
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506 You can add new entries to an existing Dictionary this way, unlike Lists.
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507
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508 For keys that consist entirely of letters, digits and underscore the following
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509 form can be used |expr-entry|: >
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510 :let val = mydict.one
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511 :let mydict.four = 4
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512
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513 Since an entry can be any type, also a List and a Dictionary, the indexing and
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514 key lookup can be repeated: >
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515 :echo dict.key[idx].key
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516
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517
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518 Dictionary to List conversion ~
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519
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520 You may want to loop over the entries in a dictionary. For this you need to
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521 turn the Dictionary into a List and pass it to |:for|.
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522
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523 Most often you want to loop over the keys, using the |keys()| function: >
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524 :for key in keys(mydict)
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525 : echo key . ': ' . mydict[key]
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526 :endfor
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527
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528 The List of keys is unsorted. You may want to sort them first: >
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529 :for key in sort(keys(mydict))
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530
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531 To loop over the values use the |values()| function: >
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532 :for v in values(mydict)
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533 : echo "value: " . v
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534 :endfor
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535
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536 If you want both the key and the value use the |items()| function. It returns
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537 a List in which each item is a List with two items, the key and the value: >
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538 :for [key, value] in items(mydict)
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539 : echo key . ': ' . value
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540 :endfor
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541
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542
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543 Dictionary identity ~
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544 *dict-identity*
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545 Just like Lists you need to use |copy()| and |deepcopy()| to make a copy of a
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546 Dictionary. Otherwise, assignment results in referring to the same
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547 Dictionary: >
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548 :let onedict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2}
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549 :let adict = onedict
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550 :let adict['a'] = 11
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551 :echo onedict['a']
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552 11
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553
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554 Two Dictionaries compare equal if all the key-value pairs compare equal. For
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555 more info see |list-identity|.
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556
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557
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558 Dictionary modification ~
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559 *dict-modification*
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560 To change an already existing entry of a Dictionary, or to add a new entry,
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561 use |:let| this way: >
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562 :let dict[4] = "four"
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563 :let dict['one'] = item
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564
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565 Removing an entry from a Dictionary is done with |remove()| or |:unlet|.
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566 Three ways to remove the entry with key "aaa" from dict: >
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567 :let i = remove(dict, 'aaa')
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568 :unlet dict.aaa
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569 :unlet dict['aaa']
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570
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571 Merging a Dictionary with another is done with |extend()|: >
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572 :call extend(adict, bdict)
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573 This extends adict with all entries from bdict. Duplicate keys cause entries
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574 in adict to be overwritten. An optional third argument can change this.
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575 Note that the order of entries in a Dictionary is irrelevant, thus don't
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576 expect ":echo adict" to show the items from bdict after the older entries in
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577 adict.
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578
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579 Weeding out entries from a Dictionary can be done with |filter()|: >
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580 :call filter(dict, 'v:val =~ "x"')
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581 This removes all entries from "dict" with a value not matching 'x'.
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583
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584 Dictionary function ~
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585 *Dictionary-function* *self* *E725* *E862*
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586 When a function is defined with the "dict" attribute it can be used in a
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587 special way with a dictionary. Example: >
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588 :function Mylen() dict
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589 : return len(self.data)
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590 :endfunction
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591 :let mydict = {'data': [0, 1, 2, 3], 'len': function("Mylen")}
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592 :echo mydict.len()
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593
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594 This is like a method in object oriented programming. The entry in the
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595 Dictionary is a |Funcref|. The local variable "self" refers to the dictionary
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596 the function was invoked from.
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597
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598 It is also possible to add a function without the "dict" attribute as a
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599 Funcref to a Dictionary, but the "self" variable is not available then.
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600
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601 *numbered-function* *anonymous-function*
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602 To avoid the extra name for the function it can be defined and directly
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603 assigned to a Dictionary in this way: >
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604 :let mydict = {'data': [0, 1, 2, 3]}
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605 :function mydict.len()
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606 : return len(self.data)
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607 :endfunction
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608 :echo mydict.len()
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609
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610 The function will then get a number and the value of dict.len is a |Funcref|
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611 that references this function. The function can only be used through a
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612 |Funcref|. It will automatically be deleted when there is no |Funcref|
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613 remaining that refers to it.
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614
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615 It is not necessary to use the "dict" attribute for a numbered function.
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616
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617 If you get an error for a numbered function, you can find out what it is with
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618 a trick. Assuming the function is 42, the command is: >
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619 :function {42}
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620
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622 Functions for Dictionaries ~
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623 *E715*
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624 Functions that can be used with a Dictionary: >
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625 :if has_key(dict, 'foo') " TRUE if dict has entry with key "foo"
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626 :if empty(dict) " TRUE if dict is empty
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627 :let l = len(dict) " number of items in dict
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628 :let big = max(dict) " maximum value in dict
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629 :let small = min(dict) " minimum value in dict
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630 :let xs = count(dict, 'x') " count nr of times 'x' appears in dict
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631 :let s = string(dict) " String representation of dict
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632 :call map(dict, '">> " . v:val') " prepend ">> " to each item
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633
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634
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635 1.5 Blobs ~
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636 *blob* *Blob* *Blobs* *E978*
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637 A Blob is a binary object. It can be used to read an image from a file and
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638 send it over a channel, for example.
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639
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640 A Blob mostly behaves like a |List| of numbers, where each number has the
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641 value of an 8-bit byte, from 0 to 255.
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642
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643
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644 Blob creation ~
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645
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646 A Blob can be created with a |blob-literal|: >
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647 :let b = 0zFF00ED015DAF
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648 Dots can be inserted between bytes (pair of hex characters) for readability,
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649 they don't change the value: >
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650 :let b = 0zFF00.ED01.5DAF
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651
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652 A blob can be read from a file with |readfile()| passing the {type} argument
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653 set to "B", for example: >
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654 :let b = readfile('image.png', 'B')
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655
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656 A blob can be read from a channel with the |ch_readblob()| function.
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657
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658
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659 Blob index ~
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660 *blob-index* *E979*
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661 A byte in the Blob can be accessed by putting the index in square brackets
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662 after the Blob. Indexes are zero-based, thus the first byte has index zero. >
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663 :let myblob = 0z00112233
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664 :let byte = myblob[0] " get the first byte: 0x00
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665 :let byte = myblob[2] " get the third byte: 0x22
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666
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667 A negative index is counted from the end. Index -1 refers to the last byte in
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668 the Blob, -2 to the last but one byte, etc. >
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669 :let last = myblob[-1] " get the last byte: 0x33
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670
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671 To avoid an error for an invalid index use the |get()| function. When an item
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672 is not available it returns -1 or the default value you specify: >
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673 :echo get(myblob, idx)
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674 :echo get(myblob, idx, 999)
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675
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676
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677 Blob iteration ~
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678
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679 The |:for| loop executes commands for each byte of a Blob. The loop variable is
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680 set to each byte in the Blob. Example: >
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681 :for byte in 0z112233
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682 : call Doit(byte)
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683 :endfor
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684 This calls Doit() with 0x11, 0x22 and 0x33.
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685
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686
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687 Blob concatenation ~
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688
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689 Two blobs can be concatenated with the "+" operator: >
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690 :let longblob = myblob + 0z4455
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691 :let myblob += 0z6677
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692
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693 To change a blob in-place see |blob-modification| below.
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694
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695
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696 Part of a blob ~
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697
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698 A part of the Blob can be obtained by specifying the first and last index,
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699 separated by a colon in square brackets: >
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700 :let myblob = 0z00112233
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701 :let shortblob = myblob[1:2] " get 0z1122
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702 :let shortblob = myblob[2:-1] " get 0z2233
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703
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704 Omitting the first index is similar to zero. Omitting the last index is
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705 similar to -1. >
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706 :let endblob = myblob[2:] " from item 2 to the end: 0z2233
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707 :let shortblob = myblob[2:2] " Blob with one byte: 0z22
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708 :let otherblob = myblob[:] " make a copy of the Blob
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709
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710 If the first index is beyond the last byte of the Blob or the second index is
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711 before the first index, the result is an empty Blob. There is no error
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712 message.
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713
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714 If the second index is equal to or greater than the length of the list the
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715 length minus one is used: >
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716 :echo myblob[2:8] " result: 0z2233
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717
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718
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719 Blob modification ~
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720 *blob-modification*
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721 To change a specific byte of a blob use |:let| this way: >
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722 :let blob[4] = 0x44
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723
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724 When the index is just one beyond the end of the Blob, it is appended. Any
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725 higher index is an error.
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726
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727 To change a sequence of bytes the [:] notation can be used: >
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728 let blob[1:3] = 0z445566
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729 The length of the replaced bytes must be exactly the same as the value
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730 provided. *E972*
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731
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732 To change part of a blob you can specify the first and last byte to be
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733 modified. The value must have the same number of bytes in the range: >
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734 :let blob[3:5] = 0z334455
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735
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736 You can also use the functions |add()|, |remove()| and |insert()|.
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737
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738
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739 Blob identity ~
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740
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741 Blobs can be compared for equality: >
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742 if blob == 0z001122
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743 And for equal identity: >
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744 if blob is otherblob
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745 < *blob-identity* *E977*
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746 When variable "aa" is a Blob and you assign it to another variable "bb", both
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747 variables refer to the same Blob. Then the "is" operator returns true.
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748
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749 When making a copy using [:] or |copy()| the values are the same, but the
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750 identity is different: >
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751 :let blob = 0z112233
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752 :let blob2 = blob
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753 :echo blob == blob2
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754 < 1 >
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755 :echo blob is blob2
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756 < 1 >
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757 :let blob3 = blob[:]
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758 :echo blob == blob3
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759 < 1 >
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760 :echo blob is blob3
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761 < 0
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762
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763 Making a copy of a Blob is done with the |copy()| function. Using [:] also
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767 1.6 More about variables ~
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768 *more-variables*
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769 If you need to know the type of a variable or expression, use the |type()|
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770 function.
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771
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772 When the '!' flag is included in the 'viminfo' option, global variables that
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774 stored in the viminfo file |viminfo-file|.
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775
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776 When the 'sessionoptions' option contains "global", global variables that
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777 start with an uppercase letter and contain at least one lowercase letter are
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778 stored in the session file |session-file|.
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779
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780 variable name can be stored where ~
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781 my_var_6 not
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782 My_Var_6 session file
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783 MY_VAR_6 viminfo file
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784
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785
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786 It's possible to form a variable name with curly braces, see
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787 |curly-braces-names|.
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788
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789 ==============================================================================
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790 2. Expression syntax *expression-syntax*
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791
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792 Expression syntax summary, from least to most significant:
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794 |expr1| expr2
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795 expr2 ? expr1 : expr1 if-then-else
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797 |expr2| expr3
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798 expr3 || expr3 ... logical OR
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800 |expr3| expr4
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801 expr4 && expr4 ... logical AND
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802
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803 |expr4| expr5
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804 expr5 == expr5 equal
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805 expr5 != expr5 not equal
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806 expr5 > expr5 greater than
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807 expr5 >= expr5 greater than or equal
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808 expr5 < expr5 smaller than
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809 expr5 <= expr5 smaller than or equal
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810 expr5 =~ expr5 regexp matches
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811 expr5 !~ expr5 regexp doesn't match
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812
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813 expr5 ==? expr5 equal, ignoring case
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814 expr5 ==# expr5 equal, match case
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815 etc. As above, append ? for ignoring case, # for
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816 matching case
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817
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818 expr5 is expr5 same |List|, |Dictionary| or |Blob| instance
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819 expr5 isnot expr5 different |List|, |Dictionary| or |Blob|
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820 instance
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821
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822 |expr5| expr6
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823 expr6 + expr6 ... number addition, list or blob concatenation
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824 expr6 - expr6 ... number subtraction
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825 expr6 . expr6 ... string concatenation
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826 expr6 .. expr6 ... string concatenation
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828 |expr6| expr7
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829 expr7 * expr7 ... number multiplication
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830 expr7 / expr7 ... number division
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831 expr7 % expr7 ... number modulo
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833 |expr7| expr8
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834 ! expr7 logical NOT
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835 - expr7 unary minus
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836 + expr7 unary plus
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837
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838 |expr8| expr9
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839 expr8[expr1] byte of a String or item of a |List|
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840 expr8[expr1 : expr1] substring of a String or sublist of a |List|
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841 expr8.name entry in a |Dictionary|
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842 expr8(expr1, ...) function call with |Funcref| variable
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843 expr8->name(expr1, ...) |method| call
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844
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845 |expr9| number number constant
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846 "string" string constant, backslash is special
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847 'string' string constant, ' is doubled
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848 [expr1, ...] |List|
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849 {expr1: expr1, ...} |Dictionary|
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850 #{key: expr1, ...} |Dictionary|
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851 &option option value
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852 (expr1) nested expression
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853 variable internal variable
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854 va{ria}ble internal variable with curly braces
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855 $VAR environment variable
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856 @r contents of register 'r'
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857 function(expr1, ...) function call
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858 func{ti}on(expr1, ...) function call with curly braces
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859 {args -> expr1} lambda expression
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862 "..." indicates that the operations in this level can be concatenated.
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863 Example: >
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864 &nu || &list && &shell == "csh"
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865
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866 All expressions within one level are parsed from left to right.
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867
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868
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869 expr1 *expr1* *E109*
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870 -----
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871
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872 expr2 ? expr1 : expr1
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873
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874 The expression before the '?' is evaluated to a number. If it evaluates to
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875 |TRUE|, the result is the value of the expression between the '?' and ':',
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877 Example: >
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878 :echo lnum == 1 ? "top" : lnum
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879
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880 Since the first expression is an "expr2", it cannot contain another ?:. The
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881 other two expressions can, thus allow for recursive use of ?:.
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882 Example: >
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883 :echo lnum == 1 ? "top" : lnum == 1000 ? "last" : lnum
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884
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885 To keep this readable, using |line-continuation| is suggested: >
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886 :echo lnum == 1
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887 :\ ? "top"
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888 :\ : lnum == 1000
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889 :\ ? "last"
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890 :\ : lnum
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892 You should always put a space before the ':', otherwise it can be mistaken for
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893 use in a variable such as "a:1".
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896 expr2 and expr3 *expr2* *expr3*
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897 ---------------
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899 expr3 || expr3 .. logical OR *expr-barbar*
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900 expr4 && expr4 .. logical AND *expr-&&*
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901
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906 n1 n2 n1 || n2 n1 && n2 ~
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907 |FALSE| |FALSE| |FALSE| |FALSE|
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909 |TRUE| |FALSE| |TRUE| |FALSE|
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910 |TRUE| |TRUE| |TRUE| |TRUE|
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911
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912 The operators can be concatenated, for example: >
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913
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914 &nu || &list && &shell == "csh"
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915
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916 Note that "&&" takes precedence over "||", so this has the meaning of: >
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917
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918 &nu || (&list && &shell == "csh")
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919
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920 Once the result is known, the expression "short-circuits", that is, further
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921 arguments are not evaluated. This is like what happens in C. For example: >
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922
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923 let a = 1
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924 echo a || b
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925
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926 This is valid even if there is no variable called "b" because "a" is |TRUE|,
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927 so the result must be |TRUE|. Similarly below: >
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928
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929 echo exists("b") && b == "yes"
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930
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931 This is valid whether "b" has been defined or not. The second clause will
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932 only be evaluated if "b" has been defined.
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933
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934
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935 expr4 *expr4*
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936 -----
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937
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938 expr5 {cmp} expr5
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939
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940 Compare two expr5 expressions, resulting in a 0 if it evaluates to false, or 1
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941 if it evaluates to true.
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942
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943 *expr-==* *expr-!=* *expr->* *expr->=*
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944 *expr-<* *expr-<=* *expr-=~* *expr-!~*
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945 *expr-==#* *expr-!=#* *expr->#* *expr->=#*
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946 *expr-<#* *expr-<=#* *expr-=~#* *expr-!~#*
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947 *expr-==?* *expr-!=?* *expr->?* *expr->=?*
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948 *expr-<?* *expr-<=?* *expr-=~?* *expr-!~?*
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949 *expr-is* *expr-isnot* *expr-is#* *expr-isnot#*
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950 *expr-is?* *expr-isnot?*
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951 use 'ignorecase' match case ignore case ~
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952 equal == ==# ==?
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953 not equal != !=# !=?
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954 greater than > ># >?
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955 greater than or equal >= >=# >=?
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956 smaller than < <# <?
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957 smaller than or equal <= <=# <=?
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958 regexp matches =~ =~# =~?
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959 regexp doesn't match !~ !~# !~?
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960 same instance is is# is?
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961 different instance isnot isnot# isnot?
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962
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963 Examples:
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964 "abc" ==# "Abc" evaluates to 0
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965 "abc" ==? "Abc" evaluates to 1
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966 "abc" == "Abc" evaluates to 1 if 'ignorecase' is set, 0 otherwise
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967
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968 *E691* *E692*
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969 A |List| can only be compared with a |List| and only "equal", "not equal",
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970 "is" and "isnot" can be used. This compares the values of the list,
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971 recursively. Ignoring case means case is ignored when comparing item values.
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972
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973 *E735* *E736*
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974 A |Dictionary| can only be compared with a |Dictionary| and only "equal", "not
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975 equal", "is" and "isnot" can be used. This compares the key/values of the
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976 |Dictionary| recursively. Ignoring case means case is ignored when comparing
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977 item values.
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978
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979 *E694*
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980 A |Funcref| can only be compared with a |Funcref| and only "equal", "not
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981 equal", "is" and "isnot" can be used. Case is never ignored. Whether
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982 arguments or a Dictionary are bound (with a partial) matters. The
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983 Dictionaries must also be equal (or the same, in case of "is") and the
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984 arguments must be equal (or the same).
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985
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986 To compare Funcrefs to see if they refer to the same function, ignoring bound
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987 Dictionary and arguments, use |get()| to get the function name: >
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988 if get(Part1, 'name') == get(Part2, 'name')
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989 " Part1 and Part2 refer to the same function
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990
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991 Using "is" or "isnot" with a |List|, |Dictionary| or |Blob| checks whether
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992 the expressions are referring to the same |List|, |Dictionary| or |Blob|
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993 instance. A copy of a |List| is different from the original |List|. When
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994 using "is" without a |List|, |Dictionary| or |Blob|, it is equivalent to
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995 using "equal", using "isnot" equivalent to using "not equal". Except that
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996 a different type means the values are different: >
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997 echo 4 == '4'
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998 1
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999 echo 4 is '4'
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1000 0
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1001 echo 0 is []
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1002 0
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1003 "is#"/"isnot#" and "is?"/"isnot?" can be used to match and ignore case.
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1004
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1005 When comparing a String with a Number, the String is converted to a Number,
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1006 and the comparison is done on Numbers. This means that: >
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1007 echo 0 == 'x'
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1008 1
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1009 because 'x' converted to a Number is zero. However: >
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1010 echo [0] == ['x']
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1011 0
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1012 Inside a List or Dictionary this conversion is not used.
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1014 When comparing two Strings, this is done with strcmp() or stricmp(). This
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1016 necessarily the alphabetical difference in the local language.
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1017
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1018 When using the operators with a trailing '#', or the short version and
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1019 'ignorecase' is off, the comparing is done with strcmp(): case matters.
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1020
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1022 'ignorecase' is set, the comparing is done with stricmp(): case is ignored.
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1023
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1024 'smartcase' is not used.
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1025
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1026 The "=~" and "!~" operators match the lefthand argument with the righthand
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1027 argument, which is used as a pattern. See |pattern| for what a pattern is.
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1028 This matching is always done like 'magic' was set and 'cpoptions' is empty, no
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1029 matter what the actual value of 'magic' or 'cpoptions' is. This makes scripts
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1030 portable. To avoid backslashes in the regexp pattern to be doubled, use a
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1031 single-quote string, see |literal-string|.
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1032 Since a string is considered to be a single line, a multi-line pattern
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1036 "foo\nbar" =~ "\\n" evaluates to 0
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1041 expr6 + expr6 Number addition, |List| or |Blob| concatenation *expr-+*
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1042 expr6 - expr6 Number subtraction *expr--*
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1043 expr6 . expr6 String concatenation *expr-.*
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1044 expr6 .. expr6 String concatenation *expr-..*
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1045
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1046 For |Lists| only "+" is possible and then both expr6 must be a list. The
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1047 result is a new list with the two lists Concatenated.
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1048
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1049 For String concatenation ".." is preferred, since "." is ambiguous, it is also
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1050 used for |Dict| member access and floating point numbers.
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1051 When |vimscript-version| is 2 or higher, using "." is not allowed.
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1052
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1053 expr7 * expr7 Number multiplication *expr-star*
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1054 expr7 / expr7 Number division *expr-/*
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1055 expr7 % expr7 Number modulo *expr-%*
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1056
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1057 For all, except "." and "..", Strings are converted to Numbers.
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1058 For bitwise operators see |and()|, |or()| and |xor()|.
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1059
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1060 Note the difference between "+" and ".":
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1061 "123" + "456" = 579
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1062 "123" . "456" = "123456"
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1063
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1064 Since '.' has the same precedence as '+' and '-', you need to read: >
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1065 1 . 90 + 90.0
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1066 As: >
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1067 (1 . 90) + 90.0
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1068 That works, since the String "190" is automatically converted to the Number
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1069 190, which can be added to the Float 90.0. However: >
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1070 1 . 90 * 90.0
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1071 Should be read as: >
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1072 1 . (90 * 90.0)
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1073 Since '.' has lower precedence than '*'. This does NOT work, since this
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1074 attempts to concatenate a Float and a String.
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1075
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1076 When dividing a Number by zero the result depends on the value:
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1077 0 / 0 = -0x80000000 (like NaN for Float)
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1078 >0 / 0 = 0x7fffffff (like positive infinity)
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1079 <0 / 0 = -0x7fffffff (like negative infinity)
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1080 (before Vim 7.2 it was always 0x7fffffff)
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1081
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1082 When 64-bit Number support is enabled:
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1083 0 / 0 = -0x8000000000000000 (like NaN for Float)
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1084 >0 / 0 = 0x7fffffffffffffff (like positive infinity)
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1085 <0 / 0 = -0x7fffffffffffffff (like negative infinity)
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1086
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1087 When the righthand side of '%' is zero, the result is 0.
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1088
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1089 None of these work for |Funcref|s.
79
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1090
1621
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parents: 1609
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1091 . and % do not work for Float. *E804*
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parents: 1609
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1092
7
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1093
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1094 expr7 *expr7*
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parents:
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1095 -----
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1096 ! expr7 logical NOT *expr-!*
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parents:
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1097 - expr7 unary minus *expr-unary--*
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1098 + expr7 unary plus *expr-unary-+*
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parents:
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1099
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1100 For '!' |TRUE| becomes |FALSE|, |FALSE| becomes |TRUE| (one).
7
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1101 For '-' the sign of the number is changed.
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parents:
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1102 For '+' the number is unchanged.
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parents:
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1103
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1104 A String will be converted to a Number first.
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1105
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1106 These three can be repeated and mixed. Examples:
7
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1107 !-1 == 0
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parents:
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1108 !!8 == 1
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1109 --9 == 9
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1110
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1111
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1112 expr8 *expr8*
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parents:
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1113 -----
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1114 This expression is either |expr9| or a sequence of the alternatives below,
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parents: 14601
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1115 in any order. E.g., these are all possible:
17620
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
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1116 expr8[expr1].name
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
1117 expr8.name[expr1]
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
1118 expr8(expr1, ...)[expr1].name
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
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parents: 17612
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1119 expr8->(expr1, ...)[expr1]
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
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parents: 17571
diff changeset
1120 Evaluation is always from left to right.
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parents: 14601
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1121
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1122 expr8[expr1] item of String or |List| *expr-[]* *E111*
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1123 *E909* *subscript*
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1124 If expr8 is a Number or String this results in a String that contains the
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parents: 99
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1125 expr1'th single byte from expr8. expr8 is used as a String, expr1 as a
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
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1126 Number. This doesn't recognize multi-byte encodings, see `byteidx()` for
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1127 an alternative, or use `split()` to turn the string into a list of characters.
55
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1128
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parents: 7358
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1129 Index zero gives the first byte. This is like it works in C. Careful:
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1130 text column numbers start with one! Example, to get the byte under the
55
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1131 cursor: >
823
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parents: 819
diff changeset
1132 :let c = getline(".")[col(".") - 1]
7
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parents:
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1133
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1134 If the length of the String is less than the index, the result is an empty
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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1135 String. A negative index always results in an empty string (reason: backward
55
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1136 compatibility). Use [-1:] to get the last byte.
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parents: 37
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1137
685
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1138 If expr8 is a |List| then it results the item at index expr1. See |list-index|
55
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1139 for possible index values. If the index is out of range this results in an
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1140 error. Example: >
55
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1141 :let item = mylist[-1] " get last item
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1142
685
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1143 Generally, if a |List| index is equal to or higher than the length of the
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parents: 681
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1144 |List|, or more negative than the length of the |List|, this results in an
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parents: 681
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1145 error.
55
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1146
99
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1147
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1148 expr8[expr1a : expr1b] substring or sublist *expr-[:]*
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parents: 99
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1149
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1150 If expr8 is a Number or String this results in the substring with the bytes
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1151 from expr1a to and including expr1b. expr8 is used as a String, expr1a and
2033
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parents: 1998
diff changeset
1152 expr1b are used as a Number. This doesn't recognize multi-byte encodings, see
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
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1153 |byteidx()| for computing the indexes.
55
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1154
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1155 If expr1a is omitted zero is used. If expr1b is omitted the length of the
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1156 string minus one is used.
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1157
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1158 A negative number can be used to measure from the end of the string. -1 is
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1159 the last character, -2 the last but one, etc.
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1160
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1161 If an index goes out of range for the string characters are omitted. If
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1162 expr1b is smaller than expr1a the result is an empty string.
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parents: 37
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1163
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1164 Examples: >
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1165 :let c = name[-1:] " last byte of a string
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1166 :let c = name[-2:-2] " last but one byte of a string
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1167 :let s = line(".")[4:] " from the fifth byte to the end
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1168 :let s = s[:-3] " remove last two bytes
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parents: 1998
diff changeset
1169 <
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1170 *slice*
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1171 If expr8 is a |List| this results in a new |List| with the items indicated by
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1172 the indexes expr1a and expr1b. This works like with a String, as explained
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1173 just above. Also see |sublist| below. Examples: >
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1174 :let l = mylist[:3] " first four items
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1175 :let l = mylist[4:4] " List with one item
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1176 :let l = mylist[:] " shallow copy of a List
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1177
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parents: 15446
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1178 If expr8 is a |Blob| this results in a new |Blob| with the bytes in the
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parents: 15446
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1179 indexes expr1a and expr1b, inclusive. Examples: >
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parents: 15446
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1180 :let b = 0zDEADBEEF
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parents: 15446
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1181 :let bs = b[1:2] " 0zADBE
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1182 :let bs = b[:] " copy of 0zDEADBEEF
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parents: 15446
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1183
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1184 Using expr8[expr1] or expr8[expr1a : expr1b] on a |Funcref| results in an
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1185 error.
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1186
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1187 Watch out for confusion between a namespace and a variable followed by a colon
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1188 for a sublist: >
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1189 mylist[n:] " uses variable n
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1190 mylist[s:] " uses namespace s:, error!
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1191
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1192
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1193 expr8.name entry in a |Dictionary| *expr-entry*
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1194
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1195 If expr8 is a |Dictionary| and it is followed by a dot, then the following
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1196 name will be used as a key in the |Dictionary|. This is just like:
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1197 expr8[name].
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1198
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1199 The name must consist of alphanumeric characters, just like a variable name,
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1200 but it may start with a number. Curly braces cannot be used.
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1201
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1202 There must not be white space before or after the dot.
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1203
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1204 Examples: >
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1205 :let dict = {"one": 1, 2: "two"}
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parents: 16704
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1206 :echo dict.one " shows "1"
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parents: 16704
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1207 :echo dict.2 " shows "two"
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parents: 16704
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1208 :echo dict .2 " error because of space before the dot
99
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vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
1209
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vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
1210 Note that the dot is also used for String concatenation. To avoid confusion
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
1211 always put spaces around the dot for String concatenation.
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
1212
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vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
1213
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
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1214 expr8(expr1, ...) |Funcref| function call
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
1215
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vimboss
parents: 99
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1216 When expr8 is a |Funcref| type variable, invoke the function it refers to.
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
1217
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
1218
17674
06c3e15ad84d patch 8.1.1834: cannot use a lambda as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17667
diff changeset
1219 expr8->name([args]) method call *method* *->*
06c3e15ad84d patch 8.1.1834: cannot use a lambda as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17667
diff changeset
1220 expr8->{lambda}([args])
17758
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
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1221 *E276*
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
1222 For methods that are also available as global functions this is the same as: >
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
1223 name(expr8 [, args])
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
1224 There can also be methods specifically for the type of "expr8".
102
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
1225
17661
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1226 This allows for chaining, passing the value that one method returns to the
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1227 next method: >
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
1228 mylist->filter(filterexpr)->map(mapexpr)->sort()->join()
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
1229 <
17674
06c3e15ad84d patch 8.1.1834: cannot use a lambda as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17667
diff changeset
1230 Example of using a lambda: >
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
1231 GetPercentage()->{x -> x * 100}()->printf('%d%%')
17758
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
1232 <
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
1233 When using -> the |expr7| operators will be applied first, thus: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
1234 -1.234->string()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
1235 Is equivalent to: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
1236 (-1.234)->string()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
1237 And NOT: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
1238 -(1.234->string())
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
1239 <
17661
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1240 *E274*
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1241 "->name(" must not contain white space. There can be white space before the
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1242 "->" and after the "(", thus you can split the lines like this: >
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1243 mylist
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1244 \ ->filter(filterexpr)
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1245 \ ->map(mapexpr)
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1246 \ ->sort()
da7890e3359b patch 8.1.1828: not strict enough checking syntax of method invocation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17624
diff changeset
1247 \ ->join()
17758
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
1248
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
1249 When using the lambda form there must be no white space between the } and the
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
1250 (.
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
1251
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
1252
102
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vimboss
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diff changeset
1253 *expr9*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1254 number
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1255 ------
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
1256 number number constant *expr-number*
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
1257 *hex-number* *octal-number* *binary-number*
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
1258
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
1259 Decimal, Hexadecimal (starting with 0x or 0X), Binary (starting with 0b or 0B)
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
1260 and Octal (starting with 0).
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1261
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1262 *floating-point-format*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1263 Floating point numbers can be written in two forms:
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1264
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1265 [-+]{N}.{M}
6530
435956324539 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6447
diff changeset
1266 [-+]{N}.{M}[eE][-+]{exp}
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1267
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1268 {N} and {M} are numbers. Both {N} and {M} must be present and can only
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1269 contain digits.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1270 [-+] means there is an optional plus or minus sign.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1271 {exp} is the exponent, power of 10.
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
1272 Only a decimal point is accepted, not a comma. No matter what the current
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1273 locale is.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1274 {only when compiled with the |+float| feature}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1275
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1276 Examples:
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1277 123.456
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1278 +0.0001
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1279 55.0
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1280 -0.123
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1281 1.234e03
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1282 1.0E-6
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1283 -3.1416e+88
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1284
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1285 These are INVALID:
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1286 3. empty {M}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1287 1e40 missing .{M}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1288
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1289 Rationale:
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1290 Before floating point was introduced, the text "123.456" was interpreted as
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1291 the two numbers "123" and "456", both converted to a string and concatenated,
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1292 resulting in the string "123456". Since this was considered pointless, and we
1698
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
1293 could not find it intentionally being used in Vim scripts, this backwards
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1294 incompatibility was accepted in favor of being able to use the normal notation
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1295 for floating point numbers.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1296
15131
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
1297 *float-pi* *float-e*
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
1298 A few useful values to copy&paste: >
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
1299 :let pi = 3.14159265359
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
1300 :let e = 2.71828182846
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parents: 15062
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1301 Or, if you don't want to write them in as floating-point literals, you can
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
1302 also use functions, like the following: >
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
1303 :let pi = acos(-1.0)
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
1304 :let e = exp(1.0)
15138
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
1305 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1306 *floating-point-precision*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1307 The precision and range of floating points numbers depends on what "double"
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1308 means in the library Vim was compiled with. There is no way to change this at
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1309 runtime.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1310
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1311 The default for displaying a |Float| is to use 6 decimal places, like using
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1312 printf("%g", f). You can select something else when using the |printf()|
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1313 function. Example: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1314 :echo printf('%.15e', atan(1))
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1315 < 7.853981633974483e-01
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1316
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1317
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1318
6884
29c328f69aaa Update help files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6870
diff changeset
1319 string *string* *String* *expr-string* *E114*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1320 ------
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1321 "string" string constant *expr-quote*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1322
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1323 Note that double quotes are used.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1324
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1325 A string constant accepts these special characters:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1326 \... three-digit octal number (e.g., "\316")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1327 \.. two-digit octal number (must be followed by non-digit)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1328 \. one-digit octal number (must be followed by non-digit)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1329 \x.. byte specified with two hex numbers (e.g., "\x1f")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1330 \x. byte specified with one hex number (must be followed by non-hex char)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1331 \X.. same as \x..
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1332 \X. same as \x.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
1333 \u.... character specified with up to 4 hex numbers, stored according to the
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1334 current value of 'encoding' (e.g., "\u02a4")
6840
37828f7503c7 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6823
diff changeset
1335 \U.... same as \u but allows up to 8 hex numbers.
7
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vimboss
parents:
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1336 \b backspace <BS>
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1337 \e escape <Esc>
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1338 \f formfeed <FF>
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1339 \n newline <NL>
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1340 \r return <CR>
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
1341 \t tab <Tab>
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vimboss
parents:
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1342 \\ backslash
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vimboss
parents:
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1343 \" double quote
2152
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parents: 2120
diff changeset
1344 \<xxx> Special key named "xxx". e.g. "\<C-W>" for CTRL-W. This is for use
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
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1345 in mappings, the 0x80 byte is escaped.
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
1346 To use the double quote character it must be escaped: "<M-\">".
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
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1347 Don't use <Char-xxxx> to get a utf-8 character, use \uxxxx as
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
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1348 mentioned above.
7
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vimboss
parents:
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1349
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
1350 Note that "\xff" is stored as the byte 255, which may be invalid in some
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
1351 encodings. Use "\u00ff" to store character 255 according to the current value
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
1352 of 'encoding'.
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
1353
7
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vimboss
parents:
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1354 Note that "\000" and "\x00" force the end of the string.
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vimboss
parents:
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1355
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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1356
15498
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
1357 blob-literal *blob-literal* *E973*
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
1358 ------------
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
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parents: 15446
diff changeset
1359
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
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1360 Hexadecimal starting with 0z or 0Z, with an arbitrary number of bytes.
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1361 The sequence must be an even number of hex characters. Example: >
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1362 :let b = 0zFF00ED015DAF
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1363
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1364
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1365 literal-string *literal-string* *E115*
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1366 ---------------
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1367 'string' string constant *expr-'*
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1368
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1369 Note that single quotes are used.
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1370
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1371 This string is taken as it is. No backslashes are removed or have a special
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1372 meaning. The only exception is that two quotes stand for one quote.
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1373
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1374 Single quoted strings are useful for patterns, so that backslashes do not need
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1375 to be doubled. These two commands are equivalent: >
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1376 if a =~ "\\s*"
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1377 if a =~ '\s*'
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1378
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1379
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1380 option *expr-option* *E112* *E113*
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1381 ------
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1382 &option option value, local value if possible
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1383 &g:option global option value
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1384 &l:option local option value
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1385
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1386 Examples: >
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1387 echo "tabstop is " . &tabstop
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1388 if &insertmode
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1389
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1390 Any option name can be used here. See |options|. When using the local value
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1391 and there is no buffer-local or window-local value, the global value is used
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1392 anyway.
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1393
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1394
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1395 register *expr-register* *@r*
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1396 --------
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1397 @r contents of register 'r'
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1398
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1399 The result is the contents of the named register, as a single string.
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1400 Newlines are inserted where required. To get the contents of the unnamed
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1401 register use @" or @@. See |registers| for an explanation of the available
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1402 registers.
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1403
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1404 When using the '=' register you get the expression itself, not what it
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1405 evaluates to. Use |eval()| to evaluate it.
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1408 nesting *expr-nesting* *E110*
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1409 -------
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1410 (expr1) nested expression
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1411
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1412
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1413 environment variable *expr-env*
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1414 --------------------
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1415 $VAR environment variable
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1416
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1417 The String value of any environment variable. When it is not defined, the
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1418 result is an empty string.
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1419
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1420 The functions `getenv()` and `setenv()` can also be used and work for
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1421 environment variables with non-alphanumeric names.
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1422 The function `environ()` can be used to get a Dict with all environment
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1423 variables.
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1424
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1425
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1426 *expr-env-expand*
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1427 Note that there is a difference between using $VAR directly and using
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1428 expand("$VAR"). Using it directly will only expand environment variables that
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1429 are known inside the current Vim session. Using expand() will first try using
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1430 the environment variables known inside the current Vim session. If that
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1432 does expand all variables that the shell knows about. Example: >
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1433 :echo $shell
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1434 :echo expand("$shell")
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1435 The first one probably doesn't echo anything, the second echoes the $shell
7
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1436 variable (if your shell supports it).
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1437
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1438
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1439 internal variable *expr-variable*
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1440 -----------------
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1441 variable internal variable
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1442 See below |internal-variables|.
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1443
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1444
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1445 function call *expr-function* *E116* *E118* *E119* *E120*
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1446 -------------
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1447 function(expr1, ...) function call
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1448 See below |functions|.
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1449
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1450
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1451 lambda expression *expr-lambda* *lambda*
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1452 -----------------
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1453 {args -> expr1} lambda expression
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1454
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1455 A lambda expression creates a new unnamed function which returns the result of
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1456 evaluating |expr1|. Lambda expressions differ from |user-functions| in
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1457 the following ways:
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1458
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1459 1. The body of the lambda expression is an |expr1| and not a sequence of |Ex|
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1460 commands.
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1461 2. The prefix "a:" should not be used for arguments. E.g.: >
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1462 :let F = {arg1, arg2 -> arg1 - arg2}
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1463 :echo F(5, 2)
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1464 < 3
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1465
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1466 The arguments are optional. Example: >
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1467 :let F = {-> 'error function'}
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1468 :echo F()
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1469 < error function
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1470 *closure*
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1471 Lambda expressions can access outer scope variables and arguments. This is
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1472 often called a closure. Example where "i" and "a:arg" are used in a lambda
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1473 while they already exist in the function scope. They remain valid even after
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1474 the function returns: >
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1475 :function Foo(arg)
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1476 : let i = 3
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1477 : return {x -> x + i - a:arg}
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1478 :endfunction
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1479 :let Bar = Foo(4)
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1480 :echo Bar(6)
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1481 < 5
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1482
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1483 Note that the variables must exist in the outer scope before the lamba is
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1484 defined for this to work. See also |:func-closure|.
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1485
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1486 Lambda and closure support can be checked with: >
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1487 if has('lambda')
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1488
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1489 Examples for using a lambda expression with |sort()|, |map()| and |filter()|: >
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1490 :echo map([1, 2, 3], {idx, val -> val + 1})
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1491 < [2, 3, 4] >
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1492 :echo sort([3,7,2,1,4], {a, b -> a - b})
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1493 < [1, 2, 3, 4, 7]
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1494
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1495 The lambda expression is also useful for Channel, Job and timer: >
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1496 :let timer = timer_start(500,
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1497 \ {-> execute("echo 'Handler called'", "")},
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1498 \ {'repeat': 3})
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1499 < Handler called
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1500 Handler called
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1501 Handler called
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1502
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1503 Note how execute() is used to execute an Ex command. That's ugly though.
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1504
9686
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1505
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1506 Lambda expressions have internal names like '<lambda>42'. If you get an error
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1507 for a lambda expression, you can find what it is with the following command: >
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1508 :function {'<lambda>42'}
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1509 See also: |numbered-function|
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1510
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1512 3. Internal variable *internal-variables* *E461*
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1513
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1514 An internal variable name can be made up of letters, digits and '_'. But it
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1515 cannot start with a digit. It's also possible to use curly braces, see
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1516 |curly-braces-names|.
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1517
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1518 An internal variable is created with the ":let" command |:let|.
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1519 An internal variable is explicitly destroyed with the ":unlet" command
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1520 |:unlet|.
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1521 Using a name that is not an internal variable or refers to a variable that has
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1522 been destroyed results in an error.
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1523
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1524 There are several name spaces for variables. Which one is to be used is
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1525 specified by what is prepended:
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1526
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1527 (nothing) In a function: local to a function; otherwise: global
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1528 |buffer-variable| b: Local to the current buffer.
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1529 |window-variable| w: Local to the current window.
819
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1530 |tabpage-variable| t: Local to the current tab page.
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1531 |global-variable| g: Global.
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1532 |local-variable| l: Local to a function.
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1533 |script-variable| s: Local to a |:source|'ed Vim script.
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1534 |function-argument| a: Function argument (only inside a function).
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1535 |vim-variable| v: Global, predefined by Vim.
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1536
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1537 The scope name by itself can be used as a |Dictionary|. For example, to
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1538 delete all script-local variables: >
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1539 :for k in keys(s:)
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1540 : unlet s:[k]
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1541 :endfor
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1542 <
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1543 *buffer-variable* *b:var* *b:*
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1544 A variable name that is preceded with "b:" is local to the current buffer.
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1545 Thus you can have several "b:foo" variables, one for each buffer.
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1546 This kind of variable is deleted when the buffer is wiped out or deleted with
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1547 |:bdelete|.
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1548
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1549 One local buffer variable is predefined:
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1550 *b:changedtick* *changetick*
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1551 b:changedtick The total number of changes to the current buffer. It is
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1552 incremented for each change. An undo command is also a change
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1553 in this case. Resetting 'modified' when writing the buffer is
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1554 also counted.
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1555 This can be used to perform an action only when the buffer has
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1556 changed. Example: >
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1557 :if my_changedtick != b:changedtick
1621
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1558 : let my_changedtick = b:changedtick
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1559 : call My_Update()
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1560 :endif
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1561 < You cannot change or delete the b:changedtick variable.
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1562
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1563 *window-variable* *w:var* *w:*
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1564 A variable name that is preceded with "w:" is local to the current window. It
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1565 is deleted when the window is closed.
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1566
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1567 *tabpage-variable* *t:var* *t:*
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1568 A variable name that is preceded with "t:" is local to the current tab page,
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1569 It is deleted when the tab page is closed. {not available when compiled
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1570 without the |+windows| feature}
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1571
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1572 *global-variable* *g:var* *g:*
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1573 Inside functions global variables are accessed with "g:". Omitting this will
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1574 access a variable local to a function. But "g:" can also be used in any other
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1575 place if you like.
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1576
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1577 *local-variable* *l:var* *l:*
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1578 Inside functions local variables are accessed without prepending anything.
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1579 But you can also prepend "l:" if you like. However, without prepending "l:"
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1580 you may run into reserved variable names. For example "count". By itself it
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1581 refers to "v:count". Using "l:count" you can have a local variable with the
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1582 same name.
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1583
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1584 *script-variable* *s:var*
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1585 In a Vim script variables starting with "s:" can be used. They cannot be
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1586 accessed from outside of the scripts, thus are local to the script.
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1587
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1588 They can be used in:
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1589 - commands executed while the script is sourced
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1590 - functions defined in the script
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1591 - autocommands defined in the script
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1592 - functions and autocommands defined in functions and autocommands which were
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1593 defined in the script (recursively)
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1594 - user defined commands defined in the script
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1595 Thus not in:
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1596 - other scripts sourced from this one
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1597 - mappings
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1598 - menus
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1599 - etc.
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1600
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1601 Script variables can be used to avoid conflicts with global variable names.
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1602 Take this example: >
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1603
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1604 let s:counter = 0
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1605 function MyCounter()
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1606 let s:counter = s:counter + 1
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1607 echo s:counter
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1608 endfunction
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1609 command Tick call MyCounter()
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1610
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1611 You can now invoke "Tick" from any script, and the "s:counter" variable in
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1612 that script will not be changed, only the "s:counter" in the script where
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1613 "Tick" was defined is used.
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1614
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1615 Another example that does the same: >
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1616
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1617 let s:counter = 0
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1618 command Tick let s:counter = s:counter + 1 | echo s:counter
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1621 script variables is set to the script where the function or command was
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1622 defined.
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1623
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1624 The script variables are also available when a function is defined inside a
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1625 function that is defined in a script. Example: >
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1626
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1627 let s:counter = 0
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1628 function StartCounting(incr)
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1629 if a:incr
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1630 function MyCounter()
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1631 let s:counter = s:counter + 1
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1632 endfunction
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1633 else
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1634 function MyCounter()
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1635 let s:counter = s:counter - 1
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1636 endfunction
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1637 endif
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1638 endfunction
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1639
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1640 This defines the MyCounter() function either for counting up or counting down
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1641 when calling StartCounting(). It doesn't matter from where StartCounting() is
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1642 called, the s:counter variable will be accessible in MyCounter().
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1643
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1644 When the same script is sourced again it will use the same script variables.
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1645 They will remain valid as long as Vim is running. This can be used to
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1646 maintain a counter: >
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1647
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1648 if !exists("s:counter")
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1649 let s:counter = 1
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1650 echo "script executed for the first time"
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1651 else
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1652 let s:counter = s:counter + 1
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1653 echo "script executed " . s:counter . " times now"
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1654 endif
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1655
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1656 Note that this means that filetype plugins don't get a different set of script
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1657 variables for each buffer. Use local buffer variables instead |b:var|.
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1660 PREDEFINED VIM VARIABLES *vim-variable* *v:var* *v:*
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1661 *E963*
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1662 Some variables can be set by the user, but the type cannot be changed.
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1663
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1664 *v:beval_col* *beval_col-variable*
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1665 v:beval_col The number of the column, over which the mouse pointer is.
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1666 This is the byte index in the |v:beval_lnum| line.
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1667 Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1668
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parents: 179
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1669 *v:beval_bufnr* *beval_bufnr-variable*
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1670 v:beval_bufnr The number of the buffer, over which the mouse pointer is. Only
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1671 valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1672
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1673 *v:beval_lnum* *beval_lnum-variable*
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1674 v:beval_lnum The number of the line, over which the mouse pointer is. Only
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1675 valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1676
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parents: 179
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1677 *v:beval_text* *beval_text-variable*
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parents: 370
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1678 v:beval_text The text under or after the mouse pointer. Usually a word as
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vimboss
parents: 370
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1679 it is useful for debugging a C program. 'iskeyword' applies,
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vimboss
parents: 370
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1680 but a dot and "->" before the position is included. When on a
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parents: 370
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1681 ']' the text before it is used, including the matching '[' and
189
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parents: 179
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1682 word before it. When on a Visual area within one line the
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
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1683 highlighted text is used. Also see |<cexpr>|.
189
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1684 Only valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option.
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1685
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parents: 179
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1686 *v:beval_winnr* *beval_winnr-variable*
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vimboss
parents: 179
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1687 v:beval_winnr The number of the window, over which the mouse pointer is. Only
2709
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parents: 2698
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1688 valid while evaluating the 'balloonexpr' option. The first
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parents: 2698
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1689 window has number zero (unlike most other places where a
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2698
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1690 window gets a number).
189
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parents: 179
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1691
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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1692 *v:beval_winid* *beval_winid-variable*
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
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1693 v:beval_winid The |window-ID| of the window, over which the mouse pointer
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1694 is. Otherwise like v:beval_winnr.
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1695
844
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parents: 843
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1696 *v:char* *char-variable*
2033
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1697 v:char Argument for evaluating 'formatexpr' and used for the typed
2249
6d3d35ff2c2b Use full path in undofile(). Updated docs.
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1698 character when using <expr> in an abbreviation |:map-<expr>|.
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1699 It is also used by the |InsertCharPre| and |InsertEnter| events.
844
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parents: 843
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1700
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1701 *v:charconvert_from* *charconvert_from-variable*
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1702 v:charconvert_from
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1703 The name of the character encoding of a file to be converted.
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parents:
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1704 Only valid while evaluating the 'charconvert' option.
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1705
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1706 *v:charconvert_to* *charconvert_to-variable*
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1707 v:charconvert_to
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1708 The name of the character encoding of a file after conversion.
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1709 Only valid while evaluating the 'charconvert' option.
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1710
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1711 *v:cmdarg* *cmdarg-variable*
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1712 v:cmdarg This variable is used for two purposes:
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parents:
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1713 1. The extra arguments given to a file read/write command.
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1714 Currently these are "++enc=" and "++ff=". This variable is
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vimboss
parents:
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1715 set before an autocommand event for a file read/write
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1716 command is triggered. There is a leading space to make it
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1717 possible to append this variable directly after the
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1718 read/write command. Note: The "+cmd" argument isn't
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1719 included here, because it will be executed anyway.
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1720 2. When printing a PostScript file with ":hardcopy" this is
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1721 the argument for the ":hardcopy" command. This can be used
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parents:
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1722 in 'printexpr'.
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1723
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1724 *v:cmdbang* *cmdbang-variable*
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1725 v:cmdbang Set like v:cmdarg for a file read/write command. When a "!"
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1726 was used the value is 1, otherwise it is 0. Note that this
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1727 can only be used in autocommands. For user commands |<bang>|
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1728 can be used.
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1729
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1730 *v:completed_item* *completed_item-variable*
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1731 v:completed_item
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1732 |Dictionary| containing the |complete-items| for the most
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parents: 6884
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1733 recently completed word after |CompleteDone|. The
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parents: 6884
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1734 |Dictionary| is empty if the completion failed.
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parents: 6884
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1735
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1736 *v:count* *count-variable*
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1737 v:count The count given for the last Normal mode command. Can be used
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1738 to get the count before a mapping. Read-only. Example: >
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1739 :map _x :<C-U>echo "the count is " . v:count<CR>
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1740 < Note: The <C-U> is required to remove the line range that you
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1741 get when typing ':' after a count.
2033
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parents: 1998
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1742 When there are two counts, as in "3d2w", they are multiplied,
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
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1743 just like what happens in the command, "d6w" for the example.
667
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parents: 665
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1744 Also used for evaluating the 'formatexpr' option.
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parents: 16271
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1745 "count" also works, for backwards compatibility, unless
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1746 |scriptversion| is 3 or higher.
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1747
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1748 *v:count1* *count1-variable*
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1749 v:count1 Just like "v:count", but defaults to one when no count is
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1750 used.
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1751
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1752 *v:ctype* *ctype-variable*
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1753 v:ctype The current locale setting for characters of the runtime
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1754 environment. This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the
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1755 current locale encoding. Technical: it's the value of
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1756 LC_CTYPE. When not using a locale the value is "C".
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1757 This variable can not be set directly, use the |:language|
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1758 command.
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1759 See |multi-lang|.
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1760
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1761 *v:dying* *dying-variable*
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1762 v:dying Normally zero. When a deadly signal is caught it's set to
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1763 one. When multiple signals are caught the number increases.
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1764 Can be used in an autocommand to check if Vim didn't
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1765 terminate normally. {only works on Unix}
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1766 Example: >
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parents:
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1767 :au VimLeave * if v:dying | echo "\nAAAAaaaarrrggghhhh!!!\n" | endif
2226
36a9ac99e1ca Don't execute some autocommands when v:dying is 2 or more.
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parents: 2214
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1768 < Note: if another deadly signal is caught when v:dying is one,
36a9ac99e1ca Don't execute some autocommands when v:dying is 2 or more.
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parents: 2214
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1769 VimLeave autocommands will not be executed.
36a9ac99e1ca Don't execute some autocommands when v:dying is 2 or more.
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parents: 2214
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1770
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parents: 17829
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1771 *v:echospace* *echospace-variable*
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parents: 17829
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1772 v:echospace Number of screen cells that can be used for an `:echo` message
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parents: 17829
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1773 in the last screen line before causing the |hit-enter-prompt|.
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parents: 17829
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1774 Depends on 'showcmd', 'ruler' and 'columns'. You need to
8377ec7c5824 patch 8.1.1913: not easy to compute the space on the command line
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parents: 17829
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1775 check 'cmdheight' for whether there are full-width lines
8377ec7c5824 patch 8.1.1913: not easy to compute the space on the command line
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parents: 17829
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1776 available above the last line.
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parents: 17829
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1777
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1778 *v:errmsg* *errmsg-variable*
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parents:
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1779 v:errmsg Last given error message. It's allowed to set this variable.
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parents:
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1780 Example: >
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parents:
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1781 :let v:errmsg = ""
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parents:
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1782 :silent! next
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parents:
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1783 :if v:errmsg != ""
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1784 : ... handle error
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6ee80f3b5ea9 patch 8.1.1188: not all Vim variables require the v: prefix
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parents: 16271
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1785 < "errmsg" also works, for backwards compatibility, unless
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parents: 16271
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1786 |scriptversion| is 3 or higher.
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1787
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1788 *v:errors* *errors-variable* *assert-return*
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1789 v:errors Errors found by assert functions, such as |assert_true()|.
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1790 This is a list of strings.
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1791 The assert functions append an item when an assert fails.
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87012d2b17b5 patch 8.0.1770: assert functions don't return anything
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parents: 13740
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1792 The return value indicates this: a one is returned if an item
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parents: 13740
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1793 was added to v:errors, otherwise zero is returned.
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1794 To remove old results make it empty: >
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1795 :let v:errors = []
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1796 < If v:errors is set to anything but a list it is made an empty
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1797 list by the assert function.
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1798
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1799 *v:event* *event-variable*
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parents: 13026
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1800 v:event Dictionary containing information about the current
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parents: 13026
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1801 |autocommand|. The dictionary is emptied when the |autocommand|
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parents: 13026
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1802 finishes, please refer to |dict-identity| for how to get an
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13026
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1803 independent copy of it.
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parents: 13026
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1804
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1805 *v:exception* *exception-variable*
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1806 v:exception The value of the exception most recently caught and not
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1807 finished. See also |v:throwpoint| and |throw-variables|.
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1808 Example: >
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1809 :try
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1810 : throw "oops"
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1811 :catch /.*/
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1812 : echo "caught " .. v:exception
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1813 :endtry
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1814 < Output: "caught oops".
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1815
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1816 *v:false* *false-variable*
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1817 v:false A Number with value zero. Used to put "false" in JSON. See
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1818 |json_encode()|.
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1819 When used as a string this evaluates to "v:false". >
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1820 echo v:false
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1821 < v:false ~
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1822 That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same
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1823 value. Read-only.
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1824
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1825 *v:fcs_reason* *fcs_reason-variable*
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1826 v:fcs_reason The reason why the |FileChangedShell| event was triggered.
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1827 Can be used in an autocommand to decide what to do and/or what
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1828 to set v:fcs_choice to. Possible values:
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1829 deleted file no longer exists
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1830 conflict file contents, mode or timestamp was
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1831 changed and buffer is modified
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1832 changed file contents has changed
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1833 mode mode of file changed
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1834 time only file timestamp changed
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1835
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1836 *v:fcs_choice* *fcs_choice-variable*
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1837 v:fcs_choice What should happen after a |FileChangedShell| event was
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1838 triggered. Can be used in an autocommand to tell Vim what to
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1839 do with the affected buffer:
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1840 reload Reload the buffer (does not work if
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1841 the file was deleted).
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1842 ask Ask the user what to do, as if there
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1843 was no autocommand. Except that when
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1844 only the timestamp changed nothing
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1845 will happen.
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1846 <empty> Nothing, the autocommand should do
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1847 everything that needs to be done.
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1848 The default is empty. If another (invalid) value is used then
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1849 Vim behaves like it is empty, there is no warning message.
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1850
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1851 *v:fname_in* *fname_in-variable*
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1852 v:fname_in The name of the input file. Valid while evaluating:
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1853 option used for ~
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1854 'charconvert' file to be converted
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1855 'diffexpr' original file
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1856 'patchexpr' original file
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1857 'printexpr' file to be printed
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1858 And set to the swap file name for |SwapExists|.
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1859
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1860 *v:fname_out* *fname_out-variable*
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1861 v:fname_out The name of the output file. Only valid while
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1862 evaluating:
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1863 option used for ~
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1864 'charconvert' resulting converted file (*)
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1865 'diffexpr' output of diff
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1866 'patchexpr' resulting patched file
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1867 (*) When doing conversion for a write command (e.g., ":w
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1868 file") it will be equal to v:fname_in. When doing conversion
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1869 for a read command (e.g., ":e file") it will be a temporary
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1870 file and different from v:fname_in.
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1871
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1872 *v:fname_new* *fname_new-variable*
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1873 v:fname_new The name of the new version of the file. Only valid while
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1874 evaluating 'diffexpr'.
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1875
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1876 *v:fname_diff* *fname_diff-variable*
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1877 v:fname_diff The name of the diff (patch) file. Only valid while
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1878 evaluating 'patchexpr'.
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1879
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1880 *v:folddashes* *folddashes-variable*
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1881 v:folddashes Used for 'foldtext': dashes representing foldlevel of a closed
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1882 fold.
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1883 Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|
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1884
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1885 *v:foldlevel* *foldlevel-variable*
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1886 v:foldlevel Used for 'foldtext': foldlevel of closed fold.
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1887 Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|
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1888
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1889 *v:foldend* *foldend-variable*
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1890 v:foldend Used for 'foldtext': last line of closed fold.
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1891 Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|
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1892
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1893 *v:foldstart* *foldstart-variable*
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1894 v:foldstart Used for 'foldtext': first line of closed fold.
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1895 Read-only in the |sandbox|. |fold-foldtext|
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1896
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1897 *v:hlsearch* *hlsearch-variable*
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1898 v:hlsearch Variable that indicates whether search highlighting is on.
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1899 Setting it makes sense only if 'hlsearch' is enabled which
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1900 requires |+extra_search|. Setting this variable to zero acts
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1901 like the |:nohlsearch| command, setting it to one acts like >
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1902 let &hlsearch = &hlsearch
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1903 < Note that the value is restored when returning from a
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1904 function. |function-search-undo|.
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1905
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1906 *v:insertmode* *insertmode-variable*
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1907 v:insertmode Used for the |InsertEnter| and |InsertChange| autocommand
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1908 events. Values:
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1909 i Insert mode
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1910 r Replace mode
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1911 v Virtual Replace mode
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1912
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1913 *v:key* *key-variable*
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1914 v:key Key of the current item of a |Dictionary|. Only valid while
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1915 evaluating the expression used with |map()| and |filter()|.
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1916 Read-only.
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1917
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1918 *v:lang* *lang-variable*
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1919 v:lang The current locale setting for messages of the runtime
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1920 environment. This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the
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1921 current language. Technical: it's the value of LC_MESSAGES.
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1922 The value is system dependent.
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1923 This variable can not be set directly, use the |:language|
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1924 command.
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1925 It can be different from |v:ctype| when messages are desired
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1926 in a different language than what is used for character
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1927 encoding. See |multi-lang|.
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1928
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1929 *v:lc_time* *lc_time-variable*
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1930 v:lc_time The current locale setting for time messages of the runtime
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1931 environment. This allows Vim scripts to be aware of the
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1932 current language. Technical: it's the value of LC_TIME.
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1933 This variable can not be set directly, use the |:language|
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1934 command. See |multi-lang|.
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1935
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1936 *v:lnum* *lnum-variable*
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1937 v:lnum Line number for the 'foldexpr' |fold-expr|, 'formatexpr' and
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1938 'indentexpr' expressions, tab page number for 'guitablabel'
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1939 and 'guitabtooltip'. Only valid while one of these
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1940 expressions is being evaluated. Read-only when in the
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1941 |sandbox|.
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1943 *v:mouse_win* *mouse_win-variable*
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1944 v:mouse_win Window number for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
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1945 First window has number 1, like with |winnr()|. The value is
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1946 zero when there was no mouse button click.
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1947
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1948 *v:mouse_winid* *mouse_winid-variable*
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1949 v:mouse_winid Window ID for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
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1950 The value is zero when there was no mouse button click.
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1951
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1952 *v:mouse_lnum* *mouse_lnum-variable*
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1953 v:mouse_lnum Line number for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
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1954 This is the text line number, not the screen line number. The
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1955 value is zero when there was no mouse button click.
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1956
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1957 *v:mouse_col* *mouse_col-variable*
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1958 v:mouse_col Column number for a mouse click obtained with |getchar()|.
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1959 This is the screen column number, like with |virtcol()|. The
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1960 value is zero when there was no mouse button click.
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1961
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1962 *v:none* *none-variable* *None*
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1963 v:none An empty String. Used to put an empty item in JSON. See
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1964 |json_encode()|.
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1965 When used as a number this evaluates to zero.
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1966 When used as a string this evaluates to "v:none". >
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1967 echo v:none
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1968 < v:none ~
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1969 That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same
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1970 value. Read-only.
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1971
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1972 *v:null* *null-variable*
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1973 v:null An empty String. Used to put "null" in JSON. See
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1974 |json_encode()|.
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1975 When used as a number this evaluates to zero.
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1976 When used as a string this evaluates to "v:null". >
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1977 echo v:null
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1978 < v:null ~
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1979 That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same
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parents: 9587
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1980 value. Read-only.
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1981
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1982 *v:oldfiles* *oldfiles-variable*
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1983 v:oldfiles List of file names that is loaded from the |viminfo| file on
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1984 startup. These are the files that Vim remembers marks for.
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1985 The length of the List is limited by the ' argument of the
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1986 'viminfo' option (default is 100).
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1987 When the |viminfo| file is not used the List is empty.
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1988 Also see |:oldfiles| and |c_#<|.
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1989 The List can be modified, but this has no effect on what is
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1990 stored in the |viminfo| file later. If you use values other
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1991 than String this will cause trouble.
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1992 {only when compiled with the |+viminfo| feature}
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1993
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1994 *v:option_new*
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1995 v:option_new New value of the option. Valid while executing an |OptionSet|
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1996 autocommand.
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1997 *v:option_old*
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1998 v:option_old Old value of the option. Valid while executing an |OptionSet|
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parents: 17079
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1999 autocommand. Depending on the command used for setting and the
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2000 kind of option this is either the local old value or the
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parents: 17079
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2001 global old value.
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2002 *v:option_oldlocal*
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2003 v:option_oldlocal
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parents: 17079
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2004 Old local value of the option. Valid while executing an
620e9011b685 patch 8.1.1542: an OptionSet autocommand does not get enough info
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parents: 17079
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2005 |OptionSet| autocommand.
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parents: 17079
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2006 *v:option_oldglobal*
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parents: 17079
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2007 v:option_oldglobal
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parents: 17079
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2008 Old global value of the option. Valid while executing an
620e9011b685 patch 8.1.1542: an OptionSet autocommand does not get enough info
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parents: 17079
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2009 |OptionSet| autocommand.
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2010 *v:option_type*
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2011 v:option_type Scope of the set command. Valid while executing an
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2012 |OptionSet| autocommand. Can be either "global" or "local"
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parents: 17079
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2013 *v:option_command*
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parents: 17079
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2014 v:option_command
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parents: 17079
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2015 Command used to set the option. Valid while executing an
620e9011b685 patch 8.1.1542: an OptionSet autocommand does not get enough info
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parents: 17079
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2016 |OptionSet| autocommand.
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parents: 17079
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2017 value option was set via ~
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parents: 17079
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2018 "setlocal" |:setlocal| or ":let l:xxx"
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2019 "setglobal" |:setglobal| or ":let g:xxx"
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2020 "set" |:set| or |:let|
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2021 "modeline" |modeline|
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2022 *v:operator* *operator-variable*
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2023 v:operator The last operator given in Normal mode. This is a single
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2024 character except for commands starting with <g> or <z>,
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2025 in which case it is two characters. Best used alongside
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2026 |v:prevcount| and |v:register|. Useful if you want to cancel
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2027 Operator-pending mode and then use the operator, e.g.: >
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2028 :omap O <Esc>:call MyMotion(v:operator)<CR>
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vimboss
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2029 < The value remains set until another operator is entered, thus
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2030 don't expect it to be empty.
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2031 v:operator is not set for |:delete|, |:yank| or other Ex
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parents: 1405
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2032 commands.
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2033 Read-only.
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2034
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2035 *v:prevcount* *prevcount-variable*
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2036 v:prevcount The count given for the last but one Normal mode command.
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2037 This is the v:count value of the previous command. Useful if
1490
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2038 you want to cancel Visual or Operator-pending mode and then
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parents: 1405
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2039 use the count, e.g.: >
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2040 :vmap % <Esc>:call MyFilter(v:prevcount)<CR>
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2041 < Read-only.
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2042
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2043 *v:profiling* *profiling-variable*
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2044 v:profiling Normally zero. Set to one after using ":profile start".
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2045 See |profiling|.
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parents: 168
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2046
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2047 *v:progname* *progname-variable*
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2048 v:progname Contains the name (with path removed) with which Vim was
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parents: 3465
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2049 invoked. Allows you to do special initialisations for |view|,
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parents: 3465
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2050 |evim| etc., or any other name you might symlink to Vim.
7
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2051 Read-only.
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2052
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2053 *v:progpath* *progpath-variable*
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2054 v:progpath Contains the command with which Vim was invoked, in a form
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2055 that when passed to the shell will run the same Vim executable
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2056 as the current one (if $PATH remains unchanged).
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parents: 17756
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2057 Useful if you want to message a Vim server using a
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parents: 5763
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2058 |--remote-expr|.
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parents: 5780
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2059 To get the full path use: >
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parents: 5780
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2060 echo exepath(v:progpath)
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parents: 17756
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2061 < If the command has a relative path it will be expanded to the
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parents: 17756
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2062 full path, so that it still works after `:cd`. Thus starting
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parents: 17756
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2063 "./vim" results in "/home/user/path/to/vim/src/vim".
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parents: 17756
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2064 On Linux and other systems it will always be the full path.
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2065 On Mac it may just be "vim" and using exepath() as mentioned
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parents: 17756
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2066 above should be used to get the full path.
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parents: 11014
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2067 On MS-Windows the executable may be called "vim.exe", but the
516391d8865f patch 8.0.0405: v:progpath may become invalid after :cd
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11014
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2068 ".exe" is not added to v:progpath.
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parents: 5763
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2069 Read-only.
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2070
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2071 *v:register* *register-variable*
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parents: 2681
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2072 v:register The name of the register in effect for the current normal mode
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parents: 3465
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2073 command (regardless of whether that command actually used a
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parents: 3465
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2074 register). Or for the currently executing normal mode mapping
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parents: 3465
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2075 (use this in custom commands that take a register).
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parents: 3465
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2076 If none is supplied it is the default register '"', unless
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parents: 3465
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2077 'clipboard' contains "unnamed" or "unnamedplus", then it is
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
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2078 '*' or '+'.
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2079 Also see |getreg()| and |setreg()|
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2080
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2081 *v:scrollstart* *scrollstart-variable*
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vimboss
parents: 537
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2082 v:scrollstart String describing the script or function that caused the
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vimboss
parents: 537
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2083 screen to scroll up. It's only set when it is empty, thus the
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parents: 537
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2084 first reason is remembered. It is set to "Unknown" for a
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vimboss
parents: 537
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2085 typed command.
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vimboss
parents: 537
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2086 This can be used to find out why your script causes the
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vimboss
parents: 537
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2087 hit-enter prompt.
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parents: 537
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2088
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2089 *v:servername* *servername-variable*
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parents: 11882
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2090 v:servername The resulting registered |client-server-name| if any.
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2091 Read-only.
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2092
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2093
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2094 v:searchforward *v:searchforward* *searchforward-variable*
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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2095 Search direction: 1 after a forward search, 0 after a
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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2096 backward search. It is reset to forward when directly setting
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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2097 the last search pattern, see |quote/|.
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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2098 Note that the value is restored when returning from a
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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2099 function. |function-search-undo|.
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parents: 1609
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2100 Read-write.
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2101
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2102 *v:shell_error* *shell_error-variable*
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2103 v:shell_error Result of the last shell command. When non-zero, the last
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vimboss
parents:
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2104 shell command had an error. When zero, there was no problem.
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2105 This only works when the shell returns the error code to Vim.
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parents:
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2106 The value -1 is often used when the command could not be
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parents:
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2107 executed. Read-only.
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2108 Example: >
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parents:
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2109 :!mv foo bar
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2110 :if v:shell_error
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2111 : echo 'could not rename "foo" to "bar"!'
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2112 :endif
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2113 < "shell_error" also works, for backwards compatibility, unless
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2114 |scriptversion| is 3 or higher.
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2115
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2116 *v:statusmsg* *statusmsg-variable*
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2117 v:statusmsg Last given status message. It's allowed to set this variable.
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2118
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2119 *v:swapname* *swapname-variable*
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2120 v:swapname Only valid when executing |SwapExists| autocommands: Name of
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parents: 574
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2121 the swap file found. Read-only.
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2122
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2123 *v:swapchoice* *swapchoice-variable*
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2124 v:swapchoice |SwapExists| autocommands can set this to the selected choice
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parents: 574
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2125 for handling an existing swap file:
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2126 'o' Open read-only
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2127 'e' Edit anyway
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2128 'r' Recover
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2129 'd' Delete swapfile
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2130 'q' Quit
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2131 'a' Abort
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2132 The value should be a single-character string. An empty value
579
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2133 results in the user being asked, as would happen when there is
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2134 no SwapExists autocommand. The default is empty.
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2135
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2136 *v:swapcommand* *swapcommand-variable*
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2137 v:swapcommand Normal mode command to be executed after a file has been
590
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2138 opened. Can be used for a |SwapExists| autocommand to have
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2139 another Vim open the file and jump to the right place. For
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2140 example, when jumping to a tag the value is ":tag tagname\r".
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2141 For ":edit +cmd file" the value is ":cmd\r".
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2142
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2143 *v:t_TYPE* *v:t_bool* *t_bool-variable*
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2144 v:t_bool Value of |Boolean| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2145 *v:t_channel* *t_channel-variable*
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2146 v:t_channel Value of |Channel| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2147 *v:t_dict* *t_dict-variable*
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2148 v:t_dict Value of |Dictionary| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2149 *v:t_float* *t_float-variable*
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2150 v:t_float Value of |Float| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2151 *v:t_func* *t_func-variable*
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2152 v:t_func Value of |Funcref| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2153 *v:t_job* *t_job-variable*
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2154 v:t_job Value of |Job| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2155 *v:t_list* *t_list-variable*
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2156 v:t_list Value of |List| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2157 *v:t_none* *t_none-variable*
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2158 v:t_none Value of |None| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2159 *v:t_number* *t_number-variable*
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2160 v:t_number Value of |Number| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2161 *v:t_string* *t_string-variable*
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2162 v:t_string Value of |String| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2163 *v:t_blob* *t_blob-variable*
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2164 v:t_blob Value of |Blob| type. Read-only. See: |type()|
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2165
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2166 *v:termresponse* *termresponse-variable*
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2167 v:termresponse The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RV|
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2168 termcap entry. It is set when Vim receives an escape sequence
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parents: 16833
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2169 that starts with ESC [ or CSI, then '>' or '?' and ends in a
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parents: 16833
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2170 'c', with only digits and ';' in between.
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2171 When this option is set, the TermResponse autocommand event is
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2172 fired, so that you can react to the response from the
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2173 terminal.
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parents: 16833
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2174 The response from a new xterm is: "<Esc>[> Pp ; Pv ; Pc c". Pp
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2175 is the terminal type: 0 for vt100 and 1 for vt220. Pv is the
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2176 patch level (since this was introduced in patch 95, it's
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2177 always 95 or bigger). Pc is always zero.
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2178 {only when compiled with |+termresponse| feature}
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2179
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parents: 12254
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2180 *v:termblinkresp*
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parents: 12254
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2181 v:termblinkresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RC|
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parents: 12254
diff changeset
2182 termcap entry. This is used to find out whether the terminal
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parents: 12254
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2183 cursor is blinking. This is used by |term_getcursor()|.
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parents: 12254
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2184
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parents: 12254
diff changeset
2185 *v:termstyleresp*
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parents: 12254
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2186 v:termstyleresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RS|
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parents: 12254
diff changeset
2187 termcap entry. This is used to find out what the shape of the
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parents: 12254
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2188 cursor is. This is used by |term_getcursor()|.
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parents: 12254
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2189
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parents: 12499
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2190 *v:termrbgresp*
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parents: 12499
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2191 v:termrbgresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RB|
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c952a6af25e0 patch 8.0.1016: gnome terminal echoes t_RC
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parents: 12254
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2192 termcap entry. This is used to find out what the terminal
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parents: 12254
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2193 background color is, see 'background'.
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parents: 12254
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2194
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b1a7e3968a31 patch 8.0.1194: actual fg and bg colors of terminal are unknown
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parents: 12499
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2195 *v:termrfgresp*
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parents: 12499
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2196 v:termrfgresp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_RF|
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parents: 12499
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2197 termcap entry. This is used to find out what the terminal
b1a7e3968a31 patch 8.0.1194: actual fg and bg colors of terminal are unknown
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12499
diff changeset
2198 foreground color is.
b1a7e3968a31 patch 8.0.1194: actual fg and bg colors of terminal are unknown
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12499
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2199
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c952a6af25e0 patch 8.0.1016: gnome terminal echoes t_RC
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parents: 12254
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2200 *v:termu7resp*
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parents: 12254
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2201 v:termu7resp The escape sequence returned by the terminal for the |t_u7|
c952a6af25e0 patch 8.0.1016: gnome terminal echoes t_RC
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12254
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2202 termcap entry. This is used to find out what the terminal
c952a6af25e0 patch 8.0.1016: gnome terminal echoes t_RC
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12254
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2203 does with ambiguous width characters, see 'ambiwidth'.
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parents: 12254
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2204
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2205 *v:testing* *testing-variable*
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2206 v:testing Must be set before using `test_garbagecollect_now()`.
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parents: 11105
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2207 Also, when set certain error messages won't be shown for 2
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parents: 12756
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2208 seconds. (e.g. "'dictionary' option is empty")
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2209
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2210 *v:this_session* *this_session-variable*
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2211 v:this_session Full filename of the last loaded or saved session file. See
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2212 |:mksession|. It is allowed to set this variable. When no
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2213 session file has been saved, this variable is empty.
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2214 "this_session" also works, for backwards compatibility, unless
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parents: 16271
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2215 |scriptversion| is 3 or higher
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2216
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2217 *v:throwpoint* *throwpoint-variable*
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2218 v:throwpoint The point where the exception most recently caught and not
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2219 finished was thrown. Not set when commands are typed. See
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2220 also |v:exception| and |throw-variables|.
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2221 Example: >
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2222 :try
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2223 : throw "oops"
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2224 :catch /.*/
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2225 : echo "Exception from" v:throwpoint
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2226 :endtry
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2227 < Output: "Exception from test.vim, line 2"
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2228
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2229 *v:true* *true-variable*
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2230 v:true A Number with value one. Used to put "true" in JSON. See
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2231 |json_encode()|.
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2232 When used as a string this evaluates to "v:true". >
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2233 echo v:true
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2234 < v:true ~
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2235 That is so that eval() can parse the string back to the same
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2236 value. Read-only.
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2237 *v:val* *val-variable*
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2238 v:val Value of the current item of a |List| or |Dictionary|. Only
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2239 valid while evaluating the expression used with |map()| and
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2240 |filter()|. Read-only.
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2242 *v:version* *version-variable*
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2243 v:version Version number of Vim: Major version number times 100 plus
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2244 minor version number. Version 5.0 is 500. Version 5.1
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2246 compatibility, unless |scriptversion| is 3 or higher.
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2247 Use |has()| to check if a certain patch was included, e.g.: >
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2248 if has("patch-7.4.123")
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2250 version 5.0 and 5.1 may have a patch 123, but these are
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2251 completely different.
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2252
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2253 *v:versionlong* *versionlong-variable*
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2254 v:versionlong Like v:version, but also including the patchlevel in the last
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2255 four digits. Version 8.1 with patch 123 has value 8010123.
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2256 This can be used like this: >
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2257 if v:versionlong >= 8010123
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2258 < However, if there are gaps in the list of patches included
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2259 this will not work well. This can happen if a recent patch
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2260 was included into an older version, e.g. for a security fix.
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2261 Use the has() function to make sure the patch is actually
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2262 included.
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2263
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2264 *v:vim_did_enter* *vim_did_enter-variable*
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2265 v:vim_did_enter Zero until most of startup is done. It is set to one just
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2266 before |VimEnter| autocommands are triggered.
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2267
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2268 *v:warningmsg* *warningmsg-variable*
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2269 v:warningmsg Last given warning message. It's allowed to set this variable.
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2270
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2271 *v:windowid* *windowid-variable*
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2272 v:windowid When any X11 based GUI is running or when running in a
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2273 terminal and Vim connects to the X server (|-X|) this will be
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2274 set to the window ID.
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2275 When an MS-Windows GUI is running this will be set to the
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2276 window handle.
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2277 Otherwise the value is zero.
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2278 Note: for windows inside Vim use |winnr()| or |win_getid()|,
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2279 see |window-ID|.
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2280
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2281 ==============================================================================
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2282 4. Builtin Functions *functions*
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2283
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2286 (Use CTRL-] on the function name to jump to the full explanation.)
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2287
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2288 USAGE RESULT DESCRIPTION ~
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2290 abs({expr}) Float or Number absolute value of {expr}
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2291 acos({expr}) Float arc cosine of {expr}
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2292 add({object}, {item}) List/Blob append {item} to {object}
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2293 and({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise AND
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2294 append({lnum}, {text}) Number append {text} below line {lnum}
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2295 appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
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2296 Number append {text} below line {lnum}
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2297 in buffer {expr}
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2298 argc([{winid}]) Number number of files in the argument list
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2299 argidx() Number current index in the argument list
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2300 arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) Number argument list id
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2301 argv({nr} [, {winid}]) String {nr} entry of the argument list
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2302 argv([-1, {winid}]) List the argument list
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2303 assert_beeps({cmd}) Number assert {cmd} causes a beep
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2304 assert_equal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
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2305 Number assert {exp} is equal to {act}
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2306 assert_equalfile({fname-one}, {fname-two})
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2307 Number assert file contents is equal
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2308 assert_exception({error} [, {msg}])
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2309 Number assert {error} is in v:exception
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2310 assert_fails({cmd} [, {error} [, {msg}]])
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2311 Number assert {cmd} fails
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2312 assert_false({actual} [, {msg}])
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2313 Number assert {actual} is false
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2314 assert_inrange({lower}, {upper}, {actual} [, {msg}])
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2315 Number assert {actual} is inside the range
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2316 assert_match({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
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2317 Number assert {pat} matches {text}
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2318 assert_notequal({exp}, {act} [, {msg}])
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2319 Number assert {exp} is not equal {act}
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2320 assert_notmatch({pat}, {text} [, {msg}])
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2321 Number assert {pat} not matches {text}
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2322 assert_report({msg}) Number report a test failure
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2323 assert_true({actual} [, {msg}]) Number assert {actual} is true
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2324 asin({expr}) Float arc sine of {expr}
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2325 atan({expr}) Float arc tangent of {expr}
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2326 atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) Float arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}
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2327 balloon_gettext() String current text in the balloon
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2328 balloon_show({expr}) none show {expr} inside the balloon
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2329 balloon_split({msg}) List split {msg} as used for a balloon
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2330 browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
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2331 String put up a file requester
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2332 browsedir({title}, {initdir}) String put up a directory requester
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2333 bufadd({name}) Number add a buffer to the buffer list
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2334 bufexists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {expr} exists
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2335 buflisted({expr}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {expr} is listed
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2336 bufload({expr}) Number load buffer {expr} if not loaded yet
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2337 bufloaded({expr}) Number |TRUE| if buffer {expr} is loaded
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2338 bufname([{expr}]) String Name of the buffer {expr}
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2339 bufnr([{expr} [, {create}]]) Number Number of the buffer {expr}
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2340 bufwinid({expr}) Number window ID of buffer {expr}
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2341 bufwinnr({expr}) Number window number of buffer {expr}
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2342 byte2line({byte}) Number line number at byte count {byte}
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2343 byteidx({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
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2344 byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) Number byte index of {nr}'th char in {expr}
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2345 call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}])
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2346 any call {func} with arguments {arglist}
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2347 ceil({expr}) Float round {expr} up
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2348 ch_canread({handle}) Number check if there is something to read
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2349 ch_close({handle}) none close {handle}
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2350 ch_close_in({handle}) none close in part of {handle}
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2351 ch_evalexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
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2353 ch_evalraw({handle}, {string} [, {options}])
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2355 ch_getbufnr({handle}, {what}) Number get buffer number for {handle}/{what}
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2356 ch_getjob({channel}) Job get the Job of {channel}
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2357 ch_info({handle}) String info about channel {handle}
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2358 ch_log({msg} [, {handle}]) none write {msg} in the channel log file
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2359 ch_logfile({fname} [, {mode}]) none start logging channel activity
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2360 ch_open({address} [, {options}])
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2361 Channel open a channel to {address}
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2362 ch_read({handle} [, {options}]) String read from {handle}
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parents: 15446
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2363 ch_readblob({handle} [, {options}])
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parents: 15446
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2364 Blob read Blob from {handle}
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2365 ch_readraw({handle} [, {options}])
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2366 String read raw from {handle}
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2367 ch_sendexpr({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
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2368 any send {expr} over JSON {handle}
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2369 ch_sendraw({handle}, {expr} [, {options}])
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2370 any send {expr} over raw {handle}
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2371 ch_setoptions({handle}, {options})
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2372 none set options for {handle}
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2373 ch_status({handle} [, {options}])
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2374 String status of channel {handle}
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2375 changenr() Number current change number
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2376 char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) Number ASCII/UTF8 value of first char in {expr}
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parents: 16553
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2377 chdir({dir}) String change current working directory
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2378 cindent({lnum}) Number C indent for line {lnum}
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parents: 16133
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2379 clearmatches([{win}]) none clear all matches
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2380 col({expr}) Number column nr of cursor or mark
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2381 complete({startcol}, {matches}) none set Insert mode completion
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2382 complete_add({expr}) Number add completion match
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2383 complete_check() Number check for key typed during completion
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parents: 16103
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2384 complete_info([{what}]) Dict get current completion information
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2385 confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
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2386 Number number of choice picked by user
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2387 copy({expr}) any make a shallow copy of {expr}
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2388 cos({expr}) Float cosine of {expr}
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2389 cosh({expr}) Float hyperbolic cosine of {expr}
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2390 count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]])
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2391 Number count how many {expr} are in {comp}
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2392 cscope_connection([{num}, {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
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2393 Number checks existence of cscope connection
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2394 cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}])
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2395 Number move cursor to {lnum}, {col}, {off}
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2396 cursor({list}) Number move cursor to position in {list}
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2397 debugbreak({pid}) Number interrupt process being debugged
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2398 deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) any make a full copy of {expr}
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2399 delete({fname} [, {flags}]) Number delete the file or directory {fname}
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2400 deletebufline({expr}, {first} [, {last}])
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2401 Number delete lines from buffer {expr}
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2402 did_filetype() Number |TRUE| if FileType autocmd event used
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2403 diff_filler({lnum}) Number diff filler lines about {lnum}
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2404 diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) Number diff highlighting at {lnum}/{col}
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2405 empty({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is empty
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2406 environ() Dict return environment variables
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2407 escape({string}, {chars}) String escape {chars} in {string} with '\'
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2408 eval({string}) any evaluate {string} into its value
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2409 eventhandler() Number |TRUE| if inside an event handler
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2410 executable({expr}) Number 1 if executable {expr} exists
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2411 execute({command}) String execute {command} and get the output
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2412 exepath({expr}) String full path of the command {expr}
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2413 exists({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} exists
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2414 extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}])
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2415 List/Dict insert items of {expr2} into {expr1}
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2416 exp({expr}) Float exponential of {expr}
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2417 expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]])
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2418 any expand special keywords in {expr}
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parents: 17004
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2419 expandcmd({expr}) String expand {expr} like with `:edit`
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2420 feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) Number add key sequence to typeahead buffer
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2421 filereadable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a readable file
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2422 filewritable({file}) Number |TRUE| if {file} is a writable file
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2423 filter({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict remove items from {expr1} where
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2424 {expr2} is 0
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2425 finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
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2426 String find directory {name} in {path}
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2427 findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]])
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2428 String find file {name} in {path}
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2429 float2nr({expr}) Number convert Float {expr} to a Number
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2430 floor({expr}) Float round {expr} down
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2431 fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) Float remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}
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2432 fnameescape({fname}) String escape special characters in {fname}
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2433 fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) String modify file name
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2434 foldclosed({lnum}) Number first line of fold at {lnum} if closed
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2435 foldclosedend({lnum}) Number last line of fold at {lnum} if closed
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2436 foldlevel({lnum}) Number fold level at {lnum}
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2437 foldtext() String line displayed for closed fold
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2438 foldtextresult({lnum}) String text for closed fold at {lnum}
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2439 foreground() Number bring the Vim window to the foreground
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2440 funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
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2441 Funcref reference to function {name}
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2442 function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
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2443 Funcref named reference to function {name}
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2444 garbagecollect([{atexit}]) none free memory, breaking cyclic references
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2445 get({list}, {idx} [, {def}]) any get item {idx} from {list} or {def}
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2446 get({dict}, {key} [, {def}]) any get item {key} from {dict} or {def}
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2447 get({func}, {what}) any get property of funcref/partial {func}
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2448 getbufinfo([{expr}]) List information about buffers
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2449 getbufline({expr}, {lnum} [, {end}])
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2450 List lines {lnum} to {end} of buffer {expr}
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2451 getbufvar({expr}, {varname} [, {def}])
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2452 any variable {varname} in buffer {expr}
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2453 getchangelist([{expr}]) List list of change list items
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2454 getchar([expr]) Number get one character from the user
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2455 getcharmod() Number modifiers for the last typed character
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2456 getcharsearch() Dict last character search
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2457 getcmdline() String return the current command-line
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2458 getcmdpos() Number return cursor position in command-line
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2459 getcmdtype() String return current command-line type
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2460 getcmdwintype() String return current command-line window type
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2461 getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}])
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2462 List list of cmdline completion matches
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332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
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2463 getcurpos() List position of the cursor
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2464 getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) String get the current working directory
16604
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
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parents: 16600
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2465 getenv({name}) String return environment variable
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2466 getfontname([{name}]) String name of font being used
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2467 getfperm({fname}) String file permissions of file {fname}
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2468 getfsize({fname}) Number size in bytes of file {fname}
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2469 getftime({fname}) Number last modification time of file
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2470 getftype({fname}) String description of type of file {fname}
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2471 getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
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2472 List list of jump list items
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2473 getline({lnum}) String line {lnum} of current buffer
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2474 getline({lnum}, {end}) List lines {lnum} to {end} of current buffer
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2475 getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) List list of location list items
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aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
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2476 getmatches([{win}]) List list of current matches
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2477 getpid() Number process ID of Vim
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2478 getpos({expr}) List position of cursor, mark, etc.
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2479 getqflist([{what}]) List list of quickfix items
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2480 getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]])
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2481 String or List contents of register
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2482 getregtype([{regname}]) String type of register
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2483 gettabinfo([{expr}]) List list of tab pages
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2484 gettabvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
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2485 any variable {varname} in tab {nr} or {def}
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2486 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {name} [, {def}])
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2487 any {name} in {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}
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2488 gettagstack([{nr}]) Dict get the tag stack of window {nr}
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2489 getwininfo([{winid}]) List list of info about each window
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9eebe457eb3c Update runtime files. Convert a couple of help files to utf-8.
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2490 getwinpos([{timeout}]) List X and Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
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2491 getwinposx() Number X coord in pixels of the Vim window
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2492 getwinposy() Number Y coord in pixels of the Vim window
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2493 getwinvar({nr}, {varname} [, {def}])
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2494 any variable {varname} in window {nr}
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2495 glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
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2496 any expand file wildcards in {expr}
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2497 glob2regpat({expr}) String convert a glob pat into a search pat
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2498 globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
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2499 String do glob({expr}) for all dirs in {path}
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2500 has({feature}) Number |TRUE| if feature {feature} supported
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2501 has_key({dict}, {key}) Number |TRUE| if {dict} has entry {key}
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2502 haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
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2503 Number |TRUE| if the window executed |:lcd|
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2504 or |:tcd|
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2505 hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
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2506 Number |TRUE| if mapping to {what} exists
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2507 histadd({history}, {item}) String add an item to a history
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2508 histdel({history} [, {item}]) String remove an item from a history
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2509 histget({history} [, {index}]) String get the item {index} from a history
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2510 histnr({history}) Number highest index of a history
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2511 hlexists({name}) Number |TRUE| if highlight group {name} exists
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2512 hlID({name}) Number syntax ID of highlight group {name}
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2513 hostname() String name of the machine Vim is running on
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2514 iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) String convert encoding of {expr}
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2515 indent({lnum}) Number indent of line {lnum}
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parents: 15446
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2516 index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]])
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parents: 15446
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2517 Number index in {object} where {expr} appears
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2518 input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
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parents: 530
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2519 String get input from the user
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parents: 11659
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2520 inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]])
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2521 String like input() but in a GUI dialog
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2522 inputlist({textlist}) Number let the user pick from a choice list
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parents: 37
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2523 inputrestore() Number restore typeahead
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parents: 37
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2524 inputsave() Number save and clear typeahead
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2525 inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) String like input() but hiding the text
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parents: 15446
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2526 insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) List insert {item} in {object} [before {idx}]
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2527 invert({expr}) Number bitwise invert
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2528 isdirectory({directory}) Number |TRUE| if {directory} is a directory
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parents: 16208
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2529 isinf({expr}) Number determine if {expr} is infinity value
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
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2530 (positive or negative)
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2531 islocked({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is locked
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2532 isnan({expr}) Number |TRUE| if {expr} is NaN
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2533 items({dict}) List key-value pairs in {dict}
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2534 job_getchannel({job}) Channel get the channel handle for {job}
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parents: 13735
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2535 job_info([{job}]) Dict get information about {job}
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2536 job_setoptions({job}, {options}) none set options for {job}
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2537 job_start({command} [, {options}])
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2538 Job start a job
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2539 job_status({job}) String get the status of {job}
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2540 job_stop({job} [, {how}]) Number stop {job}
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2541 join({list} [, {sep}]) String join {list} items into one String
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2542 js_decode({string}) any decode JS style JSON
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2543 js_encode({expr}) String encode JS style JSON
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2544 json_decode({string}) any decode JSON
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2545 json_encode({expr}) String encode JSON
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2546 keys({dict}) List keys in {dict}
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2547 len({expr}) Number the length of {expr}
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2548 libcall({lib}, {func}, {arg}) String call {func} in library {lib} with {arg}
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2549 libcallnr({lib}, {func}, {arg}) Number idem, but return a Number
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2550 line({expr}) Number line nr of cursor, last line or mark
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parents: 8881
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2551 line2byte({lnum}) Number byte count of line {lnum}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2552 lispindent({lnum}) Number Lisp indent for line {lnum}
16235
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
2553 list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) String turn numbers in {list} into a String
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
2554 listener_add({callback} [, {buf}])
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
2555 Number add a callback to listen to changes
16660
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
2556 listener_flush([{buf}]) none invoke listener callbacks
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
2557 listener_remove({id}) none remove a listener callback
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2558 localtime() Number current time
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2559 log({expr}) Float natural logarithm (base e) of {expr}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2560 log10({expr}) Float logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2561 luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) any evaluate |Lua| expression
10218
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
2562 map({expr1}, {expr2}) List/Dict change each item in {expr1} to {expr}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2563 maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]])
3224
8b8ef1fed009 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3214
diff changeset
2564 String or Dict
8b8ef1fed009 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3214
diff changeset
2565 rhs of mapping {name} in mode {mode}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2566 mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]])
782
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
2567 String check for mappings matching {name}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2568 match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2569 Number position where {pat} matches in {expr}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2570 matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
2571 Number highlight {pattern} with {group}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2572 matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5979
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
2573 Number highlight positions with {group}
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2574 matcharg({nr}) List arguments of |:match|
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
2575 matchdelete({id} [, {win}]) Number delete match identified by {id}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2576 matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2577 Number position where {pat} ends in {expr}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2578 matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
158
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
2579 List match and submatches of {pat} in {expr}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2580 matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
19
a81bc802c17c updated for version 7.0011
vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
2581 String {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2582 matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]])
8793
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
2583 List {count}'th match of {pat} in {expr}
10734
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
2584 max({expr}) Number maximum value of items in {expr}
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
2585 min({expr}) Number minimum value of items in {expr}
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2586 mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
2587 Number create directory {name}
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2588 mode([expr]) String current editing mode
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2589 mzeval({expr}) any evaluate |MzScheme| expression
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2590 nextnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line >= {lnum}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2591 nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) String single char with ASCII/UTF8 value {expr}
9536
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9527
diff changeset
2592 or({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise OR
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2593 pathshorten({expr}) String shorten directory names in a path
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2594 perleval({expr}) any evaluate |Perl| expression
17257
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2595 popup_atcursor({what}, {options}) Number create popup window near the cursor
17292
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
2596 popup_beval({what}, {options}) Number create popup window for 'ballooneval'
17257
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2597 popup_clear() none close all popup windows
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2598 popup_close({id} [, {result}]) none close popup window {id}
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2599 popup_create({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2600 popup_dialog({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a dialog
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2601 popup_filter_menu({id}, {key}) Number filter for a menu popup window
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2602 popup_filter_yesno({id}, {key}) Number filter for a dialog popup window
17825
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
2603 popup_findinfo() Number get window ID of info popup window
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
2604 popup_findpreview() Number get window ID of preview popup window
17257
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2605 popup_getoptions({id}) Dict get options of popup window {id}
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2606 popup_getpos({id}) Dict get position of popup window {id}
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2607 popup_hide({id}) none hide popup menu {id}
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2608 popup_menu({what}, {options}) Number create a popup window used as a menu
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2609 popup_move({id}, {options}) none set position of popup window {id}
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2610 popup_notification({what}, {options})
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2611 Number create a notification popup window
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2612 popup_show({id}) none unhide popup window {id}
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2613 popup_setoptions({id}, {options})
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2614 none set options for popup window {id}
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
2615 popup_settext({id}, {text}) none set the text of popup window {id}
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2616 pow({x}, {y}) Float {x} to the power of {y}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2617 prevnonblank({lnum}) Number line nr of non-blank line <= {lnum}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2618 printf({fmt}, {expr1}...) String format text
14103
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
2619 prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) none set prompt callback function
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
2620 prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt interrupt function
14019
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
2621 prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) none set prompt text
15138
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2622 prop_add({lnum}, {col}, {props}) none add a text property
15251
17525ca95e1e patch 8.1.0634: text properties cannot cross line boundaries
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15219
diff changeset
2623 prop_clear({lnum} [, {lnum-end} [, {props}]])
15138
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2624 none remove all text properties
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2625 prop_find({props} [, {direction}])
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2626 Dict search for a text property
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
2627 prop_list({lnum} [, {props}) List text properties in {lnum}
15281
97b40b4c6911 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15279
diff changeset
2628 prop_remove({props} [, {lnum} [, {lnum-end}]])
15138
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2629 Number remove a text property
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2630 prop_type_add({name}, {props}) none define a new property type
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2631 prop_type_change({name}, {props})
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2632 none change an existing property type
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2633 prop_type_delete({name} [, {props}])
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2634 none delete a property type
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2635 prop_type_get([{name} [, {props}])
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2636 Dict get property type values
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
2637 prop_type_list([{props}]) List get list of property types
17756
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
2638 pum_getpos() Dict position and size of pum if visible
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2639 pumvisible() Number whether popup menu is visible
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
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2640 pyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Python| expression
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
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2641 py3eval({expr}) any evaluate |python3| expression
10722
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
2642 pyxeval({expr}) any evaluate |python_x| expression
8883
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parents: 8881
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2643 range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]])
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
2644 List items from {expr} to {max}
16267
b471858040bc Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16235
diff changeset
2645 readdir({dir} [, {expr}]) List file names in {dir} selected by {expr}
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
2646 readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
2647 List get list of lines from file {fname}
14019
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
2648 reg_executing() String get the executing register name
14004
e124262d435e patch 8.1.0020: cannot tell whether a register is executing or recording
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
2649 reg_recording() String get the recording register name
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parents: 8881
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2650 reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) List get time value
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
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2651 reltimefloat({time}) Float turn the time value into a Float
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2652 reltimestr({time}) String turn time value into a String
11229
146a1e213b60 Update runtime files. Add Rust support.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11225
diff changeset
2653 remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2654 String send expression
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parents: 8881
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2655 remote_foreground({server}) Number bring Vim server to the foreground
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
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2656 remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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2657 Number check for reply string
11229
146a1e213b60 Update runtime files. Add Rust support.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11225
diff changeset
2658 remote_read({serverid} [, {timeout}])
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11225
diff changeset
2659 String read reply string
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
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2660 remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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2661 String send key sequence
11177
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
2662 remote_startserver({name}) none become server {name}
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
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2663 remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) any/List
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
2664 remove items {idx}-{end} from {list}
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
2665 remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}]) Number/Blob
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
2666 remove bytes {idx}-{end} from {blob}
8883
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diff changeset
2667 remove({dict}, {key}) any remove entry {key} from {dict}
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2668 rename({from}, {to}) Number rename (move) file from {from} to {to}
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2669 repeat({expr}, {count}) String repeat {expr} {count} times
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2670 resolve({filename}) String get filename a shortcut points to
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2671 reverse({list}) List reverse {list} in-place
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2672 round({expr}) Float round off {expr}
16103
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
2673 rubyeval({expr}) any evaluate |Ruby| expression
8883
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2674 screenattr({row}, {col}) Number attribute at screen position
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2675 screenchar({row}, {col}) Number character at screen position
16133
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
2676 screenchars({row}, {col}) List List of characters at screen position
3986
56bb88c68f98 updated for version 7.3.748
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3967
diff changeset
2677 screencol() Number current cursor column
17292
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
2678 screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) Dict screen row and col of a text character
3986
56bb88c68f98 updated for version 7.3.748
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3967
diff changeset
2679 screenrow() Number current cursor row
16133
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
2680 screenstring({row}, {col}) String characters at screen position
8883
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2681 search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]])
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
2682 Number search for {pattern}
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2683 searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]])
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2684 Number search for variable declaration
8883
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2685 searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
2686 Number search for other end of start/end pair
8883
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2687 searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip} [...]]])
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
2688 List search for other end of start/end pair
8883
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diff changeset
2689 searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]])
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
2690 List search for {pattern}
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2691 server2client({clientid}, {string})
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2692 Number send reply string
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2693 serverlist() String get a list of available servers
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
2694 setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text})
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
2695 Number set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
2696 {expr}
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diff changeset
2697 setbufvar({expr}, {varname}, {val})
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diff changeset
2698 none set {varname} in buffer {expr} to {val}
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2699 setcharsearch({dict}) Dict set character search from {dict}
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2700 setcmdpos({pos}) Number set cursor position in command-line
16604
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
2701 setenv({name}, {val}) none set environment variable
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parents: 8881
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2702 setfperm({fname}, {mode}) Number set {fname} file permissions to {mode}
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parents: 8881
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2703 setline({lnum}, {line}) Number set line {lnum} to {line}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
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2704 setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]])
647
19106f131c87 updated for version 7.0188
vimboss
parents: 644
diff changeset
2705 Number modify location list using {list}
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
2706 setmatches({list} [, {win}]) Number restore a list of matches
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2707 setpos({expr}, {list}) Number set the {expr} position to {list}
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parents: 12756
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2708 setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]])
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parents: 9810
diff changeset
2709 Number modify quickfix list using {list}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2710 setreg({n}, {v} [, {opt}]) Number set register to value and type
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parents: 8881
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2711 settabvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in tab page {nr} to {val}
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parents: 8881
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2712 settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val})
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2713 none set {varname} in window {winnr} in tab
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2714 page {tabnr} to {val}
15016
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
2715 settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}])
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
2716 Number modify tag stack using {dict}
8883
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2717 setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) none set {varname} in window {nr} to {val}
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parents: 8881
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2718 sha256({string}) String SHA256 checksum of {string}
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parents: 8881
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2719 shellescape({string} [, {special}])
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
2720 String escape {string} for use as shell
985
656853d9c014 updated for version 7.0-111
vimboss
parents: 874
diff changeset
2721 command argument
15062
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
2722 shiftwidth([{col}]) Number effective value of 'shiftwidth'
15209
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2723 sign_define({name} [, {dict}]) Number define or update a sign
17366
9843fbfa0ee5 patch 8.1.1682: placing a larger number of signs is slow
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
2724 sign_define({list}) List define or update a list of signs
15209
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2725 sign_getdefined([{name}]) List get a list of defined signs
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2726 sign_getplaced([{expr} [, {dict}]])
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2727 List get a list of placed signs
15418
51b3c36b0523 patch 8.1.0717: there is no function for the ":sign jump" command
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15388
diff changeset
2728 sign_jump({id}, {group}, {expr})
51b3c36b0523 patch 8.1.0717: there is no function for the ":sign jump" command
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15388
diff changeset
2729 Number jump to a sign
15209
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2730 sign_place({id}, {group}, {name}, {expr} [, {dict}])
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2731 Number place a sign
17366
9843fbfa0ee5 patch 8.1.1682: placing a larger number of signs is slow
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
2732 sign_placelist({list}) List place a list of signs
15209
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2733 sign_undefine([{name}]) Number undefine a sign
17366
9843fbfa0ee5 patch 8.1.1682: placing a larger number of signs is slow
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
2734 sign_undefine({list}) List undefine a list of signs
15209
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2735 sign_unplace({group} [, {dict}])
3a99b2e6d136 patch 8.1.0614: placing signs can be complicated
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15194
diff changeset
2736 Number unplace a sign
17366
9843fbfa0ee5 patch 8.1.1682: placing a larger number of signs is slow
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
2737 sign_unplacelist({list}) List unplace a list of signs
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parents: 8881
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2738 simplify({filename}) String simplify filename as much as possible
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parents: 8881
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2739 sin({expr}) Float sine of {expr}
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parents: 8881
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2740 sinh({expr}) Float hyperbolic sine of {expr}
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parents: 8881
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2741 sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
2902
69e0783ed0ef updated for version 7.3.224
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2845
diff changeset
2742 List sort {list}, using {func} to compare
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
2743 sound_clear() none stop playing all sounds
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
2744 sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
2745 Number play an event sound
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
2746 sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
2747 Number play sound file {path}
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
2748 sound_stop({id}) none stop playing sound {id}
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2749 soundfold({word}) String sound-fold {word}
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
2750 spellbadword() String badly spelled word at cursor
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2751 spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
537
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
2752 List spelling suggestions
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parents: 8881
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2753 split({expr} [, {pat} [, {keepempty}]])
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
2754 List make |List| from {pat} separated {expr}
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parents: 8881
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2755 sqrt({expr}) Float square root of {expr}
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parents: 8881
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2756 str2float({expr}) Float convert String to Float
16235
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
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2757 str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) List convert each character of {expr} to
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
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2758 ASCII/UTF8 value
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2759 str2nr({expr} [, {base}]) Number convert String to Number
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2760 strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) Number character length of the String {expr}
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parents: 12756
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2761 strcharpart({str}, {start} [, {len}])
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parents: 8883
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2762 String {len} characters of {str} at {start}
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2763 strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) Number display length of the String {expr}
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parents: 12756
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2764 strftime({format} [, {time}]) String time in specified format
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parents: 8883
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2765 strgetchar({str}, {index}) Number get char {index} from {str}
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parents: 12756
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2766 stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
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bcb347a8f934 updated for version 7.0044
vimboss
parents: 123
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2767 Number index of {needle} in {haystack}
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2768 string({expr}) String String representation of {expr} value
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2769 strlen({expr}) Number length of the String {expr}
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parents: 12756
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2770 strpart({str}, {start} [, {len}])
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parents: 8883
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2771 String {len} characters of {str} at {start}
8883
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2772 strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}])
140
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
2773 Number last index of {needle} in {haystack}
8883
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2774 strtrans({expr}) String translate string to make it printable
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2775 strwidth({expr}) Number display cell length of the String {expr}
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2776 submatch({nr} [, {list}]) String or List
5794
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
2777 specific match in ":s" or substitute()
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2778 substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags})
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2779 String all {pat} in {expr} replaced with {sub}
14599
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
2780 swapinfo({fname}) Dict information about swap file {fname}
14778
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
2781 swapname({expr}) String swap file of buffer {expr}
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2782 synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) Number syntax ID at {lnum} and {col}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2783 synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2784 String attribute {what} of syntax ID {synID}
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2785 synIDtrans({synID}) Number translated syntax ID of {synID}
9536
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9527
diff changeset
2786 synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) List info about concealing
8883
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2787 synstack({lnum}, {col}) List stack of syntax IDs at {lnum} and {col}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2788 system({expr} [, {input}]) String output of shell command/filter {expr}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2789 systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) List output of shell command/filter {expr}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9286
diff changeset
2790 tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) List list of buffer numbers in tab page
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2791 tabpagenr([{arg}]) Number number of current or last tab page
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2792 tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) Number number of current window in tab page
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
2793 taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) List list of tags matching {expr}
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2794 tagfiles() List tags files used
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2795 tan({expr}) Float tangent of {expr}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2796 tanh({expr}) Float hyperbolic tangent of {expr}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8538
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2797 tempname() String name for a temporary file
13298
a88c5e12b860 patch 8.0.1523: cannot write and read terminal screendumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13280
diff changeset
2798 term_dumpdiff({filename}, {filename} [, {options}])
a88c5e12b860 patch 8.0.1523: cannot write and read terminal screendumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13280
diff changeset
2799 Number display difference between two dumps
a88c5e12b860 patch 8.0.1523: cannot write and read terminal screendumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13280
diff changeset
2800 term_dumpload({filename} [, {options}])
a88c5e12b860 patch 8.0.1523: cannot write and read terminal screendumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13280
diff changeset
2801 Number displaying a screen dump
13329
424321d6eea7 patch 8.0.1539: no test for the popup menu positioning
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13298
diff changeset
2802 term_dumpwrite({buf}, {filename} [, {options}])
13298
a88c5e12b860 patch 8.0.1523: cannot write and read terminal screendumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13280
diff changeset
2803 none dump terminal window contents
12035
a3ed3d236839 patch 8.0.0898: can't use the alternate screen in a terminal window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12031
diff changeset
2804 term_getaltscreen({buf}) Number get the alternate screen flag
13626
ab89131d30e0 patch 8.0.1685: can't set ANSI colors of a terminal window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13563
diff changeset
2805 term_getansicolors({buf}) List get ANSI palette in GUI color mode
12003
6889f1f25d6b patch 8.0.0882: term_scrape() and term_getline() require two arguments
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11995
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2806 term_getattr({attr}, {what}) Number get the value of attribute {what}
11876
3704ca24c9a2 patch 8.0.0818: cannot get the cursor position of a terminal
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11874
diff changeset
2807 term_getcursor({buf}) List get the cursor position of a terminal
11846
1c65cad8b967 patch 8.0.0804: terminal window functions not yet implemented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11828
diff changeset
2808 term_getjob({buf}) Job get the job associated with a terminal
11904
40322e8f07e7 patch 8.0.0832: terminal function arguments are not consistent
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11882
diff changeset
2809 term_getline({buf}, {row}) String get a line of text from a terminal
12025
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12007
diff changeset
2810 term_getscrolled({buf}) Number get the scroll count of a terminal
11846
1c65cad8b967 patch 8.0.0804: terminal window functions not yet implemented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11828
diff changeset
2811 term_getsize({buf}) List get the size of a terminal
11882
69e7379f46db patch 8.0.0821: cannot get the title and status of a terminal window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11876
diff changeset
2812 term_getstatus({buf}) String get the status of a terminal
69e7379f46db patch 8.0.0821: cannot get the title and status of a terminal window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11876
diff changeset
2813 term_gettitle({buf}) String get the title of a terminal
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parents: 12756
diff changeset
2814 term_gettty({buf}, [{input}]) String get the tty name of a terminal
11846
1c65cad8b967 patch 8.0.0804: terminal window functions not yet implemented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11828
diff changeset
2815 term_list() List get the list of terminal buffers
11904
40322e8f07e7 patch 8.0.0832: terminal function arguments are not consistent
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11882
diff changeset
2816 term_scrape({buf}, {row}) List get row of a terminal screen
11846
1c65cad8b967 patch 8.0.0804: terminal window functions not yet implemented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11828
diff changeset
2817 term_sendkeys({buf}, {keys}) none send keystrokes to a terminal
13626
ab89131d30e0 patch 8.0.1685: can't set ANSI colors of a terminal window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13563
diff changeset
2818 term_setansicolors({buf}, {colors})
ab89131d30e0 patch 8.0.1685: can't set ANSI colors of a terminal window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13563
diff changeset
2819 none set ANSI palette in GUI color mode
13735
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13678
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2820 term_setkill({buf}, {how}) none set signal to stop job in terminal
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
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2821 term_setrestore({buf}, {command}) none set command to restore terminal
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13678
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2822 term_setsize({buf}, {rows}, {cols})
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13678
diff changeset
2823 none set the size of a terminal
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16366
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2824 term_start({cmd} [, {options}]) Number open a terminal window and run a job
12007
64b822c4f7ae patch 8.0.0884: can't specify the wait time for term_wait()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12003
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2825 term_wait({buf} [, {time}]) Number wait for screen to be updated
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parents: 9117
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2826 test_alloc_fail({id}, {countdown}, {repeat})
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parents: 9117
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2827 none make memory allocation fail
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9636
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2828 test_autochdir() none enable 'autochdir' during startup
14864
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
2829 test_feedinput({string}) none add key sequence to input buffer
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
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2830 test_garbagecollect_now() none free memory right now for testing
17159
3fd0765f454f patch 8.1.1579: dict and list could be GC'ed while displaying error
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17131
diff changeset
2831 test_garbagecollect_soon() none free memory soon for testing
16664
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16660
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2832 test_getvalue({string}) any get value of an internal variable
11006
b3601a8eb679 patch 8.0.0392: GUI test fails with Athena and Motif
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10908
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2833 test_ignore_error({expr}) none ignore a specific error
15456
f01eb1aed348 patch 8.1.0736: code for Blob not sufficiently tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15454
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2834 test_null_blob() Blob null value for testing
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parents: 9104
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2835 test_null_channel() Channel null value for testing
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parents: 9104
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2836 test_null_dict() Dict null value for testing
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
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2837 test_null_job() Job null value for testing
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parents: 9104
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2838 test_null_list() List null value for testing
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
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2839 test_null_partial() Funcref null value for testing
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parents: 9104
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2840 test_null_string() String null value for testing
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parents: 14864
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2841 test_option_not_set({name}) none reset flag indicating option was set
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14864
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2842 test_override({expr}, {val}) none test with Vim internal overrides
16078
d13aa9c5a1d1 patch 8.1.1044: no way to check the reference count of objects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16019
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2843 test_refcount({expr}) Number get the reference count of {expr}
14756
a179e5cfcab7 patch 8.1.0390: scrollbars are not tested
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14748
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2844 test_scrollbar({which}, {value}, {dragging})
a179e5cfcab7 patch 8.1.0390: scrollbars are not tested
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14748
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2845 none scroll in the GUI for testing
16517
9484fc00ac6b patch 8.1.1262: cannot simulate a mouse click in a test
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16489
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2846 test_setmouse({row}, {col}) none set the mouse position for testing
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9223
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2847 test_settime({expr}) none set current time for testing
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9737
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2848 timer_info([{id}]) List information about timers
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parents: 9790
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2849 timer_pause({id}, {pause}) none pause or unpause a timer
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parents: 8881
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2850 timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
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parents: 8538
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2851 Number create a timer
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parents: 8881
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2852 timer_stop({timer}) none stop a timer
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parents: 9790
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2853 timer_stopall() none stop all timers
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parents: 8881
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2854 tolower({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to lowercase
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parents: 8881
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2855 toupper({expr}) String the String {expr} switched to uppercase
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parents: 8881
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2856 tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) String translate chars of {src} in {fromstr}
15
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vimboss
parents: 14
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2857 to chars in {tostr}
14519
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14422
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2858 trim({text} [, {mask}]) String trim characters in {mask} from {text}
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parents: 8881
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2859 trunc({expr}) Float truncate Float {expr}
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parents: 8881
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2860 type({name}) Number type of variable {name}
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parents: 8881
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2861 undofile({name}) String undo file name for {name}
2280
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
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2862 undotree() List undo file tree
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2863 uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]])
5747
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
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2864 List remove adjacent duplicates from a list
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2865 values({dict}) List values in {dict}
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parents: 8881
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2866 virtcol({expr}) Number screen column of cursor or mark
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2867 visualmode([expr]) String last visual mode used
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
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2868 wildmenumode() Number whether 'wildmenu' mode is active
16833
6699c03347d2 patch 8.1.1418: win_execute() is not implemented yet
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16808
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2869 win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}])
6699c03347d2 patch 8.1.1418: win_execute() is not implemented yet
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16808
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2870 String execute {command} in window {id}
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2871 win_findbuf({bufnr}) List find windows containing {bufnr}
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parents: 8881
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2872 win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) Number get window ID for {win} in {tab}
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parents: 8881
diff changeset
2873 win_gotoid({expr}) Number go to window with ID {expr}
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2874 win_id2tabwin({expr}) List get tab and window nr from window ID
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2875 win_id2win({expr}) Number get window nr from window ID
12977
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
2876 win_screenpos({nr}) List get screen position of window {nr}
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2877 winbufnr({nr}) Number buffer number of window {nr}
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2878 wincol() Number window column of the cursor
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2879 winheight({nr}) Number height of window {nr}
14587
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
2880 winlayout([{tabnr}]) List layout of windows in tab {tabnr}
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2881 winline() Number window line of the cursor
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2882 winnr([{expr}]) Number number of current window
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
2883 winrestcmd() String returns command to restore window sizes
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2884 winrestview({dict}) none restore view of current window
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
2885 winsaveview() Dict save view of current window
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
2886 winwidth({nr}) Number width of window {nr}
7480
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
2887 wordcount() Dict get byte/char/word statistics
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
2888 writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
2889 Number write |Blob| or |List| of lines to file
9536
b2aada04d84e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/a06ecab7a5159e744448ace731036f0dc5f87dd4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9527
diff changeset
2890 xor({expr}, {expr}) Number bitwise XOR
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2891
8876
47f17f66da3d commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/03413f44167c4b5cd0012def9bb331e2518c83cf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
2892
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2893 abs({expr}) *abs()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2894 Return the absolute value of {expr}. When {expr} evaluates to
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2895 a |Float| abs() returns a |Float|. When {expr} can be
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2896 converted to a |Number| abs() returns a |Number|. Otherwise
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2897 abs() gives an error message and returns -1.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2898 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2899 echo abs(1.456)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2900 < 1.456 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2901 echo abs(-5.456)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2902 < 5.456 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2903 echo abs(-4)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2904 < 4
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2905
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2907 Compute()->abs()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2908
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2909 < {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
2910
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2911
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2912 acos({expr}) *acos()*
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2913 Return the arc cosine of {expr} measured in radians, as a
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
2914 |Float| in the range of [0, pi].
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
2915 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2916 [-1, 1].
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2917 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2918 :echo acos(0)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2919 < 1.570796 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2920 :echo acos(-0.5)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2921 < 2.094395
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2922
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2924 Compute()->acos()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2925
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2926 < {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2927
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
2928
15498
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
2929 add({object}, {expr}) *add()*
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
2930 Append the item {expr} to |List| or |Blob| {object}. Returns
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
2931 the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
2932 :let alist = add([1, 2, 3], item)
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
2933 :call add(mylist, "woodstock")
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
2934 < Note that when {expr} is a |List| it is appended as a single
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
2935 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
15498
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
2936 When {object} is a |Blob| then {expr} must be a number.
85
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
2937 Use |insert()| to add an item at another position.
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
2938
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
2939 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
2940 mylist->add(val1)->add(val2)
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
2941
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
2942
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
2943 and({expr}, {expr}) *and()*
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
2944 Bitwise AND on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
2945 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
2946 Example: >
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
2947 :let flag = and(bits, 0x80)
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
2948 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
2949 :let flag = bits->and(0x80)
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
2950
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
2951
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
2952 append({lnum}, {text}) *append()*
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
2953 When {text} is a |List|: Append each item of the |List| as a
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
2954 text line below line {lnum} in the current buffer.
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
2955 Otherwise append {text} as one text line below line {lnum} in
153
19670b05ee32 updated for version 7.0047
vimboss
parents: 148
diff changeset
2956 the current buffer.
19670b05ee32 updated for version 7.0047
vimboss
parents: 148
diff changeset
2957 {lnum} can be zero to insert a line before the first one.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
2958 Returns 1 for failure ({lnum} out of range or out of memory),
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
2959 0 for success. Example: >
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
2960 :let failed = append(line('$'), "# THE END")
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
2961 :let failed = append(0, ["Chapter 1", "the beginning"])
14039
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2962
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2963 < Can also be used as a |method| after a List: >
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2964 mylist->append(lnum)
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2965
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2966
14039
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2967 appendbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text}) *appendbufline()*
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2968 Like |append()| but append the text in buffer {expr}.
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2969
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2970 For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()|.
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2971
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2972 {lnum} is used like with |append()|. Note that using |line()|
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2973 would use the current buffer, not the one appending to.
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2974 Use "$" to append at the end of the buffer.
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2975
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2976 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2977
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2978 If {expr} is not a valid buffer or {lnum} is not valid, an
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2979 error message is given. Example: >
acb2dc112b06 patch 8.1.0037: cannot easily append lines to another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14019
diff changeset
2980 :let failed = appendbufline(13, 0, "# THE START")
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
2981 <
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2982 Can also be used as a |method| after a List: >
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2983 mylist->appendbufline(buf, lnum)
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2984
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2985
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
2986 argc([{winid}]) *argc()*
14964
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2987 The result is the number of files in the argument list. See
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2988 |arglist|.
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2989 If {winid} is not supplied, the argument list of the current
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2990 window is used.
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2991 If {winid} is -1, the global argument list is used.
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2992 Otherwise {winid} specifies the window of which the argument
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2993 list is used: either the window number or the window ID.
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
2994 Returns -1 if the {winid} argument is invalid.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2995
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2996 *argidx()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2997 argidx() The result is the current index in the argument list. 0 is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2998 the first file. argc() - 1 is the last one. See |arglist|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
2999
5942
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3000 *arglistid()*
8148
f5da459c5698 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e0fa3742ead676a3074a10edadbc955e1a89153d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8094
diff changeset
3001 arglistid([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
5942
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3002 Return the argument list ID. This is a number which
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3003 identifies the argument list being used. Zero is used for the
6153
1e8ebf870720 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6110
diff changeset
3004 global argument list. See |arglist|.
14964
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3005 Returns -1 if the arguments are invalid.
5942
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3006
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3007 Without arguments use the current window.
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3008 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3009 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3010 page.
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
3011 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
5942
66eead134d68 updated for version 7.4.312
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5940
diff changeset
3012
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3013 *argv()*
14964
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3014 argv([{nr} [, {winid}])
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3015 The result is the {nr}th file in the argument list. See
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3016 |arglist|. "argv(0)" is the first one. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3017 :let i = 0
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3018 :while i < argc()
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3019 : let f = escape(fnameescape(argv(i)), '.')
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3020 : exe 'amenu Arg.' . f . ' :e ' . f . '<CR>'
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3021 : let i = i + 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3022 :endwhile
14964
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3023 < Without the {nr} argument, or when {nr} is -1, a |List| with
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3024 the whole |arglist| is returned.
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3025
2c0bfa167468 patch 8.1.0493: argv() and argc() only work on the current argument list
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14945
diff changeset
3026 The {winid} argument specifies the window ID, see |argc()|.
818
1f929f3ca806 updated for version 7.0c03
vimboss
parents: 810
diff changeset
3027
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
3028
17571
2704c4e3e20a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17545
diff changeset
3029 assert_ functions are documented here: |assert-functions-details|
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
3030
7277
6600871bb38c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/43345546ae63710441f066648b8485fb545b3801
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7147
diff changeset
3031
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3032 asin({expr}) *asin()*
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
3033 Return the arc sine of {expr} measured in radians, as a |Float|
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3034 in the range of [-pi/2, pi/2].
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
3035 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3036 [-1, 1].
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3037 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3038 :echo asin(0.8)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3039 < 0.927295 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3040 :echo asin(-0.5)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3041 < -0.523599
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3042
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3043 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3044 Compute()->asin()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3045 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
3046 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3047
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3048
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3049 atan({expr}) *atan()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3050 Return the principal value of the arc tangent of {expr}, in
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3051 the range [-pi/2, +pi/2] radians, as a |Float|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3052 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3053 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3054 :echo atan(100)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3055 < 1.560797 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3056 :echo atan(-4.01)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3057 < -1.326405
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3058
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3059 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3060 Compute()->atan()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3061 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3062 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3063
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3064
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3065 atan2({expr1}, {expr2}) *atan2()*
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3066 Return the arc tangent of {expr1} / {expr2}, measured in
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
3067 radians, as a |Float| in the range [-pi, pi].
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
3068 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3069 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3070 :echo atan2(-1, 1)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3071 < -0.785398 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3072 :echo atan2(1, -1)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3073 < 2.356194
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3074
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3075 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3076 Compute()->atan(1)
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3077 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
3078 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3079
16600
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
3080 balloon_gettext() *balloon_gettext()*
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
3081 Return the current text in the balloon. Only for the string,
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
3082 not used for the List.
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
3083
12883
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3084 balloon_show({expr}) *balloon_show()*
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3085 Show {expr} inside the balloon. For the GUI {expr} is used as
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3086 a string. For a terminal {expr} can be a list, which contains
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3087 the lines of the balloon. If {expr} is not a list it will be
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3088 split with |balloon_split()|.
16600
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
3089 If {expr} is an empty string any existing balloon is removed.
12883
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3090
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3091 Example: >
11014
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3092 func GetBalloonContent()
16600
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
3093 " ... initiate getting the content
11014
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3094 return ''
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3095 endfunc
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3096 set balloonexpr=GetBalloonContent()
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3097
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3098 func BalloonCallback(result)
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3099 call balloon_show(a:result)
11014
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3100 endfunc
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3101 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3102 GetText()->balloon_show()
11014
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3103 <
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3104 The intended use is that fetching the content of the balloon
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3105 is initiated from 'balloonexpr'. It will invoke an
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3106 asynchronous method, in which a callback invokes
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3107 balloon_show(). The 'balloonexpr' itself can return an
fb2bcfa6a8de patch 8.0.0396: 'balloonexpr' only works synchronously
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11006
diff changeset
3108 empty string or a placeholder.
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3109
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3110 When showing a balloon is not possible nothing happens, no
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3111 error message.
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
3112 {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval| or
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
3113 |+balloon_eval_term| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3114
12883
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3115 balloon_split({msg}) *balloon_split()*
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3116 Split {msg} into lines to be displayed in a balloon. The
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3117 splits are made for the current window size and optimize to
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3118 show debugger output.
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3119 Returns a |List| with the split lines.
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3120 Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3121 GetText()->balloon_split()->balloon_show()
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3122
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3123 < {only available when compiled with the |+balloon_eval_term|
12885
10cb5c3df3f5 patch 8.0.1319: can't build GUI on MS-Windows
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12883
diff changeset
3124 feature}
12883
058e93aee621 patch 8.0.1318: terminal balloon only shows one line
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12857
diff changeset
3125
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3126 *browse()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3127 browse({save}, {title}, {initdir}, {default})
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3128 Put up a file requester. This only works when "has("browse")"
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3129 returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3130 The input fields are:
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3131 {save} when |TRUE|, select file to write
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3132 {title} title for the requester
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3133 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3134 {default} default file name
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3135 An empty string is returned when the "Cancel" button is hit,
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3136 something went wrong, or browsing is not possible.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3137
29
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3138 *browsedir()*
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3139 browsedir({title}, {initdir})
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3140 Put up a directory requester. This only works when
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3141 "has("browse")" returns |TRUE| (only in some GUI versions).
29
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3142 On systems where a directory browser is not supported a file
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3143 browser is used. In that case: select a file in the directory
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3144 to be used.
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3145 The input fields are:
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3146 {title} title for the requester
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3147 {initdir} directory to start browsing in
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3148 When the "Cancel" button is hit, something went wrong, or
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3149 browsing is not possible, an empty string is returned.
ac33b7c03fac updated for version 7.0018
vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
3150
17221
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3151 bufadd({name}) *bufadd()*
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3152 Add a buffer to the buffer list with {name}.
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3153 If a buffer for file {name} already exists, return that buffer
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3154 number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3155 created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3156 buffer is always created.
17253
26e0352613ec patch 8.1.1626: no test for closing a popup window with a modified buffer
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17221
diff changeset
3157 The buffer will not have' 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
26e0352613ec patch 8.1.1626: no test for closing a popup window with a modified buffer
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17221
diff changeset
3158 yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
26e0352613ec patch 8.1.1626: no test for closing a popup window with a modified buffer
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17221
diff changeset
3159 let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
26e0352613ec patch 8.1.1626: no test for closing a popup window with a modified buffer
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17221
diff changeset
3160 call bufload(bufnr)
26e0352613ec patch 8.1.1626: no test for closing a popup window with a modified buffer
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17221
diff changeset
3161 call setbufline(bufnr, 1, ['some', 'text'])
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3162 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3163 let bufnr = 'somename'->bufadd()
17221
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3164
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3165 bufexists({expr}) *bufexists()*
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3166 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3167 {expr} exists.
9
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
3168 If the {expr} argument is a number, buffer numbers are used.
12909
1578c0ba0dd1 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12885
diff changeset
3169 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
1578c0ba0dd1 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12885
diff changeset
3170
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3171 If the {expr} argument is a string it must match a buffer name
9
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
3172 exactly. The name can be:
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
3173 - Relative to the current directory.
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
3174 - A full path.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3175 - The name of a buffer with 'buftype' set to "nofile".
9
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
3176 - A URL name.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3177 Unlisted buffers will be found.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3178 Note that help files are listed by their short name in the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3179 output of |:buffers|, but bufexists() requires using their
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3180 long name to be able to find them.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3181 bufexists() may report a buffer exists, but to use the name
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3182 with a |:buffer| command you may need to use |expand()|. Esp
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3183 for MS-Windows 8.3 names in the form "c:\DOCUME~1"
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3184 Use "bufexists(0)" to test for the existence of an alternate
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3185 file name.
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3186
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3187 Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3188 let exists = 'somename'->bufexists()
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3189 <
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3190 Obsolete name: buffer_exists(). *buffer_exists()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3191
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3192 buflisted({expr}) *buflisted()*
9422
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3193 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3194 {expr} exists and is listed (has the 'buflisted' option set).
9
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
3195 The {expr} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3196
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3197 Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3198 let listed = 'somename'->buflisted()
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3199
17221
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3200 bufload({expr}) *bufload()*
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3201 Ensure the buffer {expr} is loaded. When the buffer name
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3202 refers to an existing file then the file is read. Otherwise
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3203 the buffer will be empty. If the buffer was already loaded
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3204 then there is no change.
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3205 If there is an existing swap file for the file of the buffer,
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3206 there will be no dialog, the buffer will be loaded anyway.
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3207 The {expr} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
a8fc7d97b54d patch 8.1.1610: there is no way to add or load a buffer without side effects
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17172
diff changeset
3208
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3209 Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3210 eval 'somename'->bufload()
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3211
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3212 bufloaded({expr}) *bufloaded()*
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3213 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if a buffer called
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3214 {expr} exists and is loaded (shown in a window or hidden).
9
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
3215 The {expr} argument is used like with |bufexists()|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3216
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3217 Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3218 let loaded = 'somename'->bufloaded()
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3219
17855
285f7a700185 patch 8.1.1924: using empty string for current buffer is unexpected
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17849
diff changeset
3220 bufname([{expr}]) *bufname()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3221 The result is the name of a buffer, as it is displayed by the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3222 ":ls" command.
17855
285f7a700185 patch 8.1.1924: using empty string for current buffer is unexpected
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17849
diff changeset
3223 If {expr} is omitted the current buffer is used.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3224 If {expr} is a Number, that buffer number's name is given.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3225 Number zero is the alternate buffer for the current window.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3226 If {expr} is a String, it is used as a |file-pattern| to match
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
3227 with the buffer names. This is always done like 'magic' is
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3228 set and 'cpoptions' is empty. When there is more than one
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3229 match an empty string is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3230 "" or "%" can be used for the current buffer, "#" for the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3231 alternate buffer.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3232 A full match is preferred, otherwise a match at the start, end
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
3233 or middle of the buffer name is accepted. If you only want a
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
3234 full match then put "^" at the start and "$" at the end of the
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
3235 pattern.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3236 Listed buffers are found first. If there is a single match
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3237 with a listed buffer, that one is returned. Next unlisted
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3238 buffers are searched for.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3239 If the {expr} is a String, but you want to use it as a buffer
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3240 number, force it to be a Number by adding zero to it: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3241 :echo bufname("3" + 0)
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3242 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3243 echo bufnr->bufname()
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3244
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3245 < If the buffer doesn't exist, or doesn't have a name, an empty
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3246 string is returned. >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3247 bufname("#") alternate buffer name
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3248 bufname(3) name of buffer 3
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3249 bufname("%") name of current buffer
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3250 bufname("file2") name of buffer where "file2" matches.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3251 < *buffer_name()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3252 Obsolete name: buffer_name().
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3253
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3254 *bufnr()*
17855
285f7a700185 patch 8.1.1924: using empty string for current buffer is unexpected
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17849
diff changeset
3255 bufnr([{expr} [, {create}]])
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
3256 The result is the number of a buffer, as it is displayed by
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3257 the ":ls" command. For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()|
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
3258 above.
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
3259 If the buffer doesn't exist, -1 is returned. Or, if the
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
3260 {create} argument is present and not zero, a new, unlisted,
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
3261 buffer is created and its number is returned.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3262 bufnr("$") is the last buffer: >
17855
285f7a700185 patch 8.1.1924: using empty string for current buffer is unexpected
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17849
diff changeset
3263 :let last_buffer = bufnr("$")
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3264 < The result is a Number, which is the highest buffer number
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3265 of existing buffers. Note that not all buffers with a smaller
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3266 number necessarily exist, because ":bwipeout" may have removed
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3267 them. Use bufexists() to test for the existence of a buffer.
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3268
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3269 Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3270 echo bufref->bufnr()
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3271 <
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
3272 Obsolete name: buffer_number(). *buffer_number()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3273 *last_buffer_nr()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3274 Obsolete name for bufnr("$"): last_buffer_nr().
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3275
9219
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3276 bufwinid({expr}) *bufwinid()*
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
3277 The result is a Number, which is the |window-ID| of the first
9219
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3278 window associated with buffer {expr}. For the use of {expr},
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
3279 see |bufname()| above. If buffer {expr} doesn't exist or
9219
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3280 there is no such window, -1 is returned. Example: >
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3281
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3282 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinid(1))
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3283 <
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3284 Only deals with the current tab page.
7363f5cc4cb8 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b3619a90eae2702553ff9494ecc4c9b20c13c224
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9121
diff changeset
3285
17825
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3286 Can also be used as a |method|: >
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3287 FindBuffer()->bufwinid()
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3288
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3289 bufwinnr({expr}) *bufwinnr()*
17825
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3290 Like |bufwinid()| but return the window number instead of the
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3291 |window-ID|.
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3292 If buffer {expr} doesn't exist or there is no such window, -1
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3293 is returned. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3294
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3295 echo "A window containing buffer 1 is " . (bufwinnr(1))
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3296
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3297 < The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3298 |:wincmd|.
17825
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3299
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3300 Can also be used as a |method|: >
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
3301 FindBuffer()->bufwinnr()
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3302
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3303 byte2line({byte}) *byte2line()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3304 Return the line number that contains the character at byte
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3305 count {byte} in the current buffer. This includes the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3306 end-of-line character, depending on the 'fileformat' option
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3307 for the current buffer. The first character has byte count
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3308 one.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3309 Also see |line2byte()|, |go| and |:goto|.
17829
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3310
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3312 GetOffset()->byte2line()
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3313
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3314 < {not available when compiled without the |+byte_offset|
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3315 feature}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3316
18
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3317 byteidx({expr}, {nr}) *byteidx()*
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3318 Return byte index of the {nr}'th character in the string
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3319 {expr}. Use zero for the first character, it returns zero.
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3320 This function is only useful when there are multibyte
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3321 characters, otherwise the returned value is equal to {nr}.
5413
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3322 Composing characters are not counted separately, their byte
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3323 length is added to the preceding base character. See
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3324 |byteidxcomp()| below for counting composing characters
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3325 separately.
18
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3326 Example : >
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3327 echo matchstr(str, ".", byteidx(str, 3))
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3328 < will display the fourth character. Another way to do the
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3329 same: >
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3330 let s = strpart(str, byteidx(str, 3))
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3331 echo strpart(s, 0, byteidx(s, 1))
8951
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
3332 < Also see |strgetchar()| and |strcharpart()|.
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
3333
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
3334 If there are less than {nr} characters -1 is returned.
18
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3335 If there are exactly {nr} characters the length of the string
5413
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3336 in bytes is returned.
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3337
17829
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3338 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3339 GetName()->byteidx(idx)
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3340
5413
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3341 byteidxcomp({expr}, {nr}) *byteidxcomp()*
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3342 Like byteidx(), except that a composing character is counted
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3343 as a separate character. Example: >
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3344 let s = 'e' . nr2char(0x301)
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3345 echo byteidx(s, 1)
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3346 echo byteidxcomp(s, 1)
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3347 echo byteidxcomp(s, 2)
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3348 < The first and third echo result in 3 ('e' plus composing
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3349 character is 3 bytes), the second echo results in 1 ('e' is
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3350 one byte).
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3351 Only works different from byteidx() when 'encoding' is set to
3109053ce4e3 updated for version 7.4.057
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5340
diff changeset
3352 a Unicode encoding.
18
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
3353
17829
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3354 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3355 GetName()->byteidxcomp(idx)
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3356
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
3357 call({func}, {arglist} [, {dict}]) *call()* *E699*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3358 Call function {func} with the items in |List| {arglist} as
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
3359 arguments.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3360 {func} can either be a |Funcref| or the name of a function.
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
3361 a:firstline and a:lastline are set to the cursor line.
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
3362 Returns the return value of the called function.
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
3363 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
3364 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
3365
17829
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3366 Can also be used as a |method|: >
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3367 GetFunc()->call([arg, arg], dict)
1090d6637cfd patch 8.1.1911: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17825
diff changeset
3368
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3369 ceil({expr}) *ceil()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3370 Return the smallest integral value greater than or equal to
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3371 {expr} as a |Float| (round up).
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3372 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3373 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3374 echo ceil(1.456)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3375 < 2.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3376 echo ceil(-5.456)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3377 < -5.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3378 echo ceil(4.0)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3379 < 4.0
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3380
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3381 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3382 Compute()->ceil()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3383 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3384 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3385
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
3386
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
3387 ch_ functions are documented here: |channel-functions-details|
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
3388
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
3389
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3390 changenr() *changenr()*
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3391 Return the number of the most recent change. This is the same
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3392 number as what is displayed with |:undolist| and can be used
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3393 with the |:undo| command.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3394 When a change was made it is the number of that change. After
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3395 redo it is the number of the redone change. After undo it is
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3396 one less than the number of the undone change.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3397
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
3398 char2nr({expr} [, {utf8}]) *char2nr()*
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3399 Return number value of the first char in {expr}. Examples: >
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3400 char2nr(" ") returns 32
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3401 char2nr("ABC") returns 65
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3402 < When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3403 Example for "utf-8": >
13482
9eebe457eb3c Update runtime files. Convert a couple of help files to utf-8.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13438
diff changeset
3404 char2nr("á") returns 225
9eebe457eb3c Update runtime files. Convert a couple of help files to utf-8.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13438
diff changeset
3405 char2nr("á"[0]) returns 195
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3406 < With {utf8} set to 1, always treat as utf-8 characters.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3407 A combining character is a separate character.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3408 |nr2char()| does the opposite.
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
3409 To turn a string into a list of character numbers: >
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
3410 let str = "ABC"
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
3411 let list = map(split(str, '\zs'), {_, val -> char2nr(val)})
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
3412 < Result: [65, 66, 67]
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3413
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3414 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3415 GetChar()->char2nr()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3416
16576
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3417 chdir({dir}) *chdir()*
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3418 Change the current working directory to {dir}. The scope of
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3419 the directory change depends on the directory of the current
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3420 window:
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3421 - If the current window has a window-local directory
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3422 (|:lcd|), then changes the window local directory.
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3423 - Otherwise, if the current tabpage has a local
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3424 directory (|:tcd|) then changes the tabpage local
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3425 directory.
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3426 - Otherwise, changes the global directory.
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3427 If successful, returns the previous working directory. Pass
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3428 this to another chdir() to restore the directory.
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3429 On failure, returns an empty string.
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3430
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3431 Example: >
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3432 let save_dir = chdir(newdir)
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16704
diff changeset
3433 if save_dir != ""
16576
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3434 " ... do some work
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3435 call chdir(save_dir)
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3436 endif
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3437
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3438 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3439 GetDir()->chdir()
16576
bcc343175103 patch 8.1.1291: not easy to change directory and restore
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16553
diff changeset
3440 <
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3441 cindent({lnum}) *cindent()*
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3442 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the C
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3443 indenting rules, as with 'cindent'.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3444 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3445 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3446 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the |+cindent|
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3447 feature, -1 is returned.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3448 See |C-indenting|.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3449
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3450 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3451 GetLnum()->cindent()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3452
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
3453 clearmatches([{win}]) *clearmatches()*
16127
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3454 Clears all matches previously defined for the current window
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3455 by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
3456 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
3457 window ID instead of the current window.
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3458
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3459 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3460 GetWin()->clearmatches()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3461 <
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3462 *col()*
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3463 col({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the byte index of the column
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3464 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3465 . the cursor position
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3466 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3467 number of bytes in the cursor line plus one)
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3468 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3469 returned)
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3470 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3471 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3472 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3473 that it's updated right away.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3474 Additionally {expr} can be [lnum, col]: a |List| with the line
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3475 and column number. Most useful when the column is "$", to get
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3476 the last column of a specific line. When "lnum" or "col" is
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3477 out of range then col() returns zero.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3478 To get the line number use |line()|. To get both use
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3479 |getpos()|.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3480 For the screen column position use |virtcol()|.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3481 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3482 Examples: >
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3483 col(".") column of cursor
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3484 col("$") length of cursor line plus one
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3485 col("'t") column of mark t
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3486 col("'" . markname) column of mark markname
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3487 < The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3488 For an uppercase mark the column may actually be in another
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3489 buffer.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3490 For the cursor position, when 'virtualedit' is active, the
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3491 column is one higher if the cursor is after the end of the
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3492 line. This can be used to obtain the column in Insert mode: >
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3493 :imap <F2> <C-O>:let save_ve = &ve<CR>
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3494 \<C-O>:set ve=all<CR>
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3495 \<C-O>:echo col(".") . "\n" <Bar>
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3496 \let &ve = save_ve<CR>
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3497
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3498 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3499 GetPos()->col()
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3500 <
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3501
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3502 complete({startcol}, {matches}) *complete()* *E785*
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3503 Set the matches for Insert mode completion.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3504 Can only be used in Insert mode. You need to use a mapping
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3505 with CTRL-R = (see |i_CTRL-R|). It does not work after CTRL-O
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3506 or with an expression mapping.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3507 {startcol} is the byte offset in the line where the completed
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3508 text start. The text up to the cursor is the original text
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3509 that will be replaced by the matches. Use col('.') for an
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3510 empty string. "col('.') - 1" will replace one character by a
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3511 match.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3512 {matches} must be a |List|. Each |List| item is one match.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3513 See |complete-items| for the kind of items that are possible.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3514 Note that the after calling this function you need to avoid
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3515 inserting anything that would cause completion to stop.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3516 The match can be selected with CTRL-N and CTRL-P as usual with
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3517 Insert mode completion. The popup menu will appear if
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3518 specified, see |ins-completion-menu|.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3519 Example: >
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3520 inoremap <F5> <C-R>=ListMonths()<CR>
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3521
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3522 func! ListMonths()
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3523 call complete(col('.'), ['January', 'February', 'March',
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3524 \ 'April', 'May', 'June', 'July', 'August', 'September',
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3525 \ 'October', 'November', 'December'])
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3526 return ''
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3527 endfunc
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3528 < This isn't very useful, but it shows how it works. Note that
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3529 an empty string is returned to avoid a zero being inserted.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3530
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3531 Can also be used as a |method|, the second argument is passed
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3532 in: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3533 GetMatches()->complete(col('.'))
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3534
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3535 complete_add({expr}) *complete_add()*
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3536 Add {expr} to the list of matches. Only to be used by the
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3537 function specified with the 'completefunc' option.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3538 Returns 0 for failure (empty string or out of memory),
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3539 1 when the match was added, 2 when the match was already in
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3540 the list.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3541 See |complete-functions| for an explanation of {expr}. It is
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3542 the same as one item in the list that 'omnifunc' would return.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3543
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3544 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3545 GetMoreMatches()->complete_add()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3546
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3547 complete_check() *complete_check()*
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3548 Check for a key typed while looking for completion matches.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3549 This is to be used when looking for matches takes some time.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3550 Returns |TRUE| when searching for matches is to be aborted,
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3551 zero otherwise.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3552 Only to be used by the function specified with the
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3553 'completefunc' option.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3554
16127
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3555 *complete_info()*
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3556 complete_info([{what}])
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3557 Returns a Dictionary with information about Insert mode
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3558 completion. See |ins-completion|.
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3559 The items are:
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3560 mode Current completion mode name string.
16208
a23c883685cb Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16158
diff changeset
3561 See |complete_info_mode| for the values.
16127
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3562 pum_visible |TRUE| if popup menu is visible.
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3563 See |pumvisible()|.
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3564 items List of completion matches. Each item is a
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3565 dictionary containing the entries "word",
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3566 "abbr", "menu", "kind", "info" and "user_data".
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3567 See |complete-items|.
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3568 selected Selected item index. First index is zero.
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3569 Index is -1 if no item is selected (showing
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3570 typed text only)
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3571 inserted Inserted string. [NOT IMPLEMENT YET]
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3572
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3573 *complete_info_mode*
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3574 mode values are:
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3575 "" Not in completion mode
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3576 "keyword" Keyword completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-N|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3577 "ctrl_x" Just pressed CTRL-X |i_CTRL-X|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3578 "whole_line" Whole lines |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-L|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3579 "files" File names |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-F|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3580 "tags" Tags |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-]|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3581 "path_defines" Definition completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-D|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3582 "path_patterns" Include completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-I|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3583 "dictionary" Dictionary |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-K|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3584 "thesaurus" Thesaurus |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-T|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3585 "cmdline" Vim Command line |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-V|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3586 "function" User defined completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-U|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3587 "omni" Omni completion |i_CTRL-X_CTRL-O|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3588 "spell" Spelling suggestions |i_CTRL-X_s|
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3589 "eval" |complete()| completion
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3590 "unknown" Other internal modes
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3591
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3592 If the optional {what} list argument is supplied, then only
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3593 the items listed in {what} are returned. Unsupported items in
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3594 {what} are silently ignored.
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3595
17756
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
3596 To get the position and size of the popup menu, see
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
3597 |pum_getpos()|. It's also available in |v:event| during the
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
3598 |CompleteChanged| event.
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
3599
16127
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3600 Examples: >
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3601 " Get all items
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3602 call complete_info()
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3603 " Get only 'mode'
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3604 call complete_info(['mode'])
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3605 " Get only 'mode' and 'pum_visible'
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3606 call complete_info(['mode', 'pum_visible'])
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3607
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3608 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3609 GetItems()->complete_info()
16127
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
3610 <
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3611 *confirm()*
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3612 confirm({msg} [, {choices} [, {default} [, {type}]]])
16019
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
3613 confirm() offers the user a dialog, from which a choice can be
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3614 made. It returns the number of the choice. For the first
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3615 choice this is 1.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3616 Note: confirm() is only supported when compiled with dialog
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3617 support, see |+dialog_con| and |+dialog_gui|.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3618
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3619 {msg} is displayed in a |dialog| with {choices} as the
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3620 alternatives. When {choices} is missing or empty, "&OK" is
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3621 used (and translated).
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3622 {msg} is a String, use '\n' to include a newline. Only on
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3623 some systems the string is wrapped when it doesn't fit.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3624
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3625 {choices} is a String, with the individual choices separated
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3626 by '\n', e.g. >
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3627 confirm("Save changes?", "&Yes\n&No\n&Cancel")
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3628 < The letter after the '&' is the shortcut key for that choice.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3629 Thus you can type 'c' to select "Cancel". The shortcut does
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3630 not need to be the first letter: >
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3631 confirm("file has been modified", "&Save\nSave &All")
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3632 < For the console, the first letter of each choice is used as
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3633 the default shortcut key.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3634
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3635 The optional {default} argument is the number of the choice
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3636 that is made if the user hits <CR>. Use 1 to make the first
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3637 choice the default one. Use 0 to not set a default. If
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3638 {default} is omitted, 1 is used.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3639
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3640 The optional {type} argument gives the type of dialog. This
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3641 is only used for the icon of the GTK, Mac, Motif and Win32
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3642 GUI. It can be one of these values: "Error", "Question",
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3643 "Info", "Warning" or "Generic". Only the first character is
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3644 relevant. When {type} is omitted, "Generic" is used.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3645
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3646 If the user aborts the dialog by pressing <Esc>, CTRL-C,
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3647 or another valid interrupt key, confirm() returns 0.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3648
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3649 An example: >
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3650 :let choice = confirm("What do you want?", "&Apples\n&Oranges\n&Bananas", 2)
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3651 :if choice == 0
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3652 : echo "make up your mind!"
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3653 :elseif choice == 3
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3654 : echo "tasteful"
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3655 :else
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3656 : echo "I prefer bananas myself."
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3657 :endif
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3658 < In a GUI dialog, buttons are used. The layout of the buttons
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3659 depends on the 'v' flag in 'guioptions'. If it is included,
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3660 the buttons are always put vertically. Otherwise, confirm()
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3661 tries to put the buttons in one horizontal line. If they
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3662 don't fit, a vertical layout is used anyway. For some systems
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3663 the horizontal layout is always used.
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
3664
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3665 Can also be used as a |method|in: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3666 BuildMessage()->confirm("&Yes\n&No")
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3667
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
3668 *copy()*
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
3669 copy({expr}) Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
3670 different from using {expr} directly.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3671 When {expr} is a |List| a shallow copy is created. This means
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3672 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3673 copy, and vice versa. But the items are identical, thus
8019
d685893d852e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7823a3bd2eed6ff9e544d201de96710bd5344aaf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7992
diff changeset
3674 changing an item changes the contents of both |Lists|.
d685893d852e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7823a3bd2eed6ff9e544d201de96710bd5344aaf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7992
diff changeset
3675 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
d685893d852e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7823a3bd2eed6ff9e544d201de96710bd5344aaf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7992
diff changeset
3676 Also see |deepcopy()|.
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
3677 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
3678 mylist->copy()
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
3679
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3680 cos({expr}) *cos()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3681 Return the cosine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3682 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3683 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3684 :echo cos(100)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3685 < 0.862319 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3686 :echo cos(-4.01)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3687 < -0.646043
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3688
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3689 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3690 Compute()->cos()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3691 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3692 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3693
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3694
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3695 cosh({expr}) *cosh()*
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
3696 Return the hyperbolic cosine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3697 [1, inf].
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
3698 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3699 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3700 :echo cosh(0.5)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3701 < 1.127626 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3702 :echo cosh(-0.5)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3703 < -1.127626
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3704
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3705 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3706 Compute()->cosh()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
3707 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
3708 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
3709
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
3710
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
3711 count({comp}, {expr} [, {ic} [, {start}]]) *count()*
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
3712 Return the number of times an item with value {expr} appears
11828
5a07a3ff56c1 patch 8.0.0794: checking translations fails with multiple NL
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11763
diff changeset
3713 in |String|, |List| or |Dictionary| {comp}.
5a07a3ff56c1 patch 8.0.0794: checking translations fails with multiple NL
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11763
diff changeset
3714
102
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
3715 If {start} is given then start with the item with this index.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3716 {start} can only be used with a |List|.
11828
5a07a3ff56c1 patch 8.0.0794: checking translations fails with multiple NL
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11763
diff changeset
3717
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3718 When {ic} is given and it's |TRUE| then case is ignored.
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
3719
11828
5a07a3ff56c1 patch 8.0.0794: checking translations fails with multiple NL
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11763
diff changeset
3720 When {comp} is a string then the number of not overlapping
13070
17720967656c patch 8.0.1410: hang when using count() with an empty string
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13062
diff changeset
3721 occurrences of {expr} is returned. Zero is returned when
17720967656c patch 8.0.1410: hang when using count() with an empty string
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13062
diff changeset
3722 {expr} is an empty string.
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
3723
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
3724 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
3725 mylist->count(val)
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
3726 <
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3727 *cscope_connection()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3728 cscope_connection([{num} , {dbpath} [, {prepend}]])
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3729 Checks for the existence of a |cscope| connection. If no
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3730 parameters are specified, then the function returns:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3731 0, if cscope was not available (not compiled in), or
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3732 if there are no cscope connections;
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3733 1, if there is at least one cscope connection.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3734
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3735 If parameters are specified, then the value of {num}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3736 determines how existence of a cscope connection is checked:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3737
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3738 {num} Description of existence check
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3739 ----- ------------------------------
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3740 0 Same as no parameters (e.g., "cscope_connection()").
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3741 1 Ignore {prepend}, and use partial string matches for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3742 {dbpath}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3743 2 Ignore {prepend}, and use exact string matches for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3744 {dbpath}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3745 3 Use {prepend}, use partial string matches for both
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3746 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3747 4 Use {prepend}, use exact string matches for both
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3748 {dbpath} and {prepend}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3749
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3750 Note: All string comparisons are case sensitive!
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3751
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3752 Examples. Suppose we had the following (from ":cs show"): >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3753
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3754 # pid database name prepend path
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3755 0 27664 cscope.out /usr/local
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3756 <
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3757 Invocation Return Val ~
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3758 ---------- ---------- >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3759 cscope_connection() 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3760 cscope_connection(1, "out") 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3761 cscope_connection(2, "out") 0
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3762 cscope_connection(3, "out") 0
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3763 cscope_connection(3, "out", "local") 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3764 cscope_connection(4, "out") 0
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3765 cscope_connection(4, "out", "local") 0
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3766 cscope_connection(4, "cscope.out", "/usr/local") 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3767 <
703
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
3768 cursor({lnum}, {col} [, {off}]) *cursor()*
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
3769 cursor({list})
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
3770 Positions the cursor at the column (byte count) {col} in the
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
3771 line {lnum}. The first column is one.
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
3772
703
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
3773 When there is one argument {list} this is used as a |List|
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
3774 with two, three or four item:
8876
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
3775 [{lnum}, {col}]
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
3776 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}]
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
3777 [{lnum}, {col}, {off}, {curswant}]
6009
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
3778 This is like the return value of |getpos()| or |getcurpos()|,
5944
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
3779 but without the first item.
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
3780
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3781 Does not change the jumplist.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3782 If {lnum} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3783 the cursor will be positioned at the last line in the buffer.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3784 If {lnum} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current line.
493
06364aa0d597 updated for version 7.0135
vimboss
parents: 484
diff changeset
3785 If {col} is greater than the number of bytes in the line,
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3786 the cursor will be positioned at the last character in the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3787 line.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3788 If {col} is zero, the cursor will stay in the current column.
5944
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
3789 If {curswant} is given it is used to set the preferred column
6180
6921742f396a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6153
diff changeset
3790 for vertical movement. Otherwise {col} is used.
6385
f654ad95fd4e Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6369
diff changeset
3791
703
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
3792 When 'virtualedit' is used {off} specifies the offset in
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
3793 screen columns from the start of the character. E.g., a
1266
54588e2e8041 updated for version 7.1
vimboss
parents: 1215
diff changeset
3794 position within a <Tab> or after the last character.
1851
e7f6ca5594cf updated for version 7.2-149
vimboss
parents: 1768
diff changeset
3795 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3796
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3797 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3798 GetCursorPos()->cursor()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3799
14147
de75c249723d patch 8.1.0091: MS-Windows: Cannot interrupt gdb when program is running
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14123
diff changeset
3800 debugbreak({pid}) *debugbreak()*
de75c249723d patch 8.1.0091: MS-Windows: Cannot interrupt gdb when program is running
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14123
diff changeset
3801 Specifically used to interrupt a program being debugged. It
de75c249723d patch 8.1.0091: MS-Windows: Cannot interrupt gdb when program is running
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14123
diff changeset
3802 will cause process {pid} to get a SIGTRAP. Behavior for other
de75c249723d patch 8.1.0091: MS-Windows: Cannot interrupt gdb when program is running
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14123
diff changeset
3803 processes is undefined. See |terminal-debugger|.
de75c249723d patch 8.1.0091: MS-Windows: Cannot interrupt gdb when program is running
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14123
diff changeset
3804 {only available on MS-Windows}
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
3805
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3806 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3807 GetPid()->debugbreak()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3808
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
3809 deepcopy({expr} [, {noref}]) *deepcopy()* *E698*
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
3810 Make a copy of {expr}. For Numbers and Strings this isn't
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
3811 different from using {expr} directly.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3812 When {expr} is a |List| a full copy is created. This means
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3813 that the original |List| can be changed without changing the
8031
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
3814 copy, and vice versa. When an item is a |List| or
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
3815 |Dictionary|, a copy for it is made, recursively. Thus
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
3816 changing an item in the copy does not change the contents of
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
3817 the original |List|.
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
3818 A |Dictionary| is copied in a similar way as a |List|.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3819 When {noref} is omitted or zero a contained |List| or
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3820 |Dictionary| is only copied once. All references point to
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3821 this single copy. With {noref} set to 1 every occurrence of a
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3822 |List| or |Dictionary| results in a new copy. This also means
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3823 that a cyclic reference causes deepcopy() to fail.
114
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
3824 *E724*
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
3825 Nesting is possible up to 100 levels. When there is an item
164
8b0ee9d57d7f updated for version 7.0050
vimboss
parents: 161
diff changeset
3826 that refers back to a higher level making a deep copy with
8b0ee9d57d7f updated for version 7.0050
vimboss
parents: 161
diff changeset
3827 {noref} set to 1 will fail.
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
3828 Also see |copy()|.
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
3829
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3830 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3831 GetObject()->deepcopy()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3832
7615
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3833 delete({fname} [, {flags}]) *delete()*
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3834 Without {flags} or with {flags} empty: Deletes the file by the
7629
befbed72da87 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/43a34f9f74fdce462fa250baab620264c28b6165
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7615
diff changeset
3835 name {fname}. This also works when {fname} is a symbolic link.
7615
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3836
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3837 When {flags} is "d": Deletes the directory by the name
7629
befbed72da87 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/43a34f9f74fdce462fa250baab620264c28b6165
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7615
diff changeset
3838 {fname}. This fails when directory {fname} is not empty.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
3839
7615
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3840 When {flags} is "rf": Deletes the directory by the name
7629
befbed72da87 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/43a34f9f74fdce462fa250baab620264c28b6165
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7615
diff changeset
3841 {fname} and everything in it, recursively. BE CAREFUL!
10027
018fead968c1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/36f44c21da2e912c008683a0c4447fca2a071e9a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10004
diff changeset
3842 Note: on MS-Windows it is not possible to delete a directory
018fead968c1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/36f44c21da2e912c008683a0c4447fca2a071e9a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10004
diff changeset
3843 that is being used.
10004
8061455d9179 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/818078ddfbb8cc2546f697c5675a251d095722ec
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10000
diff changeset
3844
7629
befbed72da87 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/43a34f9f74fdce462fa250baab620264c28b6165
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7615
diff changeset
3845 A symbolic link itself is deleted, not what it points to.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
3846
7615
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3847 The result is a Number, which is 0 if the delete operation was
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3848 successful and -1 when the deletion failed or partly failed.
228ff048db20 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/da440d21a6b94d7f525fa7be9b1417c78dd9aa4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7597
diff changeset
3849
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3850 Use |remove()| to delete an item from a |List|.
14043
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3851 To delete a line from the buffer use |:delete| or
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3852 |deletebufline()|.
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3853
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3854 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3855 GetName()->delete()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3856
14519
5c5908e81e93 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14422
diff changeset
3857 deletebufline({expr}, {first} [, {last}]) *deletebufline()*
14043
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3858 Delete lines {first} to {last} (inclusive) from buffer {expr}.
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3859 If {last} is omitted then delete line {first} only.
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3860 On success 0 is returned, on failure 1 is returned.
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3861
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3862 For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3863
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
3864 {first} and {last} are used like with |getline()|. Note that
14043
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3865 when using |line()| this refers to the current buffer. Use "$"
cbad3b3f46b2 patch 8.1.0039: cannot easily delete lines in another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14039
diff changeset
3866 to refer to the last line in buffer {expr}.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3867
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3868 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3869 GetBuffer()->deletebufline(1)
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3870
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3871 *did_filetype()*
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
3872 did_filetype() Returns |TRUE| when autocommands are being executed and the
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3873 FileType event has been triggered at least once. Can be used
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3874 to avoid triggering the FileType event again in the scripts
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3875 that detect the file type. |FileType|
11473
bd6ff5246c71 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11442
diff changeset
3876 Returns |FALSE| when `:setf FALLBACK` was used.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3877 When editing another file, the counter is reset, thus this
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3878 really checks if the FileType event has been triggered for the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3879 current buffer. This allows an autocommand that starts
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3880 editing another buffer to set 'filetype' and load a syntax
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3881 file.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3882
32
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vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3883 diff_filler({lnum}) *diff_filler()*
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3884 Returns the number of filler lines above line {lnum}.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3885 These are the lines that were inserted at this point in
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3886 another diff'ed window. These filler lines are shown in the
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3887 display but don't exist in the buffer.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3888 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3889 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3890 Returns 0 if the current window is not in diff mode.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3891
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3893 GetLnum()->diff_filler()
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3894
32
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3895 diff_hlID({lnum}, {col}) *diff_hlID()*
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3896 Returns the highlight ID for diff mode at line {lnum} column
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3897 {col} (byte index). When the current line does not have a
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3898 diff change zero is returned.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3899 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3900 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3901 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3902 line.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3903 The highlight ID can be used with |synIDattr()| to obtain
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3904 syntax information about the highlighting.
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
3905
17837
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3906 Can also be used as a |method|: >
f71ee7b04f0b patch 8.1.1915: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17833
diff changeset
3907 GetLnum()->diff_hlID(col)
16604
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3908 environ() *environ()*
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3909 Return all of environment variables as dictionary. You can
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3910 check if an environment variable exists like this: >
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3911 :echo has_key(environ(), 'HOME')
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3912 < Note that the variable name may be CamelCase; to ignore case
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3913 use this: >
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3914 :echo index(keys(environ()), 'HOME', 0, 1) != -1
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
3915
85
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vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
3916 empty({expr}) *empty()*
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
3917 Return the Number 1 if {expr} is empty, zero otherwise.
7957
b74549818500 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/835dc636a5350f610b62f110227d2363b5b2880a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7935
diff changeset
3918 - A |List| or |Dictionary| is empty when it does not have any
b74549818500 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/835dc636a5350f610b62f110227d2363b5b2880a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7935
diff changeset
3919 items.
15498
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
3920 - A |String| is empty when its length is zero.
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
3921 - A |Number| and |Float| are empty when their value is zero.
7957
b74549818500 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/835dc636a5350f610b62f110227d2363b5b2880a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7935
diff changeset
3922 - |v:false|, |v:none| and |v:null| are empty, |v:true| is not.
15498
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
3923 - A |Job| is empty when it failed to start.
e1de20a47fa9 patch 8.1.0757: not enough documentation for Blobs
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15456
diff changeset
3924 - A |Channel| is empty when it is closed.
15512
f0f06837a699 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15498
diff changeset
3925 - A |Blob| is empty when its length is zero.
7957
b74549818500 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/835dc636a5350f610b62f110227d2363b5b2880a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7935
diff changeset
3926
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
3927 For a long |List| this is much faster than comparing the
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
3928 length with zero.
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
3929
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
3930 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
3931 mylist->empty()
85
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
3932
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3933 escape({string}, {chars}) *escape()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3934 Escape the characters in {chars} that occur in {string} with a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3935 backslash. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3936 :echo escape('c:\program files\vim', ' \')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3937 < results in: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3938 c:\\program\ files\\vim
12427
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
3939 < Also see |shellescape()| and |fnameescape()|.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3940
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
3941 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
3942 GetText()->escape(' \')
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
3943 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3944 *eval()*
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
3945 eval({string}) Evaluate {string} and return the result. Especially useful to
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
3946 turn the result of |string()| back into the original value.
15571
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
3947 This works for Numbers, Floats, Strings, Blobs and composites
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
3948 of them. Also works for |Funcref|s that refer to existing
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
3949 functions.
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
3950
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
3951 Can also be used as a |method|: >
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
3952 argv->join()->eval()
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
3953
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3954 eventhandler() *eventhandler()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3955 Returns 1 when inside an event handler. That is that Vim got
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3956 interrupted while waiting for the user to type a character,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3957 e.g., when dropping a file on Vim. This means interactive
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3958 commands cannot be used. Otherwise zero is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3959
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3960 executable({expr}) *executable()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3961 This function checks if an executable with the name {expr}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3962 exists. {expr} must be the name of the program without any
10
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3963 arguments.
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3964 executable() uses the value of $PATH and/or the normal
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3965 searchpath for programs. *PATHEXT*
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3966 On MS-DOS and MS-Windows the ".exe", ".bat", etc. can
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3967 optionally be included. Then the extensions in $PATHEXT are
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
3968 tried. Thus if "foo.exe" does not exist, "foo.exe.bat" can be
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
3969 found. If $PATHEXT is not set then ".exe;.com;.bat;.cmd" is
10
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3970 used. A dot by itself can be used in $PATHEXT to try using
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
3971 the name without an extension. When 'shell' looks like a
10
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3972 Unix shell, then the name is also tried without adding an
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3973 extension.
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3974 On MS-DOS and MS-Windows it only checks if the file exists and
4e2284e71352 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 9
diff changeset
3975 is not a directory, not if it's really executable.
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
3976 On MS-Windows an executable in the same directory as Vim is
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
3977 always found. Since this directory is added to $PATH it
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
3978 should also work to execute it |win32-PATH|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3979 The result is a Number:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3980 1 exists
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3981 0 does not exist
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3982 -1 not implemented on this system
14249
4543777545a3 Updated runtime and language files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14193
diff changeset
3983 |exepath()| can be used to get the full path of an executable.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
3984
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
3985 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
3986 GetCommand()->executable()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
3987
9454
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3988 execute({command} [, {silent}]) *execute()*
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3989 Execute an Ex command or commands and return the output as a
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3990 string.
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3991 {command} can be a string or a List. In case of a List the
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3992 lines are executed one by one.
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3993 This is equivalent to: >
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3994 redir => var
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3995 {command}
9da0cb39cbee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79815f1ec77406f2f21a618c053e5793b597db7a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
3996 redir END
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3997 <
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3998 The optional {silent} argument can have these values:
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3999 "" no `:silent` used
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4000 "silent" `:silent` used
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4001 "silent!" `:silent!` used
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4002 The default is "silent". Note that with "silent!", unlike
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4003 `:redir`, error messages are dropped. When using an external
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4004 command the screen may be messed up, use `system()` instead.
9454
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4005 *E930*
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4006 It is not possible to use `:redir` anywhere in {command}.
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4007
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4008 To get a list of lines use |split()| on the result: >
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4009 split(execute('args'), "\n")
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4010
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4011 < To execute a command in another window than the current one
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parents: 16808
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4012 use `win_execute()`.
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parents: 16808
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4013
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4014 When used recursively the output of the recursive call is not
9454
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4015 included in the output of the higher level call.
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4016
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4017 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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4018 GetCommand()->execute()
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4019
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4020 exepath({expr}) *exepath()*
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4021 If {expr} is an executable and is either an absolute path, a
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parents: 5780
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4022 relative path or found in $PATH, return the full path.
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parents: 5780
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4023 Note that the current directory is used when {expr} starts
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parents: 5780
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4024 with "./", which may be a problem for Vim: >
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4025 echo exepath(v:progpath)
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4026 < If {expr} cannot be found in $PATH or is not executable then
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4027 an empty string is returned.
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4028
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4029 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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parents: 17837
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4030 GetCommand()->exepath()
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4031
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4032 *exists()*
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4033 exists({expr}) The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| if {expr} is defined,
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4034 zero otherwise.
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4035
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4036 For checking for a supported feature use |has()|.
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4037 For checking if a file exists use |filereadable()|.
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4038
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4039 The {expr} argument is a string, which contains one of these:
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4040 &option-name Vim option (only checks if it exists,
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4041 not if it really works)
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4042 +option-name Vim option that works.
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4043 $ENVNAME environment variable (could also be
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4044 done by comparing with an empty
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4045 string)
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4046 *funcname built-in function (see |functions|)
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4047 or user defined function (see
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4048 |user-functions|). Also works for a
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4049 variable that is a Funcref.
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4050 varname internal variable (see
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4051 |internal-variables|). Also works
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4052 for |curly-braces-names|, |Dictionary|
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4053 entries, |List| items, etc. Beware
1668
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4054 that evaluating an index may cause an
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4055 error message for an invalid
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4056 expression. E.g.: >
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4057 :let l = [1, 2, 3]
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4058 :echo exists("l[5]")
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parents: 1661
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4059 < 0 >
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4060 :echo exists("l[xx]")
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4061 < E121: Undefined variable: xx
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4062 0
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4063 :cmdname Ex command: built-in command, user
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4064 command or command modifier |:command|.
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4065 Returns:
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4066 1 for match with start of a command
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4067 2 full match with a command
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4068 3 matches several user commands
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4069 To check for a supported command
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4070 always check the return value to be 2.
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4071 :2match The |:2match| command.
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4072 :3match The |:3match| command.
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4073 #event autocommand defined for this event
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4074 #event#pattern autocommand defined for this event and
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4075 pattern (the pattern is taken
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4076 literally and compared to the
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4077 autocommand patterns character by
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4079 #group autocommand group exists
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4080 #group#event autocommand defined for this group and
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4081 event.
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4082 #group#event#pattern
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4083 autocommand defined for this group,
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4084 event and pattern.
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4085 ##event autocommand for this event is
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4086 supported.
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4087
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4088 Examples: >
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4089 exists("&shortname")
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4090 exists("$HOSTNAME")
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4091 exists("*strftime")
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4092 exists("*s:MyFunc")
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4093 exists("bufcount")
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4094 exists(":Make")
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4095 exists("#CursorHold")
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4096 exists("#BufReadPre#*.gz")
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4097 exists("#filetypeindent")
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4098 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType")
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4099 exists("#filetypeindent#FileType#*")
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4100 exists("##ColorScheme")
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4101 < There must be no space between the symbol (&/$/*/#) and the
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4102 name.
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4103 There must be no extra characters after the name, although in
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4104 a few cases this is ignored. That may become more strict in
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4105 the future, thus don't count on it!
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4106 Working example: >
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parents: 864
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4107 exists(":make")
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4108 < NOT working example: >
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4109 exists(":make install")
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4110
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4111 < Note that the argument must be a string, not the name of the
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4112 variable itself. For example: >
7
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4113 exists(bufcount)
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4114 < This doesn't check for existence of the "bufcount" variable,
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4115 but gets the value of "bufcount", and checks if that exists.
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4116
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4117 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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4118 Varname()->exists()
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4119
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4120 exp({expr}) *exp()*
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4121 Return the exponential of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
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4122 [0, inf].
2337
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4123 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
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4124 Examples: >
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parents: 2154
diff changeset
4125 :echo exp(2)
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parents: 2154
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4126 < 7.389056 >
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parents: 2154
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4127 :echo exp(-1)
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parents: 2154
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4128 < 0.367879
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parents: 17758
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4129
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4130 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
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4131 Compute()->exp()
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4132 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
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parents: 2569
diff changeset
4133 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
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4134
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parents: 2154
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4135
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parents: 3398
diff changeset
4136 expand({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list}]]) *expand()*
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4137 Expand wildcards and the following special keywords in {expr}.
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parents: 3398
diff changeset
4138 'wildignorecase' applies.
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parents: 3398
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4139
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parents: 9416
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4140 If {list} is given and it is |TRUE|, a List will be returned.
3410
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
4141 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
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4142 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters. [Note: in
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
4143 version 5.0 a space was used, which caused problems when a
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
4144 file name contains a space]
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4145
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
4146 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty string. A name
4869
a5352e73dc00 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4835
diff changeset
4147 for a non-existing file is not included, unless {expr} does
a5352e73dc00 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4835
diff changeset
4148 not start with '%', '#' or '<', see below.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4149
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4150 When {expr} starts with '%', '#' or '<', the expansion is done
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4151 like for the |cmdline-special| variables with their associated
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4152 modifiers. Here is a short overview:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4153
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4154 % current file name
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4155 # alternate file name
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4156 #n alternate file name n
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4157 <cfile> file name under the cursor
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4158 <afile> autocmd file name
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4159 <abuf> autocmd buffer number (as a String!)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4160 <amatch> autocmd matched name
5734
657ade71d395 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5692
diff changeset
4161 <sfile> sourced script file or function name
14700
0a3b9ecf7cb8 patch 8.1.0362: cannot get the script line number when executing a function
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14695
diff changeset
4162 <slnum> sourced script line number or function
0a3b9ecf7cb8 patch 8.1.0362: cannot get the script line number when executing a function
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14695
diff changeset
4163 line number
0a3b9ecf7cb8 patch 8.1.0362: cannot get the script line number when executing a function
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14695
diff changeset
4164 <sflnum> script file line number, also when in
0a3b9ecf7cb8 patch 8.1.0362: cannot get the script line number when executing a function
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14695
diff changeset
4165 a function
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4166 <cword> word under the cursor
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4167 <cWORD> WORD under the cursor
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4168 <client> the {clientid} of the last received
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4169 message |server2client()|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4170 Modifiers:
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4171 :p expand to full path
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4172 :h head (last path component removed)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4173 :t tail (last path component only)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4174 :r root (one extension removed)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4175 :e extension only
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4176
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4177 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4178 :let &tags = expand("%:p:h") . "/tags"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4179 < Note that when expanding a string that starts with '%', '#' or
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4180 '<', any following text is ignored. This does NOT work: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4181 :let doesntwork = expand("%:h.bak")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4182 < Use this: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4183 :let doeswork = expand("%:h") . ".bak"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4184 < Also note that expanding "<cfile>" and others only returns the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4185 referenced file name without further expansion. If "<cfile>"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4186 is "~/.cshrc", you need to do another expand() to have the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4187 "~/" expanded into the path of the home directory: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4188 :echo expand(expand("<cfile>"))
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4189 <
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4190 There cannot be white space between the variables and the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4191 following modifier. The |fnamemodify()| function can be used
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4192 to modify normal file names.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4193
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4194 When using '%' or '#', and the current or alternate file name
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4195 is not defined, an empty string is used. Using "%:p" in a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4196 buffer with no name, results in the current directory, with a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4197 '/' added.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4198
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4199 When {expr} does not start with '%', '#' or '<', it is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4200 expanded like a file name is expanded on the command line.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4201 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' are used, unless the optional
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
4202 {nosuf} argument is given and it is |TRUE|.
3398
d1096a4e96bd updated for version 7.3.465
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3312
diff changeset
4203 Names for non-existing files are included. The "**" item can
d1096a4e96bd updated for version 7.3.465
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3312
diff changeset
4204 be used to search in a directory tree. For example, to find
d1096a4e96bd updated for version 7.3.465
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3312
diff changeset
4205 all "README" files in the current directory and below: >
444
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
4206 :echo expand("**/README")
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
4207 <
16019
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
4208 expand() can also be used to expand variables and environment
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4209 variables that are only known in a shell. But this can be
6180
6921742f396a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6153
diff changeset
4210 slow, because a shell may be used to do the expansion. See
6921742f396a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6153
diff changeset
4211 |expr-env-expand|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4212 The expanded variable is still handled like a list of file
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
4213 names. When an environment variable cannot be expanded, it is
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4214 left unchanged. Thus ":echo expand('$FOOBAR')" results in
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4215 "$FOOBAR".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4216
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4217 See |glob()| for finding existing files. See |system()| for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4218 getting the raw output of an external command.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4219
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4220 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4221 Getpattern()->expand()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4222
17020
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4223 expandcmd({expr}) *expandcmd()*
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4224 Expand special items in {expr} like what is done for an Ex
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4225 command such as `:edit`. This expands special keywords, like
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4226 with |expand()|, and environment variables, anywhere in
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4227 {expr}. Returns the expanded string.
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4228 Example: >
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4229 :echo expandcmd('make %<.o')
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4230
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4231 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4232 GetCommand()->expandcmd()
17020
1841c03a9b5e patch 8.1.1510: a plugin cannot easily expand a command like done internally
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17004
diff changeset
4233 <
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4234 extend({expr1}, {expr2} [, {expr3}]) *extend()*
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
4235 {expr1} and {expr2} must be both |Lists| or both
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
4236 |Dictionaries|.
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
4237
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
4238 If they are |Lists|: Append {expr2} to {expr1}.
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4239 If {expr3} is given insert the items of {expr2} before item
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4240 {expr3} in {expr1}. When {expr3} is zero insert before the
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4241 first item. When {expr3} is equal to len({expr1}) then
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4242 {expr2} is appended.
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
4243 Examples: >
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
4244 :echo sort(extend(mylist, [7, 5]))
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
4245 :call extend(mylist, [2, 3], 1)
1699
9d74e2f433c0 updated for version 7.2c-001
vimboss
parents: 1698
diff changeset
4246 < When {expr1} is the same List as {expr2} then the number of
9d74e2f433c0 updated for version 7.2c-001
vimboss
parents: 1698
diff changeset
4247 items copied is equal to the original length of the List.
9d74e2f433c0 updated for version 7.2c-001
vimboss
parents: 1698
diff changeset
4248 E.g., when {expr3} is 1 you get N new copies of the first item
9d74e2f433c0 updated for version 7.2c-001
vimboss
parents: 1698
diff changeset
4249 (where N is the original length of the List).
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
4250 Use |add()| to concatenate one item to a list. To concatenate
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4251 two lists into a new list use the + operator: >
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
4252 :let newlist = [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5]
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4253 <
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
4254 If they are |Dictionaries|:
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4255 Add all entries from {expr2} to {expr1}.
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4256 If a key exists in both {expr1} and {expr2} then {expr3} is
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4257 used to decide what to do:
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4258 {expr3} = "keep": keep the value of {expr1}
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4259 {expr3} = "force": use the value of {expr2}
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
4260 {expr3} = "error": give an error message *E737*
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4261 When {expr3} is omitted then "force" is assumed.
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4262
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4263 {expr1} is changed when {expr2} is not empty. If necessary
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4264 make a copy of {expr1} first.
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4265 {expr2} remains unchanged.
6823
0303182665d5 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6741
diff changeset
4266 When {expr1} is locked and {expr2} is not empty the operation
0303182665d5 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6741
diff changeset
4267 fails.
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4268 Returns {expr1}.
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4269
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
4270 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
4271 mylist->extend(otherlist)
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
4272
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
4273
842
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4274 feedkeys({string} [, {mode}]) *feedkeys()*
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4275 Characters in {string} are queued for processing as if they
6549
2561531decf1 updated for version 7.4.601
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6530
diff changeset
4276 come from a mapping or were typed by the user.
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4277
6549
2561531decf1 updated for version 7.4.601
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6530
diff changeset
4278 By default the string is added to the end of the typeahead
2561531decf1 updated for version 7.4.601
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6530
diff changeset
4279 buffer, thus if a mapping is still being executed the
2561531decf1 updated for version 7.4.601
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6530
diff changeset
4280 characters come after them. Use the 'i' flag to insert before
2561531decf1 updated for version 7.4.601
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6530
diff changeset
4281 other characters, they will be executed next, before any
2561531decf1 updated for version 7.4.601
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6530
diff changeset
4282 characters from a mapping.
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4283
842
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4284 The function does not wait for processing of keys contained in
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4285 {string}.
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4286
842
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4287 To include special keys into {string}, use double-quotes
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4288 and "\..." notation |expr-quote|. For example,
1215
1d08aac0aea9 updated for version 7.1b
vimboss
parents: 1156
diff changeset
4289 feedkeys("\<CR>") simulates pressing of the <Enter> key. But
842
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4290 feedkeys('\<CR>') pushes 5 characters.
16600
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
4291 A special code that might be useful is <Ignore>, it exits the
ff3c99bd1038 patch 8.1.1303: not possible to hide a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16576
diff changeset
4292 wait for a character without doing anything. *<Ignore>*
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4293
842
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4294 {mode} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4295 'm' Remap keys. This is default. If {mode} is absent,
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4296 keys are remapped.
843
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
4297 'n' Do not remap keys.
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
4298 't' Handle keys as if typed; otherwise they are handled as
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
4299 if coming from a mapping. This matters for undo,
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
4300 opening folds, etc.
15615
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
4301 'L' Lowlevel input. Only works for Unix or when using the
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
4302 GUI. Keys are used as if they were coming from the
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
4303 terminal. Other flags are not used. *E980*
6549
2561531decf1 updated for version 7.4.601
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6530
diff changeset
4304 'i' Insert the string instead of appending (see above).
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7659
diff changeset
4305 'x' Execute commands until typeahead is empty. This is
39251e981d1f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/25281634cda03ce302aaf9f906a9520b5f81f91e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7659
diff changeset
4306 similar to using ":normal!". You can call feedkeys()
39251e981d1f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/25281634cda03ce302aaf9f906a9520b5f81f91e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7659
diff changeset
4307 several times without 'x' and then one time with 'x'
39251e981d1f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/25281634cda03ce302aaf9f906a9520b5f81f91e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7659
diff changeset
4308 (possibly with an empty {string}) to execute all the
8876
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
4309 typeahead. Note that when Vim ends in Insert mode it
47f17f66da3d commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/03413f44167c4b5cd0012def9bb331e2518c83cf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
4310 will behave as if <Esc> is typed, to avoid getting
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
4311 stuck, waiting for a character to be typed before the
47f17f66da3d commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/03413f44167c4b5cd0012def9bb331e2518c83cf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
4312 script continues.
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4313 Note that if you manage to call feedkeys() while
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
4314 executing commands, thus calling it recursively, then
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
4315 all typehead will be consumed by the last call.
8951
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
4316 '!' When used with 'x' will not end Insert mode. Can be
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
4317 used in a test when a timer is set to exit Insert mode
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
4318 a little later. Useful for testing CursorHoldI.
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parents: 8883
diff changeset
4319
842
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vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4320 Return value is always 0.
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
4321
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4322 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4323 GetInput()->feedkeys()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4324
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4325 filereadable({file}) *filereadable()*
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
4326 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a file with the
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4327 name {file} exists, and can be read. If {file} doesn't exist,
9422
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
4328 or is a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {file} is any
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4329 expression, which is used as a String.
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4330 If you don't care about the file being readable you can use
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4331 |glob()|.
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
4332 {file} is used as-is, you may want to expand wildcards first: >
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
4333 echo filereadable('~/.vimrc')
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
4334 0
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
4335 echo filereadable(expand('~/.vimrc'))
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
4336 1
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4337
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4338 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4339 GetName()->filereadable()
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
4340 < *file_readable()*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4341 Obsolete name: file_readable().
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4342
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
4343
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4344 filewritable({file}) *filewritable()*
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4345 The result is a Number, which is 1 when a file with the
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4346 name {file} exists, and can be written. If {file} doesn't
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4347 exist, or is not writable, the result is 0. If {file} is a
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4348 directory, and we can write to it, the result is 2.
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4349
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4350 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4351 GetName()->filewriteable()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4352
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4353
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4354 filter({expr1}, {expr2}) *filter()*
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4355 {expr1} must be a |List| or a |Dictionary|.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4356 For each item in {expr1} evaluate {expr2} and when the result
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4357 is zero remove the item from the |List| or |Dictionary|.
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4358 {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
4359
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
4360 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4361 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
10218
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
4362 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
584c835a2de1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/50ba526fbf3e9e5e0e6b0b3086a4d5df581ebc7e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
4363 the current item.
102
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4364 Examples: >
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4365 call filter(mylist, 'v:val !~ "OLD"')
102
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4366 < Removes the items where "OLD" appears. >
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4367 call filter(mydict, 'v:key >= 8')
102
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4368 < Removes the items with a key below 8. >
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4369 call filter(var, 0)
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4370 < Removes all the items, thus clears the |List| or |Dictionary|.
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
4371
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4372 Note that {expr2} is the result of expression and is then
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4373 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4374 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes.
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4375
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4376 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it must take two arguments:
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4377 1. the key or the index of the current item.
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4378 2. the value of the current item.
9422
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
4379 The function must return |TRUE| if the item should be kept.
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4380 Example that keeps the odd items of a list: >
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4381 func Odd(idx, val)
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4382 return a:idx % 2 == 1
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4383 endfunc
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4384 call filter(mylist, function('Odd'))
10218
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
4385 < It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
584c835a2de1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/50ba526fbf3e9e5e0e6b0b3086a4d5df581ebc7e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
4386 call filter(myList, {idx, val -> idx * val <= 42})
584c835a2de1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/50ba526fbf3e9e5e0e6b0b3086a4d5df581ebc7e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
4387 < If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
584c835a2de1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/50ba526fbf3e9e5e0e6b0b3086a4d5df581ebc7e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10198
diff changeset
4388 call filter(myList, {idx -> idx % 2 == 1})
10244
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10237
diff changeset
4389 <
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4390 The operation is done in-place. If you want a |List| or
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4391 |Dictionary| to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
650
662e40bd2be1 updated for version 7.0191
vimboss
parents: 648
diff changeset
4392 :let l = filter(copy(mylist), 'v:val =~ "KEEP"')
102
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
4393
9416
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4394 < Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4395 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4396 further items in {expr1} are processed. When {expr2} is a
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4397 Funcref errors inside a function are ignored, unless it was
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
4398 defined with the "abort" flag.
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
4399
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
4400 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
4401 mylist->filter(expr2)
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
4402
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
4403 finddir({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *finddir()*
1095
4c8b90b7a94a updated for version 7.0-221
vimboss
parents: 1065
diff changeset
4404 Find directory {name} in {path}. Supports both downwards and
4c8b90b7a94a updated for version 7.0-221
vimboss
parents: 1065
diff changeset
4405 upwards recursive directory searches. See |file-searching|
4c8b90b7a94a updated for version 7.0-221
vimboss
parents: 1065
diff changeset
4406 for the syntax of {path}.
4c8b90b7a94a updated for version 7.0-221
vimboss
parents: 1065
diff changeset
4407 Returns the path of the first found match. When the found
4c8b90b7a94a updated for version 7.0-221
vimboss
parents: 1065
diff changeset
4408 directory is below the current directory a relative path is
4c8b90b7a94a updated for version 7.0-221
vimboss
parents: 1065
diff changeset
4409 returned. Otherwise a full path is returned.
19
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vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
4410 If {path} is omitted or empty then 'path' is used.
a81bc802c17c updated for version 7.0011
vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
4411 If the optional {count} is given, find {count}'s occurrence of
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
4412 {name} in {path} instead of the first one.
809
4f1b94b51e99 updated for version 7.0b02
vimboss
parents: 805
diff changeset
4413 When {count} is negative return all the matches in a |List|.
19
a81bc802c17c updated for version 7.0011
vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
4414 This is quite similar to the ex-command |:find|.
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
4415 {only available when compiled with the |+file_in_path|
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
4416 feature}
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
4417
17849
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4418 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4419 GetName()->finddir()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4420
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
4421 findfile({name} [, {path} [, {count}]]) *findfile()*
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
4422 Just like |finddir()|, but find a file instead of a directory.
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
4423 Uses 'suffixesadd'.
19
a81bc802c17c updated for version 7.0011
vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
4424 Example: >
a81bc802c17c updated for version 7.0011
vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
4425 :echo findfile("tags.vim", ".;")
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4426 < Searches from the directory of the current file upwards until
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
4427 it finds the file "tags.vim".
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4428
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4429 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4430 GetName()->findfile()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4431
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4432 float2nr({expr}) *float2nr()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4433 Convert {expr} to a Number by omitting the part after the
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4434 decimal point.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4435 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a Number.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4436 When the value of {expr} is out of range for a |Number| the
9389
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
4437 result is truncated to 0x7fffffff or -0x7fffffff (or when
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
4438 64-bit Number support is enabled, 0x7fffffffffffffff or
12427
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
4439 -0x7fffffffffffffff). NaN results in -0x80000000 (or when
9389
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
4440 64-bit Number support is enabled, -0x8000000000000000).
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4441 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4442 echo float2nr(3.95)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4443 < 3 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4444 echo float2nr(-23.45)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4445 < -23 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4446 echo float2nr(1.0e100)
9389
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
4447 < 2147483647 (or 9223372036854775807) >
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4448 echo float2nr(-1.0e150)
9389
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
4449 < -2147483647 (or -9223372036854775807) >
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4450 echo float2nr(1.0e-100)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4451 < 0
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4452
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4453 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4454 Compute()->float2nr()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4455 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4456 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4457
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4458
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4459 floor({expr}) *floor()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4460 Return the largest integral value less than or equal to
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4461 {expr} as a |Float| (round down).
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4462 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4463 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4464 echo floor(1.856)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4465 < 1.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4466 echo floor(-5.456)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4467 < -6.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4468 echo floor(4.0)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4469 < 4.0
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4470
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4471 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4472 Compute()->floor()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4473 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4474 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
4475
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4476
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4477 fmod({expr1}, {expr2}) *fmod()*
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4478 Return the remainder of {expr1} / {expr2}, even if the
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4479 division is not representable. Returns {expr1} - i * {expr2}
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4480 for some integer i such that if {expr2} is non-zero, the
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4481 result has the same sign as {expr1} and magnitude less than
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4482 the magnitude of {expr2}. If {expr2} is zero, the value
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
4483 returned is zero. The value returned is a |Float|.
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
4484 {expr1} and {expr2} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4485 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4486 :echo fmod(12.33, 1.22)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4487 < 0.13 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4488 :echo fmod(-12.33, 1.22)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4489 < -0.13
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4490
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4491 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4492 Compute()->fmod(1.22)
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
4493 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
4494 {only available when compiled with |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4495
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
4496
1586
fe7db192c7cc updated for version 7.1-299
vimboss
parents: 1548
diff changeset
4497 fnameescape({string}) *fnameescape()*
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
4498 Escape {string} for use as file name command argument. All
1586
fe7db192c7cc updated for version 7.1-299
vimboss
parents: 1548
diff changeset
4499 characters that have a special meaning, such as '%' and '|'
fe7db192c7cc updated for version 7.1-299
vimboss
parents: 1548
diff changeset
4500 are escaped with a backslash.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4501 For most systems the characters escaped are
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4502 " \t\n*?[{`$\\%#'\"|!<". For systems where a backslash
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4503 appears in a filename, it depends on the value of 'isfname'.
1700
9e1cefec84dd updated for version 7.2c-002
vimboss
parents: 1699
diff changeset
4504 A leading '+' and '>' is also escaped (special after |:edit|
9e1cefec84dd updated for version 7.2c-002
vimboss
parents: 1699
diff changeset
4505 and |:write|). And a "-" by itself (special after |:cd|).
1586
fe7db192c7cc updated for version 7.1-299
vimboss
parents: 1548
diff changeset
4506 Example: >
1700
9e1cefec84dd updated for version 7.2c-002
vimboss
parents: 1699
diff changeset
4507 :let fname = '+some str%nge|name'
1586
fe7db192c7cc updated for version 7.1-299
vimboss
parents: 1548
diff changeset
4508 :exe "edit " . fnameescape(fname)
fe7db192c7cc updated for version 7.1-299
vimboss
parents: 1548
diff changeset
4509 < results in executing: >
1700
9e1cefec84dd updated for version 7.2c-002
vimboss
parents: 1699
diff changeset
4510 edit \+some\ str\%nge\|name
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4511 <
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4512 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4513 GetName()->fnameescape()
1586
fe7db192c7cc updated for version 7.1-299
vimboss
parents: 1548
diff changeset
4514
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4515 fnamemodify({fname}, {mods}) *fnamemodify()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4516 Modify file name {fname} according to {mods}. {mods} is a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4517 string of characters like it is used for file names on the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4518 command line. See |filename-modifiers|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4519 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4520 :echo fnamemodify("main.c", ":p:h")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4521 < results in: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4522 /home/mool/vim/vim/src
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4523 < Note: Environment variables don't work in {fname}, use
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4524 |expand()| first then.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4525
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4526 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4527 GetName()->fnamemodify(':p:h')
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4528
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4529 foldclosed({lnum}) *foldclosed()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4530 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4531 fold, the result is the number of the first line in that fold.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4532 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4533
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4534 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4535 GetLnum()->foldclosed()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4536
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4537 foldclosedend({lnum}) *foldclosedend()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4538 The result is a Number. If the line {lnum} is in a closed
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4539 fold, the result is the number of the last line in that fold.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4540 If the line {lnum} is not in a closed fold, -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4541
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4542 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4543 GetLnum()->foldclosedend()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4544
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4545 foldlevel({lnum}) *foldlevel()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4546 The result is a Number, which is the foldlevel of line {lnum}
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
4547 in the current buffer. For nested folds the deepest level is
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4548 returned. If there is no fold at line {lnum}, zero is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4549 returned. It doesn't matter if the folds are open or closed.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4550 When used while updating folds (from 'foldexpr') -1 is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4551 returned for lines where folds are still to be updated and the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4552 foldlevel is unknown. As a special case the level of the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4553 previous line is usually available.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4554
17849
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4555 Can also be used as a |method|: >
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4556 GetLnum()->foldlevel()
73ddc462979d patch 8.1.1921: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17837
diff changeset
4557
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4558 *foldtext()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4559 foldtext() Returns a String, to be displayed for a closed fold. This is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4560 the default function used for the 'foldtext' option and should
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4561 only be called from evaluating 'foldtext'. It uses the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4562 |v:foldstart|, |v:foldend| and |v:folddashes| variables.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4563 The returned string looks like this: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4564 +-- 45 lines: abcdef
11181
13544aa85dc0 patch 8.0.0477: the client-server test may hang when failing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11177
diff changeset
4565 < The number of leading dashes depends on the foldlevel. The
13544aa85dc0 patch 8.0.0477: the client-server test may hang when failing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11177
diff changeset
4566 "45" is the number of lines in the fold. "abcdef" is the text
13544aa85dc0 patch 8.0.0477: the client-server test may hang when failing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11177
diff changeset
4567 in the first non-blank line of the fold. Leading white space,
13544aa85dc0 patch 8.0.0477: the client-server test may hang when failing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11177
diff changeset
4568 "//" or "/*" and the text from the 'foldmarker' and
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4569 'commentstring' options is removed.
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4570 When used to draw the actual foldtext, the rest of the line
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4571 will be filled with the fold char from the 'fillchars'
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4572 setting.
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4573 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
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4575 foldtextresult({lnum}) *foldtextresult()*
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4576 Returns the text that is displayed for the closed fold at line
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4577 {lnum}. Evaluates 'foldtext' in the appropriate context.
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4578 When there is no closed fold at {lnum} an empty string is
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4579 returned.
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4580 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|. Thus "." is the current
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4581 line, "'m" mark m, etc.
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4582 Useful when exporting folded text, e.g., to HTML.
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4583 {not available when compiled without the |+folding| feature}
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4584
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4585
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4586 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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4587 GetLnum()->foldtextresult()
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4588 <
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4589 *foreground()*
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4590 foreground() Move the Vim window to the foreground. Useful when sent from
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4592 On Win32 systems this might not work, the OS does not always
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4593 allow a window to bring itself to the foreground. Use
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4594 |remote_foreground()| instead.
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4595 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
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4596 Win32 console version}
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4598 *funcref()*
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4599 funcref({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
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4600 Just like |function()|, but the returned Funcref will lookup
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4601 the function by reference, not by name. This matters when the
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4602 function {name} is redefined later.
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4603
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4604 Unlike |function()|, {name} must be an existing user function.
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4605 Also for autoloaded functions. {name} cannot be a builtin
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4606 function.
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4607
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4608 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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4609 GetFuncname()->funcref([arg])
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4610 <
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4611 *function()* *E700* *E922* *E923*
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4612 function({name} [, {arglist}] [, {dict}])
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4613 Return a |Funcref| variable that refers to function {name}.
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4614 {name} can be the name of a user defined function or an
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4615 internal function.
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4616
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4617 {name} can also be a Funcref or a partial. When it is a
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4618 partial the dict stored in it will be used and the {dict}
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4619 argument is not allowed. E.g.: >
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4620 let FuncWithArg = function(dict.Func, [arg])
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4621 let Broken = function(dict.Func, [arg], dict)
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4622 <
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4623 When using the Funcref the function will be found by {name},
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4624 also when it was redefined later. Use |funcref()| to keep the
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4625 same function.
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4626
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4627 When {arglist} or {dict} is present this creates a partial.
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4628 That means the argument list and/or the dictionary is stored in
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4629 the Funcref and will be used when the Funcref is called.
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4630
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4631 The arguments are passed to the function in front of other
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4632 arguments, but after any argument from |method|. Example: >
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4633 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
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4634 ...
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4635 let Partial = function('Callback', ['one', 'two'])
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4636 ...
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4637 call Partial('name')
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4638 < Invokes the function as with: >
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4639 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
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4640
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4641 < With a |method|: >
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4642 func Callback(one, two, three)
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4643 ...
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4644 let Partial = function('Callback', ['two'])
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4645 ...
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4646 eval 'one'->Partial('three')
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4647 < Invokes the function as with: >
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4648 call Callback('one', 'two', 'three')
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4649
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4650 < The function() call can be nested to add more arguments to the
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4651 Funcref. The extra arguments are appended to the list of
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4652 arguments. Example: >
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4653 func Callback(arg1, arg2, name)
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4654 ...
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4655 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'])
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4656 let Func2 = function(Func, ['two'])
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4657 ...
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4658 call Func2('name')
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4659 < Invokes the function as with: >
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4660 call Callback('one', 'two', 'name')
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4661
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4662 < The Dictionary is only useful when calling a "dict" function.
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4663 In that case the {dict} is passed in as "self". Example: >
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4664 function Callback() dict
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4665 echo "called for " . self.name
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4666 endfunction
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4667 ...
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4668 let context = {"name": "example"}
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4669 let Func = function('Callback', context)
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4670 ...
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4671 call Func() " will echo: called for example
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4672 < The use of function() is not needed when there are no extra
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4673 arguments, these two are equivalent: >
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4674 let Func = function('Callback', context)
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4675 let Func = context.Callback
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4677 < The argument list and the Dictionary can be combined: >
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4678 function Callback(arg1, count) dict
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4679 ...
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4680 let context = {"name": "example"}
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4681 let Func = function('Callback', ['one'], context)
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4682 ...
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4683 call Func(500)
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4684 < Invokes the function as with: >
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4685 call context.Callback('one', 500)
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4686 <
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4687 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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4688 GetFuncname()->function([arg])
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4689
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4690
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4691 garbagecollect([{atexit}]) *garbagecollect()*
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4692 Cleanup unused |Lists|, |Dictionaries|, |Channels| and |Jobs|
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4693 that have circular references.
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4694
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4695 There is hardly ever a need to invoke this function, as it is
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4696 automatically done when Vim runs out of memory or is waiting
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4697 for the user to press a key after 'updatetime'. Items without
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4698 circular references are always freed when they become unused.
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4699 This is useful if you have deleted a very big |List| and/or
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4700 |Dictionary| with circular references in a script that runs
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4701 for a long time.
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4702
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4703 When the optional {atexit} argument is one, garbage
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4704 collection will also be done when exiting Vim, if it wasn't
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4705 done before. This is useful when checking for memory leaks.
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4706
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4707 The garbage collection is not done immediately but only when
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4708 it's safe to perform. This is when waiting for the user to
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4709 type a character. To force garbage collection immediately use
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4710 |test_garbagecollect_now()|.
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4711
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4712 get({list}, {idx} [, {default}]) *get()*
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4713 Get item {idx} from |List| {list}. When this item is not
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4714 available return {default}. Return zero when {default} is
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4715 omitted.
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4716 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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4717 mylist->get(idx)
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4718 get({blob}, {idx} [, {default}])
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4719 Get byte {idx} from |Blob| {blob}. When this byte is not
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4720 available return {default}. Return -1 when {default} is
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4721 omitted.
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4722 get({dict}, {key} [, {default}])
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4723 Get item with key {key} from |Dictionary| {dict}. When this
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4724 item is not available return {default}. Return zero when
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4725 {default} is omitted. Useful example: >
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4726 let val = get(g:, 'var_name', 'default')
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4727 < This gets the value of g:var_name if it exists, and uses
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4728 'default' when it does not exist.
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4729 get({func}, {what})
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4730 Get an item with from Funcref {func}. Possible values for
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4731 {what} are:
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4732 "name" The function name
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4733 "func" The function
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4734 "dict" The dictionary
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4735 "args" The list with arguments
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4736
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4737 *getbufinfo()*
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4738 getbufinfo([{expr}])
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4739 getbufinfo([{dict}])
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4740 Get information about buffers as a List of Dictionaries.
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4741
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4742 Without an argument information about all the buffers is
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4743 returned.
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4744
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4745 When the argument is a Dictionary only the buffers matching
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4746 the specified criteria are returned. The following keys can
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4747 be specified in {dict}:
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4748 buflisted include only listed buffers.
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4749 bufloaded include only loaded buffers.
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4750 bufmodified include only modified buffers.
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4751
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4752 Otherwise, {expr} specifies a particular buffer to return
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4753 information for. For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()|
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4754 above. If the buffer is found the returned List has one item.
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4755 Otherwise the result is an empty list.
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4757 Each returned List item is a dictionary with the following
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4758 entries:
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4759 bufnr buffer number.
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4760 changed TRUE if the buffer is modified.
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4761 changedtick number of changes made to the buffer.
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4762 hidden TRUE if the buffer is hidden.
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4763 listed TRUE if the buffer is listed.
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4764 lnum current line number in buffer.
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4765 loaded TRUE if the buffer is loaded.
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4766 name full path to the file in the buffer.
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4767 signs list of signs placed in the buffer.
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4768 Each list item is a dictionary with
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4769 the following fields:
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4770 id sign identifier
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4771 lnum line number
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4772 name sign name
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4773 variables a reference to the dictionary with
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4774 buffer-local variables.
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4775 windows list of |window-ID|s that display this
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4776 buffer
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4777 popups list of popup |window-ID|s that
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4778 display this buffer
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4780 Examples: >
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4781 for buf in getbufinfo()
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4782 echo buf.name
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4783 endfor
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4784 for buf in getbufinfo({'buflisted':1})
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4785 if buf.changed
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4786 ....
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4787 endif
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4788 endfor
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4789 <
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4790 To get buffer-local options use: >
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14422
diff changeset
4791 getbufvar({bufnr}, '&option_name')
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diff changeset
4792
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diff changeset
4793 <
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vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4794 *getbufline()*
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4795 getbufline({expr}, {lnum} [, {end}])
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4796 Return a |List| with the lines starting from {lnum} to {end}
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4797 (inclusive) in the buffer {expr}. If {end} is omitted, a
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4798 |List| with only the line {lnum} is returned.
435
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vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4799
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vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4800 For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4801
448
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vimboss
parents: 444
diff changeset
4802 For {lnum} and {end} "$" can be used for the last line of the
dd9db57ee7ce updated for version 7.0118
vimboss
parents: 444
diff changeset
4803 buffer. Otherwise a number must be used.
435
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vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4804
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vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4805 When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4806 lines in the buffer, an empty |List| is returned.
435
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vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4807
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vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4808 When {end} is greater than the number of lines in the buffer,
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4809 it is treated as {end} is set to the number of lines in the
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4810 buffer. When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is
435
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4811 returned.
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4812
448
dd9db57ee7ce updated for version 7.0118
vimboss
parents: 444
diff changeset
4813 This function works only for loaded buffers. For unloaded and
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
4814 non-existing buffers, an empty |List| is returned.
435
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4815
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4816 Example: >
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
4817 :let lines = getbufline(bufnr("myfile"), 1, "$")
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vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4818
17857
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
4819 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
4820 GetBufnr()->getbufline(lnum)
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
4821
4157
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
4822 getbufvar({expr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getbufvar()*
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4823 The result is the value of option or local buffer variable
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4824 {varname} in buffer {expr}. Note that the name without "b:"
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4825 must be used.
1668
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
4826 When {varname} is empty returns a dictionary with all the
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vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
4827 buffer-local variables.
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4828 When {varname} is equal to "&" returns a dictionary with all
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parents: 9975
diff changeset
4829 the buffer-local options.
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parents: 9975
diff changeset
4830 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" returns the value of
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4831 a buffer-local option.
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vimboss
parents: 205
diff changeset
4832 This also works for a global or buffer-local option, but it
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vimboss
parents: 205
diff changeset
4833 doesn't work for a global variable, window-local variable or
da182deebec7 updated for version 7.0061
vimboss
parents: 205
diff changeset
4834 window-local option.
82
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vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4835 For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
4157
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
4836 When the buffer or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
4837 string is returned, there is no error message.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4838 Examples: >
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4839 :let bufmodified = getbufvar(1, "&mod")
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
4840 :echo "todo myvar = " . getbufvar("todo", "myvar")
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
4841
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
4842 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
4843 GetBufnr()->getbufvar(varname)
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
4844 <
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
4845 getchangelist([{expr}]) *getchangelist()*
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parents: 13272
diff changeset
4846 Returns the |changelist| for the buffer {expr}. For the use
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
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parents: 13272
diff changeset
4847 of {expr}, see |bufname()| above. If buffer {expr} doesn't
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
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parents: 13272
diff changeset
4848 exist, an empty list is returned.
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4849
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parents: 13272
diff changeset
4850 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the change
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4851 locations and the current position in the list. Each
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4852 entry in the change list is a dictionary with the following
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4853 entries:
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4854 col column number
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4855 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4856 lnum line number
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4857 If buffer {expr} is the current buffer, then the current
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4858 position refers to the position in the list. For other
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4859 buffers, it is set to the length of the list.
fbda23eb0996 patch 8.0.1514: getting the list of changes is not easy
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13272
diff changeset
4860
17857
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
4861 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
4862 GetBufnr()->getchangelist()
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
4863
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parents:
diff changeset
4864 getchar([expr]) *getchar()*
867
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vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4865 Get a single character from the user or input stream.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4866 If [expr] is omitted, wait until a character is available.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4867 If [expr] is 0, only get a character when one is available.
867
a5677b7ce858 updated for version 7.0g04
vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4868 Return zero otherwise.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4869 If [expr] is 1, only check if a character is available, it is
867
a5677b7ce858 updated for version 7.0g04
vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4870 not consumed. Return zero if no character available.
a5677b7ce858 updated for version 7.0g04
vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4871
5555
7818ca6de3d0 Updated runtime files.
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parents: 5466
diff changeset
4872 Without [expr] and when [expr] is 0 a whole character or
11639
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
4873 special key is returned. If it is a single character, the
867
a5677b7ce858 updated for version 7.0g04
vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4874 result is a number. Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
a5677b7ce858 updated for version 7.0g04
vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4875 Otherwise a String is returned with the encoded character.
11639
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
4876 For a special key it's a String with a sequence of bytes
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
4877 starting with 0x80 (decimal: 128). This is the same value as
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
4878 the String "\<Key>", e.g., "\<Left>". The returned value is
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
4879 also a String when a modifier (shift, control, alt) was used
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
4880 that is not included in the character.
867
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vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4881
5968
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
4882 When [expr] is 0 and Esc is typed, there will be a short delay
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
4883 while Vim waits to see if this is the start of an escape
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
4884 sequence.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
4885
5555
7818ca6de3d0 Updated runtime files.
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parents: 5466
diff changeset
4886 When [expr] is 1 only the first byte is returned. For a
872
e6c3e7c34232 updated for version 7.0g05
vimboss
parents: 867
diff changeset
4887 one-byte character it is the character itself as a number.
e6c3e7c34232 updated for version 7.0g05
vimboss
parents: 867
diff changeset
4888 Use nr2char() to convert it to a String.
867
a5677b7ce858 updated for version 7.0g04
vimboss
parents: 864
diff changeset
4889
3224
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3214
diff changeset
4890 Use getcharmod() to obtain any additional modifiers.
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3214
diff changeset
4891
1029
82b2594be408 updated for version 7.0-155
vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4892 When the user clicks a mouse button, the mouse event will be
82b2594be408 updated for version 7.0-155
vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4893 returned. The position can then be found in |v:mouse_col|,
9221
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9219
diff changeset
4894 |v:mouse_lnum|, |v:mouse_winid| and |v:mouse_win|. This
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9219
diff changeset
4895 example positions the mouse as it would normally happen: >
1029
82b2594be408 updated for version 7.0-155
vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4896 let c = getchar()
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
4897 if c == "\<LeftMouse>" && v:mouse_win > 0
1029
82b2594be408 updated for version 7.0-155
vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4898 exe v:mouse_win . "wincmd w"
82b2594be408 updated for version 7.0-155
vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4899 exe v:mouse_lnum
82b2594be408 updated for version 7.0-155
vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4900 exe "normal " . v:mouse_col . "|"
82b2594be408 updated for version 7.0-155
vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4901 endif
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vimboss
parents: 985
diff changeset
4902 <
10734
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parents: 10730
diff changeset
4903 When using bracketed paste only the first character is
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
4904 returned, the rest of the pasted text is dropped.
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
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parents: 10730
diff changeset
4905 |xterm-bracketed-paste|.
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parents: 10730
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4906
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4907 There is no prompt, you will somehow have to make clear to the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4908 user that a character has to be typed.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4909 There is no mapping for the character.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4910 Key codes are replaced, thus when the user presses the <Del>
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4911 key you get the code for the <Del> key, not the raw character
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4912 sequence. Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4913 getchar() == "\<Del>"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4914 getchar() == "\<S-Left>"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4915 < This example redefines "f" to ignore case: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4916 :nmap f :call FindChar()<CR>
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4917 :function FindChar()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4918 : let c = nr2char(getchar())
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4919 : while col('.') < col('$') - 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4920 : normal l
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4921 : if getline('.')[col('.') - 1] ==? c
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4922 : break
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4923 : endif
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4924 : endwhile
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4925 :endfunction
6421
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6413
diff changeset
4926 <
6647
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parents: 6583
diff changeset
4927 You may also receive synthetic characters, such as
6421
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6413
diff changeset
4928 |<CursorHold>|. Often you will want to ignore this and get
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6413
diff changeset
4929 another character: >
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6413
diff changeset
4930 :function GetKey()
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
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parents: 6413
diff changeset
4931 : let c = getchar()
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6413
diff changeset
4932 : while c == "\<CursorHold>"
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
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parents: 6413
diff changeset
4933 : let c = getchar()
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parents: 6413
diff changeset
4934 : endwhile
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
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parents: 6413
diff changeset
4935 : return c
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parents: 6413
diff changeset
4936 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4937
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4938 getcharmod() *getcharmod()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4939 The result is a Number which is the state of the modifiers for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4940 the last obtained character with getchar() or in another way.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4941 These values are added together:
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4942 2 shift
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4943 4 control
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vimboss
parents:
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4944 8 alt (meta)
3224
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4945 16 meta (when it's different from ALT)
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4946 32 mouse double click
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parents: 3214
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4947 64 mouse triple click
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4948 96 mouse quadruple click (== 32 + 64)
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4949 128 command (Macintosh only)
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4950 Only the modifiers that have not been included in the
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4951 character itself are obtained. Thus Shift-a results in "A"
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4952 without a modifier.
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6991
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4954 getcharsearch() *getcharsearch()*
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4955 Return the current character search information as a {dict}
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parents: 6951
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4956 with the following entries:
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4957
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4958 char character previously used for a character
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4959 search (|t|, |f|, |T|, or |F|); empty string
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4960 if no character search has been performed
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4961 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
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parents: 6951
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4962 0 for backward
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4963 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4964 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4965 character search
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parents: 6951
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4966
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4967 This can be useful to always have |;| and |,| search
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4968 forward/backward regardless of the direction of the previous
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
4969 character search: >
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
4970 :nnoremap <expr> ; getcharsearch().forward ? ';' : ','
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4971 :nnoremap <expr> , getcharsearch().forward ? ',' : ';'
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parents: 6951
diff changeset
4972 < Also see |setcharsearch()|.
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diff changeset
4973
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4974 getcmdline() *getcmdline()*
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4975 Return the current command-line. Only works when the command
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vimboss
parents:
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4976 line is being edited, thus requires use of |c_CTRL-\_e| or
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4977 |c_CTRL-R_=|.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
4978 Example: >
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parents:
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4979 :cmap <F7> <C-\>eescape(getcmdline(), ' \')<CR>
531
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4980 < Also see |getcmdtype()|, |getcmdpos()| and |setcmdpos()|.
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4981 Returns an empty string when entering a password or using
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parents: 14778
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4982 |inputsecret()|.
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4983
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4984 getcmdpos() *getcmdpos()*
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4985 Return the position of the cursor in the command line as a
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vimboss
parents:
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4986 byte count. The first column is 1.
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4987 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3456
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parents: 3445
diff changeset
4988 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3445
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4989 Returns 0 otherwise.
531
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parents: 530
diff changeset
4990 Also see |getcmdtype()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
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parents: 530
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4991
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4992 getcmdtype() *getcmdtype()*
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4993 Return the current command-line type. Possible return values
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parents: 530
diff changeset
4994 are:
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4995 : normal Ex command
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vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
4996 > debug mode command |debug-mode|
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parents: 531
diff changeset
4997 / forward search command
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parents: 531
diff changeset
4998 ? backward search command
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parents: 531
diff changeset
4999 @ |input()| command
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vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
5000 - |:insert| or |:append| command
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parents: 6197
diff changeset
5001 = |i_CTRL-R_=|
531
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parents: 530
diff changeset
5002 Only works when editing the command line, thus requires use of
3456
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parents: 3445
diff changeset
5003 |c_CTRL-\_e| or |c_CTRL-R_=| or an expression mapping.
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parents: 3445
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5004 Returns an empty string otherwise.
531
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parents: 530
diff changeset
5005 Also see |getcmdpos()|, |setcmdpos()| and |getcmdline()|.
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5006
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parents: 6110
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5007 getcmdwintype() *getcmdwintype()*
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6110
diff changeset
5008 Return the current |command-line-window| type. Possible return
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parents: 6110
diff changeset
5009 values are the same as |getcmdtype()|. Returns an empty string
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6110
diff changeset
5010 when not in the command-line window.
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parents: 6110
diff changeset
5011
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5012 getcompletion({pat}, {type} [, {filtered}]) *getcompletion()*
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diff changeset
5013 Return a list of command-line completion matches. {type}
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5014 specifies what for. The following completion types are
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diff changeset
5015 supported:
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5016
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parents: 13513
diff changeset
5017 arglist file names in argument list
9460
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diff changeset
5018 augroup autocmd groups
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5019 buffer buffer names
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diff changeset
5020 behave :behave suboptions
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diff changeset
5021 color color schemes
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diff changeset
5022 command Ex command (and arguments)
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parents: 9454
diff changeset
5023 compiler compilers
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diff changeset
5024 cscope |:cscope| suboptions
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parents: 9454
diff changeset
5025 dir directory names
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diff changeset
5026 environment environment variable names
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diff changeset
5027 event autocommand events
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diff changeset
5028 expression Vim expression
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5029 file file and directory names
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5030 file_in_path file and directory names in |'path'|
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5031 filetype filetype names |'filetype'|
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diff changeset
5032 function function name
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diff changeset
5033 help help subjects
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5034 highlight highlight groups
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parents: 9454
diff changeset
5035 history :history suboptions
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5036 locale locale names (as output of locale -a)
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11967
diff changeset
5037 mapclear buffer argument
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5038 mapping mapping name
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5039 menu menus
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5040 messages |:messages| suboptions
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5041 option options
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5042 packadd optional package |pack-add| names
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5043 shellcmd Shell command
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5044 sign |:sign| suboptions
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5045 syntax syntax file names |'syntax'|
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5046 syntime |:syntime| suboptions
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5047 tag tags
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5048 tag_listfiles tags, file names
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5049 user user names
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5050 var user variables
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5051
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5052 If {pat} is an empty string, then all the matches are returned.
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5053 Otherwise only items matching {pat} are returned. See
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5054 |wildcards| for the use of special characters in {pat}.
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5055
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5056 If the optional {filtered} flag is set to 1, then 'wildignore'
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5057 is applied to filter the results. Otherwise all the matches
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5058 are returned. The 'wildignorecase' option always applies.
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5059
9460
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5060 If there are no matches, an empty list is returned. An
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5061 invalid value for {type} produces an error.
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5062
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5063 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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5064 GetPattern()->getcompletion('color')
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5065 <
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5066 *getcurpos()*
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5067 getcurpos() Get the position of the cursor. This is like getpos('.'), but
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5068 includes an extra item in the list:
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5069 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant] ~
5944
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
5070 The "curswant" number is the preferred column when moving the
11347
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5071 cursor vertically. Also see |getpos()|.
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5072
5944
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
5073 This can be used to save and restore the cursor position: >
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
5074 let save_cursor = getcurpos()
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
5075 MoveTheCursorAround
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
5076 call setpos('.', save_cursor)
11347
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5077 < Note that this only works within the window. See
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5078 |winrestview()| for restoring more state.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5079 *getcwd()*
7653
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5080 getcwd([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]])
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5081 The result is a String, which is the name of the current
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5082 working directory.
7653
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5083
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5084 With {winnr} return the local current directory of this window
13229
93efa1de7abb patch 8.0.1489: there is no easy way to get the global directory
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13125
diff changeset
5085 in the current tab page. {winnr} can be the window number or
93efa1de7abb patch 8.0.1489: there is no easy way to get the global directory
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13125
diff changeset
5086 the |window-ID|.
93efa1de7abb patch 8.0.1489: there is no easy way to get the global directory
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13125
diff changeset
5087 If {winnr} is -1 return the name of the global working
93efa1de7abb patch 8.0.1489: there is no easy way to get the global directory
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13125
diff changeset
5088 directory. See also |haslocaldir()|.
93efa1de7abb patch 8.0.1489: there is no easy way to get the global directory
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13125
diff changeset
5089
7653
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5090 With {winnr} and {tabnr} return the local current directory of
16427
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5091 the window in the specified tab page. If {winnr} is -1 return
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5092 the working directory of the tabpage.
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5093 If {winnr} is zero use the current window, if {tabnr} is zero
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5094 use the current tabpage.
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5095 Without any arguments, return the working directory of the
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5096 current window.
7653
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5097 Return an empty string if the arguments are invalid.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5098
16427
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5099 Examples: >
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5100 " Get the working directory of the current window
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5101 :echo getcwd()
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5102 :echo getcwd(0)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5103 :echo getcwd(0, 0)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5104 " Get the working directory of window 3 in tabpage 2
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5105 :echo getcwd(3, 2)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5106 " Get the global working directory
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5107 :echo getcwd(-1)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5108 " Get the working directory of tabpage 3
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5109 :echo getcwd(-1, 3)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5110 " Get the working directory of current tabpage
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5111 :echo getcwd(-1, 0)
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5112
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5113 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5114 GetWinnr()->getcwd()
16427
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5115 <
16604
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5116 getenv({name}) *getenv()*
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5117 Return the value of environment variable {name}.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5118 When the variable does not exist |v:null| is returned. That
17571
2704c4e3e20a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17545
diff changeset
5119 is different from a variable set to an empty string, although
2704c4e3e20a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17545
diff changeset
5120 some systems interpret the empty value as the variable being
2704c4e3e20a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17545
diff changeset
5121 deleted. See also |expr-env|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5122
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5123 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5124 GetVarname()->getenv()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5125
37
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vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5126 getfontname([{name}]) *getfontname()*
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5127 Without an argument returns the name of the normal font being
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5128 used. Like what is used for the Normal highlight group
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5129 |hl-Normal|.
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5130 With an argument a check is done whether {name} is a valid
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5131 font name. If not then an empty string is returned.
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5132 Otherwise the actual font name is returned, or {name} if the
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5133 GUI does not support obtaining the real name.
824
8dd456c1e283 updated for version 7.0c13
vimboss
parents: 823
diff changeset
5134 Only works when the GUI is running, thus not in your vimrc or
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
5135 gvimrc file. Use the |GUIEnter| autocommand to use this
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
5136 function just after the GUI has started.
10895
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
5137 Note that the GTK GUI accepts any font name, thus checking for
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
5138 a valid name does not work.
37
fdf55076c53f updated for version 7.0022
vimboss
parents: 33
diff changeset
5139
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5140 getfperm({fname}) *getfperm()*
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5141 The result is a String, which is the read, write, and execute
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5142 permissions of the given file {fname}.
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5143 If {fname} does not exist or its directory cannot be read, an
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5144 empty string is returned.
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5145 The result is of the form "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5146 "rwx" flags represent, in turn, the permissions of the owner
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5147 of the file, the group the file belongs to, and other users.
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5148 If a user does not have a given permission the flag for this
3750
536aa8b0c934 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3682
diff changeset
5149 is replaced with the string "-". Examples: >
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5150 :echo getfperm("/etc/passwd")
3750
536aa8b0c934 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3682
diff changeset
5151 :echo getfperm(expand("~/.vimrc"))
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5152 < This will hopefully (from a security point of view) display
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5153 the string "rw-r--r--" or even "rw-------".
205
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
5154
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5155 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5156 GetFilename()->getfperm()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5157 <
10244
876fbdd84e52 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2ec618c9feac4573b154510236ad8121c77d0eca
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10237
diff changeset
5158 For setting permissions use |setfperm()|.
8451
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
5159
16604
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5160 getfsize({fname}) *getfsize()*
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5161 The result is a Number, which is the size in bytes of the
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5162 given file {fname}.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5163 If {fname} is a directory, 0 is returned.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5164 If the file {fname} can't be found, -1 is returned.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5165 If the size of {fname} is too big to fit in a Number then -2
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5166 is returned.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
5167
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5168 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5169 GetFilename()->getfsize()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5170
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5171 getftime({fname}) *getftime()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5172 The result is a Number, which is the last modification time of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5173 the given file {fname}. The value is measured as seconds
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5174 since 1st Jan 1970, and may be passed to strftime(). See also
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5175 |localtime()| and |strftime()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5176 If the file {fname} can't be found -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5177
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5179 GetFilename()->getftime()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5180
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5181 getftype({fname}) *getftype()*
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5182 The result is a String, which is a description of the kind of
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5183 file of the given file {fname}.
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5184 If {fname} does not exist an empty string is returned.
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5185 Here is a table over different kinds of files and their
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5186 results:
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5187 Normal file "file"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5188 Directory "dir"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5189 Symbolic link "link"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5190 Block device "bdev"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5191 Character device "cdev"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5192 Socket "socket"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5193 FIFO "fifo"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5194 All other "other"
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5195 Example: >
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5196 getftype("/home")
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5197 < Note that a type such as "link" will only be returned on
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5198 systems that support it. On some systems only "dir" and
7707
41768bcebc9b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/13d5aeef56e3140a8eb8f40c7062aa1c5700f76e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7703
diff changeset
5199 "file" are returned. On MS-Windows a symbolic link to a
41768bcebc9b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/13d5aeef56e3140a8eb8f40c7062aa1c5700f76e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7703
diff changeset
5200 directory returns "dir" instead of "link".
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
5201
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5202 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5203 GetFilename()->getftype()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5204
13298
a88c5e12b860 patch 8.0.1523: cannot write and read terminal screendumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13280
diff changeset
5205 getjumplist([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *getjumplist()*
13246
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5206 Returns the |jumplist| for the specified window.
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5207
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5208 Without arguments use the current window.
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5209 With {winnr} only use this window in the current tab page.
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5210 {winnr} can also be a |window-ID|.
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5211 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5212 page.
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5213
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5214 The returned list contains two entries: a list with the jump
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5215 locations and the last used jump position number in the list.
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5216 Each entry in the jump location list is a dictionary with
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5217 the following entries:
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5218 bufnr buffer number
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5219 col column number
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5220 coladd column offset for 'virtualedit'
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5221 filename filename if available
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5222 lnum line number
dd3b2ecf91f6 patch 8.0.1497: getting the jump list requires parsing the output of :jumps
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13231
diff changeset
5223
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5224 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5225 GetWinnr()->getjumplist()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5226
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5227 < *getline()*
82
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vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5228 getline({lnum} [, {end}])
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5229 Without {end} the result is a String, which is line {lnum}
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5230 from the current buffer. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5231 getline(1)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5232 < When {lnum} is a String that doesn't start with a
14019
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
5233 digit, |line()| is called to translate the String into a Number.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5234 To get the line under the cursor: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5235 getline(".")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5236 < When {lnum} is smaller than 1 or bigger than the number of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5237 lines in the buffer, an empty string is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5238
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
5239 When {end} is given the result is a |List| where each item is
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
5240 a line from the current buffer in the range {lnum} to {end},
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5241 including line {end}.
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5242 {end} is used in the same way as {lnum}.
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5243 Non-existing lines are silently omitted.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
5244 When {end} is before {lnum} an empty |List| is returned.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5245 Example: >
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5246 :let start = line('.')
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5247 :let end = search("^$") - 1
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5248 :let lines = getline(start, end)
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5249
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5250 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5251 ComputeLnum()->getline()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5252
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
5253 < To get lines from another buffer see |getbufline()|
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
5254
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
5255 getloclist({nr} [, {what}]) *getloclist()*
647
19106f131c87 updated for version 7.0188
vimboss
parents: 644
diff changeset
5256 Returns a list with all the entries in the location list for
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
5257 window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9223
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
5258 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
5259
647
19106f131c87 updated for version 7.0188
vimboss
parents: 644
diff changeset
5260 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
648
9032e4668296 updated for version 7.0189
vimboss
parents: 647
diff changeset
5261 returned. For an invalid window number {nr}, an empty list is
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5262 returned. Otherwise, same as |getqflist()|.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
5263
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
5264 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
5265 returns the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. Refer to
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
5266 |getqflist()| for the supported items in {what}.
16019
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5267
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5268 In addition to the items supported by |getqflist()| in {what},
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5269 the following item is supported by |getloclist()|:
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5270
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16704
diff changeset
5271 filewinid id of the window used to display files
16019
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5272 from the location list. This field is
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5273 applicable only when called from a
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5274 location list window. See
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5275 |location-list-file-window| for more
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5276 details.
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
5277
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
5278 getmatches([{win}]) *getmatches()*
16127
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
5279 Returns a |List| with all matches previously defined for the
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
5280 current window by |matchadd()| and the |:match| commands.
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
5281 |getmatches()| is useful in combination with |setmatches()|,
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
5282 as |setmatches()| can restore a list of matches saved by
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
5283 |getmatches()|.
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5284 Example: >
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5285 :echo getmatches()
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5286 < [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5287 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5288 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5289 :let m = getmatches()
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5290 :call clearmatches()
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5291 :echo getmatches()
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5292 < [] >
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5293 :call setmatches(m)
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5294 :echo getmatches()
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5295 < [{'group': 'MyGroup1', 'pattern': 'TODO',
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5296 'priority': 10, 'id': 1}, {'group': 'MyGroup2',
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5297 'pattern': 'FIXME', 'priority': 10, 'id': 2}] >
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5298 :unlet m
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5299 <
5968
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5300 *getpid()*
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5301 getpid() Return a Number which is the process ID of the Vim process.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5302 On Unix and MS-Windows this is a unique number, until Vim
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
5303 exits. On MS-DOS it's always zero.
5968
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5304
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5305 *getpos()*
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5306 getpos({expr}) Get the position for {expr}. For possible values of {expr}
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5307 see |line()|. For getting the cursor position see
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5308 |getcurpos()|.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5309 The result is a |List| with four numbers:
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5310 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5311 "bufnum" is zero, unless a mark like '0 or 'A is used, then it
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5312 is the buffer number of the mark.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5313 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5314 column is 1.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5315 The "off" number is zero, unless 'virtualedit' is used. Then
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5316 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5317 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5318 character.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5319 Note that for '< and '> Visual mode matters: when it is "V"
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5320 (visual line mode) the column of '< is zero and the column of
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5321 '> is a large number.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5322 This can be used to save and restore the position of a mark: >
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5323 let save_a_mark = getpos("'a")
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5324 ...
6421
5d89d9b40499 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6413
diff changeset
5325 call setpos("'a", save_a_mark)
5968
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5326 < Also see |getcurpos()| and |setpos()|.
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
5327
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5328 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5329 GetMark()->getpos()
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5330
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
5331
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
5332 getqflist([{what}]) *getqflist()*
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5333 Returns a list with all the current quickfix errors. Each
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5334 list item is a dictionary with these entries:
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5335 bufnr number of buffer that has the file name, use
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5336 bufname() to get the name
13821
98274127d675 patch 8.0.1782: no simple way to label quickfix entries
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13818
diff changeset
5337 module module name
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5338 lnum line number in the buffer (first line is 1)
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5339 col column number (first column is 1)
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5340 vcol |TRUE|: "col" is visual column
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5341 |FALSE|: "col" is byte index
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5342 nr error number
1065
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
5343 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5344 text description of the error
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5345 type type of the error, 'E', '1', etc.
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5346 valid |TRUE|: recognized error message
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5347
9908
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
5348 When there is no error list or it's empty, an empty list is
1065
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
5349 returned. Quickfix list entries with non-existing buffer
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
5350 number are returned with "bufnr" set to zero.
515
04dcb5a1f2f9 updated for version 7.0144
vimboss
parents: 504
diff changeset
5351
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5352 Useful application: Find pattern matches in multiple files and
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5353 do something with them: >
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5354 :vimgrep /theword/jg *.c
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5355 :for d in getqflist()
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5356 : echo bufname(d.bufnr) ':' d.lnum '=' d.text
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
5357 :endfor
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diff changeset
5358 <
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diff changeset
5359 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
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diff changeset
5360 returns only the items listed in {what} as a dictionary. The
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diff changeset
5361 following string items are supported in {what}:
13062
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13051
diff changeset
5362 changedtick get the total number of changes made
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diff changeset
5363 to the list |quickfix-changedtick|
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diff changeset
5364 context get the |quickfix-context|
12321
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
5365 efm errorformat to use when parsing "lines". If
12968
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12909
diff changeset
5366 not present, then the 'errorformat' option
12321
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
5367 value is used.
12287
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12273
diff changeset
5368 id get information for the quickfix list with
20641a7e1fc9 patch 8.0.1023: it is not easy to identify a quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12273
diff changeset
5369 |quickfix-ID|; zero means the id for the
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parents: 12909
diff changeset
5370 current list or the list specified by "nr"
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
5371 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
5372 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'.
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
5373 See |quickfix-index|
11549
f5add45f9848 patch 8.0.0657: cannot get and set quickfix list items
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11543
diff changeset
5374 items quickfix list entries
13818
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parents: 13796
diff changeset
5375 lines parse a list of lines using 'efm' and return
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diff changeset
5376 the resulting entries. Only a |List| type is
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5377 accepted. The current quickfix list is not
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diff changeset
5378 modified. See |quickfix-parse|.
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diff changeset
5379 nr get information for this quickfix list; zero
12321
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
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5380 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
11502
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
5381 the last quickfix list
16019
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5382 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
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parents: 15977
diff changeset
5383 window. Returns 0 if the quickfix buffer is
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
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5384 not present. See |quickfix-buffer|.
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805f7fd40e0d patch 8.0.1112: can't get size or current index from quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12427
diff changeset
5385 size number of entries in the quickfix list
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parents: 13796
diff changeset
5386 title get the list title |quickfix-title|
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12977
diff changeset
5387 winid get the quickfix |window-ID|
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diff changeset
5388 all all of the above quickfix properties
13016
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12977
diff changeset
5389 Non-string items in {what} are ignored. To get the value of a
13026
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5390 particular item, set it to zero.
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diff changeset
5391 If "nr" is not present then the current quickfix list is used.
12287
20641a7e1fc9 patch 8.0.1023: it is not easy to identify a quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12273
diff changeset
5392 If both "nr" and a non-zero "id" are specified, then the list
20641a7e1fc9 patch 8.0.1023: it is not easy to identify a quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12273
diff changeset
5393 specified by "id" is used.
12427
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
5394 To get the number of lists in the quickfix stack, set "nr" to
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
5395 "$" in {what}. The "nr" value in the returned dictionary
11502
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
5396 contains the quickfix stack size.
12427
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
5397 When "lines" is specified, all the other items except "efm"
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
5398 are ignored. The returned dictionary contains the entry
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
5399 "items" with the list of entries.
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diff changeset
5400
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5401 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
13062
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parents: 13051
diff changeset
5402 changedtick total number of changes made to the
6479dadcf214 patch 8.0.1406: difficult to track changes to a quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13051
diff changeset
5403 list |quickfix-changedtick|
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diff changeset
5404 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
13026
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5405 If not present, set to "".
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5406 id quickfix list ID |quickfix-ID|. If not
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5407 present, set to 0.
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5408 idx index of the current entry in the list. If not
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5409 present, set to 0.
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5410 items quickfix list entries. If not present, set to
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5411 an empty list.
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5412 nr quickfix list number. If not present, set to 0
16019
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5413 qfbufnr number of the buffer displayed in the quickfix
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
diff changeset
5414 window. If not present, set to 0.
13026
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5415 size number of entries in the quickfix list. If not
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5416 present, set to 0.
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5417 title quickfix list title text. If not present, set
7c0e0e923537 patch 8.0.1389: getqflist() items are missing if not set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13020
diff changeset
5418 to "".
13016
e47e70300f30 patch 8.0.1384: not enough quickfix help; confusing winid
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12977
diff changeset
5419 winid quickfix |window-ID|. If not present, set to 0
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diff changeset
5420
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diff changeset
5421 Examples (See also |getqflist-examples|): >
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parents: 9810
diff changeset
5422 :echo getqflist({'all': 1})
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diff changeset
5423 :echo getqflist({'nr': 2, 'title': 1})
12303
ec7a4fd21dd5 patch 8.0.1031: "text" argument for getqflist() is confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12287
diff changeset
5424 :echo getqflist({'lines' : ["F1:10:L10"]})
9850
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diff changeset
5425 <
5796
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parents: 5794
diff changeset
5426 getreg([{regname} [, 1 [, {list}]]]) *getreg()*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5427 The result is a String, which is the contents of register
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
5428 {regname}. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5429 :let cliptext = getreg('*')
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9881
diff changeset
5430 < When {regname} was not set the result is an empty string.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
5431
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diff changeset
5432 getreg('=') returns the last evaluated value of the expression
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
5433 register. (For use in maps.)
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parents: 277
diff changeset
5434 getreg('=', 1) returns the expression itself, so that it can
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
5435 be restored with |setreg()|. For other registers the extra
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
5436 argument is ignored, thus you can always give it.
8951
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diff changeset
5437
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diff changeset
5438 If {list} is present and |TRUE|, the result type is changed
8951
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diff changeset
5439 to |List|. Each list item is one text line. Use it if you care
5796
f084024c0ddb updated for version 7.4.242
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5794
diff changeset
5440 about zero bytes possibly present inside register: without
f084024c0ddb updated for version 7.4.242
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5794
diff changeset
5441 third argument both NLs and zero bytes are represented as NLs
f084024c0ddb updated for version 7.4.242
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5794
diff changeset
5442 (see |NL-used-for-Nul|).
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diff changeset
5443 When the register was not set an empty list is returned.
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5444
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parents:
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5445 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5446
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5447 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5448 GetRegname()->getreg()
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5449
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parents: 79
diff changeset
5450
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5451 getregtype([{regname}]) *getregtype()*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5452 The result is a String, which is type of register {regname}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5453 The value will be one of:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5454 "v" for |characterwise| text
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5455 "V" for |linewise| text
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5456 "<CTRL-V>{width}" for |blockwise-visual| text
5596
1098b7b6e147 updated for version 7.4.145
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5555
diff changeset
5457 "" for an empty or unknown register
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5458 <CTRL-V> is one character with value 0x16.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5459 If {regname} is not specified, |v:register| is used.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5460
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5461 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5462 GetRegname()->getregtype()
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5463
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5464 gettabinfo([{arg}]) *gettabinfo()*
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5465 If {arg} is not specified, then information about all the tab
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5466 pages is returned as a List. Each List item is a Dictionary.
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5467 Otherwise, {arg} specifies the tab page number and information
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5468 about that one is returned. If the tab page does not exist an
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5469 empty List is returned.
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5470
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parents: 9850
diff changeset
5471 Each List item is a Dictionary with the following entries:
9908
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
5472 tabnr tab page number.
10000
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parents: 9975
diff changeset
5473 variables a reference to the dictionary with
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
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parents: 9975
diff changeset
5474 tabpage-local variables
15932
c3c1abe7aff2 Update runtime files
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parents: 15878
diff changeset
5475 windows List of |window-ID|s in the tab page.
9858
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9850
diff changeset
5476
17857
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5477 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
5478 GetTabnr()->gettabinfo()
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5479
4157
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parents: 4151
diff changeset
5480 gettabvar({tabnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabvar()*
2207
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
5481 Get the value of a tab-local variable {varname} in tab page
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
5482 {tabnr}. |t:var|
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
5483 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
6197
4176c48c7dd5 updated for version 7.4.434
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6183
diff changeset
5484 When {varname} is empty a dictionary with all tab-local
4176c48c7dd5 updated for version 7.4.434
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6183
diff changeset
5485 variables is returned.
2207
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
5486 Note that the name without "t:" must be used.
4157
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
5487 When the tab or variable doesn't exist {def} or an empty
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
5488 string is returned, there is no error message.
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
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parents: 4151
diff changeset
5489
17857
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5490 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5491 GetTabnr()->gettabvar(varname)
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5492
4157
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parents: 4151
diff changeset
5493 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *gettabwinvar()*
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
5494 Get the value of window-local variable {varname} in window
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
5495 {winnr} in tab page {tabnr}.
4157
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
5496 When {varname} is empty a dictionary with all window-local
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
5497 variables is returned.
10000
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parents: 9975
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5498 When {varname} is equal to "&" get the values of all
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
5499 window-local options in a Dictionary.
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parents: 9975
diff changeset
5500 Otherwise, when {varname} starts with "&" get the value of a
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
5501 window-local option.
4157
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parents: 4151
diff changeset
5502 Note that {varname} must be the name without "w:".
831
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vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5503 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5504 use |getwinvar()|.
9908
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parents: 9904
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5505 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
831
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vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5506 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5507 This also works for a global option, buffer-local option and
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5508 window-local option, but it doesn't work for a global variable
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5509 or buffer-local variable.
4157
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
5510 When the tab, window or variable doesn't exist {def} or an
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
5511 empty string is returned, there is no error message.
831
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5512 Examples: >
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
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5513 :let list_is_on = gettabwinvar(1, 2, '&list')
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5514 :echo "myvar = " . gettabwinvar(3, 1, 'myvar')
1266
54588e2e8041 updated for version 7.1
vimboss
parents: 1215
diff changeset
5515 <
14347
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parents: 14343
diff changeset
5516 To obtain all window-local variables use: >
723487cd7876 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14343
diff changeset
5517 gettabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, '&')
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parents: 14343
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5518
17857
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5519 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
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parents: 17909
diff changeset
5520 GetTabnr()->gettabwinvar(winnr, varname)
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parents: 17855
diff changeset
5521
15016
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parents: 15008
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5522 gettagstack([{nr}]) *gettagstack()*
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parents: 15008
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5523 The result is a Dict, which is the tag stack of window {nr}.
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5524 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5525 When {nr} is not specified, the current window is used.
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5526 When window {nr} doesn't exist, an empty Dict is returned.
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5527
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parents: 15008
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5528 The returned dictionary contains the following entries:
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5529 curidx Current index in the stack. When at
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5530 top of the stack, set to (length + 1).
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5531 Index of bottom of the stack is 1.
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5532 items List of items in the stack. Each item
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5533 is a dictionary containing the
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5534 entries described below.
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
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5535 length Number of entries in the stack.
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5536
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5537 Each item in the stack is a dictionary with the following
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5538 entries:
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5539 bufnr buffer number of the current jump
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5540 from cursor position before the tag jump.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5541 See |getpos()| for the format of the
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5542 returned list.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5543 matchnr current matching tag number. Used when
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5544 multiple matching tags are found for a
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5545 name.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5546 tagname name of the tag
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
5547
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5548 See |tagstack| for more information about the tag stack.
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parents: 15008
diff changeset
5549
17912
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5550 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
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parents: 17909
diff changeset
5551 GetWinnr()->gettagstack()
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parents: 17909
diff changeset
5552
14343
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5553 getwininfo([{winid}]) *getwininfo()*
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parents: 14337
diff changeset
5554 Returns information about windows as a List with Dictionaries.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5555
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5556 If {winid} is given Information about the window with that ID
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
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parents: 14337
diff changeset
5557 is returned. If the window does not exist the result is an
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parents: 14337
diff changeset
5558 empty list.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5559
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parents: 14337
diff changeset
5560 Without {winid} information about all the windows in all the
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5561 tab pages is returned.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5562
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5563 Each List item is a Dictionary with the following entries:
15977
7fbdceabad64 patch 8.1.0994: relative cursor position is not calculated correctly
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15932
diff changeset
5564 botline last displayed buffer line
14343
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5565 bufnr number of buffer in the window
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5566 height window height (excluding winbar)
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5567 loclist 1 if showing a location list
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5568 {only with the +quickfix feature}
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5569 quickfix 1 if quickfix or location list window
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5570 {only with the +quickfix feature}
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5571 terminal 1 if a terminal window
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5572 {only with the +terminal feature}
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5573 tabnr tab page number
15977
7fbdceabad64 patch 8.1.0994: relative cursor position is not calculated correctly
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15932
diff changeset
5574 topline first displayed buffer line
14343
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5575 variables a reference to the dictionary with
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5576 window-local variables
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5577 width window width
14347
723487cd7876 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14343
diff changeset
5578 winbar 1 if the window has a toolbar, 0
723487cd7876 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14343
diff changeset
5579 otherwise
14343
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5580 wincol leftmost screen column of the window,
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5581 col from |win_screenpos()|
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5582 winid |window-ID|
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5583 winnr window number
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5584 winrow topmost screen column of the window,
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5585 row from |win_screenpos()|
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
5586
17912
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5587 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
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5588 GetWinnr()->getwininfo()
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5589
13379
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5590 getwinpos([{timeout}]) *getwinpos()*
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5591 The result is a list with two numbers, the result of
15194
8b334e4cb97f Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15138
diff changeset
5592 getwinposx() and getwinposy() combined:
13379
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5593 [x-pos, y-pos]
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5594 {timeout} can be used to specify how long to wait in msec for
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5595 a response from the terminal. When omitted 100 msec is used.
13437
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5596 Use a longer time for a remote terminal.
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5597 When using a value less than 10 and no response is received
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5598 within that time, a previously reported position is returned,
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5599 if available. This can be used to poll for the position and
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
5600 do some work in the meantime: >
13437
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5601 while 1
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5602 let res = getwinpos(1)
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5603 if res[0] >= 0
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5604 break
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5605 endif
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5606 " Do some work here
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5607 endwhile
02b3f719eacb Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13379
diff changeset
5608 <
17912
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5609
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5610 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5611 GetTimeout()->getwinpos()
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5612 <
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5613 *getwinposx()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5614 getwinposx() The result is a Number, which is the X coordinate in pixels of
11347
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5615 the left hand side of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an
13379
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5616 xterm (uses a timeout of 100 msec).
11347
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5617 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5618 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5619
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5620 *getwinposy()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5621 getwinposy() The result is a Number, which is the Y coordinate in pixels of
13379
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5622 the top of the GUI Vim window. Also works for an xterm (uses
0f9dd1b43244 patch 8.0.1563: timeout of getwinposx() can be too short
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13341
diff changeset
5623 a timeout of 100 msec).
11347
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5624 The result will be -1 if the information is not available.
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
5625 The value can be used with `:winpos`.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5626
4157
cb185366f5c8 updated for version 7.3.831
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4151
diff changeset
5627 getwinvar({winnr}, {varname} [, {def}]) *getwinvar()*
831
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
5628 Like |gettabwinvar()| for the current tabpage.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5629 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5630 :let list_is_on = getwinvar(2, '&list')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5631 :echo "myvar = " . getwinvar(1, 'myvar')
17912
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5632
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5633 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5634 GetWinnr()->getwinvar(varname)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5635 <
6663
056809de0b29 updated for version 7.4.656
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6647
diff changeset
5636 glob({expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]]) *glob()*
1754
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5637 Expand the file wildcards in {expr}. See |wildcards| for the
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
5638 use of special characters.
3410
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5639
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5640 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
1754
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5641 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5642 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5643 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
2662
916c90b37ea9 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2642
diff changeset
5644 'wildignorecase' always applies.
3410
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5645
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5646 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a List
3410
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5647 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is,
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5648 you also get filenames containing newlines correctly.
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5649 Otherwise the result is a String and when there are several
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5650 matches, they are separated by <NL> characters.
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5651
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
5652 If the expansion fails, the result is an empty String or List.
6663
056809de0b29 updated for version 7.4.656
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6647
diff changeset
5653
16267
b471858040bc Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16235
diff changeset
5654 You can also use |readdir()| if you need to do complicated
b471858040bc Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16235
diff changeset
5655 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
b471858040bc Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16235
diff changeset
5656
3445
2cfb68fa26cd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3410
diff changeset
5657 A name for a non-existing file is not included. A symbolic
2cfb68fa26cd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3410
diff changeset
5658 link is only included if it points to an existing file.
6663
056809de0b29 updated for version 7.4.656
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6647
diff changeset
5659 However, when the {alllinks} argument is present and it is
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5660 |TRUE| then all symbolic links are included.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5661
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5662 For most systems backticks can be used to get files names from
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5663 any external command. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5664 :let tagfiles = glob("`find . -name tags -print`")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5665 :let &tags = substitute(tagfiles, "\n", ",", "g")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5666 < The result of the program inside the backticks should be one
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
5667 item per line. Spaces inside an item are allowed.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5668
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5669 See |expand()| for expanding special Vim variables. See
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5670 |system()| for getting the raw output of an external command.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5671
17912
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5672 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5673 GetExpr()->glob()
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5674
6697
12155a47f6c2 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6663
diff changeset
5675 glob2regpat({expr}) *glob2regpat()*
12155a47f6c2 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6663
diff changeset
5676 Convert a file pattern, as used by glob(), into a search
12155a47f6c2 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6663
diff changeset
5677 pattern. The result can be used to match with a string that
12155a47f6c2 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6663
diff changeset
5678 is a file name. E.g. >
12155a47f6c2 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6663
diff changeset
5679 if filename =~ glob2regpat('Make*.mak')
12155a47f6c2 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6663
diff changeset
5680 < This is equivalent to: >
12155a47f6c2 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6663
diff changeset
5681 if filename =~ '^Make.*\.mak$'
7788
192ae655ac91 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3b5f929b18492fec291d1ec95a91f54e5912c03b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7782
diff changeset
5682 < When {expr} is an empty string the result is "^$", match an
192ae655ac91 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3b5f929b18492fec291d1ec95a91f54e5912c03b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7782
diff changeset
5683 empty string.
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
5684 Note that the result depends on the system. On MS-Windows
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
5685 a backslash usually means a path separator.
7788
192ae655ac91 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3b5f929b18492fec291d1ec95a91f54e5912c03b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7782
diff changeset
5686
17912
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5687 Can also be used as a |method|: >
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5688 GetExpr()->glob2regpat()
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5689 < *globpath()*
8031
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
5690 globpath({path}, {expr} [, {nosuf} [, {list} [, {alllinks}]]])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5691 Perform glob() on all directories in {path} and concatenate
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5692 the results. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5693 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim")
5873
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5694 <
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5695 {path} is a comma-separated list of directory names. Each
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5696 directory name is prepended to {expr} and expanded like with
1754
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5697 |glob()|. A path separator is inserted when needed.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5698 To add a comma inside a directory name escape it with a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5699 backslash. Note that on MS-Windows a directory may have a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5700 trailing backslash, remove it if you put a comma after it.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5701 If the expansion fails for one of the directories, there is no
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5702 error message.
5873
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5703
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5704 Unless the optional {nosuf} argument is given and is |TRUE|,
1754
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5705 the 'suffixes' and 'wildignore' options apply: Names matching
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5706 one of the patterns in 'wildignore' will be skipped and
28d0c20ad8a0 updated for version 7.2-051
vimboss
parents: 1733
diff changeset
5707 'suffixes' affect the ordering of matches.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5708
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5709 When {list} is present and it is |TRUE| the result is a List
5873
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5710 with all matching files. The advantage of using a List is, you
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5711 also get filenames containing newlines correctly. Otherwise
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5712 the result is a String and when there are several matches,
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5713 they are separated by <NL> characters. Example: >
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5714 :echo globpath(&rtp, "syntax/c.vim", 0, 1)
8e9db1f27a00 updated for version 7.4.279
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5862
diff changeset
5715 <
8031
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
5716 {alllinks} is used as with |glob()|.
6663
056809de0b29 updated for version 7.4.656
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6647
diff changeset
5717
444
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
5718 The "**" item can be used to search in a directory tree.
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
5719 For example, to find all "README.txt" files in the directories
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
5720 in 'runtimepath' and below: >
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
5721 :echo globpath(&rtp, "**/README.txt")
1668
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5722 < Upwards search and limiting the depth of "**" is not
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5723 supported, thus using 'path' will not always work properly.
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5724
17912
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5725 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5726 second argument: >
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5727 GetExpr()->globpath(&rtp)
9fac6d0de69a patch 8.1.1952: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17909
diff changeset
5728 <
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5729 *has()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5730 has({feature}) The result is a Number, which is 1 if the feature {feature} is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5731 supported, zero otherwise. The {feature} argument is a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5732 string. See |feature-list| below.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5733 Also see |exists()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5734
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
5735
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
5736 has_key({dict}, {key}) *has_key()*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
5737 The result is a Number, which is 1 if |Dictionary| {dict} has
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
5738 an entry with key {key}. Zero otherwise.
102
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
5739
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
5740 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
5741 mydict->has_key(key)
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
5742
7653
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5743 haslocaldir([{winnr} [, {tabnr}]]) *haslocaldir()*
16427
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5744 The result is a Number:
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5745 1 when the window has set a local directory via |:lcd|
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5746 2 when the tab-page has set a local directory via |:tcd|
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5747 0 otherwise.
7653
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5748
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5749 Without arguments use the current window.
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5750 With {winnr} use this window in the current tab page.
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5751 With {winnr} and {tabnr} use the window in the specified tab
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5752 page.
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
5753 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
16427
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5754 If {winnr} is -1 it is ignored and only the tabpage is used.
7653
d4370fef0175 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c970330676eaae7ba7cd05cfa46df5a413853ef9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7651
diff changeset
5755 Return 0 if the arguments are invalid.
16427
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5756 Examples: >
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5757 if haslocaldir() == 1
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5758 " window local directory case
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5759 elseif haslocaldir() == 2
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5760 " tab-local directory case
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5761 else
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5762 " global directory case
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5763 endif
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5764
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5765 " current window
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5766 :echo haslocaldir()
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5767 :echo haslocaldir(0)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5768 :echo haslocaldir(0, 0)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5769 " window n in current tab page
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5770 :echo haslocaldir(n)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5771 :echo haslocaldir(n, 0)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5772 " window n in tab page m
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5773 :echo haslocaldir(n, m)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5774 " tab page m
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5775 :echo haslocaldir(-1, m)
8c3a1bd270bb patch 8.1.1218: cannot set a directory for a tab page
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16411
diff changeset
5776 <
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5777 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5778 GetWinnr()->haslocaldir()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5779
782
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
5780 hasmapto({what} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *hasmapto()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5781 The result is a Number, which is 1 if there is a mapping that
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5782 contains {what} in somewhere in the rhs (what it is mapped to)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5783 and this mapping exists in one of the modes indicated by
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5784 {mode}.
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5785 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
786
8f6a426bc1e0 updated for version 7.0229
vimboss
parents: 782
diff changeset
5786 instead of mappings. Don't forget to specify Insert and/or
8f6a426bc1e0 updated for version 7.0229
vimboss
parents: 782
diff changeset
5787 Command-line mode.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5788 Both the global mappings and the mappings local to the current
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5789 buffer are checked for a match.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5790 If no matching mapping is found 0 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5791 The following characters are recognized in {mode}:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5792 n Normal mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5793 v Visual mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5794 o Operator-pending mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5795 i Insert mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5796 l Language-Argument ("r", "f", "t", etc.)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5797 c Command-line mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5798 When {mode} is omitted, "nvo" is used.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5799
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5800 This function is useful to check if a mapping already exists
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
5801 to a function in a Vim script. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5802 :if !hasmapto('\ABCdoit')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5803 : map <Leader>d \ABCdoit
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5804 :endif
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5805 < This installs the mapping to "\ABCdoit" only if there isn't
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5806 already a mapping to "\ABCdoit".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5807
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5809 GetRHS()->hasmapto()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5810
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5811 histadd({history}, {item}) *histadd()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5812 Add the String {item} to the history {history} which can be
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5813 one of: *hist-names*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5814 "cmd" or ":" command line history
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5815 "search" or "/" search pattern history
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
5816 "expr" or "=" typed expression history
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5817 "input" or "@" input line history
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
5818 "debug" or ">" debug command history
10228
8a1481e59d64 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3e496b0ea31996b665824f45664dee1fdd73c4d0
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10218
diff changeset
5819 empty the current or last used history
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
5820 The {history} string does not need to be the whole name, one
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
5821 character is sufficient.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5822 If {item} does already exist in the history, it will be
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5823 shifted to become the newest entry.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5824 The result is a Number: 1 if the operation was successful,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5825 otherwise 0 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5826
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5827 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5828 :call histadd("input", strftime("%Y %b %d"))
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5829 :let date=input("Enter date: ")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5830 < This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5831
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5832 Can also be used as a |method|, the base is used for the
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5833 second argument: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5834 GetPattern()->histadd('search')
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5835
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5836 histdel({history} [, {item}]) *histdel()*
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
5837 Clear {history}, i.e. delete all its entries. See |hist-names|
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5838 for the possible values of {history}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5839
1668
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5840 If the parameter {item} evaluates to a String, it is used as a
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5841 regular expression. All entries matching that expression will
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5842 be removed from the history (if there are any).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5843 Upper/lowercase must match, unless "\c" is used |/\c|.
1668
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5844 If {item} evaluates to a Number, it will be interpreted as
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5845 an index, see |:history-indexing|. The respective entry will
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
5846 be removed if it exists.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5847
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5848 The result is a Number: 1 for a successful operation,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5849 otherwise 0 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5850
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5851 Examples:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5852 Clear expression register history: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5853 :call histdel("expr")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5854 <
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5855 Remove all entries starting with "*" from the search history: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5856 :call histdel("/", '^\*')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5857 <
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5858 The following three are equivalent: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5859 :call histdel("search", histnr("search"))
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5860 :call histdel("search", -1)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5861 :call histdel("search", '^'.histget("search", -1).'$')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5862 <
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5863 To delete the last search pattern and use the last-but-one for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5864 the "n" command and 'hlsearch': >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5865 :call histdel("search", -1)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5866 :let @/ = histget("search", -1)
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5867 <
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5868 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5869 GetHistory()->histdel()
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5870
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5871 histget({history} [, {index}]) *histget()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5872 The result is a String, the entry with Number {index} from
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5873 {history}. See |hist-names| for the possible values of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5874 {history}, and |:history-indexing| for {index}. If there is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5875 no such entry, an empty String is returned. When {index} is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5876 omitted, the most recent item from the history is used.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5877
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5878 Examples:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5879 Redo the second last search from history. >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5880 :execute '/' . histget("search", -2)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5881
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5882 < Define an Ex command ":H {num}" that supports re-execution of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5883 the {num}th entry from the output of |:history|. >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5884 :command -nargs=1 H execute histget("cmd", 0+<args>)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5885 <
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5886 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5887 GetHistory()->histget()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5888
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5889 histnr({history}) *histnr()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5890 The result is the Number of the current entry in {history}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5891 See |hist-names| for the possible values of {history}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5892 If an error occurred, -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5893
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5894 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5895 :let inp_index = histnr("expr")
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5896
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5897 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5898 GetHistory()->histnr()
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5899 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5900 hlexists({name}) *hlexists()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5901 The result is a Number, which is non-zero if a highlight group
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5902 called {name} exists. This is when the group has been
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5903 defined in some way. Not necessarily when highlighting has
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5904 been defined for it, it may also have been used for a syntax
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5905 item.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5906 *highlight_exists()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5907 Obsolete name: highlight_exists().
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5908
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5910 GetName()->hlexists()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5911 <
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5912 *hlID()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5913 hlID({name}) The result is a Number, which is the ID of the highlight group
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5914 with name {name}. When the highlight group doesn't exist,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5915 zero is returned.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5916 This can be used to retrieve information about the highlight
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
5917 group. For example, to get the background color of the
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5918 "Comment" group: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5919 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(hlID("Comment")), "bg")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5920 < *highlightID()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5921 Obsolete name: highlightID().
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5922
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5923 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5924 GetName()->hlID()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5925
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5926 hostname() *hostname()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5927 The result is a String, which is the name of the machine on
236
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vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
5928 which Vim is currently running. Machine names greater than
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5929 256 characters long are truncated.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5930
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5931 iconv({expr}, {from}, {to}) *iconv()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5932 The result is a String, which is the text {expr} converted
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5933 from encoding {from} to encoding {to}.
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5934 When the conversion completely fails an empty string is
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5935 returned. When some characters could not be converted they
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5936 are replaced with "?".
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5937 The encoding names are whatever the iconv() library function
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5938 can accept, see ":!man 3 iconv".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5939 Most conversions require Vim to be compiled with the |+iconv|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5940 feature. Otherwise only UTF-8 to latin1 conversion and back
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5941 can be done.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5942 This can be used to display messages with special characters,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5943 no matter what 'encoding' is set to. Write the message in
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5944 UTF-8 and use: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5945 echo iconv(utf8_str, "utf-8", &enc)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5946 < Note that Vim uses UTF-8 for all Unicode encodings, conversion
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5947 from/to UCS-2 is automatically changed to use UTF-8. You
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5948 cannot use UCS-2 in a string anyway, because of the NUL bytes.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5949
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5950 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5951 GetText()->iconv('latin1', 'utf-8')
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5952 <
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5953 *indent()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5954 indent({lnum}) The result is a Number, which is indent of line {lnum} in the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5955 current buffer. The indent is counted in spaces, the value
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5956 of 'tabstop' is relevant. {lnum} is used just like in
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5957 |getline()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5958 When {lnum} is invalid -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5959
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5960 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5961 GetLnum()->indent()
79
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vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
5962
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5963 index({object}, {expr} [, {start} [, {ic}]]) *index()*
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5964 If {object} is a |List| return the lowest index where the item
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5965 has a value equal to {expr}. There is no automatic
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5966 conversion, so the String "4" is different from the Number 4.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5967 And the number 4 is different from the Float 4.0. The value
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5968 of 'ignorecase' is not used here, case always matters.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5969
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5970 If {object} is |Blob| return the lowest index where the byte
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5971 value is equal to {expr}.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5972
153
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vimboss
parents: 148
diff changeset
5973 If {start} is given then start looking at the item with index
19670b05ee32 updated for version 7.0047
vimboss
parents: 148
diff changeset
5974 {start} (may be negative for an item relative to the end).
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
5975 When {ic} is given and it is |TRUE|, ignore case. Otherwise
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
5976 case must match.
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
5977 -1 is returned when {expr} is not found in {object}.
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
5978 Example: >
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
5979 :let idx = index(words, "the")
87
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
5980 :if index(numbers, 123) >= 0
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
5981
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5982 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
5983 GetObject()->index(what)
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
5984
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5985 input({prompt} [, {text} [, {completion}]]) *input()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
5986 The result is a String, which is whatever the user typed on
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5987 the command-line. The {prompt} argument is either a prompt
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5988 string, or a blank string (for no prompt). A '\n' can be used
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5989 in the prompt to start a new line.
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5990 The highlighting set with |:echohl| is used for the prompt.
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5991 The input is entered just like a command-line, with the same
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
5992 editing commands and mappings. There is a separate history
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5993 for lines typed for input().
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5994 Example: >
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5995 :if input("Coffee or beer? ") == "beer"
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5996 : echo "Cheers!"
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5997 :endif
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
5998 <
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
5999 If the optional {text} argument is present and not empty, this
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6000 is used for the default reply, as if the user typed this.
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6001 Example: >
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6002 :let color = input("Color? ", "white")
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6003
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6004 < The optional {completion} argument specifies the type of
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6005 completion supported for the input. Without it completion is
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6006 not performed. The supported completion types are the same as
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6007 that can be supplied to a user-defined command using the
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6008 "-complete=" argument. Refer to |:command-completion| for
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6009 more information. Example: >
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6010 let fname = input("File: ", "", "file")
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6011 <
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6012 NOTE: This function must not be used in a startup file, for
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6013 the versions that only run in GUI mode (e.g., the Win32 GUI).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6014 Note: When input() is called from within a mapping it will
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6015 consume remaining characters from that mapping, because a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6016 mapping is handled like the characters were typed.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6017 Use |inputsave()| before input() and |inputrestore()|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6018 after input() to avoid that. Another solution is to avoid
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6019 that further characters follow in the mapping, e.g., by using
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6020 |:execute| or |:normal|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6021
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6022 Example with a mapping: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6023 :nmap \x :call GetFoo()<CR>:exe "/" . Foo<CR>
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6024 :function GetFoo()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6025 : call inputsave()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6026 : let g:Foo = input("enter search pattern: ")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6027 : call inputrestore()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6028 :endfunction
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6029
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
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parents: 17912
diff changeset
6030 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6031 GetPrompt()->input()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6032
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6033 inputdialog({prompt} [, {text} [, {cancelreturn}]]) *inputdialog()*
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6034 Like |input()|, but when the GUI is running and text dialogs
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6035 are supported, a dialog window pops up to input the text.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6036 Example: >
3875
8235ccf121bb updated for version 7.3.694
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3830
diff changeset
6037 :let n = inputdialog("value for shiftwidth", shiftwidth())
8235ccf121bb updated for version 7.3.694
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3830
diff changeset
6038 :if n != ""
8235ccf121bb updated for version 7.3.694
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3830
diff changeset
6039 : let &sw = n
8235ccf121bb updated for version 7.3.694
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3830
diff changeset
6040 :endif
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6041 < When the dialog is cancelled {cancelreturn} is returned. When
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6042 omitted an empty string is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6043 Hitting <Enter> works like pressing the OK button. Hitting
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6044 <Esc> works like pressing the Cancel button.
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6045 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6046
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6047 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6048 GetPrompt()->inputdialog()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6049
519
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6050 inputlist({textlist}) *inputlist()*
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6051 {textlist} must be a |List| of strings. This |List| is
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6052 displayed, one string per line. The user will be prompted to
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6053 enter a number, which is returned.
519
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6054 The user can also select an item by clicking on it with the
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6055 mouse. For the first string 0 is returned. When clicking
519
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6056 above the first item a negative number is returned. When
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6057 clicking on the prompt one more than the length of {textlist}
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6058 is returned.
2033
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parents: 1998
diff changeset
6059 Make sure {textlist} has less than 'lines' entries, otherwise
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6060 it won't work. It's a good idea to put the entry number at
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
6061 the start of the string. And put a prompt in the first item.
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
6062 Example: >
519
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6063 let color = inputlist(['Select color:', '1. red',
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6064 \ '2. green', '3. blue'])
d50452846776 updated for version 7.0145
vimboss
parents: 515
diff changeset
6065
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6066 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6067 GetChoices()->inputlist()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6068
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6069 inputrestore() *inputrestore()*
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6070 Restore typeahead that was saved with a previous |inputsave()|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6071 Should be called the same number of times inputsave() is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6072 called. Calling it more often is harmless though.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6073 Returns 1 when there is nothing to restore, 0 otherwise.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6074
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6075 inputsave() *inputsave()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6076 Preserve typeahead (also from mappings) and clear it, so that
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6077 a following prompt gets input from the user. Should be
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6078 followed by a matching inputrestore() after the prompt. Can
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6079 be used several times, in which case there must be just as
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6080 many inputrestore() calls.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6081 Returns 1 when out of memory, 0 otherwise.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6082
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6083 inputsecret({prompt} [, {text}]) *inputsecret()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6084 This function acts much like the |input()| function with but
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6085 two exceptions:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6086 a) the user's response will be displayed as a sequence of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6087 asterisks ("*") thereby keeping the entry secret, and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6088 b) the user's response will not be recorded on the input
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6089 |history| stack.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6090 The result is a String, which is whatever the user actually
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6091 typed on the command-line in response to the issued prompt.
531
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vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
6092 NOTE: Command-line completion is not supported.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6093
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parents: 17912
diff changeset
6094 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6095 GetPrompt()->inputsecret()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6096
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
6097 insert({object}, {item} [, {idx}]) *insert()*
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
6098 When {object} is a |List| or a |Blob| insert {item} at the start
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
6099 of it.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
6100
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vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
6101 If {idx} is specified insert {item} before the item with index
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6102 {idx}. If {idx} is zero it goes before the first item, just
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
6103 like omitting {idx}. A negative {idx} is also possible, see
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
6104 |list-index|. -1 inserts just before the last item.
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
6105
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
6106 Returns the resulting |List| or |Blob|. Examples: >
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
6107 :let mylist = insert([2, 3, 5], 1)
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
6108 :call insert(mylist, 4, -1)
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vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
6109 :call insert(mylist, 6, len(mylist))
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
6110 < The last example can be done simpler with |add()|.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6111 Note that when {item} is a |List| it is inserted as a single
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
6112 item. Use |extend()| to concatenate |Lists|.
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
6113
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
6114 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
6115 mylist->insert(item)
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
6116
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
6117 invert({expr}) *invert()*
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
6118 Bitwise invert. The argument is converted to a number. A
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
6119 List, Dict or Float argument causes an error. Example: >
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
6120 :let bits = invert(bits)
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
6121 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
6122 :let bits = bits->invert()
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
6123
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6124 isdirectory({directory}) *isdirectory()*
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
6125 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when a directory
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6126 with the name {directory} exists. If {directory} doesn't
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
6127 exist, or isn't a directory, the result is |FALSE|. {directory}
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6128 is any expression, which is used as a String.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6129
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6130 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6131 GetName()->isdirectory()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6132
16213
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6133 isinf({expr}) *isinf()*
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6134 Return 1 if {expr} is a positive infinity, or -1 a negative
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6135 infinity, otherwise 0. >
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6136 :echo isinf(1.0 / 0.0)
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6137 < 1 >
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6138 :echo isinf(-1.0 / 0.0)
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6139 < -1
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6140
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6141 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6142 Compute()->isinf()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6143 <
16213
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6144 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2c33b119ba92 patch 8.1.1111: it is not easy to check for infinity
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16208
diff changeset
6145
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6146 islocked({expr}) *islocked()* *E786*
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
6147 The result is a Number, which is |TRUE| when {expr} is the
148
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6148 name of a locked variable.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6149 {expr} must be the name of a variable, |List| item or
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6150 |Dictionary| entry, not the variable itself! Example: >
148
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6151 :let alist = [0, ['a', 'b'], 2, 3]
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6152 :lockvar 1 alist
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6153 :echo islocked('alist') " 1
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6154 :echo islocked('alist[1]') " 0
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6155
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6156 < When {expr} is a variable that does not exist you get an error
843
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
6157 message. Use |exists()| to check for existence.
148
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
6158
17914
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6159 Can also be used as a |method|: >
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6160 GetName()->islocked()
af3d441845cd patch 8.1.1953: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17912
diff changeset
6161
8246
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8218
diff changeset
6162 isnan({expr}) *isnan()*
9422
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
6163 Return |TRUE| if {expr} is a float with value NaN. >
8246
f16bfe02cef1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f391327adbbffb11180cf6038a92af1ed144e907
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8218
diff changeset
6164 echo isnan(0.0 / 0.0)
16219
bd49e1656c72 patch 8.1.1114: confusing overloaded operator "." for string concatenation
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16213
diff changeset
6165 < 1
8246
f16bfe02cef1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f391327adbbffb11180cf6038a92af1ed144e907
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8218
diff changeset
6166
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6167 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6168 Compute()->isnan()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6169 <
8246
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8218
diff changeset
6170 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
f16bfe02cef1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f391327adbbffb11180cf6038a92af1ed144e907
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8218
diff changeset
6171
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
6172 items({dict}) *items()*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6173 Return a |List| with all the key-value pairs of {dict}. Each
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6174 |List| item is a list with two items: the key of a {dict}
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6175 entry and the value of this entry. The |List| is in arbitrary
15571
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
6176 order. Also see |keys()| and |values()|.
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
6177 Example: >
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
6178 for [key, value] in items(mydict)
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
6179 echo key . ': ' . value
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
6180 endfor
140
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
6181
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
6182 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
6183 mydict->items()
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
6184
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
6185 job_ functions are documented here: |job-functions-details|
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
6186
7957
b74549818500 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/835dc636a5350f610b62f110227d2363b5b2880a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7935
diff changeset
6187
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6188 join({list} [, {sep}]) *join()*
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6189 Join the items in {list} together into one String.
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6190 When {sep} is specified it is put in between the items. If
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6191 {sep} is omitted a single space is used.
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6192 Note that {sep} is not added at the end. You might want to
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6193 add it there too: >
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
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6194 let lines = join(mylist, "\n") . "\n"
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6195 < String items are used as-is. |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are
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6196 converted into a string like with |string()|.
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6197 The opposite function is |split()|.
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6198
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6199 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6200 mylist->join()
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6201
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6202 js_decode({string}) *js_decode()*
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6203 This is similar to |json_decode()| with these differences:
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6204 - Object key names do not have to be in quotes.
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6205 - Strings can be in single quotes.
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6206 - Empty items in an array (between two commas) are allowed and
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6207 result in v:none items.
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6208
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6209 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6210 ReadObject()->js_decode()
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6211
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6212 js_encode({expr}) *js_encode()*
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6213 This is similar to |json_encode()| with these differences:
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6214 - Object key names are not in quotes.
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6215 - v:none items in an array result in an empty item between
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6216 commas.
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6217 For example, the Vim object:
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6218 [1,v:none,{"one":1},v:none] ~
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6219 Will be encoded as:
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6220 [1,,{one:1},,] ~
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6221 While json_encode() would produce:
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6222 [1,null,{"one":1},null] ~
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6223 This encoding is valid for JavaScript. It is more efficient
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6224 than JSON, especially when using an array with optional items.
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6225
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6226 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6227 GetObject()->js_encode()
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6228
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6229 json_decode({string}) *json_decode()*
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6230 This parses a JSON formatted string and returns the equivalent
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6231 in Vim values. See |json_encode()| for the relation between
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6232 JSON and Vim values.
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6233 The decoding is permissive:
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6234 - A trailing comma in an array and object is ignored, e.g.
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6235 "[1, 2, ]" is the same as "[1, 2]".
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6236 - Integer keys are accepted in objects, e.g. {1:2} is the
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6237 same as {"1":2}.
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6238 - More floating point numbers are recognized, e.g. "1." for
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6239 "1.0", or "001.2" for "1.2". Special floating point values
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6240 "Infinity", "-Infinity" and "NaN" (capitalization ignored)
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6241 are accepted.
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6242 - Leading zeroes in integer numbers are ignored, e.g. "012"
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6243 for "12" or "-012" for "-12".
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6244 - Capitalization is ignored in literal names null, true or
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6245 false, e.g. "NULL" for "null", "True" for "true".
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6246 - Control characters U+0000 through U+001F which are not
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6247 escaped in strings are accepted, e.g. " " (tab
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6248 character in string) for "\t".
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6249 - An empty JSON expression or made of only spaces is accepted
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6250 and results in v:none.
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6251 - Backslash in an invalid 2-character sequence escape is
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6252 ignored, e.g. "\a" is decoded as "a".
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6253 - A correct surrogate pair in JSON strings should normally be
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6254 a 12 character sequence such as "\uD834\uDD1E", but
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6255 json_decode() silently accepts truncated surrogate pairs
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6256 such as "\uD834" or "\uD834\u"
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6257 *E938*
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6258 A duplicate key in an object, valid in rfc7159, is not
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6259 accepted by json_decode() as the result must be a valid Vim
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6260 type, e.g. this fails: {"a":"b", "a":"c"}
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6261
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6262 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6263 ReadObject()->json_decode()
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6264
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6265 json_encode({expr}) *json_encode()*
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6266 Encode {expr} as JSON and return this as a string.
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6267 The encoding is specified in:
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6268 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7159.html
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6269 Vim values are converted as follows:
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6270 |Number| decimal number
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6271 |Float| floating point number
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6272 Float nan "NaN"
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6273 Float inf "Infinity"
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6274 Float -inf "-Infinity"
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6275 |String| in double quotes (possibly null)
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6276 |Funcref| not possible, error
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6277 |List| as an array (possibly null); when
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6278 used recursively: []
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6279 |Dict| as an object (possibly null); when
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6280 used recursively: {}
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6281 |Blob| as an array of the individual bytes
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6282 v:false "false"
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6283 v:true "true"
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6284 v:none "null"
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6285 v:null "null"
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6286 Note that NaN and Infinity are passed on as values. This is
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6287 missing in the JSON standard, but several implementations do
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6288 allow it. If not then you will get an error.
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6289
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6290 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6291 GetObject()->json_encode()
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6293 keys({dict}) *keys()*
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6294 Return a |List| with all the keys of {dict}. The |List| is in
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6295 arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |values()|.
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6296
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6297 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6298 mydict->keys()
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6300 < *len()* *E701*
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6301 len({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the argument.
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6302 When {expr} is a String or a Number the length in bytes is
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6303 used, as with |strlen()|.
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6304 When {expr} is a |List| the number of items in the |List| is
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6306 When {expr} is a |Blob| the number of bytes is returned.
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6307 When {expr} is a |Dictionary| the number of entries in the
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6308 |Dictionary| is returned.
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6309 Otherwise an error is given.
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6310
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6311 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6312 mylist->len()
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parents: 17571
diff changeset
6314 < *libcall()* *E364* *E368*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6315 libcall({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6316 Call function {funcname} in the run-time library {libname}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6317 with single argument {argument}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6318 This is useful to call functions in a library that you
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6319 especially made to be used with Vim. Since only one argument
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6320 is possible, calling standard library functions is rather
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6321 limited.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6322 The result is the String returned by the function. If the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6323 function returns NULL, this will appear as an empty string ""
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6324 to Vim.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6325 If the function returns a number, use libcallnr()!
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6326 If {argument} is a number, it is passed to the function as an
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6327 int; if {argument} is a string, it is passed as a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6328 null-terminated string.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6329 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6330
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6331 libcall() allows you to write your own 'plug-in' extensions to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6332 Vim without having to recompile the program. It is NOT a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6333 means to call system functions! If you try to do so Vim will
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6334 very probably crash.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6335
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6336 For Win32, the functions you write must be placed in a DLL
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6337 and use the normal C calling convention (NOT Pascal which is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6338 used in Windows System DLLs). The function must take exactly
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6339 one parameter, either a character pointer or a long integer,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6340 and must return a character pointer or NULL. The character
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6341 pointer returned must point to memory that will remain valid
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6342 after the function has returned (e.g. in static data in the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6343 DLL). If it points to allocated memory, that memory will
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6344 leak away. Using a static buffer in the function should work,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6345 it's then freed when the DLL is unloaded.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6346
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6347 WARNING: If the function returns a non-valid pointer, Vim may
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6348 crash! This also happens if the function returns a number,
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6349 because Vim thinks it's a pointer.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6350 For Win32 systems, {libname} should be the filename of the DLL
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6351 without the ".DLL" suffix. A full path is only required if
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6352 the DLL is not in the usual places.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6353 For Unix: When compiling your own plugins, remember that the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6354 object code must be compiled as position-independent ('PIC').
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6355 {only in Win32 and some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6356 feature is present}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6357 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6358 :echo libcall("libc.so", "getenv", "HOME")
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6359
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6360 < Can also be used as a |method|, where the base is passed as
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6361 the argument to the called function: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6362 GetValue()->libcall("libc.so", "getenv")
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6363 <
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6364 *libcallnr()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6365 libcallnr({libname}, {funcname}, {argument})
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6366 Just like |libcall()|, but used for a function that returns an
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6367 int instead of a string.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6368 {only in Win32 on some Unix versions, when the |+libcall|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6369 feature is present}
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6370 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6371 :echo libcallnr("/usr/lib/libc.so", "getpid", "")
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6372 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "printf", "Hello World!\n")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6373 :call libcallnr("libc.so", "sleep", 10)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6374 <
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6375 Can also be used as a |method|, where the base is passed as
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6376 the argument to the called function: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6377 GetValue()->libcallnr("libc.so", "printf")
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6378 <
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6379 *line()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6380 line({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the line number of the file
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6381 position given with {expr}. The accepted positions are:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6382 . the cursor position
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6383 $ the last line in the current buffer
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6384 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6385 returned)
11313
327a04a762f6 patch 8.0.0542: getpos() can return a negative line number
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11263
diff changeset
6386 w0 first line visible in current window (one if the
327a04a762f6 patch 8.0.0542: getpos() can return a negative line number
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11263
diff changeset
6387 display isn't updated, e.g. in silent Ex mode)
327a04a762f6 patch 8.0.0542: getpos() can return a negative line number
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11263
diff changeset
6388 w$ last line visible in current window (this is one
327a04a762f6 patch 8.0.0542: getpos() can return a negative line number
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11263
diff changeset
6389 less than "w0" if no lines are visible)
1609
1324b7b755f3 updated for version 7.1-322
vimboss
parents: 1586
diff changeset
6390 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
1324b7b755f3 updated for version 7.1-322
vimboss
parents: 1586
diff changeset
6391 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
1324b7b755f3 updated for version 7.1-322
vimboss
parents: 1586
diff changeset
6392 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
1324b7b755f3 updated for version 7.1-322
vimboss
parents: 1586
diff changeset
6393 that it's updated right away.
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
6394 Note that a mark in another file can be used. The line number
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
6395 then applies to another buffer.
703
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6396 To get the column number use |col()|. To get both use
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6397 |getpos()|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6398 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6399 line(".") line number of the cursor
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6400 line("'t") line number of mark t
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6401 line("'" . marker) line number of mark marker
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
6402 <
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
6403 To jump to the last known position when opening a file see
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
6404 |last-position-jump|.
9
4102fb4ea781 updated for version 7.0002
vimboss
parents: 7
diff changeset
6405
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6406 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6407 GetValue()->line()
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6408
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6409 line2byte({lnum}) *line2byte()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6410 Return the byte count from the start of the buffer for line
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6411 {lnum}. This includes the end-of-line character, depending on
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6412 the 'fileformat' option for the current buffer. The first
3237
91e53bcb7946 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3224
diff changeset
6413 line returns 1. 'encoding' matters, 'fileencoding' is ignored.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6414 This can also be used to get the byte count for the line just
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6415 below the last line: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6416 line2byte(line("$") + 1)
3237
91e53bcb7946 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3224
diff changeset
6417 < This is the buffer size plus one. If 'fileencoding' is empty
91e53bcb7946 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3224
diff changeset
6418 it is the file size plus one.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6419 When {lnum} is invalid, or the |+byte_offset| feature has been
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6420 disabled at compile time, -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6421 Also see |byte2line()|, |go| and |:goto|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6422
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6423 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6424 GetLnum()->line2byte()
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6425
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6426 lispindent({lnum}) *lispindent()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6427 Get the amount of indent for line {lnum} according the lisp
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6428 indenting rules, as with 'lisp'.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6429 The indent is counted in spaces, the value of 'tabstop' is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6430 relevant. {lnum} is used just like in |getline()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6431 When {lnum} is invalid or Vim was not compiled the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6432 |+lispindent| feature, -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6433
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6434 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6435 GetLnum()->lispindent()
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6436
16235
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6437 list2str({list} [, {utf8}]) *list2str()*
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6438 Convert each number in {list} to a character string can
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6439 concatenate them all. Examples: >
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6440 list2str([32]) returns " "
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6441 list2str([65, 66, 67]) returns "ABC"
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6442 < The same can be done (slowly) with: >
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6443 join(map(list, {nr, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6444 < |str2list()| does the opposite.
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6445
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6446 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6447 With {utf8} is 1, always return utf-8 characters.
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6448 With utf-8 composing characters work as expected: >
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6449 list2str([97, 769]) returns "á"
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
6450 <
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6451 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6452 GetList()->list2str()
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6453
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6454 listener_add({callback} [, {buf}]) *listener_add()*
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6455 Add a callback function that will be invoked when changes have
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6456 been made to buffer {buf}.
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6457 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6458 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6459 buffer is used.
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6460 Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6461
16660
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6462 The {callback} is invoked with four arguments:
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6463 a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6464 a:start first changed line number
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6465 a:end first line number below the change
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6466 a:added total number of lines added, negative if lines
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6467 were deleted
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6468 a:changes a List of items with details about the changes
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6469
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6470 Example: >
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6471 func Listener(bufnr, start, end, added, changes)
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6472 echo 'lines ' .. a:start .. ' until ' .. a:end .. ' changed'
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6473 endfunc
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6474 call listener_add('Listener', bufnr)
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6475
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6476 < The List cannot be changed. Each item in a:changes is a
16648
a7f06505ad39 patch 8.1.1326: no test for listener with partial
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16638
diff changeset
6477 dictionary with these entries:
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6478 lnum the first line number of the change
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6479 end the first line below the change
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6480 added number of lines added; negative if lines were
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6481 deleted
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6482 col first column in "lnum" that was affected by
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6483 the change; one if unknown or the whole line
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6484 was affected; this is a byte index, first
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6485 character has a value of one.
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6486 When lines are inserted the values are:
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16704
diff changeset
6487 lnum line above which the new line is added
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6488 end equal to "lnum"
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6489 added number of lines inserted
16660
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6490 col 1
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6491 When lines are deleted the values are:
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6492 lnum the first deleted line
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6493 end the line below the first deleted line, before
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6494 the deletion was done
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6495 added negative, number of lines deleted
16660
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6496 col 1
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6497 When lines are changed:
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6498 lnum the first changed line
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6499 end the line below the last changed line
16660
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6500 added 0
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6501 col first column with a change or 1
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6502
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6503 The entries are in the order the changes were made, thus the
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6504 most recent change is at the end. The line numbers are valid
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6505 when the callback is invoked, but later changes may make them
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6506 invalid, thus keeping a copy for later might not work.
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6507
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6508 The {callback} is invoked just before the screen is updated,
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6509 when |listener_flush()| is called or when a change is being
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6510 made that changes the line count in a way it causes a line
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6511 number in the list of changes to become invalid.
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6512
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6513 The {callback} is invoked with the text locked, see
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6514 |textlock|. If you do need to make changes to the buffer, use
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6515 a timer to do this later |timer_start()|.
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6516
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6517 The {callback} is not invoked when the buffer is first loaded.
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6518 Use the |BufReadPost| autocmd event to handle the initial text
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6519 of a buffer.
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6520 The {callback} is also not invoked when the buffer is
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6521 unloaded, use the |BufUnload| autocmd event for that.
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6522
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6523 Can also be used as a |method|, where the base is passed as
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6524 the second argument, the buffer: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6525 GetBuffer()->listener_add(callback)
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6526
16660
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6527 listener_flush([{buf}]) *listener_flush()*
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6528 Invoke listener callbacks for buffer {buf}. If there are no
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6529 pending changes then no callbacks are invoked.
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6530
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6531 {buf} refers to a buffer name or number. For the accepted
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6532 values, see |bufname()|. When {buf} is omitted the current
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6533 buffer is used.
04c2614af21c patch 8.1.1332: cannot flush listeners without redrawing, mix of changes
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16648
diff changeset
6534
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6535 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6536 GetBuffer()->listener_flush()
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6537
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6538 listener_remove({id}) *listener_remove()*
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6539 Remove a listener previously added with listener_add().
17366
9843fbfa0ee5 patch 8.1.1682: placing a larger number of signs is slow
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
6540 Returns zero when {id} could not be found, one when {id} was
9843fbfa0ee5 patch 8.1.1682: placing a larger number of signs is slow
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
6541 removed.
16638
4790302965fc patch 8.1.1321: no docs or tests for listener functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16615
diff changeset
6542
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6543 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6544 GetListenerId()->listener_remove()
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6545
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6546 localtime() *localtime()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6547 Return the current time, measured as seconds since 1st Jan
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6548 1970. See also |strftime()| and |getftime()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6549
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6550
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6551 log({expr}) *log()*
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
6552 Return the natural logarithm (base e) of {expr} as a |Float|.
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
6553 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number| in the range
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6554 (0, inf].
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6555 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6556 :echo log(10)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6557 < 2.302585 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6558 :echo log(exp(5))
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6559 < 5.0
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6560
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6561 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6562 Compute()->log()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6563 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
6564 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6565
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
6566
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6567 log10({expr}) *log10()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6568 Return the logarithm of Float {expr} to base 10 as a |Float|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6569 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6570 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6571 :echo log10(1000)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6572 < 3.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6573 :echo log10(0.01)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6574 < -2.0
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6575
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6576 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6577 Compute()->log10()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
6578 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6579 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6580
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6581 luaeval({expr} [, {expr}]) *luaeval()*
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6582 Evaluate Lua expression {expr} and return its result converted
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6583 to Vim data structures. Second {expr} may hold additional
3492
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6584 argument accessible as _A inside first {expr}.
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6585 Strings are returned as they are.
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6586 Boolean objects are converted to numbers.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6587 Numbers are converted to |Float| values if vim was compiled
3492
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6588 with |+float| and to numbers otherwise.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6589 Dictionaries and lists obtained by vim.eval() are returned
3492
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6590 as-is.
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6591 Other objects are returned as zero without any errors.
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6592 See |lua-luaeval| for more details.
17916
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6593
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6594 Can also be used as a |method|: >
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6595 GetExpr()->luaeval()
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6596
2e53305f2239 patch 8.1.1954: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17914
diff changeset
6597 < {only available when compiled with the |+lua| feature}
3492
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
6598
9416
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9407
diff changeset
6599 map({expr1}, {expr2}) *map()*
cbf052ccb120 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b33c7eb5b813cb631b2b0ca5c4029e1788a09bde
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6600 {expr1} must be a |List| or a |Dictionary|.
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6601 Replace each item in {expr1} with the result of evaluating
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6602 {expr2}. {expr2} must be a |string| or |Funcref|.
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6603
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6604 If {expr2} is a |string|, inside {expr2} |v:val| has the value
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6605 of the current item. For a |Dictionary| |v:key| has the key
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6606 of the current item and for a |List| |v:key| has the index of
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6607 the current item.
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6608 Example: >
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6609 :call map(mylist, '"> " . v:val . " <"')
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6610 < This puts "> " before and " <" after each item in "mylist".
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6611
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6612 Note that {expr2} is the result of an expression and is then
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6613 used as an expression again. Often it is good to use a
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6614 |literal-string| to avoid having to double backslashes. You
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6615 still have to double ' quotes
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6616
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6617 If {expr2} is a |Funcref| it is called with two arguments:
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6618 1. The key or the index of the current item.
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6619 2. the value of the current item.
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6620 The function must return the new value of the item. Example
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6621 that changes each value by "key-value": >
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6622 func KeyValue(key, val)
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6623 return a:key . '-' . a:val
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6624 endfunc
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6625 call map(myDict, function('KeyValue'))
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6626 < It is shorter when using a |lambda|: >
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6627 call map(myDict, {key, val -> key . '-' . val})
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6628 < If you do not use "val" you can leave it out: >
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6629 call map(myDict, {key -> 'item: ' . key})
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6630 < If you do not use "key" you can use a short name: >
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6631 call map(myDict, {_, val -> 'item: ' . val})
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6632 <
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6633 The operation is done in-place. If you want a |List| or
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6634 |Dictionary| to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
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6635 :let tlist = map(copy(mylist), ' v:val . "\t"')
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6636
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6637 < Returns {expr1}, the |List| or |Dictionary| that was filtered.
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6638 When an error is encountered while evaluating {expr2} no
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6639 further items in {expr1} are processed. When {expr2} is a
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6640 Funcref errors inside a function are ignored, unless it was
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6641 defined with the "abort" flag.
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6642
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6643 Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6644 mylist->map(expr2)
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6645
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6646 maparg({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr} [, {dict}]]]) *maparg()*
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6647 When {dict} is omitted or zero: Return the rhs of mapping
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6648 {name} in mode {mode}. The returned String has special
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6649 characters translated like in the output of the ":map" command
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6650 listing.
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6651
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6652 When there is no mapping for {name}, an empty String is
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6653 returned. When the mapping for {name} is empty, then "<Nop>"
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6654 is returned.
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6655
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6656 The {name} can have special key names, like in the ":map"
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6657 command.
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6658
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6659 {mode} can be one of these strings:
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6660 "n" Normal
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6661 "v" Visual (including Select)
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6662 "o" Operator-pending
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6663 "i" Insert
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6664 "c" Cmd-line
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6665 "s" Select
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6666 "x" Visual
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6667 "l" langmap |language-mapping|
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6668 "t" Terminal-Job
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6669 "" Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
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6670 When {mode} is omitted, the modes for "" are used.
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6671
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6672 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
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6673 instead of mappings.
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6674
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6675 When {dict} is there and it is |TRUE| return a dictionary
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6676 containing all the information of the mapping with the
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6677 following items:
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6678 "lhs" The {lhs} of the mapping.
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6679 "rhs" The {rhs} of the mapping as typed.
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6680 "silent" 1 for a |:map-silent| mapping, else 0.
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6681 "noremap" 1 if the {rhs} of the mapping is not remappable.
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6682 "expr" 1 for an expression mapping (|:map-<expr>|).
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6683 "buffer" 1 for a buffer local mapping (|:map-local|).
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6684 "mode" Modes for which the mapping is defined. In
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6685 addition to the modes mentioned above, these
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6686 characters will be used:
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6687 " " Normal, Visual and Operator-pending
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6688 "!" Insert and Commandline mode
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6689 (|mapmode-ic|)
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6690 "sid" The script local ID, used for <sid> mappings
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6691 (|<SID>|).
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6692 "lnum" The line number in "sid", zero if unknown.
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6693 "nowait" Do not wait for other, longer mappings.
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6694 (|:map-<nowait>|).
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6696 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
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6697 then the global mappings.
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6698 This function can be used to map a key even when it's already
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6699 mapped, and have it do the original mapping too. Sketch: >
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6700 exe 'nnoremap <Tab> ==' . maparg('<Tab>', 'n')
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6702 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
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6703 GetKey()->maparg('n')
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6705 mapcheck({name} [, {mode} [, {abbr}]]) *mapcheck()*
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6706 Check if there is a mapping that matches with {name} in mode
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6707 {mode}. See |maparg()| for {mode} and special names in
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6708 {name}.
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6709 When {abbr} is there and it is |TRUE| use abbreviations
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6710 instead of mappings.
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6711 A match happens with a mapping that starts with {name} and
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6712 with a mapping which is equal to the start of {name}.
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6714 matches mapping "a" "ab" "abc" ~
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6715 mapcheck("a") yes yes yes
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6716 mapcheck("abc") yes yes yes
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6717 mapcheck("ax") yes no no
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6718 mapcheck("b") no no no
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6721 mapping that matches with {name}, while maparg() only finds a
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6722 mapping for {name} exactly.
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6724 String is returned. If there is one, the RHS of that mapping
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6726 {name}, the RHS of one of them is returned. This will be
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6727 "<Nop>" if the RHS is empty.
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6728 The mappings local to the current buffer are checked first,
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6729 then the global mappings.
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6730 This function can be used to check if a mapping can be added
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6731 without being ambiguous. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6732 :if mapcheck("_vv") == ""
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6733 : map _vv :set guifont=7x13<CR>
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6734 :endif
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6735 < This avoids adding the "_vv" mapping when there already is a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6736 mapping for "_v" or for "_vvv".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6737
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6738 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6739 GetKey()->mapcheck('n')
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6740
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6741 match({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *match()*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6742 When {expr} is a |List| then this returns the index of the
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6743 first item where {pat} matches. Each item is used as a
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
6744 String, |Lists| and |Dictionaries| are used as echoed.
14695
b178e2039b2d Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14673
diff changeset
6745
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6746 Otherwise, {expr} is used as a String. The result is a
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6747 Number, which gives the index (byte offset) in {expr} where
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6748 {pat} matches.
14695
b178e2039b2d Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14673
diff changeset
6749
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6750 A match at the first character or |List| item returns zero.
19
a81bc802c17c updated for version 7.0011
vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
6751 If there is no match -1 is returned.
14695
b178e2039b2d Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14673
diff changeset
6752
2833
c869ff170ddc Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2826
diff changeset
6753 For getting submatches see |matchlist()|.
19
a81bc802c17c updated for version 7.0011
vimboss
parents: 18
diff changeset
6754 Example: >
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6755 :echo match("testing", "ing") " results in 4
714
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
6756 :echo match([1, 'x'], '\a') " results in 1
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6757 < See |string-match| for how {pat} is used.
170
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6758 *strpbrk()*
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6759 Vim doesn't have a strpbrk() function. But you can do: >
170
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6760 :let sepidx = match(line, '[.,;: \t]')
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6761 < *strcasestr()*
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6762 Vim doesn't have a strcasestr() function. But you can add
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6763 "\c" to the pattern to ignore case: >
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6764 :let idx = match(haystack, '\cneedle')
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6765 <
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6766 If {start} is given, the search starts from byte index
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6767 {start} in a String or item {start} in a |List|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6768 The result, however, is still the index counted from the
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
6769 first character/item. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6770 :echo match("testing", "ing", 2)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6771 < result is again "4". >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6772 :echo match("testing", "ing", 4)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6773 < result is again "4". >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6774 :echo match("testing", "t", 2)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6775 < result is "3".
694
07d199fe02ed updated for version 7.0209
vimboss
parents: 692
diff changeset
6776 For a String, if {start} > 0 then it is like the string starts
703
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6777 {start} bytes later, thus "^" will match at {start}. Except
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6778 when {count} is given, then it's like matches before the
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6779 {start} byte are ignored (this is a bit complicated to keep it
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6780 backwards compatible).
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6781 For a String, if {start} < 0, it will be set to 0. For a list
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6782 the index is counted from the end.
697
f08390485cd3 updated for version 7.0210
vimboss
parents: 694
diff changeset
6783 If {start} is out of range ({start} > strlen({expr}) for a
f08390485cd3 updated for version 7.0210
vimboss
parents: 694
diff changeset
6784 String or {start} > len({expr}) for a |List|) -1 is returned.
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6785
694
07d199fe02ed updated for version 7.0209
vimboss
parents: 692
diff changeset
6786 When {count} is given use the {count}'th match. When a match
697
f08390485cd3 updated for version 7.0210
vimboss
parents: 694
diff changeset
6787 is found in a String the search for the next one starts one
694
07d199fe02ed updated for version 7.0209
vimboss
parents: 692
diff changeset
6788 character further. Thus this example results in 1: >
07d199fe02ed updated for version 7.0209
vimboss
parents: 692
diff changeset
6789 echo match("testing", "..", 0, 2)
07d199fe02ed updated for version 7.0209
vimboss
parents: 692
diff changeset
6790 < In a |List| the search continues in the next item.
703
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6791 Note that when {count} is added the way {start} works changes,
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
6792 see above.
694
07d199fe02ed updated for version 7.0209
vimboss
parents: 692
diff changeset
6793
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6794 See |pattern| for the patterns that are accepted.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6795 The 'ignorecase' option is used to set the ignore-caseness of
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6796 the pattern. 'smartcase' is NOT used. The matching is always
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6797 done like 'magic' is set and 'cpoptions' is empty.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6798
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6799 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6800 GetList()->match('word')
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6801 <
14407
631344964949 patch 8.1.0218: cannot add matches to another window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14347
diff changeset
6802 *matchadd()* *E798* *E799* *E801* *E957*
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6803 matchadd({group}, {pattern} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6804 Defines a pattern to be highlighted in the current window (a
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6805 "match"). It will be highlighted with {group}. Returns an
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6806 identification number (ID), which can be used to delete the
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
6807 match using |matchdelete()|. The ID is bound to the window.
5466
d060c429b21f Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5460
diff changeset
6808 Matching is case sensitive and magic, unless case sensitivity
d060c429b21f Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5460
diff changeset
6809 or magicness are explicitly overridden in {pattern}. The
d060c429b21f Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5460
diff changeset
6810 'magic', 'smartcase' and 'ignorecase' options are not used.
6951
b2673982c625 Updated and new runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6947
diff changeset
6811 The "Conceal" value is special, it causes the match to be
b2673982c625 Updated and new runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6947
diff changeset
6812 concealed.
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6813
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6814 The optional {priority} argument assigns a priority to the
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6815 match. A match with a high priority will have its
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6816 highlighting overrule that of a match with a lower priority.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6817 A priority is specified as an integer (negative numbers are no
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6818 exception). If the {priority} argument is not specified, the
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6819 default priority is 10. The priority of 'hlsearch' is zero,
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6820 hence all matches with a priority greater than zero will
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6821 overrule it. Syntax highlighting (see 'syntax') is a separate
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6822 mechanism, and regardless of the chosen priority a match will
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6823 always overrule syntax highlighting.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6824
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6825 The optional {id} argument allows the request for a specific
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6826 match ID. If a specified ID is already taken, an error
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6827 message will appear and the match will not be added. An ID
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6828 is specified as a positive integer (zero excluded). IDs 1, 2
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6829 and 3 are reserved for |:match|, |:2match| and |:3match|,
6947
1efa7c2b9368 patch 7.4.792
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6935
diff changeset
6830 respectively. If the {id} argument is not specified or -1,
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6831 |matchadd()| automatically chooses a free ID.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6832
7659
07f11de5efca commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/85084ef1e999dcf50e8d466106a33bac24a0febb
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7653
diff changeset
6833 The optional {dict} argument allows for further custom
07f11de5efca commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/85084ef1e999dcf50e8d466106a33bac24a0febb
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7653
diff changeset
6834 values. Currently this is used to specify a match specific
6947
1efa7c2b9368 patch 7.4.792
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6935
diff changeset
6835 conceal character that will be shown for |hl-Conceal|
1efa7c2b9368 patch 7.4.792
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6935
diff changeset
6836 highlighted matches. The dict can have the following members:
1efa7c2b9368 patch 7.4.792
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6935
diff changeset
6837
1efa7c2b9368 patch 7.4.792
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6935
diff changeset
6838 conceal Special character to show instead of the
8031
ece323e2b57f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6463ca229cb9412581419497924c85fcbfc854ab
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8019
diff changeset
6839 match (only for |hl-Conceal| highlighted
6947
1efa7c2b9368 patch 7.4.792
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6935
diff changeset
6840 matches, see |:syn-cchar|)
14407
631344964949 patch 8.1.0218: cannot add matches to another window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14347
diff changeset
6841 window Instead of the current window use the
631344964949 patch 8.1.0218: cannot add matches to another window
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14347
diff changeset
6842 window with this number or window ID.
6947
1efa7c2b9368 patch 7.4.792
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6935
diff changeset
6843
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6844 The number of matches is not limited, as it is the case with
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6845 the |:match| commands.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6846
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6847 Example: >
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6848 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6849 :let m = matchadd("MyGroup", "TODO")
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6850 < Deletion of the pattern: >
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6851 :call matchdelete(m)
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6852
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6853 < A list of matches defined by |matchadd()| and |:match| are
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
6854 available from |getmatches()|. All matches can be deleted in
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6855 one operation by |clearmatches()|.
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6856
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6858 GetGroup()->matchadd('TODO')
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6859 <
9790
34cc6a101340 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8e97bd74b5377753597e3d98e7123d8985c7fffd
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9737
diff changeset
6860 *matchaddpos()*
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6861 matchaddpos({group}, {pos} [, {priority} [, {id} [, {dict}]]])
5979
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6862 Same as |matchadd()|, but requires a list of positions {pos}
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6863 instead of a pattern. This command is faster than |matchadd()|
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6864 because it does not require to handle regular expressions and
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6865 sets buffer line boundaries to redraw screen. It is supposed
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6866 to be used when fast match additions and deletions are
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6867 required, for example to highlight matching parentheses.
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6868
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6869 The list {pos} can contain one of these items:
6007
ce284c205558 updated for version 7.4.344
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5995
diff changeset
6870 - A number. This whole line will be highlighted. The first
5979
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6871 line has number 1.
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6872 - A list with one number, e.g., [23]. The whole line with this
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6873 number will be highlighted.
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6874 - A list with two numbers, e.g., [23, 11]. The first number is
6007
ce284c205558 updated for version 7.4.344
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5995
diff changeset
6875 the line number, the second one is the column number (first
ce284c205558 updated for version 7.4.344
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5995
diff changeset
6876 column is 1, the value must correspond to the byte index as
ce284c205558 updated for version 7.4.344
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5995
diff changeset
6877 |col()| would return). The character at this position will
ce284c205558 updated for version 7.4.344
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5995
diff changeset
6878 be highlighted.
5979
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6879 - A list with three numbers, e.g., [23, 11, 3]. As above, but
6007
ce284c205558 updated for version 7.4.344
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5995
diff changeset
6880 the third number gives the length of the highlight in bytes.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6881
5979
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6882 The maximum number of positions is 8.
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6883
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6884 Example: >
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6885 :highlight MyGroup ctermbg=green guibg=green
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6886 :let m = matchaddpos("MyGroup", [[23, 24], 34])
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6887 < Deletion of the pattern: >
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6888 :call matchdelete(m)
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6889
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6890 < Matches added by |matchaddpos()| are returned by
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6891 |getmatches()| with an entry "pos1", "pos2", etc., with the
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6892 value a list like the {pos} item.
f9fa2e506b9f updated for version 7.4.330
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5968
diff changeset
6893
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6894 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6895 GetGroup()->matchaddpos([23, 11])
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6896
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6897 matcharg({nr}) *matcharg()*
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
6898 Selects the {nr} match item, as set with a |:match|,
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6899 |:2match| or |:3match| command.
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6900 Return a |List| with two elements:
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6901 The name of the highlight group used
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6902 The pattern used.
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6903 When {nr} is not 1, 2 or 3 returns an empty |List|.
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6904 When there is no match item set returns ['', ''].
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6905 This is useful to save and restore a |:match|.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6906 Highlighting matches using the |:match| commands are limited
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6907 to three matches. |matchadd()| does not have this limitation.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6908
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6909 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6910 GetMatch()->matcharg()
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6911
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
6912 matchdelete({id} [, {win}) *matchdelete()* *E802* *E803*
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6913 Deletes a match with ID {id} previously defined by |matchadd()|
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6914 or one of the |:match| commands. Returns 0 if successful,
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6915 otherwise -1. See example for |matchadd()|. All matches can
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
6916 be deleted in one operation by |clearmatches()|.
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
6917 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
6918 window ID instead of the current window.
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
6919
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6920 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6921 GetMatch()->matchdelete()
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6922
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6923 matchend({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchend()*
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6924 Same as |match()|, but return the index of first character
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6925 after the match. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6926 :echo matchend("testing", "ing")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6927 < results in "7".
170
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6928 *strspn()* *strcspn()*
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6929 Vim doesn't have a strspn() or strcspn() function, but you can
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6930 do it with matchend(): >
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6931 :let span = matchend(line, '[a-zA-Z]')
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6932 :let span = matchend(line, '[^a-zA-Z]')
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6933 < Except that -1 is returned when there are no matches.
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
6934
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6935 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6936 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 2)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6937 < results in "7". >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6938 :echo matchend("testing", "ing", 5)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6939 < result is "-1".
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6940 When {expr} is a |List| the result is equal to |match()|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6941
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6942 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6943 GetText()->matchend('word')
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6944
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6945 matchlist({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchlist()*
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6946 Same as |match()|, but return a |List|. The first item in the
158
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
6947 list is the matched string, same as what matchstr() would
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
6948 return. Following items are submatches, like "\1", "\2", etc.
842
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
6949 in |:substitute|. When an optional submatch didn't match an
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
6950 empty string is used. Example: >
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
6951 echo matchlist('acd', '\(a\)\?\(b\)\?\(c\)\?\(.*\)')
a209672376fd updated for version 7.0f
vimboss
parents: 841
diff changeset
6952 < Results in: ['acd', 'a', '', 'c', 'd', '', '', '', '', '']
158
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
6953 When there is no match an empty list is returned.
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
6954
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6955 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6956 GetList()->matchlist('word')
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6957
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6958 matchstr({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstr()*
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
6959 Same as |match()|, but return the matched string. Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6960 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6961 < results in "ing".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6962 When there is no match "" is returned.
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
6963 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6964 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 2)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6965 < results in "ing". >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6966 :echo matchstr("testing", "ing", 5)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6967 < result is "".
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
6968 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item is returned.
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
6969 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
6970
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6971 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6972 GetText()->matchstr('word')
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6973
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
6974 matchstrpos({expr}, {pat} [, {start} [, {count}]]) *matchstrpos()*
8793
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6975 Same as |matchstr()|, but return the matched string, the start
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6976 position and the end position of the match. Example: >
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6977 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing")
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6978 < results in ["ing", 4, 7].
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6979 When there is no match ["", -1, -1] is returned.
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6980 The {start}, if given, has the same meaning as for |match()|. >
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6981 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 2)
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6982 < results in ["ing", 4, 7]. >
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6983 :echo matchstrpos("testing", "ing", 5)
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6984 < result is ["", -1, -1].
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6985 When {expr} is a |List| then the matching item, the index
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6986 of first item where {pat} matches, the start position and the
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6987 end position of the match are returned. >
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6988 :echo matchstrpos([1, '__x'], '\a')
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6989 < result is ["x", 1, 2, 3].
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6990 The type isn't changed, it's not necessarily a String.
dda254280bab commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7fed5c18f8577b75404b80d8b9a9907b1bbd27e4
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8749
diff changeset
6991
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6992 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
6993 GetText()->matchstrpos('word')
87
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
6994 *max()*
10734
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
6995 max({expr}) Return the maximum value of all items in {expr}.
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
6996 {expr} can be a list or a dictionary. For a dictionary,
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
6997 it returns the maximum of all values in the dictionary.
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
6998 If {expr} is neither a list nor a dictionary, or one of the
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
6999 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
7000 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
87
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
7001
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7002 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7003 mylist->max()
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7004
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7005 < *min()*
10734
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
7006 min({expr}) Return the minimum value of all items in {expr}.
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
7007 {expr} can be a list or a dictionary. For a dictionary,
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
7008 it returns the minimum of all values in the dictionary.
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
7009 If {expr} is neither a list nor a dictionary, or one of the
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
7010 items in {expr} cannot be used as a Number this results in
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
7011 an error. An empty |List| or |Dictionary| results in zero.
87
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
7012
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7013 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7014 mylist->min()
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7015
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7016 < *mkdir()* *E739*
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7017 mkdir({name} [, {path} [, {prot}]])
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7018 Create directory {name}.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7019
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7020 If {path} is "p" then intermediate directories are created as
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7021 necessary. Otherwise it must be "".
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7022
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7023 If {prot} is given it is used to set the protection bits of
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7024 the new directory. The default is 0755 (rwxr-xr-x: r/w for
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7025 the user readable for others). Use 0700 to make it unreadable
1702
5232b9862f23 updated for version 7.2-000
vimboss
parents: 1700
diff changeset
7026 for others. This is only used for the last part of {name}.
5232b9862f23 updated for version 7.2-000
vimboss
parents: 1700
diff changeset
7027 Thus if you create /tmp/foo/bar then /tmp/foo will be created
5232b9862f23 updated for version 7.2-000
vimboss
parents: 1700
diff changeset
7028 with 0755.
5232b9862f23 updated for version 7.2-000
vimboss
parents: 1700
diff changeset
7029 Example: >
5232b9862f23 updated for version 7.2-000
vimboss
parents: 1700
diff changeset
7030 :call mkdir($HOME . "/tmp/foo/bar", "p", 0700)
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7031
1702
5232b9862f23 updated for version 7.2-000
vimboss
parents: 1700
diff changeset
7032 < This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7033
13672
4a1efd1a6018 patch 8.0.1708: mkdir with 'p' flag fails on existing directory
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13626
diff changeset
7034 There is no error if the directory already exists and the "p"
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7035 flag is passed (since patch 8.0.1708). However, without the
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7036 "p" option the call will fail.
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7037
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7038 The function result is a Number, which is 1 if the call was
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7039 successful or 0 if the directory creation failed or partly
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7040 failed.
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7041
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7042 Not available on all systems. To check use: >
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7043 :if exists("*mkdir")
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7044
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7045 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7046 GetName()->mkdir()
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7047 <
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7048 *mode()*
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7049 mode([expr]) Return a string that indicates the current mode.
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
7050 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
7051 a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then the full mode is
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
7052 returned, otherwise only the first letter is returned.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7053
14422
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7054 n Normal, Terminal-Normal
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7055 no Operator-pending
15279
54457fc4af0b patch 8.1.0648: custom operators can't act upon a forced motion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15271
diff changeset
7056 nov Operator-pending (forced characterwise |o_v|)
54457fc4af0b patch 8.1.0648: custom operators can't act upon a forced motion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15271
diff changeset
7057 noV Operator-pending (forced linewise |o_V|)
54457fc4af0b patch 8.1.0648: custom operators can't act upon a forced motion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15271
diff changeset
7058 noCTRL-V Operator-pending (forced blockwise |o_CTRL-V|);
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
7059 CTRL-V is one character
14422
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7060 niI Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Insert-mode|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7061 niR Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Replace-mode|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7062 niV Normal using |i_CTRL-O| in |Virtual-Replace-mode|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7063 v Visual by character
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7064 V Visual by line
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7065 CTRL-V Visual blockwise
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7066 s Select by character
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7067 S Select by line
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7068 CTRL-S Select blockwise
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7069 i Insert
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7070 ic Insert mode completion |compl-generic|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7071 ix Insert mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7072 R Replace |R|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7073 Rc Replace mode completion |compl-generic|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7074 Rv Virtual Replace |gR|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7075 Rx Replace mode |i_CTRL-X| completion
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7076 c Command-line editing
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7077 cv Vim Ex mode |gQ|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7078 ce Normal Ex mode |Q|
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7079 r Hit-enter prompt
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7080 rm The -- more -- prompt
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7081 r? A |:confirm| query of some sort
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7082 ! Shell or external command is executing
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7083 t Terminal-Job mode: keys go to the job
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7084 This is useful in the 'statusline' option or when used
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7085 with |remote_expr()| In most other places it always returns
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7086 "c" or "n".
14422
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7087 Note that in the future more modes and more specific modes may
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7088 be added. It's better not to compare the whole string but only
06316dbd66bc patch 8.1.0225: mode() does not indicate using CTRL-O from Insert mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14421
diff changeset
7089 the leading character(s).
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7090 Also see |visualmode()|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7091
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7092 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7093 DoFull()->mode()
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7094
2050
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7095 mzeval({expr}) *mzeval()*
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7096 Evaluate MzScheme expression {expr} and return its result
3492
3482d151136b Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3465
diff changeset
7097 converted to Vim data structures.
2050
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7098 Numbers and strings are returned as they are.
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7099 Pairs (including lists and improper lists) and vectors are
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7100 returned as Vim |Lists|.
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7101 Hash tables are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with keys
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7102 converted to strings.
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7103 All other types are converted to string with display function.
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7104 Examples: >
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7105 :mz (define l (list 1 2 3))
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7106 :mz (define h (make-hash)) (hash-set! h "list" l)
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7107 :echo mzeval("l")
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7108 :echo mzeval("h")
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7109 <
17930
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7110 Can also be used as a |method|: >
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7111 GetExpr()->mzeval()
0cdb6ac20748 patch 8.1.1961: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17916
diff changeset
7112 <
2050
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7113 {only available when compiled with the |+mzscheme| feature}
afcf9db31561 updated for version 7.2.336
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2033
diff changeset
7114
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7115 nextnonblank({lnum}) *nextnonblank()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7116 Return the line number of the first line at or below {lnum}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7117 that is not blank. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7118 if getline(nextnonblank(1)) =~ "Java"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7119 < When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7120 below it, zero is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7121 See also |prevnonblank()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7122
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7123 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7124 GetLnum()->nextnonblank()
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7125
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7126 nr2char({expr} [, {utf8}]) *nr2char()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7127 Return a string with a single character, which has the number
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7128 value {expr}. Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7129 nr2char(64) returns "@"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7130 nr2char(32) returns " "
4051
42edc5dac33c updated for version 7.3.780
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3996
diff changeset
7131 < When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
42edc5dac33c updated for version 7.3.780
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3996
diff changeset
7132 Example for "utf-8": >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7133 nr2char(300) returns I with bow character
4051
42edc5dac33c updated for version 7.3.780
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3996
diff changeset
7134 < With {utf8} set to 1, always return utf-8 characters.
42edc5dac33c updated for version 7.3.780
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3996
diff changeset
7135 Note that a NUL character in the file is specified with
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7136 nr2char(10), because NULs are represented with newline
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7137 characters. nr2char(0) is a real NUL and terminates the
119
e8f07016e34d updated for version 7.0042
vimboss
parents: 114
diff changeset
7138 string, thus results in an empty string.
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
7139 To turn a list of character numbers into a string: >
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
7140 let list = [65, 66, 67]
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
7141 let str = join(map(list, {_, val -> nr2char(val)}), '')
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
7142 < Result: "ABC"
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7143
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7144 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7145 GetNumber()->nr2char()
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
7146
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
7147 or({expr}, {expr}) *or()*
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
7148 Bitwise OR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
7149 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
7150 Example: >
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
7151 :let bits = or(bits, 0x80)
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
7152 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
7153 :let bits = bits->or(0x80)
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
7154
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
7155
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7156 pathshorten({expr}) *pathshorten()*
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7157 Shorten directory names in the path {expr} and return the
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7158 result. The tail, the file name, is kept as-is. The other
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7159 components in the path are reduced to single letters. Leading
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7160 '~' and '.' characters are kept. Example: >
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7161 :echo pathshorten('~/.vim/autoload/myfile.vim')
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7162 < ~/.v/a/myfile.vim ~
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7163 It doesn't matter if the path exists or not.
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
7164
17976
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7165 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7166 GetDirectories()->pathshorten()
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7167
7651
c7575b07de98 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e9b892ebcd8596bf813793a1eed5a460a9495a28
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7629
diff changeset
7168 perleval({expr}) *perleval()*
c7575b07de98 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e9b892ebcd8596bf813793a1eed5a460a9495a28
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7629
diff changeset
7169 Evaluate Perl expression {expr} in scalar context and return
c7575b07de98 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e9b892ebcd8596bf813793a1eed5a460a9495a28
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7629
diff changeset
7170 its result converted to Vim data structures. If value can't be
7659
07f11de5efca commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/85084ef1e999dcf50e8d466106a33bac24a0febb
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7653
diff changeset
7171 converted, it is returned as a string Perl representation.
07f11de5efca commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/85084ef1e999dcf50e8d466106a33bac24a0febb
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7653
diff changeset
7172 Note: If you want an array or hash, {expr} must return a
07f11de5efca commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/85084ef1e999dcf50e8d466106a33bac24a0febb
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7653
diff changeset
7173 reference to it.
7651
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7629
diff changeset
7174 Example: >
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7629
diff changeset
7175 :echo perleval('[1 .. 4]')
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7629
diff changeset
7176 < [1, 2, 3, 4]
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7177
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7178 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7179 GetExpr()->perleval()
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7180
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7181 < {only available when compiled with the |+perl| feature}
7651
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7629
diff changeset
7182
17257
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
7183
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
7184 popup_ functions are documented here: |popup-functions|.
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
7185
cb0ca75f0c26 patch 8.1.1628: popup window functions not in list of functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17253
diff changeset
7186
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7187 pow({x}, {y}) *pow()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7188 Return the power of {x} to the exponent {y} as a |Float|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7189 {x} and {y} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7190 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7191 :echo pow(3, 3)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7192 < 27.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7193 :echo pow(2, 16)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7194 < 65536.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7195 :echo pow(32, 0.20)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7196 < 2.0
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7197
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7198 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7199 Compute()->pow(3)
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7200 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7201 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7202
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7203 prevnonblank({lnum}) *prevnonblank()*
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7204 Return the line number of the first line at or above {lnum}
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7205 that is not blank. Example: >
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7206 let ind = indent(prevnonblank(v:lnum - 1))
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7207 < When {lnum} is invalid or there is no non-blank line at or
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7208 above it, zero is returned.
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7209 Also see |nextnonblank()|.
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7210
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7211 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7212 GetLnum()->prevnonblank()
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7213
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7214 printf({fmt}, {expr1} ...) *printf()*
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7215 Return a String with {fmt}, where "%" items are replaced by
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7216 the formatted form of their respective arguments. Example: >
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7217 printf("%4d: E%d %.30s", lnum, errno, msg)
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7218 < May result in:
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7219 " 99: E42 asdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfasdfas" ~
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7220
17676
14ac8c31e598 patch 8.1.1835: cannot use printf() as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17674
diff changeset
7221 When used as a |method| the base is passed as the second
14ac8c31e598 patch 8.1.1835: cannot use printf() as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17674
diff changeset
7222 argument: >
14ac8c31e598 patch 8.1.1835: cannot use printf() as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17674
diff changeset
7223 Compute()->printf("result: %d")
14ac8c31e598 patch 8.1.1835: cannot use printf() as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17674
diff changeset
7224
14ac8c31e598 patch 8.1.1835: cannot use printf() as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17674
diff changeset
7225 < Often used items are:
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
7226 %s string
3914
f15769bce0b8 updated for version 7.3.713
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3893
diff changeset
7227 %6S string right-aligned in 6 display cells
653
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
7228 %6s string right-aligned in 6 bytes
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7229 %.9s string truncated to 9 bytes
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7230 %c single byte
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7231 %d decimal number
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7232 %5d decimal number padded with spaces to 5 characters
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7233 %x hex number
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7234 %04x hex number padded with zeros to at least 4 characters
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7235 %X hex number using upper case letters
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7236 %o octal number
9894
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7237 %08b binary number padded with zeros to at least 8 chars
10038
7cf4e210cf3c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/04186095346daa60e82e981dad114de2b641d672
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10027
diff changeset
7238 %f floating point number as 12.23, inf, -inf or nan
7cf4e210cf3c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/04186095346daa60e82e981dad114de2b641d672
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10027
diff changeset
7239 %F floating point number as 12.23, INF, -INF or NAN
7cf4e210cf3c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/04186095346daa60e82e981dad114de2b641d672
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10027
diff changeset
7240 %e floating point number as 1.23e3, inf, -inf or nan
7cf4e210cf3c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/04186095346daa60e82e981dad114de2b641d672
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10027
diff changeset
7241 %E floating point number as 1.23E3, INF, -INF or NAN
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7242 %g floating point number, as %f or %e depending on value
10895
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
7243 %G floating point number, as %F or %E depending on value
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7244 %% the % character itself
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7245
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7246 Conversion specifications start with '%' and end with the
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7247 conversion type. All other characters are copied unchanged to
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7248 the result.
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7249
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7250 The "%" starts a conversion specification. The following
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7251 arguments appear in sequence:
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7252
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7253 % [flags] [field-width] [.precision] type
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7254
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
7255 flags
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7256 Zero or more of the following flags:
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7257
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7258 # The value should be converted to an "alternate
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7259 form". For c, d, and s conversions, this option
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7260 has no effect. For o conversions, the precision
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7261 of the number is increased to force the first
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7262 character of the output string to a zero (except
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7263 if a zero value is printed with an explicit
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7264 precision of zero).
9894
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7265 For b and B conversions, a non-zero result has
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7266 the string "0b" (or "0B" for B conversions)
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7267 prepended to it.
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7268 For x and X conversions, a non-zero result has
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7269 the string "0x" (or "0X" for X conversions)
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7270 prepended to it.
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7271
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7272 0 (zero) Zero padding. For all conversions the converted
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7273 value is padded on the left with zeros rather
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7274 than blanks. If a precision is given with a
9894
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7275 numeric conversion (d, b, B, o, x, and X), the 0
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7276 flag is ignored.
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7277
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7278 - A negative field width flag; the converted value
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7279 is to be left adjusted on the field boundary.
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7280 The converted value is padded on the right with
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7281 blanks, rather than on the left with blanks or
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7282 zeros. A - overrides a 0 if both are given.
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7283
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7284 ' ' (space) A blank should be left before a positive
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7285 number produced by a signed conversion (d).
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7286
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7287 + A sign must always be placed before a number
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7288 produced by a signed conversion. A + overrides
449
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vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7289 a space if both are used.
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7290
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7291 field-width
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7292 An optional decimal digit string specifying a minimum
653
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
7293 field width. If the converted value has fewer bytes
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
7294 than the field width, it will be padded with spaces on
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
7295 the left (or right, if the left-adjustment flag has
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
7296 been given) to fill out the field width.
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7297
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7298 .precision
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7299 An optional precision, in the form of a period '.'
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7300 followed by an optional digit string. If the digit
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7301 string is omitted, the precision is taken as zero.
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7302 This gives the minimum number of digits to appear for
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7303 d, o, x, and X conversions, or the maximum number of
653
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
7304 bytes to be printed from a string for s conversions.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7305 For floating point it is the number of digits after
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7306 the decimal point.
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7307
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7308 type
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7309 A character that specifies the type of conversion to
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7310 be applied, see below.
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7311
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7312 A field width or precision, or both, may be indicated by an
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7313 asterisk '*' instead of a digit string. In this case, a
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7314 Number argument supplies the field width or precision. A
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7315 negative field width is treated as a left adjustment flag
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7316 followed by a positive field width; a negative precision is
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7317 treated as though it were missing. Example: >
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7318 :echo printf("%d: %.*s", nr, width, line)
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7319 < This limits the length of the text used from "line" to
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7320 "width" bytes.
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7321
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
7322 The conversion specifiers and their meanings are:
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7323
9894
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7324 *printf-d* *printf-b* *printf-B* *printf-o*
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7325 *printf-x* *printf-X*
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7326 dbBoxX The Number argument is converted to signed decimal
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7327 (d), unsigned binary (b and B), unsigned octal (o), or
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7328 unsigned hexadecimal (x and X) notation. The letters
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7329 "abcdef" are used for x conversions; the letters
b01afb4e8f66 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91984b9034d3b698459622be277d963e0c6df60e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9887
diff changeset
7330 "ABCDEF" are used for X conversions.
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7331 The precision, if any, gives the minimum number of
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7332 digits that must appear; if the converted value
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7333 requires fewer digits, it is padded on the left with
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7334 zeros.
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7335 In no case does a non-existent or small field width
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7336 cause truncation of a numeric field; if the result of
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7337 a conversion is wider than the field width, the field
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7338 is expanded to contain the conversion result.
10000
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7339 The 'h' modifier indicates the argument is 16 bits.
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7340 The 'l' modifier indicates the argument is 32 bits.
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7341 The 'L' modifier indicates the argument is 64 bits.
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7342 Generally, these modifiers are not useful. They are
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7343 ignored when type is known from the argument.
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7344
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7345 i alias for d
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7346 D alias for ld
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7347 U alias for lu
233289599874 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/3056735ae8a366aa7fcb51872520895251858637
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9975
diff changeset
7348 O alias for lo
452
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vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7349
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7350 *printf-c*
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7351 c The Number argument is converted to a byte, and the
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7352 resulting character is written.
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7353
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7354 *printf-s*
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7355 s The text of the String argument is used. If a
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7356 precision is specified, no more bytes than the number
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7357 specified are used.
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
7358 If the argument is not a String type, it is
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
7359 automatically converted to text with the same format
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
7360 as ":echo".
6583
b0a227941705 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6549
diff changeset
7361 *printf-S*
3914
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3893
diff changeset
7362 S The text of the String argument is used. If a
f15769bce0b8 updated for version 7.3.713
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3893
diff changeset
7363 precision is specified, no more display cells than the
15878
314694a2e74a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15790
diff changeset
7364 number specified are used.
452
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vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7365
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7366 *printf-f* *E807*
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7367 f F The Float argument is converted into a string of the
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7368 form 123.456. The precision specifies the number of
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7369 digits after the decimal point. When the precision is
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7370 zero the decimal point is omitted. When the precision
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7371 is not specified 6 is used. A really big number
10038
7cf4e210cf3c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/04186095346daa60e82e981dad114de2b641d672
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10027
diff changeset
7372 (out of range or dividing by zero) results in "inf"
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
7373 or "-inf" with %f (INF or -INF with %F).
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
7374 "0.0 / 0.0" results in "nan" with %f (NAN with %F).
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7375 Example: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7376 echo printf("%.2f", 12.115)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7377 < 12.12
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7378 Note that roundoff depends on the system libraries.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7379 Use |round()| when in doubt.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7380
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7381 *printf-e* *printf-E*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7382 e E The Float argument is converted into a string of the
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7383 form 1.234e+03 or 1.234E+03 when using 'E'. The
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7384 precision specifies the number of digits after the
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7385 decimal point, like with 'f'.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7386
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7387 *printf-g* *printf-G*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7388 g G The Float argument is converted like with 'f' if the
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7389 value is between 0.001 (inclusive) and 10000000.0
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7390 (exclusive). Otherwise 'e' is used for 'g' and 'E'
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7391 for 'G'. When no precision is specified superfluous
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7392 zeroes and '+' signs are removed, except for the zero
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7393 immediately after the decimal point. Thus 10000000.0
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7394 results in 1.0e7.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7395
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7396 *printf-%*
449
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vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7397 % A '%' is written. No argument is converted. The
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7398 complete conversion specification is "%%".
452
01af1008a8d8 updated for version 7.0120
vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7399
1668
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vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
7400 When a Number argument is expected a String argument is also
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
7401 accepted and automatically converted.
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
7402 When a Float or String argument is expected a Number argument
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
7403 is also accepted and automatically converted.
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
7404 Any other argument type results in an error message.
449
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vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7405
459
d9d38102399f updated for version 7.0122
vimboss
parents: 452
diff changeset
7406 *E766* *E767*
449
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vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7407 The number of {exprN} arguments must exactly match the number
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7408 of "%" items. If there are not sufficient or too many
452
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vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
7409 arguments an error is given. Up to 18 arguments can be used.
449
3709cf52b9b5 updated for version 7.0119
vimboss
parents: 448
diff changeset
7410
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vimboss
parents: 448
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7411
14019
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7412 prompt_setcallback({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setcallback()*
14103
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7413 Set prompt callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr}
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7414 is an empty string the callback is removed. This has only
14019
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7415 effect if {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
14103
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7416
14019
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7417 The callback is invoked when pressing Enter. The current
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7418 buffer will always be the prompt buffer. A new line for a
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7419 prompt is added before invoking the callback, thus the prompt
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7420 for which the callback was invoked will be in the last but one
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7421 line.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7422 If the callback wants to add text to the buffer, it must
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7423 insert it above the last line, since that is where the current
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7424 prompt is. This can also be done asynchronously.
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7425 The callback is invoked with one argument, which is the text
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
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parents: 14006
diff changeset
7426 that was entered at the prompt. This can be an empty string
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7427 if the user only typed Enter.
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7428 Example: >
17855
285f7a700185 patch 8.1.1924: using empty string for current buffer is unexpected
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17849
diff changeset
7429 call prompt_setcallback(bufnr(), function('s:TextEntered'))
14019
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7430 func s:TextEntered(text)
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parents: 14006
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7431 if a:text == 'exit' || a:text == 'quit'
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7432 stopinsert
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7433 close
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7434 else
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parents: 14006
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7435 call append(line('$') - 1, 'Entered: "' . a:text . '"')
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
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parents: 14006
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7436 " Reset 'modified' to allow the buffer to be closed.
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7437 set nomodified
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7438 endif
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7439 endfunc
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
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7440
17976
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
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7441 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7442 GetBuffer()->prompt_setcallback(callback)
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7443
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7444
14103
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7445 prompt_setinterrupt({buf}, {expr}) *prompt_setinterrupt()*
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7446 Set a callback for buffer {buf} to {expr}. When {expr} is an
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7447 empty string the callback is removed. This has only effect if
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7448 {buf} has 'buftype' set to "prompt".
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7449
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7450 This callback will be invoked when pressing CTRL-C in Insert
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7451 mode. Without setting a callback Vim will exit Insert mode,
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7452 as in any buffer.
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7453
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7454 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7455 GetBuffer()->prompt_setinterrupt(callback)
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7456
14103
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7457 prompt_setprompt({buf}, {text}) *prompt_setprompt()*
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7458 Set prompt for buffer {buf} to {text}. You most likely want
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7459 {text} to end in a space.
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7460 The result is only visible if {buf} has 'buftype' set to
d053ec57d886 patch 8.1.0069: cannot handle pressing CTRL-C in a prompt buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14043
diff changeset
7461 "prompt". Example: >
17855
285f7a700185 patch 8.1.1924: using empty string for current buffer is unexpected
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17849
diff changeset
7462 call prompt_setprompt(bufnr(), 'command: ')
15138
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
7463 <
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7464 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7465 GetBuffer()->prompt_setprompt('command: ')
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7466
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
7467 prop_ functions are documented here: |text-prop-functions|.
14019
dc67449d648c patch 8.1.0027: difficult to make a plugin that feeds a line to a job
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14006
diff changeset
7468
17756
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7469 pum_getpos() *pum_getpos()*
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7470 If the popup menu (see |ins-completion-menu|) is not visible,
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7471 returns an empty |Dictionary|, otherwise, returns a
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7472 |Dictionary| with the following keys:
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7473 height nr of items visible
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7474 width screen cells
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7475 row top screen row (0 first row)
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7476 col leftmost screen column (0 first col)
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7477 size total nr of items
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7478 scrollbar |TRUE| if visible
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7479
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7480 The values are the same as in |v:event| during
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7481 |CompleteChanged|.
a7afcea6f40a patch 8.1.1875: cannot get size and position of the popup menu
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17680
diff changeset
7482
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7483 pumvisible() *pumvisible()*
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7484 Returns non-zero when the popup menu is visible, zero
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7485 otherwise. See |ins-completion-menu|.
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
7486 This can be used to avoid some things that would remove the
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
7487 popup menu.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7488
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7489 py3eval({expr}) *py3eval()*
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7490 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7491 converted to Vim data structures.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7492 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7493 copied though, Unicode strings are additionally converted to
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7494 'encoding').
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7495 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7496 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type with
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7497 keys converted to strings.
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7498
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7499 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7500 GetExpr()->py3eval()
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7501
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7502 < {only available when compiled with the |+python3| feature}
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7503
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7504 *E858* *E859*
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7505 pyeval({expr}) *pyeval()*
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7506 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7507 converted to Vim data structures.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7508 Numbers and strings are returned as they are (strings are
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7509 copied though).
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7510 Lists are represented as Vim |List| type.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7511 Dictionaries are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type,
3830
04592728474a Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3750
diff changeset
7512 non-string keys result in error.
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7513
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7514 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7515 GetExpr()->pyeval()
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7516
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7517 < {only available when compiled with the |+python| feature}
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
7518
10722
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
7519 pyxeval({expr}) *pyxeval()*
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
7520 Evaluate Python expression {expr} and return its result
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
7521 converted to Vim data structures.
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
7522 Uses Python 2 or 3, see |python_x| and 'pyxversion'.
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
7523 See also: |pyeval()|, |py3eval()|
17976
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7524
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7525 Can also be used as a |method|: >
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7526 GetExpr()->pyxeval()
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7527
6d11a0d5751d patch 8.1.1984: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17930
diff changeset
7528 < {only available when compiled with the |+python| or the
10722
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
7529 |+python3| feature}
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
7530
114
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
7531 *E726* *E727*
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7532 range({expr} [, {max} [, {stride}]]) *range()*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
7533 Returns a |List| with Numbers:
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7534 - If only {expr} is specified: [0, 1, ..., {expr} - 1]
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7535 - If {max} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + 1, ..., {max}]
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7536 - If {stride} is specified: [{expr}, {expr} + {stride}, ...,
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7537 {max}] (increasing {expr} with {stride} each time, not
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7538 producing a value past {max}).
336
2d8c2622e1fa updated for version 7.0087
vimboss
parents: 327
diff changeset
7539 When the maximum is one before the start the result is an
2d8c2622e1fa updated for version 7.0087
vimboss
parents: 327
diff changeset
7540 empty list. When the maximum is more than one before the
2d8c2622e1fa updated for version 7.0087
vimboss
parents: 327
diff changeset
7541 start this is an error.
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7542 Examples: >
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
7543 range(4) " [0, 1, 2, 3]
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7544 range(2, 4) " [2, 3, 4]
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7545 range(2, 9, 3) " [2, 5, 8]
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
7546 range(2, -2, -1) " [2, 1, 0, -1, -2]
336
2d8c2622e1fa updated for version 7.0087
vimboss
parents: 327
diff changeset
7547 range(0) " []
2d8c2622e1fa updated for version 7.0087
vimboss
parents: 327
diff changeset
7548 range(2, 0) " error!
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7549 <
16231
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7550 *readdir()*
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7551 readdir({directory} [, {expr}])
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7552 Return a list with file and directory names in {directory}.
16267
b471858040bc Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16235
diff changeset
7553 You can also use |glob()| if you don't need to do complicated
b471858040bc Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16235
diff changeset
7554 things, such as limiting the number of matches.
16231
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7555
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7556 When {expr} is omitted all entries are included.
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7557 When {expr} is given, it is evaluated to check what to do:
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7558 If {expr} results in -1 then no further entries will
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7559 be handled.
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7560 If {expr} results in 0 then this entry will not be
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7561 added to the list.
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7562 If {expr} results in 1 then this entry will be added
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7563 to the list.
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7564 Each time {expr} is evaluated |v:val| is set to the entry name.
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7565 When {expr} is a function the name is passed as the argument.
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7566 For example, to get a list of files ending in ".txt": >
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7567 readdir(dirname, {n -> n =~ '.txt$'})
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7568 < To skip hidden and backup files: >
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7569 readdir(dirname, {n -> n !~ '^\.\|\~$'})
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7570
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7571 < If you want to get a directory tree: >
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7572 function! s:tree(dir)
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7573 return {a:dir : map(readdir(a:dir),
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7574 \ {_, x -> isdirectory(x) ?
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7575 \ {x : s:tree(a:dir . '/' . x)} : x})}
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7576 endfunction
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7577 echo s:tree(".")
0761a4c111a7 patch 8.1.1120: cannot easily get directory entry matches
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16223
diff changeset
7578 <
158
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7579 *readfile()*
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7580 readfile({fname} [, {type} [, {max}]])
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
7581 Read file {fname} and return a |List|, each line of the file
10245
d76ccdacb41e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6100d02aab7c8294b581cb299250eea164b50e9d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10244
diff changeset
7582 as an item. Lines are broken at NL characters. Macintosh
d76ccdacb41e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6100d02aab7c8294b581cb299250eea164b50e9d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10244
diff changeset
7583 files separated with CR will result in a single long line
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10244
diff changeset
7584 (unless a NL appears somewhere).
2513
a88237afdb20 Change readfile() to ignore byte order marks, unless in binary mode.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2490
diff changeset
7585 All NUL characters are replaced with a NL character.
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7586 When {type} contains "b" binary mode is used:
158
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7587 - When the last line ends in a NL an extra empty list item is
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7588 added.
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7589 - No CR characters are removed.
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7590 When {type} contains "B" a |Blob| is returned with the binary
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7591 data of the file unmodified.
158
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7592 Otherwise:
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7593 - CR characters that appear before a NL are removed.
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7594 - Whether the last line ends in a NL or not does not matter.
2513
a88237afdb20 Change readfile() to ignore byte order marks, unless in binary mode.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2490
diff changeset
7595 - When 'encoding' is Unicode any UTF-8 byte order mark is
a88237afdb20 Change readfile() to ignore byte order marks, unless in binary mode.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2490
diff changeset
7596 removed from the text.
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7597 When {max} is given this specifies the maximum number of lines
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7598 to be read. Useful if you only want to check the first ten
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7599 lines of a file: >
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7600 :for line in readfile(fname, '', 10)
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7601 : if line =~ 'Date' | echo line | endif
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7602 :endfor
233
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vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
7603 < When {max} is negative -{max} lines from the end of the file
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vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
7604 are returned, or as many as there are.
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vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
7605 When {max} is zero the result is an empty list.
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7606 Note that without {max} the whole file is read into memory.
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7607 Also note that there is no recognition of encoding. Read a
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
7608 file into a buffer if you need to.
158
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7609 When the file can't be opened an error message is given and
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7610 the result is an empty list.
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7611 Also see |writefile()|.
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
7612
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7613 reg_executing() *reg_executing()*
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7614 Returns the single letter name of the register being executed.
e124262d435e patch 8.1.0020: cannot tell whether a register is executing or recording
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7615 Returns an empty string when no register is being executed.
e124262d435e patch 8.1.0020: cannot tell whether a register is executing or recording
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7616 See |@|.
e124262d435e patch 8.1.0020: cannot tell whether a register is executing or recording
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7617
e124262d435e patch 8.1.0020: cannot tell whether a register is executing or recording
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7618 reg_recording() *reg_recording()*
e124262d435e patch 8.1.0020: cannot tell whether a register is executing or recording
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7619 Returns the single letter name of the register being recorded.
16267
b471858040bc Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16235
diff changeset
7620 Returns an empty string when not recording. See |q|.
14004
e124262d435e patch 8.1.0020: cannot tell whether a register is executing or recording
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13967
diff changeset
7621
794
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7622 reltime([{start} [, {end}]]) *reltime()*
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7623 Return an item that represents a time value. The format of
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7624 the item depends on the system. It can be passed to
8876
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7625 |reltimestr()| to convert it to a string or |reltimefloat()|
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7626 to convert to a Float.
794
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7627 Without an argument it returns the current time.
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7628 With one argument is returns the time passed since the time
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7629 specified in the argument.
843
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
7630 With two arguments it returns the time passed between {start}
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7631 and {end}.
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7632 The {start} and {end} arguments must be values returned by
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7633 reltime().
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
7634 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7635
8876
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7636 reltimefloat({time}) *reltimefloat()*
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7637 Return a Float that represents the time value of {time}.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7638 Example: >
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parents: 8831
diff changeset
7639 let start = reltime()
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7640 call MyFunction()
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7641 let seconds = reltimefloat(reltime(start))
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7642 < See the note of reltimestr() about overhead.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7643 Also see |profiling|.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7644 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
7645
794
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7646 reltimestr({time}) *reltimestr()*
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7647 Return a String that represents the time value of {time}.
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7648 This is the number of seconds, a dot and the number of
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7649 microseconds. Example: >
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7650 let start = reltime()
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7651 call MyFunction()
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vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7652 echo reltimestr(reltime(start))
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7653 < Note that overhead for the commands will be added to the time.
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7654 The accuracy depends on the system.
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
7655 Leading spaces are used to make the string align nicely. You
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
7656 can use split() to remove it. >
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
7657 echo split(reltimestr(reltime(start)))[0]
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
7658 < Also see |profiling|.
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
7659 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
7660
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7661 *remote_expr()* *E449*
11211
71311d899b42 patch 8.0.0492: a failing client-server request can make Vim hang
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7662 remote_expr({server}, {string} [, {idvar} [, {timeout}]])
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7663 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as an
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7664 expression and the result is returned after evaluation.
714
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
7665 The result must be a String or a |List|. A |List| is turned
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
7666 into a String by joining the items with a line break in
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
7667 between (not at the end), like with join(expr, "\n").
11211
71311d899b42 patch 8.0.0492: a failing client-server request can make Vim hang
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7668 If {idvar} is present and not empty, it is taken as the name
71311d899b42 patch 8.0.0492: a failing client-server request can make Vim hang
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7669 of a variable and a {serverid} for later use with
13329
424321d6eea7 patch 8.0.1539: no test for the popup menu positioning
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13298
diff changeset
7670 |remote_read()| is stored there.
11211
71311d899b42 patch 8.0.0492: a failing client-server request can make Vim hang
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7671 If {timeout} is given the read times out after this many
71311d899b42 patch 8.0.0492: a failing client-server request can make Vim hang
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7672 seconds. Otherwise a timeout of 600 seconds is used.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7673 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7674 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7675 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7676 Note: Any errors will cause a local error message to be issued
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7677 and the result will be the empty string.
12756
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
7678
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
7679 Variables will be evaluated in the global namespace,
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7680 independent of a function currently being active. Except
12756
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
7681 when in debug mode, then local function variables and
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
7682 arguments can be evaluated.
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
7683
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7684 Examples: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7685 :echo remote_expr("gvim", "2+2")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7686 :echo remote_expr("gvim1", "b:current_syntax")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7687 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7688
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7689 remote_foreground({server}) *remote_foreground()*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7690 Move the Vim server with the name {server} to the foreground.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7691 This works like: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7692 remote_expr({server}, "foreground()")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7693 < Except that on Win32 systems the client does the work, to work
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7694 around the problem that the OS doesn't always allow the server
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7695 to bring itself to the foreground.
574
25a70b1cd2da updated for version 7.0163
vimboss
parents: 557
diff changeset
7696 Note: This does not restore the window if it was minimized,
25a70b1cd2da updated for version 7.0163
vimboss
parents: 557
diff changeset
7697 like foreground() does.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7698 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7699 {only in the Win32, Athena, Motif and GTK GUI versions and the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7700 Win32 console version}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7701
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7702
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7703 remote_peek({serverid} [, {retvar}]) *remote_peek()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7704 Returns a positive number if there are available strings
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7705 from {serverid}. Copies any reply string into the variable
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7706 {retvar} if specified. {retvar} must be a string with the
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7707 name of a variable.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7708 Returns zero if none are available.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7709 Returns -1 if something is wrong.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7710 See also |clientserver|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7711 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7712 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7713 Examples: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7714 :let repl = ""
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7715 :echo "PEEK: ".remote_peek(id, "repl").": ".repl
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7716
11211
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7717 remote_read({serverid}, [{timeout}]) *remote_read()*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7718 Return the oldest available reply from {serverid} and consume
11211
71311d899b42 patch 8.0.0492: a failing client-server request can make Vim hang
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7719 it. Unless a {timeout} in seconds is given, it blocks until a
71311d899b42 patch 8.0.0492: a failing client-server request can make Vim hang
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11181
diff changeset
7720 reply is available.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7721 See also |clientserver|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7722 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7723 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7724 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7725 :echo remote_read(id)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7726 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7727 *remote_send()* *E241*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7728 remote_send({server}, {string} [, {idvar}])
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7729 Send the {string} to {server}. The string is sent as input
22
cc049b00ee70 updated for version 7.0014
vimboss
parents: 20
diff changeset
7730 keys and the function returns immediately. At the Vim server
cc049b00ee70 updated for version 7.0014
vimboss
parents: 20
diff changeset
7731 the keys are not mapped |:map|.
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7732 If {idvar} is present, it is taken as the name of a variable
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7733 and a {serverid} for later use with remote_read() is stored
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
7734 there.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7735 See also |clientserver| |RemoteReply|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7736 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7737 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
11177
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
7738
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7739 Note: Any errors will be reported in the server and may mess
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7740 up the display.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7741 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7742 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":DropAndReply ".file, "serverid").
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7743 \ remote_read(serverid)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7744
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7745 :autocmd NONE RemoteReply *
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7746 \ echo remote_read(expand("<amatch>"))
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7747 :echo remote_send("gvim", ":sleep 10 | echo ".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7748 \ 'server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")<CR>')
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
7749 <
11177
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
7750 *remote_startserver()* *E941* *E942*
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
7751 remote_startserver({name})
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
7752 Become the server {name}. This fails if already running as a
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
7753 server, when |v:servername| is not empty.
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
7754 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
76fb679a310e patch 8.0.0475: not enough testing for the client-server feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11160
diff changeset
7755
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7756 remove({list}, {idx} [, {end}]) *remove()*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
7757 Without {end}: Remove the item at {idx} from |List| {list} and
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
7758 return the item.
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7759 With {end}: Remove items from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
7760 return a List with these items. When {idx} points to the same
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7761 item as {end} a list with one item is returned. When {end}
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7762 points to an item before {idx} this is an error.
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7763 See |list-index| for possible values of {idx} and {end}.
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
7764 Example: >
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
7765 :echo "last item: " . remove(mylist, -1)
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7766 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7767 <
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7768 Use |delete()| to remove a file.
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7769
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7770 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7771 mylist->remove(idx)
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7772
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7773 remove({blob}, {idx} [, {end}])
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7774 Without {end}: Remove the byte at {idx} from |Blob| {blob} and
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7775 return the byte.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7776 With {end}: Remove bytes from {idx} to {end} (inclusive) and
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7777 return a |Blob| with these bytes. When {idx} points to the same
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7778 byte as {end} a |Blob| with one byte is returned. When {end}
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7779 points to a byte before {idx} this is an error.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7780 Example: >
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7781 :echo "last byte: " . remove(myblob, -1)
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7782 :call remove(mylist, 0, 9)
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
7783
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7784 remove({dict}, {key})
17571
2704c4e3e20a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17545
diff changeset
7785 Remove the entry from {dict} with key {key} and return it.
2704c4e3e20a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17545
diff changeset
7786 Example: >
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7787 :echo "removed " . remove(dict, "one")
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7788 < If there is no {key} in {dict} this is an error.
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
7789
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7790 rename({from}, {to}) *rename()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7791 Rename the file by the name {from} to the name {to}. This
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7792 should also work to move files across file systems. The
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7793 result is a Number, which is 0 if the file was renamed
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7794 successfully, and non-zero when the renaming failed.
1851
e7f6ca5594cf updated for version 7.2-149
vimboss
parents: 1768
diff changeset
7795 NOTE: If {to} exists it is overwritten without warning.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7796 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7797
18
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
7798 repeat({expr}, {count}) *repeat()*
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
7799 Repeat {expr} {count} times and return the concatenated
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
7800 result. Example: >
843
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
7801 :let separator = repeat('-', 80)
18
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
7802 < When {count} is zero or negative the result is empty.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
7803 When {expr} is a |List| the result is {expr} concatenated
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7804 {count} times. Example: >
79
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7805 :let longlist = repeat(['a', 'b'], 3)
e918d3e340a4 updated for version 7.0032
vimboss
parents: 75
diff changeset
7806 < Results in ['a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b'].
18
293621502c4d updated for version 7.0010
vimboss
parents: 15
diff changeset
7807
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7808 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7809 mylist->repeat(count)
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
7810
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7811 resolve({filename}) *resolve()* *E655*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7812 On MS-Windows, when {filename} is a shortcut (a .lnk file),
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7813 returns the path the shortcut points to in a simplified form.
15774
c4efa095f323 patch 8.1.0894: MS-Windows: resolve() does not return a reparse point
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15746
diff changeset
7814 When {filename} is a symbolic link or junction point, return
c4efa095f323 patch 8.1.0894: MS-Windows: resolve() does not return a reparse point
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15746
diff changeset
7815 the full path to the target. If the target of junction is
c4efa095f323 patch 8.1.0894: MS-Windows: resolve() does not return a reparse point
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15746
diff changeset
7816 removed, return {filename}.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7817 On Unix, repeat resolving symbolic links in all path
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7818 components of {filename} and return the simplified result.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7819 To cope with link cycles, resolving of symbolic links is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7820 stopped after 100 iterations.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7821 On other systems, return the simplified {filename}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7822 The simplification step is done as by |simplify()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7823 resolve() keeps a leading path component specifying the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7824 current directory (provided the result is still a relative
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7825 path name) and also keeps a trailing path separator.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7826
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7827
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7828 reverse({object}) *reverse()*
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7829 Reverse the order of items in {object} in-place.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7830 {object} can be a |List| or a |Blob|.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7831 Returns {object}.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
7832 If you want an object to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
7833 :let revlist = reverse(copy(mylist))
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7834 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
7835 mylist->reverse()
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
7836
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7837 round({expr}) *round()*
1668
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
7838 Round off {expr} to the nearest integral value and return it
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7839 as a |Float|. If {expr} lies halfway between two integral
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7840 values, then use the larger one (away from zero).
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7841 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7842 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7843 echo round(0.456)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7844 < 0.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7845 echo round(4.5)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7846 < 5.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7847 echo round(-4.5)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7848 < -5.0
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7849
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7850 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7851 Compute()->round()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
7852 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
7853 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
3996
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7854
16103
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7855 rubyeval({expr}) *rubyeval()*
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7856 Evaluate Ruby expression {expr} and return its result
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7857 converted to Vim data structures.
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7858 Numbers, floats and strings are returned as they are (strings
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7859 are copied though).
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7860 Arrays are represented as Vim |List| type.
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7861 Hashes are represented as Vim |Dictionary| type.
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7862 Other objects are represented as strings resulted from their
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7863 "Object#to_s" method.
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7864 {only available when compiled with the |+ruby| feature}
518f44125207 patch 8.1.1056: no eval function for Ruby
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16086
diff changeset
7865
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7866 screenattr({row}, {col}) *screenattr()*
10027
018fead968c1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/36f44c21da2e912c008683a0c4447fca2a071e9a
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10004
diff changeset
7867 Like |screenchar()|, but return the attribute. This is a rather
4835
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7868 arbitrary number that can only be used to compare to the
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7869 attribute at other positions.
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7870
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7871 screenchar({row}, {col}) *screenchar()*
4835
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7872 The result is a Number, which is the character at position
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7873 [row, col] on the screen. This works for every possible
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7874 screen position, also status lines, window separators and the
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7875 command line. The top left position is row one, column one
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7876 The character excludes composing characters. For double-byte
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7877 encodings it may only be the first byte.
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7878 This is mainly to be used for testing.
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7879 Returns -1 when row or col is out of range.
4db0bf9f1b44 updated for version 7.3.1164
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4502
diff changeset
7880
16133
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7881 screenchars({row}, {col}) *screenchars()*
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7882 The result is a List of Numbers. The first number is the same
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7883 as what |screenchar()| returns. Further numbers are
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7884 composing characters on top of the base character.
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7885 This is mainly to be used for testing.
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7886 Returns an empty List when row or col is out of range.
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7887
3996
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7888 screencol() *screencol()*
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7889 The result is a Number, which is the current screen column of
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7890 the cursor. The leftmost column has number 1.
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7891 This function is mainly used for testing.
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7892
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7893 Note: Always returns the current screen column, thus if used
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7894 in a command (e.g. ":echo screencol()") it will return the
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7895 column inside the command line, which is 1 when the command is
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7896 executed. To get the cursor position in the file use one of
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7897 the following mappings: >
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7898 nnoremap <expr> GG ":echom ".screencol()."\n"
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7899 nnoremap <silent> GG :echom screencol()<CR>
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7900 <
17292
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7901 screenpos({winid}, {lnum}, {col}) *screenpos()*
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7902 The result is a Dict with the screen position of the text
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7903 character in window {winid} at buffer line {lnum} and column
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7904 {col}. {col} is a one-based byte index.
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7905 The Dict has these members:
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7906 row screen row
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7907 col first screen column
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7908 endcol last screen column
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7909 curscol cursor screen column
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7910 If the specified position is not visible, all values are zero.
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7911 The "endcol" value differs from "col" when the character
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7912 occupies more than one screen cell. E.g. for a Tab "col" can
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7913 be 1 and "endcol" can be 8.
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7914 The "curscol" value is where the cursor would be placed. For
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7915 a Tab it would be the same as "endcol", while for a double
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7916 width character it would be the same as "col".
8a095d343c59 patch 8.1.1645: cannot use a popup window for a balloon
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17259
diff changeset
7917
3996
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7918 screenrow() *screenrow()*
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7919 The result is a Number, which is the current screen row of the
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7920 cursor. The top line has number one.
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7921 This function is mainly used for testing.
9723
80ac9cf77c9b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/437bafe4c8a83ed71ee006eda7f54b65a90f0d4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9688
diff changeset
7922 Alternatively you can use |winline()|.
3996
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7923
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7924 Note: Same restrictions as with |screencol()|.
b3f3237a3d72 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3986
diff changeset
7925
16133
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7926 screenstring({row}, {col}) *screenstring()*
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7927 The result is a String that contains the base character and
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7928 any composing characters at position [row, col] on the screen.
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7929 This is like |screenchars()| but returning a String with the
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7930 characters.
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7931 This is mainly to be used for testing.
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7932 Returns an empty String when row or col is out of range.
eb087f8a26a8 patch 8.1.1071: cannot get composing characters from the screen
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16127
diff changeset
7933
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
7934 search({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]) *search()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7935 Search for regexp pattern {pattern}. The search starts at the
119
e8f07016e34d updated for version 7.0042
vimboss
parents: 114
diff changeset
7936 cursor position (you can use |cursor()| to set it).
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
7937
3967
fdb8a9c7bd91 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3920
diff changeset
7938 When a match has been found its line number is returned.
3312
b7811ab264bf updated for version 7.3.423
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3256
diff changeset
7939 If there is no match a 0 is returned and the cursor doesn't
b7811ab264bf updated for version 7.3.423
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3256
diff changeset
7940 move. No error message is given.
b7811ab264bf updated for version 7.3.423
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3256
diff changeset
7941
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7942 {flags} is a String, which can contain these character flags:
7358
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7943 'b' search Backward instead of forward
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7944 'c' accept a match at the Cursor position
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
7945 'e' move to the End of the match
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
7946 'n' do Not move the cursor
7358
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7947 'p' return number of matching sub-Pattern (see below)
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7948 's' Set the ' mark at the previous location of the cursor
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7949 'w' Wrap around the end of the file
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7950 'W' don't Wrap around the end of the file
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7951 'z' start searching at the cursor column instead of zero
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7952 If neither 'w' or 'W' is given, the 'wrapscan' option applies.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7953
444
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
7954 If the 's' flag is supplied, the ' mark is set, only if the
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
7955 cursor is moved. The 's' flag cannot be combined with the 'n'
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
7956 flag.
d0d15b184c56 updated for version 7.0116
vimboss
parents: 438
diff changeset
7957
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
7958 'ignorecase', 'smartcase' and 'magic' are used.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
7959
7659
07f11de5efca commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/85084ef1e999dcf50e8d466106a33bac24a0febb
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7653
diff changeset
7960 When the 'z' flag is not given, searching always starts in
7358
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7961 column zero and then matches before the cursor are skipped.
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7962 When the 'c' flag is present in 'cpo' the next search starts
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7963 after the match. Without the 'c' flag the next search starts
6fbeef3b65e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ad4d8a192abf44b89371af87d70b971cd654b799
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7315
diff changeset
7964 one column further.
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
7965
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7966 When the {stopline} argument is given then the search stops
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7967 after searching this line. This is useful to restrict the
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7968 search to a range of lines. Examples: >
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7969 let match = search('(', 'b', line("w0"))
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7970 let end = search('END', '', line("w$"))
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7971 < When {stopline} is used and it is not zero this also implies
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7972 that the search does not wrap around the end of the file.
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
7973 A zero value is equal to not giving the argument.
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
7974
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
7975 When the {timeout} argument is given the search stops when
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
7976 more than this many milliseconds have passed. Thus when
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
7977 {timeout} is 500 the search stops after half a second.
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
7978 The value must not be negative. A zero value is like not
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
7979 giving the argument.
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
7980 {only available when compiled with the |+reltime| feature}
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
7981
714
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
7982 *search()-sub-match*
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
7983 With the 'p' flag the returned value is one more than the
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
7984 first sub-match in \(\). One if none of them matched but the
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
7985 whole pattern did match.
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
7986 To get the column number too use |searchpos()|.
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
7987
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
7988 The cursor will be positioned at the match, unless the 'n'
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
7989 flag is used.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7990
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7991 Example (goes over all files in the argument list): >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7992 :let n = 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7993 :while n <= argc() " loop over all files in arglist
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7994 : exe "argument " . n
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7995 : " start at the last char in the file and wrap for the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7996 : " first search to find match at start of file
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7997 : normal G$
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7998 : let flags = "w"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
7999 : while search("foo", flags) > 0
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8000 : s/foo/bar/g
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8001 : let flags = "W"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8002 : endwhile
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8003 : update " write the file if modified
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8004 : let n = n + 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8005 :endwhile
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8006 <
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8007 Example for using some flags: >
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8008 :echo search('\<if\|\(else\)\|\(endif\)', 'ncpe')
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8009 < This will search for the keywords "if", "else", and "endif"
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8010 under or after the cursor. Because of the 'p' flag, it
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8011 returns 1, 2, or 3 depending on which keyword is found, or 0
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8012 if the search fails. With the cursor on the first word of the
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8013 line:
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8014 if (foo == 0) | let foo = foo + 1 | endif ~
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8015 the function returns 1. Without the 'c' flag, the function
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8016 finds the "endif" and returns 3. The same thing happens
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8017 without the 'e' flag if the cursor is on the "f" of "if".
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8018 The 'n' flag tells the function not to move the cursor.
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8019
504
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8020
523
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8021 searchdecl({name} [, {global} [, {thisblock}]]) *searchdecl()*
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8022 Search for the declaration of {name}.
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
8023
523
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8024 With a non-zero {global} argument it works like |gD|, find
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8025 first match in the file. Otherwise it works like |gd|, find
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8026 first match in the function.
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8027
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8028 With a non-zero {thisblock} argument matches in a {} block
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8029 that ends before the cursor position are ignored. Avoids
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8030 finding variable declarations only valid in another scope.
a7ae7e043e43 updated for version 7.0146
vimboss
parents: 519
diff changeset
8031
504
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8032 Moves the cursor to the found match.
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8033 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8034 Example: >
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8035 if searchdecl('myvar') == 0
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8036 echo getline('.')
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8037 endif
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
8038 <
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8039 *searchpair()*
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
8040 searchpair({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
8041 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8042 Search for the match of a nested start-end pair. This can be
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8043 used to find the "endif" that matches an "if", while other
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8044 if/endif pairs in between are ignored.
677
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
8045 The search starts at the cursor. The default is to search
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
8046 forward, include 'b' in {flags} to search backward.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
8047 If a match is found, the cursor is positioned at it and the
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
8048 line number is returned. If no match is found 0 or -1 is
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
8049 returned and the cursor doesn't move. No error message is
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
8050 given.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8051
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8052 {start}, {middle} and {end} are patterns, see |pattern|. They
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8053 must not contain \( \) pairs. Use of \%( \) is allowed. When
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8054 {middle} is not empty, it is found when searching from either
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8055 direction, but only when not in a nested start-end pair. A
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8056 typical use is: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8057 searchpair('\<if\>', '\<else\>', '\<endif\>')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8058 < By leaving {middle} empty the "else" is skipped.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8059
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8060 {flags} 'b', 'c', 'n', 's', 'w' and 'W' are used like with
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8061 |search()|. Additionally:
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8062 'r' Repeat until no more matches found; will find the
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8063 outer pair. Implies the 'W' flag.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8064 'm' Return number of matches instead of line number with
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
8065 the match; will be > 1 when 'r' is used.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8066 Note: it's nearly always a good idea to use the 'W' flag, to
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8067 avoid wrapping around the end of the file.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8068
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8069 When a match for {start}, {middle} or {end} is found, the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8070 {skip} expression is evaluated with the cursor positioned on
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8071 the start of the match. It should return non-zero if this
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8072 match is to be skipped. E.g., because it is inside a comment
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8073 or a string.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8074 When {skip} is omitted or empty, every match is accepted.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8075 When evaluating {skip} causes an error the search is aborted
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8076 and -1 returned.
12722
7749260f261c patch 8.0.1239: cannot use a lambda for the skip argument to searchpair()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12716
diff changeset
8077 {skip} can be a string, a lambda, a funcref or a partial.
14193
c460506890ba Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14161
diff changeset
8078 Anything else makes the function fail.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8079
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
8080 For {stopline} and {timeout} see |search()|.
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
8081
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8082 The value of 'ignorecase' is used. 'magic' is ignored, the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8083 patterns are used like it's on.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8084
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8085 The search starts exactly at the cursor. A match with
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8086 {start}, {middle} or {end} at the next character, in the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8087 direction of searching, is the first one found. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8088 if 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8089 if 2
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8090 endif 2
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8091 endif 1
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8092 < When starting at the "if 2", with the cursor on the "i", and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8093 searching forwards, the "endif 2" is found. When starting on
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8094 the character just before the "if 2", the "endif 1" will be
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
8095 found. That's because the "if 2" will be found first, and
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8096 then this is considered to be a nested if/endif from "if 2" to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8097 "endif 2".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8098 When searching backwards and {end} is more than one character,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8099 it may be useful to put "\zs" at the end of the pattern, so
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8100 that when the cursor is inside a match with the end it finds
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8101 the matching start.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8102
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8103 Example, to find the "endif" command in a Vim script: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8104
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8105 :echo searchpair('\<if\>', '\<el\%[seif]\>', '\<en\%[dif]\>', 'W',
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8106 \ 'getline(".") =~ "^\\s*\""')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8107
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8108 < The cursor must be at or after the "if" for which a match is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8109 to be found. Note that single-quote strings are used to avoid
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8110 having to double the backslashes. The skip expression only
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8111 catches comments at the start of a line, not after a command.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8112 Also, a word "en" or "if" halfway a line is considered a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8113 match.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8114 Another example, to search for the matching "{" of a "}": >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8115
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8116 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8117
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8118 < This works when the cursor is at or before the "}" for which a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8119 match is to be found. To reject matches that syntax
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8120 highlighting recognized as strings: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8121
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8122 :echo searchpair('{', '', '}', 'bW',
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8123 \ 'synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 0), "name") =~? "string"')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8124 <
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
8125 *searchpairpos()*
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
8126 searchpairpos({start}, {middle}, {end} [, {flags} [, {skip}
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
8127 [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]])
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8128 Same as |searchpair()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8129 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8130 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
8131 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
8132 returns [0, 0]. >
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
8133
667
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
8134 :let [lnum,col] = searchpairpos('{', '', '}', 'n')
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
8135 <
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
8136 See |match-parens| for a bigger and more useful example.
9090f866cd57 updated for version 7.0197
vimboss
parents: 665
diff changeset
8137
1496
29c09fa57168 updated for version 7.1-211
vimboss
parents: 1490
diff changeset
8138 searchpos({pattern} [, {flags} [, {stopline} [, {timeout}]]]) *searchpos()*
692
a28f83d37113 updated for version 7.0208
vimboss
parents: 688
diff changeset
8139 Same as |search()|, but returns a |List| with the line and
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8140 column position of the match. The first element of the |List|
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8141 is the line number and the second element is the byte index of
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8142 the column position of the match. If no match is found,
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8143 returns [0, 0].
714
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8144 Example: >
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8145 :let [lnum, col] = searchpos('mypattern', 'n')
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8146
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8147 < When the 'p' flag is given then there is an extra item with
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8148 the sub-pattern match number |search()-sub-match|. Example: >
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8149 :let [lnum, col, submatch] = searchpos('\(\l\)\|\(\u\)', 'np')
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8150 < In this example "submatch" is 2 when a lowercase letter is
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8151 found |/\l|, 3 when an uppercase letter is found |/\u|.
0f9f4761ad9c updated for version 7.0216
vimboss
parents: 712
diff changeset
8152
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
8153 server2client({clientid}, {string}) *server2client()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8154 Send a reply string to {clientid}. The most recent {clientid}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8155 that sent a string can be retrieved with expand("<client>").
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8156 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8157 Note:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8158 This id has to be stored before the next command can be
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
8159 received. I.e. before returning from the received command and
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8160 before calling any commands that waits for input.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8161 See also |clientserver|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8162 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8163 :echo server2client(expand("<client>"), "HELLO")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8164 <
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8165 serverlist() *serverlist()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8166 Return a list of available server names, one per line.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8167 When there are no servers or the information is not available
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8168 an empty string is returned. See also |clientserver|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8169 {only available when compiled with the |+clientserver| feature}
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8170 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8171 :echo serverlist()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8172 <
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8173 setbufline({expr}, {lnum}, {text}) *setbufline()*
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8174 Set line {lnum} to {text} in buffer {expr}. To insert
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
8175 lines use |append()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
8176 cleared.
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8177
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8178 For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8179
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8180 {lnum} is used like with |setline()|.
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8181 This works like |setline()| for the specified buffer.
17131
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8182
17259
6dbb9b3c53e2 patch 8.1.1629: terminal function help is in the wrong file
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17257
diff changeset
8183 When {expr} is not a valid buffer, the buffer is not loaded or
6dbb9b3c53e2 patch 8.1.1629: terminal function help is in the wrong file
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17257
diff changeset
8184 {lnum} is not valid then 1 is returned. On success 0 is
6dbb9b3c53e2 patch 8.1.1629: terminal function help is in the wrong file
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17257
diff changeset
8185 returned.
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8186
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8187 setbufvar({expr}, {varname}, {val}) *setbufvar()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8188 Set option or local variable {varname} in buffer {expr} to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8189 {val}.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8190 This also works for a global or local window option, but it
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8191 doesn't work for a global or local window variable.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8192 For a local window option the global value is unchanged.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8193 For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8194 Note that the variable name without "b:" must be used.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8195 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8196 :call setbufvar(1, "&mod", 1)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8197 :call setbufvar("todo", "myvar", "foobar")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8198 < This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8199
7100
f717d96a39b3 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12969c04fe7bd27dc0cbf37709eb40a86d4a27f9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7013
diff changeset
8200 setcharsearch({dict}) *setcharsearch()*
6991
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8201 Set the current character search information to {dict},
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8202 which contains one or more of the following entries:
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8203
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8204 char character which will be used for a subsequent
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8205 |,| or |;| command; an empty string clears the
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8206 character search
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8207 forward direction of character search; 1 for forward,
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8208 0 for backward
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8209 until type of character search; 1 for a |t| or |T|
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8210 character search, 0 for an |f| or |F|
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8211 character search
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8212
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8213 This can be useful to save/restore a user's character search
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8214 from a script: >
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8215 :let prevsearch = getcharsearch()
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8216 :" Perform a command which clobbers user's search
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8217 :call setcharsearch(prevsearch)
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8218 < Also see |getcharsearch()|.
814f1f569e4a patch 7.4.813
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6951
diff changeset
8219
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8220 setcmdpos({pos}) *setcmdpos()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8221 Set the cursor position in the command line to byte position
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
8222 {pos}. The first position is 1.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8223 Use |getcmdpos()| to obtain the current position.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8224 Only works while editing the command line, thus you must use
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
8225 |c_CTRL-\_e|, |c_CTRL-R_=| or |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '='. For
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
8226 |c_CTRL-\_e| and |c_CTRL-R_CTRL-R| with '=' the position is
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
8227 set after the command line is set to the expression. For
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
8228 |c_CTRL-R_=| it is set after evaluating the expression but
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
8229 before inserting the resulting text.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8230 When the number is too big the cursor is put at the end of the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8231 line. A number smaller than one has undefined results.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8232 Returns 0 when successful, 1 when not editing the command
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8233 line.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8234
16604
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
8235 setenv({name}, {val}) *setenv()*
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
8236 Set environment variable {name} to {val}.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
8237 When {val} is |v:null| the environment variable is deleted.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
8238 See also |expr-env|.
1e0a5f09fdf1 patch 8.1.1305: there is no easy way to manipulate environment variables
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16600
diff changeset
8239
8451
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8240 setfperm({fname}, {mode}) *setfperm()* *chmod*
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8241 Set the file permissions for {fname} to {mode}.
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8242 {mode} must be a string with 9 characters. It is of the form
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8243 "rwxrwxrwx", where each group of "rwx" flags represent, in
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8244 turn, the permissions of the owner of the file, the group the
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8245 file belongs to, and other users. A '-' character means the
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8246 permission is off, any other character means on. Multi-byte
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8247 characters are not supported.
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8248
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8249 For example "rw-r-----" means read-write for the user,
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8250 readable by the group, not accessible by others. "xx-x-----"
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8251 would do the same thing.
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8252
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8253 Returns non-zero for success, zero for failure.
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8254
17857
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
8255 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
8256 GetFilename()->setfperm(mode)
4935244c1128 patch 8.1.1925: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17855
diff changeset
8257 <
8451
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8258 To read permissions see |getfperm()|.
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8259
c0b5c2b0a5ee commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8049253b96838b3584600e5ad229abad37a95b10
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8440
diff changeset
8260
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8261 setline({lnum}, {text}) *setline()*
3312
b7811ab264bf updated for version 7.3.423
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3256
diff changeset
8262 Set line {lnum} of the current buffer to {text}. To insert
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8263 lines use |append()|. To set lines in another buffer use
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
8264 |setbufline()|. Any text properties in {lnum} are cleared.
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8265
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
8266 {lnum} is used like with |getline()|.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8267 When {lnum} is just below the last line the {text} will be
282
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8268 added as a new line.
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8269
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
8270 If this succeeds, 0 is returned. If this fails (most likely
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8271 because {lnum} is invalid) 1 is returned.
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8272
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8273 Example: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8274 :call setline(5, strftime("%c"))
12319
c7e95667d14b patch 8.0.1039: cannot change a line in not current buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12317
diff changeset
8275
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8276 < When {text} is a |List| then line {lnum} and following lines
282
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8277 will be set to the items in the list. Example: >
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8278 :call setline(5, ['aaa', 'bbb', 'ccc'])
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8279 < This is equivalent to: >
3465
161d01cbb165 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3456
diff changeset
8280 :for [n, l] in [[5, 'aaa'], [6, 'bbb'], [7, 'ccc']]
282
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8281 : call setline(n, l)
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8282 :endfor
12427
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
8283
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8284 < Note: The '[ and '] marks are not set.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8285
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8286 setloclist({nr}, {list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setloclist()*
647
19106f131c87 updated for version 7.0188
vimboss
parents: 644
diff changeset
8287 Create or replace or add to the location list for window {nr}.
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
8288 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
9223
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
8289 When {nr} is zero the current window is used.
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
8290
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
8291 For a location list window, the displayed location list is
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
8292 modified. For an invalid window number {nr}, -1 is returned.
1326
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
8293 Otherwise, same as |setqflist()|.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
8294 Also see |location-list|.
22886f3d882d updated for version 7.1-040
vimboss
parents: 1317
diff changeset
8295
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8296 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8297 only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8298 for the list of supported keys in {what}.
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8299
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
8300 setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
16127
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
8301 Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches() for the
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
8302 current window|. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
8303 current matches are cleared before the list is restored. See
0375e54f0adc patch 8.1.1068: cannot get all the information about current completion
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16103
diff changeset
8304 example for |getmatches()|.
16158
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
8305 If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
aef0f93d3eba patch 8.1.1084: cannot delete a match from another window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16133
diff changeset
8306 window ID instead of the current window.
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8307
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8308 *setpos()*
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8309 setpos({expr}, {list})
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8310 Set the position for {expr}. Possible values:
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8311 . the cursor
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8312 'x mark x
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8313
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8314 {list} must be a |List| with four or five numbers:
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8315 [bufnum, lnum, col, off]
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8316 [bufnum, lnum, col, off, curswant]
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8317
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
8318 "bufnum" is the buffer number. Zero can be used for the
10730
44e9340dc604 patch 8.0.0255: setpos() does not use the buffer argument for all marks
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10722
diff changeset
8319 current buffer. When setting an uppercase mark "bufnum" is
44e9340dc604 patch 8.0.0255: setpos() does not use the buffer argument for all marks
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10722
diff changeset
8320 used for the mark position. For other marks it specifies the
44e9340dc604 patch 8.0.0255: setpos() does not use the buffer argument for all marks
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10722
diff changeset
8321 buffer to set the mark in. You can use the |bufnr()| function
44e9340dc604 patch 8.0.0255: setpos() does not use the buffer argument for all marks
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10722
diff changeset
8322 to turn a file name into a buffer number.
44e9340dc604 patch 8.0.0255: setpos() does not use the buffer argument for all marks
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10722
diff changeset
8323 For setting the cursor and the ' mark "bufnum" is ignored,
44e9340dc604 patch 8.0.0255: setpos() does not use the buffer argument for all marks
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10722
diff changeset
8324 since these are associated with a window, not a buffer.
798
95dac6af3b3a updated for version 7.0232
vimboss
parents: 794
diff changeset
8325 Does not change the jumplist.
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8326
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8327 "lnum" and "col" are the position in the buffer. The first
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8328 column is 1. Use a zero "lnum" to delete a mark. If "col" is
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8329 smaller than 1 then 1 is used.
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8330
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8331 The "off" number is only used when 'virtualedit' is set. Then
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8332 it is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
1266
54588e2e8041 updated for version 7.1
vimboss
parents: 1215
diff changeset
8333 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8334 character.
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8335
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8336 The "curswant" number is only used when setting the cursor
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8337 position. It sets the preferred column for when moving the
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8338 cursor vertically. When the "curswant" number is missing the
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8339 preferred column is not set. When it is present and setting a
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8340 mark position it is not used.
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8341
5555
7818ca6de3d0 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5466
diff changeset
8342 Note that for '< and '> changing the line number may result in
7818ca6de3d0 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5466
diff changeset
8343 the marks to be effectively be swapped, so that '< is always
7818ca6de3d0 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5466
diff changeset
8344 before '>.
7818ca6de3d0 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5466
diff changeset
8345
1533
8abc0abf8cbd updated for version 7.1-248
vimboss
parents: 1504
diff changeset
8346 Returns 0 when the position could be set, -1 otherwise.
8abc0abf8cbd updated for version 7.1-248
vimboss
parents: 1504
diff changeset
8347 An error message is given if {expr} is invalid.
8abc0abf8cbd updated for version 7.1-248
vimboss
parents: 1504
diff changeset
8348
5944
332a5c2b2956 updated for version 7.4.313
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5942
diff changeset
8349 Also see |getpos()| and |getcurpos()|.
707
111b7dcc8a17 updated for version 7.0213
vimboss
parents: 703
diff changeset
8350
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
8351 This does not restore the preferred column for moving
5938
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8352 vertically; if you set the cursor position with this, |j| and
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8353 |k| motions will jump to previous columns! Use |cursor()| to
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8354 also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
ccac0aa34eea updated for version 7.4.310
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5908
diff changeset
8355 |winrestview()|.
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
8356
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8357 setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
12048
ebd313aa5a6c patch 8.0.0904: cannot set a location list from text
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12045
diff changeset
8358 Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8359
12048
ebd313aa5a6c patch 8.0.0904: cannot set a location list from text
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12045
diff changeset
8360 When {what} is not present, use the items in {list}. Each
ebd313aa5a6c patch 8.0.0904: cannot set a location list from text
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12045
diff changeset
8361 item must be a dictionary. Non-dictionary items in {list} are
ebd313aa5a6c patch 8.0.0904: cannot set a location list from text
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12045
diff changeset
8362 ignored. Each dictionary item can contain the following
ebd313aa5a6c patch 8.0.0904: cannot set a location list from text
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12045
diff changeset
8363 entries:
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8364
1065
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
8365 bufnr buffer number; must be the number of a valid
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8366 buffer
1065
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
8367 filename name of a file; only used when "bufnr" is not
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8368 present or it is invalid.
13821
98274127d675 patch 8.0.1782: no simple way to label quickfix entries
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13818
diff changeset
8369 module name of a module; if given it will be used in
98274127d675 patch 8.0.1782: no simple way to label quickfix entries
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13818
diff changeset
8370 quickfix error window instead of the filename.
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8371 lnum line number in the file
233
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8372 pattern search pattern used to locate the error
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8373 col column number
233
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8374 vcol when non-zero: "col" is visual column
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
8375 when zero: "col" is byte index
233
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8376 nr error number
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8377 text description of the error
233
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8378 type single-character error type, 'E', 'W', etc.
11390
73cfcf11d983 patch 8.0.0580: cannot set the valid flag with setqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11347
diff changeset
8379 valid recognized error message
233
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8380
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8381 The "col", "vcol", "nr", "type" and "text" entries are
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8382 optional. Either "lnum" or "pattern" entry can be used to
fca8a9b65afa updated for version 7.0065
vimboss
parents: 230
diff changeset
8383 locate a matching error line.
1065
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
8384 If the "filename" and "bufnr" entries are not present or
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
8385 neither the "lnum" or "pattern" entries are present, then the
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
8386 item will not be handled as an error line.
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8387 If both "pattern" and "lnum" are present then "pattern" will
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8388 be used.
11390
73cfcf11d983 patch 8.0.0580: cannot set the valid flag with setqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11347
diff changeset
8389 If the "valid" entry is not supplied, then the valid flag is
73cfcf11d983 patch 8.0.0580: cannot set the valid flag with setqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11347
diff changeset
8390 set when "bufnr" is a valid buffer or "filename" exists.
2152
b9e314fe473f Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
diff changeset
8391 If you supply an empty {list}, the quickfix list will be
b9e314fe473f Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
diff changeset
8392 cleared.
1065
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
8393 Note that the list is not exactly the same as what
caa550fe4457 updated for version 7.0-191
vimboss
parents: 1029
diff changeset
8394 |getqflist()| returns.
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8395
11263
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8396 {action} values: *E927*
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8397 'a' The items from {list} are added to the existing
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8398 quickfix list. If there is no existing list, then a
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8399 new list is created.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8400
11263
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8401 'r' The items from the current quickfix list are replaced
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8402 with the items from {list}. This can also be used to
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8403 clear the list: >
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8404 :call setqflist([], 'r')
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8405 <
11263
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8406 'f' All the quickfix lists in the quickfix stack are
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8407 freed.
ae5f9f26f81c patch 8.0.0517: there is no way to remove quickfix lists
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11262
diff changeset
8408
9221
17fa362f10be commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/511972d810ea490955161ff5097ec2f57919ceaf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9219
diff changeset
8409 If {action} is not present or is set to ' ', then a new list
12084
69ce6b3f0834 patch 8.0.0922: quickfix list always added after current one
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12076
diff changeset
8410 is created. The new quickfix list is added after the current
69ce6b3f0834 patch 8.0.0922: quickfix list always added after current one
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12076
diff changeset
8411 quickfix list in the stack and all the following lists are
69ce6b3f0834 patch 8.0.0922: quickfix list always added after current one
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12076
diff changeset
8412 freed. To add a new quickfix list at the end of the stack,
12321
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
8413 set "nr" in {what} to "$".
277
fe16c18c24a7 updated for version 7.0074
vimboss
parents: 270
diff changeset
8414
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8415 If the optional {what} dictionary argument is supplied, then
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8416 only the items listed in {what} are set. The first {list}
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8417 argument is ignored. The following items can be specified in
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8418 {what}:
13818
28ac7914b2b6 Update runtime files and translations
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13796
diff changeset
8419 context quickfix list context. See |quickfix-context|
12321
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
8420 efm errorformat to use when parsing text from
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
8421 "lines". If this is not present, then the
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
8422 'errorformat' option value is used.
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8423 See |quickfix-parse|
12287
20641a7e1fc9 patch 8.0.1023: it is not easy to identify a quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12273
diff changeset
8424 id quickfix list identifier |quickfix-ID|
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8425 idx index of the current entry in the quickfix
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8426 list specified by 'id' or 'nr'. If set to '$',
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8427 then the last entry in the list is set as the
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8428 current entry. See |quickfix-index|
11549
f5add45f9848 patch 8.0.0657: cannot get and set quickfix list items
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11543
diff changeset
8429 items list of quickfix entries. Same as the {list}
f5add45f9848 patch 8.0.0657: cannot get and set quickfix list items
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11543
diff changeset
8430 argument.
12303
ec7a4fd21dd5 patch 8.0.1031: "text" argument for getqflist() is confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12287
diff changeset
8431 lines use 'errorformat' to parse a list of lines and
ec7a4fd21dd5 patch 8.0.1031: "text" argument for getqflist() is confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12287
diff changeset
8432 add the resulting entries to the quickfix list
ec7a4fd21dd5 patch 8.0.1031: "text" argument for getqflist() is confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12287
diff changeset
8433 {nr} or {id}. Only a |List| value is supported.
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8434 See |quickfix-parse|
11502
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
8435 nr list number in the quickfix stack; zero
12321
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
8436 means the current quickfix list and "$" means
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8437 the last quickfix list.
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
8438 title quickfix list title text. See |quickfix-title|
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8439 Unsupported keys in {what} are ignored.
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8440 If the "nr" item is not present, then the current quickfix list
11609
6f11697fb92c patch 8.0.0687: minor issues related to quickfix
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11587
diff changeset
8441 is modified. When creating a new quickfix list, "nr" can be
6f11697fb92c patch 8.0.0687: minor issues related to quickfix
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11587
diff changeset
8442 set to a value one greater than the quickfix stack size.
12287
20641a7e1fc9 patch 8.0.1023: it is not easy to identify a quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12273
diff changeset
8443 When modifying a quickfix list, to guarantee that the correct
12321
2779d593a706 patch 8.0.1040: cannot use another error format in getqflist()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12319
diff changeset
8444 list is modified, "id" should be used instead of "nr" to
12287
20641a7e1fc9 patch 8.0.1023: it is not easy to identify a quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12273
diff changeset
8445 specify the list.
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8446
13818
28ac7914b2b6 Update runtime files and translations
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13796
diff changeset
8447 Examples (See also |setqflist-examples|): >
12303
ec7a4fd21dd5 patch 8.0.1031: "text" argument for getqflist() is confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12287
diff changeset
8448 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'title': 'My search'})
ec7a4fd21dd5 patch 8.0.1031: "text" argument for getqflist() is confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12287
diff changeset
8449 :call setqflist([], 'r', {'nr': 2, 'title': 'Errors'})
13818
28ac7914b2b6 Update runtime files and translations
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13796
diff changeset
8450 :call setqflist([], 'a', {'id':qfid, 'lines':["F1:10:L10"]})
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
8451 <
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8452 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8453
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8454 This function can be used to create a quickfix list
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8455 independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
11400
0f8713fe20dc Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11390
diff changeset
8456 `:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
230
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8457
9281a51ca7a2 updated for version 7.0064
vimboss
parents: 216
diff changeset
8458
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8459 *setreg()*
8148
f5da459c5698 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e0fa3742ead676a3074a10edadbc955e1a89153d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8094
diff changeset
8460 setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8461 Set the register {regname} to {value}.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8462 {value} may be any value returned by |getreg()|, including
5798
9f8fa56f1906 updated for version 7.4.243
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5796
diff changeset
8463 a |List|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8464 If {options} contains "a" or {regname} is upper case,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8465 then the value is appended.
2423
71899235e72d Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2413
diff changeset
8466 {options} can also contain a register type specification:
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8467 "c" or "v" |characterwise| mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8468 "l" or "V" |linewise| mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8469 "b" or "<CTRL-V>" |blockwise-visual| mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8470 If a number immediately follows "b" or "<CTRL-V>" then this is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8471 used as the width of the selection - if it is not specified
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8472 then the width of the block is set to the number of characters
1266
54588e2e8041 updated for version 7.1
vimboss
parents: 1215
diff changeset
8473 in the longest line (counting a <Tab> as 1 character).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8474
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8475 If {options} contains no register settings, then the default
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8476 is to use character mode unless {value} ends in a <NL> for
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8477 string {value} and linewise mode for list {value}. Blockwise
5798
9f8fa56f1906 updated for version 7.4.243
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5796
diff changeset
8478 mode is never selected automatically.
9f8fa56f1906 updated for version 7.4.243
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5796
diff changeset
8479 Returns zero for success, non-zero for failure.
9f8fa56f1906 updated for version 7.4.243
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5796
diff changeset
8480
9f8fa56f1906 updated for version 7.4.243
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5796
diff changeset
8481 *E883*
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8482 Note: you may not use |List| containing more than one item to
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8483 set search and expression registers. Lists containing no
5798
9f8fa56f1906 updated for version 7.4.243
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5796
diff changeset
8484 items act like empty strings.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8485
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8486 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8487 :call setreg(v:register, @*)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8488 :call setreg('*', @%, 'ac')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8489 :call setreg('a', "1\n2\n3", 'b5')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8490
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8491 < This example shows using the functions to save and restore a
12427
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
8492 register: >
5798
9f8fa56f1906 updated for version 7.4.243
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5796
diff changeset
8493 :let var_a = getreg('a', 1, 1)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8494 :let var_amode = getregtype('a')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8495 ....
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8496 :call setreg('a', var_a, var_amode)
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8497 < Note: you may not reliably restore register value
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8498 without using the third argument to |getreg()| as without it
12427
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
8499 newlines are represented as newlines AND Nul bytes are
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
8500 represented as newlines as well, see |NL-used-for-Nul|.
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
8501
fc3e2d5614dd patch 8.0.1093: various small quickfix issues
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12389
diff changeset
8502 You can also change the type of a register by appending
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8503 nothing: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8504 :call setreg('a', '', 'al')
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8505
2207
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
8506 settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
8507 Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
8508 |t:var|
16849
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
8509 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
8510 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype'.
2207
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
8511 Note that the variable name without "t:" must be used.
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
8512 Tabs are numbered starting with one.
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
8513 This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
b17bbfa96fa0 Add the settabvar() and gettabvar() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2206
diff changeset
8514
831
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8515 settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8516 Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8517 {val}.
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8518 Tabs are numbered starting with one. For the current tabpage
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8519 use |setwinvar()|.
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
8520 {winnr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
831
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8521 When {winnr} is zero the current window is used.
16849
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
8522 Note that autocommands are blocked, side effects may not be
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
8523 triggered, e.g. when setting 'filetype' or 'syntax'.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8524 This also works for a global or local buffer option, but it
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8525 doesn't work for a global or local buffer variable.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8526 For a local buffer option the global value is unchanged.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8527 Note that the variable name without "w:" must be used.
831
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8528 Examples: >
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8529 :call settabwinvar(1, 1, "&list", 0)
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8530 :call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8531 < This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8532
15016
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8533 settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8534 Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8535 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8536
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8537 For a list of supported items in {dict}, refer to
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8538 |gettagstack()|
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8539 *E962*
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8540 If {action} is not present or is set to 'r', then the tag
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8541 stack is replaced. If {action} is set to 'a', then new entries
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8542 from {dict} are pushed onto the tag stack.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8543
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8544 Returns zero for success, -1 for failure.
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8545
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8546 Examples:
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8547 Set current index of the tag stack to 4: >
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8548 call settagstack(1005, {'curidx' : 4})
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8549
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8550 < Empty the tag stack of window 3: >
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8551 call settagstack(3, {'items' : []})
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8552
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8553 < Push a new item onto the tag stack: >
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8554 let pos = [bufnr('myfile.txt'), 10, 1, 0]
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8555 let newtag = [{'tagname' : 'mytag', 'from' : pos}]
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8556 call settagstack(2, {'items' : newtag}, 'a')
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8557
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8558 < Save and restore the tag stack: >
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8559 let stack = gettagstack(1003)
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8560 " do something else
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8561 call settagstack(1003, stack)
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8562 unlet stack
c338c91086b9 patch 8.1.0519: cannot save and restore the tag stack
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15008
diff changeset
8563 <
831
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8564 setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
f24a95dae8ee updated for version 7.0d05
vimboss
parents: 829
diff changeset
8565 Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8566 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8567 :call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8568 :call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8569
4126
2b340e5c5baa updated for version 7.3.816
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4073
diff changeset
8570 sha256({string}) *sha256()*
6647
3af822eb4da5 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6583
diff changeset
8571 Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
4126
2b340e5c5baa updated for version 7.3.816
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4073
diff changeset
8572 checksum of {string}.
2b340e5c5baa updated for version 7.3.816
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4073
diff changeset
8573 {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
2b340e5c5baa updated for version 7.3.816
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4073
diff changeset
8574
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8575 shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8576 Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
8577 On MS-Windows, when 'shellslash' is not set, it will enclose
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
8578 {string} in double quotes and double all double quotes within
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
8579 {string}.
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
8580 Otherwise it will enclose {string} in single quotes and
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
8581 replace all "'" with "'\''".
11502
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
8582
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8583 When the {special} argument is present and it's a non-zero
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8584 Number or a non-empty String (|non-zero-arg|), then special
1698
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
8585 items such as "!", "%", "#" and "<cword>" will be preceded by
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
8586 a backslash. This backslash will be removed again by the |:!|
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8587 command.
11502
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
8588
1698
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
8589 The "!" character will be escaped (again with a |non-zero-arg|
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
8590 {special}) when 'shell' contains "csh" in the tail. That is
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
8591 because for csh and tcsh "!" is used for history replacement
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
8592 even when inside single quotes.
11502
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
8593
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
8594 With a |non-zero-arg| {special} the <NL> character is also
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
8595 escaped. When 'shell' containing "csh" in the tail it's
1698
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
8596 escaped a second time.
11502
46bbef0ee9a6 patch 8.0.0634: cannot easily get to the last quickfix list
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11473
diff changeset
8597
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8598 Example of use with a |:!| command: >
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8599 :exe '!dir ' . shellescape(expand('<cfile>'), 1)
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8600 < This results in a directory listing for the file under the
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8601 cursor. Example of use with |system()|: >
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
8602 :call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
5690
40f18a1c1592 updated for version 7.4.191
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5663
diff changeset
8603 < See also |::S|.
985
656853d9c014 updated for version 7.0-111
vimboss
parents: 874
diff changeset
8604
656853d9c014 updated for version 7.0-111
vimboss
parents: 874
diff changeset
8605
15062
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8606 shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
3875
8235ccf121bb updated for version 7.3.694
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3830
diff changeset
8607 Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
8235ccf121bb updated for version 7.3.694
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3830
diff changeset
8608 'shiftwidth' value unless it is zero, in which case it is the
7782
3a99194bd187 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/009d84a34f3678ec93921bee3bc05be2fd606264
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7742
diff changeset
8609 'tabstop' value. This function was introduced with patch
15062
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8610 7.3.694 in 2012, everybody should have it by now (however it
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8611 did not allow for the optional {col} argument until 8.1.542).
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8612
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8613 When there is one argument {col} this is used as column number
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8614 for which to return the 'shiftwidth' value. This matters for the
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8615 'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
3a94f7918980 patch 8.1.0542: shiftwidth() does not take 'vartabstop' into account
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15033
diff changeset
8616 no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
15033
f8b0f1e42f2c Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15016
diff changeset
8617
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
8618 sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
8619
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
8620
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8621 simplify({filename}) *simplify()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8622 Simplify the file name as much as possible without changing
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8623 the meaning. Shortcuts (on MS-Windows) or symbolic links (on
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8624 Unix) are not resolved. If the first path component in
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8625 {filename} designates the current directory, this will be
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8626 valid for the result as well. A trailing path separator is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8627 not removed either.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8628 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8629 simplify("./dir/.././/file/") == "./file/"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8630 < Note: The combination "dir/.." is only removed if "dir" is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8631 a searchable directory or does not exist. On Unix, it is also
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8632 removed when "dir" is a symbolic link within the same
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8633 directory. In order to resolve all the involved symbolic
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8634 links before simplifying the path name, use |resolve()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8635
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8636
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8637 sin({expr}) *sin()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8638 Return the sine of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8639 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8640 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8641 :echo sin(100)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8642 < -0.506366 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8643 :echo sin(-4.01)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8644 < 0.763301
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8645
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8646 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8647 Compute()->sin()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8648 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8649 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8650
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8651
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8652 sinh({expr}) *sinh()*
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
8653 Return the hyperbolic sine of {expr} as a |Float| in the range
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8654 [-inf, inf].
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
8655 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8656 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8657 :echo sinh(0.5)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8658 < 0.521095 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8659 :echo sinh(-0.9)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8660 < -1.026517
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8661
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8662 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8663 Compute()->sinh()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8664 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
8665 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8666
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
8667
2902
69e0783ed0ef updated for version 7.3.224
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2845
diff changeset
8668 sort({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *sort()* *E702*
5747
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
8669 Sort the items in {list} in-place. Returns {list}.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8670
5747
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
8671 If you want a list to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8672 :let sortedlist = sort(copy(mylist))
5968
92751673cc37 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5944
diff changeset
8673
6009
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8674 < When {func} is omitted, is empty or zero, then sort() uses the
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8675 string representation of each item to sort on. Numbers sort
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8676 after Strings, |Lists| after Numbers. For sorting text in the
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8677 current buffer use |:sort|.
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8678
6180
6921742f396a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6153
diff changeset
8679 When {func} is given and it is '1' or 'i' then case is
6009
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8680 ignored.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8681
6009
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8682 When {func} is given and it is 'n' then all items will be
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8683 sorted numerical (Implementation detail: This uses the
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8684 strtod() function to parse numbers, Strings, Lists, Dicts and
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8685 Funcrefs will be considered as being 0).
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
8686
7291
6ffc75d807bd commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b00da1d6d1655cb6e415f84ecc3be5ff3b790811
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7279
diff changeset
8687 When {func} is given and it is 'N' then all items will be
6ffc75d807bd commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b00da1d6d1655cb6e415f84ecc3be5ff3b790811
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7279
diff changeset
8688 sorted numerical. This is like 'n' but a string containing
6ffc75d807bd commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b00da1d6d1655cb6e415f84ecc3be5ff3b790811
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7279
diff changeset
8689 digits will be used as the number they represent.
6ffc75d807bd commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b00da1d6d1655cb6e415f84ecc3be5ff3b790811
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7279
diff changeset
8690
7707
41768bcebc9b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/13d5aeef56e3140a8eb8f40c7062aa1c5700f76e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7703
diff changeset
8691 When {func} is given and it is 'f' then all items will be
41768bcebc9b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/13d5aeef56e3140a8eb8f40c7062aa1c5700f76e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7703
diff changeset
8692 sorted numerical. All values must be a Number or a Float.
41768bcebc9b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/13d5aeef56e3140a8eb8f40c7062aa1c5700f76e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7703
diff changeset
8693
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8694 When {func} is a |Funcref| or a function name, this function
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8695 is called to compare items. The function is invoked with two
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8696 items as argument and must return zero if they are equal, 1 or
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8697 bigger if the first one sorts after the second one, -1 or
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8698 smaller if the first one sorts before the second one.
5747
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
8699
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
8700 {dict} is for functions with the "dict" attribute. It will be
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
8701 used to set the local variable "self". |Dictionary-function|
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
8702
6032
b8f703a4e55f Updated runtime files. Overhauled HTML indent script.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6009
diff changeset
8703 The sort is stable, items which compare equal (as number or as
b8f703a4e55f Updated runtime files. Overhauled HTML indent script.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6009
diff changeset
8704 string) will keep their relative position. E.g., when sorting
6051
0efec12f52ac Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6032
diff changeset
8705 on numbers, text strings will sort next to each other, in the
6032
b8f703a4e55f Updated runtime files. Overhauled HTML indent script.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6009
diff changeset
8706 same order as they were originally.
b8f703a4e55f Updated runtime files. Overhauled HTML indent script.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6009
diff changeset
8707
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
8708 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
8709 mylist->sort()
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
8710
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
8711 < Also see |uniq()|.
5747
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
8712
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8713 Example: >
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8714 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8715 return a:i1 == a:i2 ? 0 : a:i1 > a:i2 ? 1 : -1
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8716 endfunc
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8717 let sortedlist = sort(mylist, "MyCompare")
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8718 < A shorter compare version for this specific simple case, which
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8719 ignores overflow: >
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8720 func MyCompare(i1, i2)
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8721 return a:i1 - a:i2
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
8722 endfunc
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8723 <
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
8724 sound_clear() *sound_clear()*
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
8725 Stop playing all sounds.
17131
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8726 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
8727
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8728 *sound_playevent()*
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8729 sound_playevent({name} [, {callback}])
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8730 Play a sound identified by {name}. Which event names are
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8731 supported depends on the system. Often the XDG sound names
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8732 are used. On Ubuntu they may be found in
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8733 /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo. Example: >
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8734 call sound_playevent('bell')
17131
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8735 < On MS-Windows, {name} can be SystemAsterisk, SystemDefault,
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8736 SystemExclamation, SystemExit, SystemHand, SystemQuestion,
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8737 SystemStart, SystemWelcome, etc.
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8738
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8739 When {callback} is specified it is invoked when the sound is
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8740 finished. The first argument is the sound ID, the second
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8741 argument is the status:
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8742 0 sound was played to the end
17036
235cbf491430 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17026
diff changeset
8743 1 sound was interrupted
17161
9ccb1ea9b2fc Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17159
diff changeset
8744 2 error occurred after sound started
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8745 Example: >
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8746 func Callback(id, status)
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8747 echomsg "sound " .. a:id .. " finished with " .. a:status
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8748 endfunc
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8749 call sound_playevent('bell', 'Callback')
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8750
17131
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8751 < MS-Windows: {callback} doesn't work for this function.
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8752
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8753 Returns the sound ID, which can be passed to `sound_stop()`.
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8754 Returns zero if the sound could not be played.
17036
235cbf491430 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17026
diff changeset
8755 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8756
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8757 *sound_playfile()*
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
8758 sound_playfile({path} [, {callback}])
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
8759 Like `sound_playevent()` but play sound file {path}. {path}
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8760 must be a full path. On Ubuntu you may find files to play
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8761 with this command: >
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8762 :!find /usr/share/sounds -type f | grep -v index.theme
17036
235cbf491430 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17026
diff changeset
8763 < {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8764
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8765
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8766 sound_stop({id}) *sound_stop()*
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8767 Stop playing sound {id}. {id} must be previously returned by
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8768 `sound_playevent()` or `sound_playfile()`.
17131
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8769
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8770 On MS-Windows, this does not work for event sound started by
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8771 `sound_playevent()`. To stop event sounds, use `sound_clear()`.
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
8772
17036
235cbf491430 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17026
diff changeset
8773 {only available when compiled with the |+sound| feature}
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
8774
374
575dacb554d8 updated for version 7.0096
vimboss
parents: 370
diff changeset
8775 *soundfold()*
575dacb554d8 updated for version 7.0096
vimboss
parents: 370
diff changeset
8776 soundfold({word})
575dacb554d8 updated for version 7.0096
vimboss
parents: 370
diff changeset
8777 Return the sound-folded equivalent of {word}. Uses the first
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8778 language in 'spelllang' for the current window that supports
375
f14cbd913415 updated for version 7.0097
vimboss
parents: 374
diff changeset
8779 soundfolding. 'spell' must be set. When no sound folding is
f14cbd913415 updated for version 7.0097
vimboss
parents: 374
diff changeset
8780 possible the {word} is returned unmodified.
374
575dacb554d8 updated for version 7.0096
vimboss
parents: 370
diff changeset
8781 This can be used for making spelling suggestions. Note that
575dacb554d8 updated for version 7.0096
vimboss
parents: 370
diff changeset
8782 the method can be quite slow.
575dacb554d8 updated for version 7.0096
vimboss
parents: 370
diff changeset
8783
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8784 *spellbadword()*
532
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8785 spellbadword([{sentence}])
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8786 Without argument: The result is the badly spelled word under
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8787 or after the cursor. The cursor is moved to the start of the
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8788 bad word. When no bad word is found in the cursor line the
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8789 result is an empty string and the cursor doesn't move.
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8790
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8791 With argument: The result is the first word in {sentence} that
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8792 is badly spelled. If there are no spelling mistakes the
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8793 result is an empty string.
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8794
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8795 The return value is a list with two items:
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8796 - The badly spelled word or an empty string.
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8797 - The type of the spelling error:
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
8798 "bad" spelling mistake
532
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8799 "rare" rare word
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8800 "local" word only valid in another region
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8801 "caps" word should start with Capital
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8802 Example: >
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8803 echo spellbadword("the quik brown fox")
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8804 < ['quik', 'bad'] ~
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8805
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8806 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8807 'spell' option must be set and the value of 'spelllang' is
7052f11a3dc9 updated for version 7.0150
vimboss
parents: 531
diff changeset
8808 used.
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8809
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8810 *spellsuggest()*
537
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
8811 spellsuggest({word} [, {max} [, {capital}]])
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8812 Return a |List| with spelling suggestions to replace {word}.
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8813 When {max} is given up to this number of suggestions are
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8814 returned. Otherwise up to 25 suggestions are returned.
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8815
537
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
8816 When the {capital} argument is given and it's non-zero only
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
8817 suggestions with a leading capital will be given. Use this
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
8818 after a match with 'spellcapcheck'.
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
8819
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8820 {word} can be a badly spelled word followed by other text.
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8821 This allows for joining two words that were split. The
359
6c62b9b939bd updated for version 7.0093
vimboss
parents: 344
diff changeset
8822 suggestions also include the following text, thus you can
6c62b9b939bd updated for version 7.0093
vimboss
parents: 344
diff changeset
8823 replace a line.
6c62b9b939bd updated for version 7.0093
vimboss
parents: 344
diff changeset
8824
6c62b9b939bd updated for version 7.0093
vimboss
parents: 344
diff changeset
8825 {word} may also be a good word. Similar words will then be
537
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
8826 returned. {word} itself is not included in the suggestions,
e321639cfa3e updated for version 7.0152
vimboss
parents: 532
diff changeset
8827 although it may appear capitalized.
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8828
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8829 The spelling information for the current window is used. The
375
f14cbd913415 updated for version 7.0097
vimboss
parents: 374
diff changeset
8830 'spell' option must be set and the values of 'spelllang' and
f14cbd913415 updated for version 7.0097
vimboss
parents: 374
diff changeset
8831 'spellsuggest' are used.
344
7033303ea0c0 updated for version 7.0089
vimboss
parents: 336
diff changeset
8832
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8833
282
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8834 split({expr} [, {pattern} [, {keepempty}]]) *split()*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8835 Make a |List| out of {expr}. When {pattern} is omitted or
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8836 empty each white-separated sequence of characters becomes an
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
8837 item.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8838 Otherwise the string is split where {pattern} matches,
3920
c53344bacabf Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3914
diff changeset
8839 removing the matched characters. 'ignorecase' is not used
c53344bacabf Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3914
diff changeset
8840 here, add \c to ignore case. |/\c|
282
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8841 When the first or last item is empty it is omitted, unless the
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8842 {keepempty} argument is given and it's non-zero.
293
f811be6fa9b5 updated for version 7.0077
vimboss
parents: 282
diff changeset
8843 Other empty items are kept when {pattern} matches at least one
f811be6fa9b5 updated for version 7.0077
vimboss
parents: 282
diff changeset
8844 character or when {keepempty} is non-zero.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8845 Example: >
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
8846 :let words = split(getline('.'), '\W\+')
282
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8847 < To split a string in individual characters: >
236
4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
8848 :for c in split(mystring, '\zs')
7100
f717d96a39b3 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12969c04fe7bd27dc0cbf37709eb40a86d4a27f9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7013
diff changeset
8849 < If you want to keep the separator you can also use '\zs' at
f717d96a39b3 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12969c04fe7bd27dc0cbf37709eb40a86d4a27f9
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7013
diff changeset
8850 the end of the pattern: >
258
f93df7322443 updated for version 7.0070
vimboss
parents: 236
diff changeset
8851 :echo split('abc:def:ghi', ':\zs')
f93df7322443 updated for version 7.0070
vimboss
parents: 236
diff changeset
8852 < ['abc:', 'def:', 'ghi'] ~
282
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8853 Splitting a table where the first element can be empty: >
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8854 :let items = split(line, ':', 1)
33d9c918b8ab updated for version 7.0075
vimboss
parents: 277
diff changeset
8855 < The opposite function is |join()|.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8856
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8857 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8858 GetString()->split()
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8859
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8860 sqrt({expr}) *sqrt()*
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8861 Return the non-negative square root of Float {expr} as a
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8862 |Float|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8863 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|. When {expr}
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8864 is negative the result is NaN (Not a Number).
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8865 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8866 :echo sqrt(100)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8867 < 10.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8868 :echo sqrt(-4.01)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8869 < nan
1668
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
8870 "nan" may be different, it depends on system libraries.
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8871
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8872 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8873 Compute()->sqrt()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8874 <
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8875 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8876
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8877
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
8878 str2float({expr}) *str2float()*
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8879 Convert String {expr} to a Float. This mostly works the same
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8880 as when using a floating point number in an expression, see
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8881 |floating-point-format|. But it's a bit more permissive.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8882 E.g., "1e40" is accepted, while in an expression you need to
15131
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
8883 write "1.0e40". The hexadecimal form "0x123" is also
bc1a8d21c811 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15062
diff changeset
8884 accepted, but not others, like binary or octal.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8885 Text after the number is silently ignored.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8886 The decimal point is always '.', no matter what the locale is
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8887 set to. A comma ends the number: "12,345.67" is converted to
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8888 12.0. You can strip out thousands separators with
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8889 |substitute()|: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8890 let f = str2float(substitute(text, ',', '', 'g'))
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8891 <
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8892 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8893 let f = text->substitute(',', '', 'g')->str2float()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8894 <
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
8895 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8896
16235
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8897 str2list({expr} [, {utf8}]) *str2list()*
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8898 Return a list containing the number values which represent
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8899 each character in String {expr}. Examples: >
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8900 str2list(" ") returns [32]
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8901 str2list("ABC") returns [65, 66, 67]
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8902 < |list2str()| does the opposite.
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8903
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8904 When {utf8} is omitted or zero, the current 'encoding' is used.
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8905 With {utf8} set to 1, always treat the String as utf-8
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8906 characters. With utf-8 composing characters are handled
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8907 properly: >
219c58b3879c patch 8.1.1122: char2nr() does not handle composing characters
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16231
diff changeset
8908 str2list("á") returns [97, 769]
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
8909
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8910 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8911 GetString()->str2list()
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8912
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8913
8883
b7de875169e6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/81edd171a9465cf99cede4fa4a7b7bca3d538b0f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8881
diff changeset
8914 str2nr({expr} [, {base}]) *str2nr()*
782
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
8915 Convert string {expr} to a number.
7477
05cf4cc72a9f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/fa7353428f705f7a13465a1943dddeede4083023
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7384
diff changeset
8916 {base} is the conversion base, it can be 2, 8, 10 or 16.
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8917
782
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
8918 When {base} is omitted base 10 is used. This also means that
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
8919 a leading zero doesn't cause octal conversion to be used, as
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8920 with the default String to Number conversion. Example: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8921 let nr = str2nr('123')
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
8922 <
782
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
8923 When {base} is 16 a leading "0x" or "0X" is ignored. With a
7477
05cf4cc72a9f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/fa7353428f705f7a13465a1943dddeede4083023
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7384
diff changeset
8924 different base the result will be zero. Similarly, when
05cf4cc72a9f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/fa7353428f705f7a13465a1943dddeede4083023
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7384
diff changeset
8925 {base} is 8 a leading "0" is ignored, and when {base} is 2 a
05cf4cc72a9f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/fa7353428f705f7a13465a1943dddeede4083023
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7384
diff changeset
8926 leading "0b" or "0B" is ignored.
782
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
8927 Text after the number is silently ignored.
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
8928
782
d20041a02ee5 updated for version 7.0228
vimboss
parents: 777
diff changeset
8929
6884
29c328f69aaa Update help files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6870
diff changeset
8930 strchars({expr} [, {skipcc}]) *strchars()*
2338
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
8931 The result is a Number, which is the number of characters
6884
29c328f69aaa Update help files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6870
diff changeset
8932 in String {expr}.
29c328f69aaa Update help files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6870
diff changeset
8933 When {skipcc} is omitted or zero, composing characters are
29c328f69aaa Update help files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6870
diff changeset
8934 counted separately.
29c328f69aaa Update help files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6870
diff changeset
8935 When {skipcc} set to 1, Composing characters are ignored.
2339
01e4b4d37842 Added strdisplaywidth() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2338
diff changeset
8936 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8937
6918
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8938 {skipcc} is only available after 7.4.755. For backward
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8939 compatibility, you can define a wrapper function: >
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8940 if has("patch-7.4.755")
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8941 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8942 return strchars(a:str, a:skipcc)
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8943 endfunction
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8944 else
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8945 function s:strchars(str, skipcc)
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8946 if a:skipcc
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8947 return strlen(substitute(a:str, ".", "x", "g"))
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8948 else
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8949 return strchars(a:str)
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8950 endif
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8951 endfunction
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8952 endif
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8953 <
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8954 strcharpart({src}, {start} [, {len}]) *strcharpart()*
8951
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8955 Like |strpart()| but using character index and length instead
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8956 of byte index and length.
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8957 When a character index is used where a character does not
10617
9a75c8a1b8b1 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10563
diff changeset
8958 exist it is assumed to be one character. For example: >
8951
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8959 strcharpart('abc', -1, 2)
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8960 < results in 'a'.
6918
2def7b25de60 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6909
diff changeset
8961
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
8962 strdisplaywidth({expr} [, {col}]) *strdisplaywidth()*
2339
01e4b4d37842 Added strdisplaywidth() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2338
diff changeset
8963 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
15878
314694a2e74a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15790
diff changeset
8964 String {expr} occupies on the screen when it starts at {col}
314694a2e74a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15790
diff changeset
8965 (first column is zero). When {col} is omitted zero is used.
314694a2e74a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15790
diff changeset
8966 Otherwise it is the screen column where to start. This
314694a2e74a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15790
diff changeset
8967 matters for Tab characters.
2343
0703d2fd5749 Last few changes for the 7.3a BETA release.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2339
diff changeset
8968 The option settings of the current window are used. This
0703d2fd5749 Last few changes for the 7.3a BETA release.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2339
diff changeset
8969 matters for anything that's displayed differently, such as
0703d2fd5749 Last few changes for the 7.3a BETA release.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2339
diff changeset
8970 'tabstop' and 'display'.
2339
01e4b4d37842 Added strdisplaywidth() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2338
diff changeset
8971 When {expr} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
01e4b4d37842 Added strdisplaywidth() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2338
diff changeset
8972 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
01e4b4d37842 Added strdisplaywidth() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2338
diff changeset
8973 Also see |strlen()|, |strwidth()| and |strchars()|.
2338
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
8974
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8975 strftime({format} [, {time}]) *strftime()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8976 The result is a String, which is a formatted date and time, as
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8977 specified by the {format} string. The given {time} is used,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8978 or the current time if no time is given. The accepted
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8979 {format} depends on your system, thus this is not portable!
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8980 See the manual page of the C function strftime() for the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8981 format. The maximum length of the result is 80 characters.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8982 See also |localtime()| and |getftime()|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8983 The language can be changed with the |:language| command.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8984 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8985 :echo strftime("%c") Sun Apr 27 11:49:23 1997
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8986 :echo strftime("%Y %b %d %X") 1997 Apr 27 11:53:25
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8987 :echo strftime("%y%m%d %T") 970427 11:53:55
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8988 :echo strftime("%H:%M") 11:55
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8989 :echo strftime("%c", getftime("file.c"))
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
8990 Show mod time of file.c.
82
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8991 < Not available on all systems. To check use: >
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8992 :if exists("*strftime")
366d9947baf2 updated for version 7.0033
vimboss
parents: 79
diff changeset
8993
8951
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8994 strgetchar({str}, {index}) *strgetchar()*
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8995 Get character {index} from {str}. This uses a character
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8996 index, not a byte index. Composing characters are considered
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8997 separate characters here.
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8998 Also see |strcharpart()| and |strchars()|.
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
8999
133
bcb347a8f934 updated for version 7.0044
vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
9000 stridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *stridx()*
bcb347a8f934 updated for version 7.0044
vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
9001 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
bcb347a8f934 updated for version 7.0044
vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
9002 {haystack} of the first occurrence of the String {needle}.
140
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9003 If {start} is specified, the search starts at index {start}.
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9004 This can be used to find a second match: >
2662
916c90b37ea9 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2642
diff changeset
9005 :let colon1 = stridx(line, ":")
916c90b37ea9 Update runtime files.
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parents: 2642
diff changeset
9006 :let colon2 = stridx(line, ":", colon1 + 1)
140
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9007 < The search is done case-sensitive.
205
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9008 For pattern searches use |match()|.
133
bcb347a8f934 updated for version 7.0044
vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
9009 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
140
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9010 See also |strridx()|.
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9011 Examples: >
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9012 :echo stridx("An Example", "Example") 3
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9013 :echo stridx("Starting point", "Start") 0
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9014 :echo stridx("Starting point", "start") -1
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
9015 < *strstr()* *strchr()*
170
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
9016 stridx() works similar to the C function strstr(). When used
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
9017 with a single character it works similar to strchr().
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
9018
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
9019 *string()*
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
9020 string({expr}) Return {expr} converted to a String. If {expr} is a Number,
15571
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
9021 Float, String, Blob or a composition of them, then the result
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
9022 can be parsed back with |eval()|.
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
9023 {expr} type result ~
8748
b1a19a2f73f0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4f3f668c8486444e53163c29d2fc79bf47eb3c82
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8738
diff changeset
9024 String 'string' (single quotes are doubled)
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
9025 Number 123
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9026 Float 123.123456 or 1.123456e8
99
04f2e519ab18 updated for version 7.0038
vimboss
parents: 95
diff changeset
9027 Funcref function('name')
15571
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
9028 Blob 0z00112233.44556677.8899
95
a2081e6febb8 updated for version 7.0037
vimboss
parents: 90
diff changeset
9029 List [item, item]
323
03b3684919e3 updated for version 7.0084
vimboss
parents: 314
diff changeset
9030 Dictionary {key: value, key: value}
8748
b1a19a2f73f0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4f3f668c8486444e53163c29d2fc79bf47eb3c82
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8738
diff changeset
9031
b1a19a2f73f0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4f3f668c8486444e53163c29d2fc79bf47eb3c82
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8738
diff changeset
9032 When a List or Dictionary has a recursive reference it is
b1a19a2f73f0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4f3f668c8486444e53163c29d2fc79bf47eb3c82
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8738
diff changeset
9033 replaced by "[...]" or "{...}". Using eval() on the result
b1a19a2f73f0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4f3f668c8486444e53163c29d2fc79bf47eb3c82
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8738
diff changeset
9034 will then fail.
b1a19a2f73f0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4f3f668c8486444e53163c29d2fc79bf47eb3c82
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8738
diff changeset
9035
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9036 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9037 mylist->string()
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9038
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9039 < Also see |strtrans()|.
55
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vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
9040
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9041 *strlen()*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9042 strlen({expr}) The result is a Number, which is the length of the String
502
52e76e2b5b65 updated for version 7.0140
vimboss
parents: 493
diff changeset
9043 {expr} in bytes.
55
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vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
9044 If the argument is a Number it is first converted to a String.
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vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
9045 For other types an error is given.
6870
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6840
diff changeset
9046 If you want to count the number of multi-byte characters use
66ab6ec256d1 patch 7.4.755
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6840
diff changeset
9047 |strchars()|.
66ab6ec256d1 patch 7.4.755
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6840
diff changeset
9048 Also see |len()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strwidth()|.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9049
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9050 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9051 GetString()->strlen()
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9052
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9053 strpart({src}, {start} [, {len}]) *strpart()*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9054 The result is a String, which is part of {src}, starting from
574
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vimboss
parents: 557
diff changeset
9055 byte {start}, with the byte length {len}.
8951
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
9056 To count characters instead of bytes use |strcharpart()|.
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
9057
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
9058 When bytes are selected which do not exist, this doesn't
0bdeaf7092bc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/aa3b15dbebf333282503d6031e2f9ba6ee4398ed
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
9059 result in an error, the bytes are simply omitted.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9060 If {len} is missing, the copy continues from {start} till the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9061 end of the {src}. >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9062 strpart("abcdefg", 3, 2) == "de"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9063 strpart("abcdefg", -2, 4) == "ab"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9064 strpart("abcdefg", 5, 4) == "fg"
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9065 strpart("abcdefg", 3) == "defg"
8951
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8883
diff changeset
9066
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9067 < Note: To get the first character, {start} must be 0. For
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9068 example, to get three bytes under and after the cursor: >
823
9ab23f1e137f updated for version 7.0c12
vimboss
parents: 819
diff changeset
9069 strpart(getline("."), col(".") - 1, 3)
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9070 <
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9071 strridx({haystack}, {needle} [, {start}]) *strridx()*
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9072 The result is a Number, which gives the byte index in
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9073 {haystack} of the last occurrence of the String {needle}.
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9074 When {start} is specified, matches beyond this index are
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9075 ignored. This can be used to find a match before a previous
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9076 match: >
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9077 :let lastcomma = strridx(line, ",")
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9078 :let comma2 = strridx(line, ",", lastcomma - 1)
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9079 < The search is done case-sensitive.
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vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
9080 For pattern searches use |match()|.
bcb347a8f934 updated for version 7.0044
vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
9081 -1 is returned if the {needle} does not occur in {haystack}.
22
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vimboss
parents: 20
diff changeset
9082 If the {needle} is empty the length of {haystack} is returned.
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4707450c2b33 updated for version 7.0066
vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
9083 See also |stridx()|. Examples: >
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9084 :echo strridx("an angry armadillo", "an") 3
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vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
9085 < *strrchr()*
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8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
9086 When used with a single character it works similar to the C
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
9087 function strrchr().
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
9088
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9089 strtrans({expr}) *strtrans()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9090 The result is a String, which is {expr} with all unprintable
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9091 characters translated into printable characters |'isprint'|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9092 Like they are shown in a window. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9093 echo strtrans(@a)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9094 < This displays a newline in register a as "^@" instead of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9095 starting a new line.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9096
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9097 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9098 GetString()->strtrans()
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9099
2338
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
9100 strwidth({expr}) *strwidth()*
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
9101 The result is a Number, which is the number of display cells
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
9102 String {expr} occupies. A Tab character is counted as one
2339
01e4b4d37842 Added strdisplaywidth() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2338
diff changeset
9103 cell, alternatively use |strdisplaywidth()|.
2338
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
9104 When {expr} contains characters with East Asian Width Class
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
9105 Ambiguous, this function's return value depends on 'ambiwidth'.
2339
01e4b4d37842 Added strdisplaywidth() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2338
diff changeset
9106 Also see |strlen()|, |strdisplaywidth()| and |strchars()|.
2338
da6ec32d8d8f Added strwidth() and strchars() functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2337
diff changeset
9107
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9108 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9109 GetString()->strwidth()
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9110
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9111 submatch({nr} [, {list}]) *submatch()* *E935*
2908
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9112 Only for an expression in a |:substitute| command or
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9113 substitute() function.
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9114 Returns the {nr}'th submatch of the matched text. When {nr}
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9115 is 0 the whole matched text is returned.
5794
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9116 Note that a NL in the string can stand for a line break of a
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9117 multi-line match or a NUL character in the text.
2908
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9118 Also see |sub-replace-expression|.
5794
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9119
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9120 If {list} is present and non-zero then submatch() returns
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9121 a list of strings, similar to |getline()| with two arguments.
5794
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9122 NL characters in the text represent NUL characters in the
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9123 text.
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9124 Only returns more than one item for |:substitute|, inside
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9125 |substitute()| this list will always contain one or zero
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9126 items, since there are no real line breaks.
a63d0cd691dc updated for version 7.4.241
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5786
diff changeset
9127
10245
d76ccdacb41e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6100d02aab7c8294b581cb299250eea164b50e9d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10244
diff changeset
9128 When substitute() is used recursively only the submatches in
d76ccdacb41e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6100d02aab7c8294b581cb299250eea164b50e9d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10244
diff changeset
9129 the current (deepest) call can be obtained.
d76ccdacb41e commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6100d02aab7c8294b581cb299250eea164b50e9d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10244
diff changeset
9130
12968
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12909
diff changeset
9131 Examples: >
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9132 :s/\d\+/\=submatch(0) + 1/
12968
45987b1b77dc Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12909
diff changeset
9133 :echo substitute(text, '\d\+', '\=submatch(0) + 1', '')
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9134 < This finds the first number in the line and adds one to it.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9135 A line break is included as a newline character.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9136
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9137 substitute({expr}, {pat}, {sub}, {flags}) *substitute()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9138 The result is a String, which is a copy of {expr}, in which
2908
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9139 the first match of {pat} is replaced with {sub}.
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9140 When {flags} is "g", all matches of {pat} in {expr} are
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9141 replaced. Otherwise {flags} should be "".
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9142
2908
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9143 This works like the ":substitute" command (without any flags).
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9144 But the matching with {pat} is always done like the 'magic'
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9145 option is set and 'cpoptions' is empty (to make scripts
3967
fdb8a9c7bd91 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3920
diff changeset
9146 portable). 'ignorecase' is still relevant, use |/\c| or |/\C|
fdb8a9c7bd91 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3920
diff changeset
9147 if you want to ignore or match case and ignore 'ignorecase'.
fdb8a9c7bd91 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3920
diff changeset
9148 'smartcase' is not used. See |string-match| for how {pat} is
fdb8a9c7bd91 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3920
diff changeset
9149 used.
2908
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9150
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9151 A "~" in {sub} is not replaced with the previous {sub}.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9152 Note that some codes in {sub} have a special meaning
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9153 |sub-replace-special|. For example, to replace something with
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9154 "\n" (two characters), use "\\\\n" or '\\n'.
2908
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9155
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9156 When {pat} does not match in {expr}, {expr} is returned
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9157 unmodified.
2908
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9158
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9159 Example: >
9626
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9587
diff changeset
9160 :let &path = substitute(&path, ",\\=[^,]*$", "", "")
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9161 < This removes the last component of the 'path' option. >
9626
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9587
diff changeset
9162 :echo substitute("testing", ".*", "\\U\\0", "")
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9163 < results in "TESTING".
2908
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9164
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9165 When {sub} starts with "\=", the remainder is interpreted as
fd09a9c8468e Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2902
diff changeset
9166 an expression. See |sub-replace-expression|. Example: >
9626
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9587
diff changeset
9167 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)',
2833
c869ff170ddc Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2826
diff changeset
9168 \ '\=nr2char("0x" . submatch(1))', 'g')
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9169
9626
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9587
diff changeset
9170 < When {sub} is a Funcref that function is called, with one
172131507c85 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/df48fb456fb6bf63d94cad9b302ff01d8ee8d311
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9587
diff changeset
9171 optional argument. Example: >
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parents: 9587
diff changeset
9172 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', SubNr, 'g')
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9587
diff changeset
9173 < The optional argument is a list which contains the whole
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9174 matched string and up to nine submatches, like what
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9175 |submatch()| returns. Example: >
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9176 :echo substitute(s, '%\(\x\x\)', {m -> '0x' . m[1]}, 'g')
9626
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parents: 9587
diff changeset
9177
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9178 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9179 GetString()->substitute(pat, sub, flags)
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9180
14668
34fd018452ed Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14664
diff changeset
9181 swapinfo({fname}) *swapinfo()*
14599
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9182 The result is a dictionary, which holds information about the
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9183 swapfile {fname}. The available fields are:
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
9184 version Vim version
14599
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9185 user user name
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9186 host host name
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9187 fname original file name
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
9188 pid PID of the Vim process that created the swap
14599
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9189 file
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9190 mtime last modification time in seconds
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9191 inode Optional: INODE number of the file
14601
d0ff19a55579 patch 8.1.0314: build failure without the +eval feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14599
diff changeset
9192 dirty 1 if file was modified, 0 if not
14637
0ecb909e3249 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14601
diff changeset
9193 Note that "user" and "host" are truncated to at most 39 bytes.
14599
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9194 In case of failure an "error" item is added with the reason:
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9195 Cannot open file: file not found or in accessible
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9196 Cannot read file: cannot read first block
14601
d0ff19a55579 patch 8.1.0314: build failure without the +eval feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14599
diff changeset
9197 Not a swap file: does not contain correct block ID
d0ff19a55579 patch 8.1.0314: build failure without the +eval feature
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14599
diff changeset
9198 Magic number mismatch: Info in first block is invalid
14599
72d6f6f7ead7 patch 8.1.0313: information about a swap file is unavailable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14587
diff changeset
9199
14778
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
9200 swapname({expr}) *swapname()*
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
9201 The result is the swap file path of the buffer {expr}.
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
9202 For the use of {expr}, see |bufname()| above.
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
9203 If buffer {expr} is the current buffer, the result is equal to
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
9204 |:swapname| (unless no swap file).
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
9205 If buffer {expr} has no swap file, returns an empty string.
20653d6f3d95 patch 8.1.0401: can't get swap name of another buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14756
diff changeset
9206
32
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
9207 synID({lnum}, {col}, {trans}) *synID()*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9208 The result is a Number, which is the syntax ID at the position
32
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
9209 {lnum} and {col} in the current window.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9210 The syntax ID can be used with |synIDattr()| and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9211 |synIDtrans()| to obtain syntax information about text.
419
f713fc55bf7b updated for version 7.0109
vimboss
parents: 401
diff changeset
9212
32
41f9fd58cf13 updated for version 7.0019
vimboss
parents: 29
diff changeset
9213 {col} is 1 for the leftmost column, {lnum} is 1 for the first
419
f713fc55bf7b updated for version 7.0109
vimboss
parents: 401
diff changeset
9214 line. 'synmaxcol' applies, in a longer line zero is returned.
7147
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7100
diff changeset
9215 Note that when the position is after the last character,
c590de398af9 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ca63501fbcd1cf9c8aa9ff12c093c95b62a89ed7
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7100
diff changeset
9216 that's where the cursor can be in Insert mode, synID() returns
c590de398af9 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ca63501fbcd1cf9c8aa9ff12c093c95b62a89ed7
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7100
diff changeset
9217 zero.
419
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vimboss
parents: 401
diff changeset
9218
9454
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
9219 When {trans} is |TRUE|, transparent items are reduced to the
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9220 item that they reveal. This is useful when wanting to know
9454
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9430
diff changeset
9221 the effective color. When {trans} is |FALSE|, the transparent
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9222 item is returned. This is useful when wanting to know which
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9223 syntax item is effective (e.g. inside parens).
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9224 Warning: This function can be very slow. Best speed is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9225 obtained by going through the file in forward direction.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9226
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9227 Example (echoes the name of the syntax item under the cursor): >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9228 :echo synIDattr(synID(line("."), col("."), 1), "name")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9229 <
2401
e7751177126b Add the synconcealed() function and use it for :TOhtml. (Benjamin Fritz)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2350
diff changeset
9230
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9231 synIDattr({synID}, {what} [, {mode}]) *synIDattr()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9232 The result is a String, which is the {what} attribute of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9233 syntax ID {synID}. This can be used to obtain information
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9234 about a syntax item.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9235 {mode} can be "gui", "cterm" or "term", to get the attributes
9877
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parents: 9861
diff changeset
9236 for that mode. When {mode} is omitted, or an invalid value is
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9237 used, the attributes for the currently active highlighting are
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9238 used (GUI, cterm or term).
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9239 Use synIDtrans() to follow linked highlight groups.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9240 {what} result
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9241 "name" the name of the syntax item
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9242 "fg" foreground color (GUI: color name used to set
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9243 the color, cterm: color number as a string,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9244 term: empty string)
1755
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vimboss
parents: 1754
diff changeset
9245 "bg" background color (as with "fg")
2106
15674e198164 updated for version 7.2.389
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2072
diff changeset
9246 "font" font name (only available in the GUI)
15674e198164 updated for version 7.2.389
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2072
diff changeset
9247 |highlight-font|
1755
0c6c64edcbe0 updated for version 7.2-052
vimboss
parents: 1754
diff changeset
9248 "sp" special color (as with "fg") |highlight-guisp|
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9249 "fg#" like "fg", but for the GUI and the GUI is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9250 running the name in "#RRGGBB" form
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9251 "bg#" like "fg#" for "bg"
1755
0c6c64edcbe0 updated for version 7.2-052
vimboss
parents: 1754
diff changeset
9252 "sp#" like "fg#" for "sp"
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9253 "bold" "1" if bold
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9254 "italic" "1" if italic
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9255 "reverse" "1" if reverse
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9256 "inverse" "1" if inverse (= reverse)
2106
15674e198164 updated for version 7.2.389
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2072
diff changeset
9257 "standout" "1" if standout
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9258 "underline" "1" if underlined
205
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9259 "undercurl" "1" if undercurled
12317
2a8890b80923 patch 8.0.1038: strike-through text not supported
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12311
diff changeset
9260 "strike" "1" if strikethrough
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9261
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9262 Example (echoes the color of the syntax item under the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9263 cursor): >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9264 :echo synIDattr(synIDtrans(synID(line("."), col("."), 1)), "fg")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9265 <
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9266 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9267 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9268
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9269
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9270 synIDtrans({synID}) *synIDtrans()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9271 The result is a Number, which is the translated syntax ID of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9272 {synID}. This is the syntax group ID of what is being used to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9273 highlight the character. Highlight links given with
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9274 ":highlight link" are followed.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9275
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9276 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9277 :echo synID(line("."), col("."), 1)->synIDtrans()->synIDattr("fg")
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9278
2608
7d8af31066c8 Updated runtime files and translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2596
diff changeset
9279 synconcealed({lnum}, {col}) *synconcealed()*
11553
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9280 The result is a List with currently three items:
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9281 1. The first item in the list is 0 if the character at the
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9282 position {lnum} and {col} is not part of a concealable
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9283 region, 1 if it is.
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9284 2. The second item in the list is a string. If the first item
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9285 is 1, the second item contains the text which will be
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9286 displayed in place of the concealed text, depending on the
cbceef33af7a patch 8.0.0659: no test for conceal mode
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11549
diff changeset
9287 current setting of 'conceallevel' and 'listchars'.
11579
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9288 3. The third and final item in the list is a number
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9289 representing the specific syntax region matched in the
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9290 line. When the character is not concealed the value is
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9291 zero. This allows detection of the beginning of a new
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9292 concealable region if there are two consecutive regions
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9293 with the same replacement character. For an example, if
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9294 the text is "123456" and both "23" and "45" are concealed
14864
40ef13331e02 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14778
diff changeset
9295 and replaced by the character "X", then:
11579
52e3a77c097b patch 8.0.0672: third item of synconcealed() changes too often
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11561
diff changeset
9296 call returns ~
12254
8d76a56861ec Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12252
diff changeset
9297 synconcealed(lnum, 1) [0, '', 0]
8d76a56861ec Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12252
diff changeset
9298 synconcealed(lnum, 2) [1, 'X', 1]
8d76a56861ec Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12252
diff changeset
9299 synconcealed(lnum, 3) [1, 'X', 1]
8d76a56861ec Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12252
diff changeset
9300 synconcealed(lnum, 4) [1, 'X', 2]
8d76a56861ec Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12252
diff changeset
9301 synconcealed(lnum, 5) [1, 'X', 2]
8d76a56861ec Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12252
diff changeset
9302 synconcealed(lnum, 6) [0, '', 0]
2608
7d8af31066c8 Updated runtime files and translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2596
diff changeset
9303
7d8af31066c8 Updated runtime files and translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2596
diff changeset
9304
1500
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9305 synstack({lnum}, {col}) *synstack()*
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9306 Return a |List|, which is the stack of syntax items at the
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9307 position {lnum} and {col} in the current window. Each item in
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9308 the List is an ID like what |synID()| returns.
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9309 The first item in the List is the outer region, following are
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9310 items contained in that one. The last one is what |synID()|
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9311 returns, unless not the whole item is highlighted or it is a
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9312 transparent item.
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9313 This function is useful for debugging a syntax file.
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9314 Example that shows the syntax stack under the cursor: >
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9315 for id in synstack(line("."), col("."))
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9316 echo synIDattr(id, "name")
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9317 endfor
2290
22529abcd646 Fixed ":s" message. Docs updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2281
diff changeset
9318 < When the position specified with {lnum} and {col} is invalid
22529abcd646 Fixed ":s" message. Docs updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2281
diff changeset
9319 nothing is returned. The position just after the last
22529abcd646 Fixed ":s" message. Docs updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2281
diff changeset
9320 character in a line and the first column in an empty line are
22529abcd646 Fixed ":s" message. Docs updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2281
diff changeset
9321 valid positions.
1500
ea9f418ed072 updated for version 7.1-215
vimboss
parents: 1496
diff changeset
9322
24
8ff7fd162d3c updated for version 7.0016
vimboss
parents: 22
diff changeset
9323 system({expr} [, {input}]) *system()* *E677*
5808
e5f1f2ea0b4a updated for version 7.4.248
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5806
diff changeset
9324 Get the output of the shell command {expr} as a string. See
e5f1f2ea0b4a updated for version 7.4.248
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5806
diff changeset
9325 |systemlist()| to get the output as a List.
5806
76863b4b48a3 updated for version 7.4.247
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5798
diff changeset
9326
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9327 When {input} is given and is a string this string is written
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9328 to a file and passed as stdin to the command. The string is
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9329 written as-is, you need to take care of using the correct line
5806
76863b4b48a3 updated for version 7.4.247
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5798
diff changeset
9330 separators yourself.
76863b4b48a3 updated for version 7.4.247
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5798
diff changeset
9331 If {input} is given and is a |List| it is written to the file
76863b4b48a3 updated for version 7.4.247
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5798
diff changeset
9332 in a way |writefile()| does with {binary} set to "b" (i.e.
76863b4b48a3 updated for version 7.4.247
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5798
diff changeset
9333 with a newline between each list item with newlines inside
10522
7232cd9f8a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12c4492dd35e0cd83c8816be2ec849b836109882
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10449
diff changeset
9334 list items converted to NULs).
7232cd9f8a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12c4492dd35e0cd83c8816be2ec849b836109882
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10449
diff changeset
9335 When {input} is given and is a number that is a valid id for
7232cd9f8a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12c4492dd35e0cd83c8816be2ec849b836109882
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10449
diff changeset
9336 an existing buffer then the content of the buffer is written
7232cd9f8a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12c4492dd35e0cd83c8816be2ec849b836109882
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10449
diff changeset
9337 to the file line by line, each line terminated by a NL and
7232cd9f8a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/12c4492dd35e0cd83c8816be2ec849b836109882
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10449
diff changeset
9338 NULs characters where the text has a NL.
9527
e8b3db8e2d30 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/069c1e7fa9f45a665064f7f2c17da84d6a48f544
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9464
diff changeset
9339
e8b3db8e2d30 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/069c1e7fa9f45a665064f7f2c17da84d6a48f544
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9464
diff changeset
9340 Pipes are not used, the 'shelltemp' option is not used.
5806
76863b4b48a3 updated for version 7.4.247
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5798
diff changeset
9341
10038
7cf4e210cf3c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/04186095346daa60e82e981dad114de2b641d672
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10027
diff changeset
9342 When prepended by |:silent| the terminal will not be set to
6183
fca35aa9380a updated for version 7.4.427
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6180
diff changeset
9343 cooked mode. This is meant to be used for commands that do
fca35aa9380a updated for version 7.4.427
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6180
diff changeset
9344 not need the user to type. It avoids stray characters showing
fca35aa9380a updated for version 7.4.427
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6180
diff changeset
9345 up on the screen which require |CTRL-L| to remove. >
fca35aa9380a updated for version 7.4.427
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6180
diff changeset
9346 :silent let f = system('ls *.vim')
fca35aa9380a updated for version 7.4.427
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6180
diff changeset
9347 <
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9348 Note: Use |shellescape()| or |::S| with |expand()| or
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9349 |fnamemodify()| to escape special characters in a command
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9350 argument. Newlines in {expr} may cause the command to fail.
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9351 The characters in 'shellquote' and 'shellxquote' may also
5690
40f18a1c1592 updated for version 7.4.191
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5663
diff changeset
9352 cause trouble.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9353 This is not to be used for interactive commands.
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
9354
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9355 The result is a String. Example: >
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
9356 :let files = system("ls " . shellescape(expand('%:h')))
5690
40f18a1c1592 updated for version 7.4.191
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5663
diff changeset
9357 :let files = system('ls ' . expand('%:h:S'))
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9358
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9359 < To make the result more system-independent, the shell output
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9360 is filtered to replace <CR> with <NL> for Macintosh, and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9361 <CR><NL> with <NL> for DOS-like systems.
5277
42bf9264e64e Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5247
diff changeset
9362 To avoid the string being truncated at a NUL, all NUL
42bf9264e64e Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5247
diff changeset
9363 characters are replaced with SOH (0x01).
42bf9264e64e Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5247
diff changeset
9364
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9365 The command executed is constructed using several options:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9366 'shell' 'shellcmdflag' 'shellxquote' {expr} 'shellredir' {tmp} 'shellxquote'
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9367 ({tmp} is an automatically generated file name).
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9368 For Unix and OS/2 braces are put around {expr} to allow for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9369 concatenated commands.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9370
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
9371 The command will be executed in "cooked" mode, so that a
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
9372 CTRL-C will interrupt the command (on Unix at least).
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
9373
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9374 The resulting error code can be found in |v:shell_error|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9375 This function will fail in |restricted-mode|.
625
81fe2ccc1207 updated for version 7.0179
vimboss
parents: 620
diff changeset
9376
81fe2ccc1207 updated for version 7.0179
vimboss
parents: 620
diff changeset
9377 Note that any wrong value in the options mentioned above may
81fe2ccc1207 updated for version 7.0179
vimboss
parents: 620
diff changeset
9378 make the function fail. It has also been reported to fail
81fe2ccc1207 updated for version 7.0179
vimboss
parents: 620
diff changeset
9379 when using a security agent application.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9380 Unlike ":!cmd" there is no automatic check for changed files.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9381 Use |:checktime| to force a check.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9382
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9383 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9384 :echo GetCmd()->system()
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9385
205
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9386
5808
e5f1f2ea0b4a updated for version 7.4.248
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5806
diff changeset
9387 systemlist({expr} [, {input}]) *systemlist()*
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9388 Same as |system()|, but returns a |List| with lines (parts of
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9389 output separated by NL) with NULs transformed into NLs. Output
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9390 is the same as |readfile()| will output with {binary} argument
10548
74effdaa369e Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10522
diff changeset
9391 set to "b". Note that on MS-Windows you may get trailing CR
74effdaa369e Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10522
diff changeset
9392 characters.
5808
e5f1f2ea0b4a updated for version 7.4.248
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5806
diff changeset
9393
8577
63dc856bd13d commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/975b5271eed4fa0500c24a8f37be0b1797cb9db7
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8538
diff changeset
9394 Returns an empty string on error.
5808
e5f1f2ea0b4a updated for version 7.4.248
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5806
diff changeset
9395
17624
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9396 Can also be used as a |method|: >
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9397 :echo GetCmd()->systemlist()
4c7097a980a5 patch 8.1.1809: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17620
diff changeset
9398
5808
e5f1f2ea0b4a updated for version 7.4.248
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5806
diff changeset
9399
677
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9400 tabpagebuflist([{arg}]) *tabpagebuflist()*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
9401 The result is a |List|, where each item is the number of the
677
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9402 buffer associated with each window in the current tab page.
9887
b4da19b7539f commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/dc1f1645cb495fa6bfbe216d7359f23539a0e25d
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9881
diff changeset
9403 {arg} specifies the number of the tab page to be used. When
677
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9404 omitted the current tab page is used.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9405 When {arg} is invalid the number zero is returned.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9406 To get a list of all buffers in all tabs use this: >
3445
2cfb68fa26cd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3410
diff changeset
9407 let buflist = []
677
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9408 for i in range(tabpagenr('$'))
3445
2cfb68fa26cd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3410
diff changeset
9409 call extend(buflist, tabpagebuflist(i + 1))
677
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9410 endfor
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9411 < Note that a buffer may appear in more than one window.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9412
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9413
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9414 tabpagenr([{arg}]) *tabpagenr()*
674
4b8583e82cb8 updated for version 7.0201
vimboss
parents: 667
diff changeset
9415 The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
4b8583e82cb8 updated for version 7.0201
vimboss
parents: 667
diff changeset
9416 tab page. The first tab page has number 1.
4b8583e82cb8 updated for version 7.0201
vimboss
parents: 667
diff changeset
9417 When the optional argument is "$", the number of the last tab
4b8583e82cb8 updated for version 7.0201
vimboss
parents: 667
diff changeset
9418 page is returned (the tab page count).
4b8583e82cb8 updated for version 7.0201
vimboss
parents: 667
diff changeset
9419 The number can be used with the |:tab| command.
4b8583e82cb8 updated for version 7.0201
vimboss
parents: 667
diff changeset
9420
4b8583e82cb8 updated for version 7.0201
vimboss
parents: 667
diff changeset
9421
5763
c52a655d927d Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5747
diff changeset
9422 tabpagewinnr({tabarg} [, {arg}]) *tabpagewinnr()*
2569
f612f6b0b883 Docs fix for tabpagewinnr(). (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2561
diff changeset
9423 Like |winnr()| but for tab page {tabarg}.
677
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9424 {tabarg} specifies the number of tab page to be used.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9425 {arg} is used like with |winnr()|:
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9426 - When omitted the current window number is returned. This is
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9427 the window which will be used when going to this tab page.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9428 - When "$" the number of windows is returned.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9429 - When "#" the previous window nr is returned.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9430 Useful examples: >
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9431 tabpagewinnr(1) " current window of tab page 1
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9432 tabpagewinnr(4, '$') " number of windows in tab page 4
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9433 < When {tabarg} is invalid zero is returned.
e649c78407e6 updated for version 7.0202
vimboss
parents: 674
diff changeset
9434
805
497fab3f99d6 updated for version 7.0b01
vimboss
parents: 800
diff changeset
9435 *tagfiles()*
497fab3f99d6 updated for version 7.0b01
vimboss
parents: 800
diff changeset
9436 tagfiles() Returns a |List| with the file names used to search for tags
497fab3f99d6 updated for version 7.0b01
vimboss
parents: 800
diff changeset
9437 for the current buffer. This is the 'tags' option expanded.
497fab3f99d6 updated for version 7.0b01
vimboss
parents: 800
diff changeset
9438
497fab3f99d6 updated for version 7.0b01
vimboss
parents: 800
diff changeset
9439
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9440 taglist({expr} [, {filename}]) *taglist()*
205
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9441 Returns a list of tags matching the regular expression {expr}.
11225
d3415ec1cdaf patch 8.0.0499: taglist() does not prioritize tags for a buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11211
diff changeset
9442
d3415ec1cdaf patch 8.0.0499: taglist() does not prioritize tags for a buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11211
diff changeset
9443 If {filename} is passed it is used to prioritize the results
d3415ec1cdaf patch 8.0.0499: taglist() does not prioritize tags for a buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11211
diff changeset
9444 in the same way that |:tselect| does. See |tag-priority|.
d3415ec1cdaf patch 8.0.0499: taglist() does not prioritize tags for a buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11211
diff changeset
9445 {filename} should be the full path of the file.
d3415ec1cdaf patch 8.0.0499: taglist() does not prioritize tags for a buffer
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11211
diff changeset
9446
438
59b7b7e99c95 updated for version 7.0113
vimboss
parents: 435
diff changeset
9447 Each list item is a dictionary with at least the following
59b7b7e99c95 updated for version 7.0113
vimboss
parents: 435
diff changeset
9448 entries:
648
9032e4668296 updated for version 7.0189
vimboss
parents: 647
diff changeset
9449 name Name of the tag.
9032e4668296 updated for version 7.0189
vimboss
parents: 647
diff changeset
9450 filename Name of the file where the tag is
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9451 defined. It is either relative to the
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9452 current directory or a full path.
205
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9453 cmd Ex command used to locate the tag in
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9454 the file.
648
9032e4668296 updated for version 7.0189
vimboss
parents: 647
diff changeset
9455 kind Type of the tag. The value for this
205
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9456 entry depends on the language specific
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9457 kind values. Only available when
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9458 using a tags file generated by
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9459 Exuberant ctags or hdrtag.
648
9032e4668296 updated for version 7.0189
vimboss
parents: 647
diff changeset
9460 static A file specific tag. Refer to
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9461 |static-tag| for more information.
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9462 More entries may be present, depending on the content of the
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9463 tags file: access, implementation, inherits and signature.
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9464 Refer to the ctags documentation for information about these
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9465 fields. For C code the fields "struct", "class" and "enum"
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9466 may appear, they give the name of the entity the tag is
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9467 contained in.
452
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vimboss
parents: 449
diff changeset
9468
11062
1218c5353e2b Runtime file updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11032
diff changeset
9469 The ex-command "cmd" can be either an ex search pattern, a
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vimboss
parents: 205
diff changeset
9470 line number or a line number followed by a byte number.
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9471
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parents: 189
diff changeset
9472 If there are no matching tags, then an empty list is returned.
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9473
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9474 To get an exact tag match, the anchors '^' and '$' should be
4073
e362db8b2d7b Update runtime files.
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parents: 4051
diff changeset
9475 used in {expr}. This also make the function work faster.
e362db8b2d7b Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4051
diff changeset
9476 Refer to |tag-regexp| for more information about the tag
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4051
diff changeset
9477 search regular expression pattern.
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9478
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9479 Refer to |'tags'| for information about how the tags file is
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9480 located by Vim. Refer to |tags-file-format| for the format of
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vimboss
parents: 189
diff changeset
9481 the tags file generated by the different ctags tools.
d292c40ca788 updated for version 7.0060
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parents: 189
diff changeset
9482
2206
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parents: 2154
diff changeset
9483 tan({expr}) *tan()*
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
9484 Return the tangent of {expr}, measured in radians, as a |Float|
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9485 in the range [-inf, inf].
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
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parents: 2320
diff changeset
9486 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2206
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9487 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9488 :echo tan(10)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9489 < 0.648361 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9490 :echo tan(-4.01)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9491 < -1.181502
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9492
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9493 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9494 Compute()->tan()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9495 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
9496 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9497
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9498
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9499 tanh({expr}) *tanh()*
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
9500 Return the hyperbolic tangent of {expr} as a |Float| in the
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9501 range [-1, 1].
2337
a0f87fc19d1d Better conceal in help. (partly by Dominique Pelle)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2320
diff changeset
9502 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9503 Examples: >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9504 :echo tanh(0.5)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9505 < 0.462117 >
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9506 :echo tanh(-1)
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9507 < -0.761594
17765
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9508
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9509 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9510 Compute()->tanh()
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9511 <
2570
71b56b4e7785 Make the references to features in the help more consistent. (Sylvain Hitier)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2569
diff changeset
9512 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
2206
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9513
a8afba7027ae Add extra floating point functions.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2154
diff changeset
9514
9108
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
diff changeset
9515 tempname() *tempname()* *temp-file-name*
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
diff changeset
9516 The result is a String, which is the name of a file that
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9517 doesn't exist. It can be used for a temporary file. The name
9108
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parents: 9104
diff changeset
9518 is different for at least 26 consecutive calls. Example: >
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diff changeset
9519 :let tmpfile = tempname()
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parents: 9104
diff changeset
9520 :exe "redir > " . tmpfile
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
diff changeset
9521 < For Unix, the file will be in a private directory |tempfile|.
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parents: 9104
diff changeset
9522 For MS-Windows forward slashes are used when the 'shellslash'
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parents: 9104
diff changeset
9523 option is set or when 'shellcmdflag' starts with '-'.
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parents: 9104
diff changeset
9524
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
9525
17259
6dbb9b3c53e2 patch 8.1.1629: terminal function help is in the wrong file
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17257
diff changeset
9526 term_ functions are documented here: |terminal-function-details|
9108
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
diff changeset
9527
17571
2704c4e3e20a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17545
diff changeset
9528 test_ functions are documented here: |test-functions-details|
17456
e414281d8bb4 patch 8.1.1726: the eval.txt help file is too big
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17450
diff changeset
9529
9108
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9104
diff changeset
9530
9790
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parents: 9737
diff changeset
9531 *timer_info()*
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diff changeset
9532 timer_info([{id}])
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diff changeset
9533 Return a list with information about timers.
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diff changeset
9534 When {id} is given only information about this timer is
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diff changeset
9535 returned. When timer {id} does not exist an empty list is
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diff changeset
9536 returned.
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diff changeset
9537 When {id} is omitted information about all timers is returned.
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parents: 9737
diff changeset
9538
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diff changeset
9539 For each timer the information is stored in a Dictionary with
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parents: 9737
diff changeset
9540 these items:
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diff changeset
9541 "id" the timer ID
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diff changeset
9542 "time" time the timer was started with
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diff changeset
9543 "remaining" time until the timer fires
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9544 "repeat" number of times the timer will still fire;
9810
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parents: 9790
diff changeset
9545 -1 means forever
9790
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parents: 9737
diff changeset
9546 "callback" the callback
9810
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parents: 9790
diff changeset
9547 "paused" 1 if the timer is paused, 0 otherwise
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diff changeset
9548
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diff changeset
9549 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
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diff changeset
9550
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diff changeset
9551 timer_pause({timer}, {paused}) *timer_pause()*
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diff changeset
9552 Pause or unpause a timer. A paused timer does not invoke its
9887
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diff changeset
9553 callback when its time expires. Unpausing a timer may cause
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diff changeset
9554 the callback to be invoked almost immediately if enough time
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9555 has passed.
9810
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diff changeset
9556
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diff changeset
9557 Pausing a timer is useful to avoid the callback to be called
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9558 for a short time.
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9559
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diff changeset
9560 If {paused} evaluates to a non-zero Number or a non-empty
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9561 String, then the timer is paused, otherwise it is unpaused.
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9562 See |non-zero-arg|.
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diff changeset
9563
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9564 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
9790
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9565
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9566 *timer_start()* *timer* *timers*
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9567 timer_start({time}, {callback} [, {options}])
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9568 Create a timer and return the timer ID.
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9569
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9570 {time} is the waiting time in milliseconds. This is the
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9571 minimum time before invoking the callback. When the system is
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9572 busy or Vim is not waiting for input the time will be longer.
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9573
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9574 {callback} is the function to call. It can be the name of a
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9575 function or a |Funcref|. It is called with one argument, which
8577
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9576 is the timer ID. The callback is only invoked when Vim is
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9577 waiting for input.
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9578
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9579 {options} is a dictionary. Supported entries:
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9580 "repeat" Number of times to repeat calling the
10153
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diff changeset
9581 callback. -1 means forever. When not present
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9582 the callback will be called once.
11639
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
9583 If the timer causes an error three times in a
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
9584 row the repeat is cancelled. This avoids that
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
9585 Vim becomes unusable because of all the error
71d7b5ed08a0 patch 8.0.0702: an error in a timer can make Vim unusable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11609
diff changeset
9586 messages.
8577
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diff changeset
9587
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diff changeset
9588 Example: >
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9589 func MyHandler(timer)
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diff changeset
9590 echo 'Handler called'
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diff changeset
9591 endfunc
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9592 let timer = timer_start(500, 'MyHandler',
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9593 \ {'repeat': 3})
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9594 < This will invoke MyHandler() three times at 500 msec
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9595 intervals.
9810
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diff changeset
9596
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diff changeset
9597 Not available in the |sandbox|.
8577
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9598 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
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9599
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9600 timer_stop({timer}) *timer_stop()*
9097
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9601 Stop a timer. The timer callback will no longer be invoked.
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parents: 9076
diff changeset
9602 {timer} is an ID returned by timer_start(), thus it must be a
9790
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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9603 Number. If {timer} does not exist there is no error.
8669
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diff changeset
9604
9810
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diff changeset
9605 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
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diff changeset
9606
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diff changeset
9607 timer_stopall() *timer_stopall()*
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diff changeset
9608 Stop all timers. The timer callbacks will no longer be
17366
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
9609 invoked. Useful if a timer is misbehaving. If there are no
9843fbfa0ee5 patch 8.1.1682: placing a larger number of signs is slow
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17292
diff changeset
9610 timers there is no error.
9810
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diff changeset
9611
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diff changeset
9612 {only available when compiled with the |+timers| feature}
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9613
7
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diff changeset
9614 tolower({expr}) *tolower()*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9615 The result is a copy of the String given, with all uppercase
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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9616 characters turned into lowercase (just like applying |gu| to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9617 the string).
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9618
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parents:
diff changeset
9619 toupper({expr}) *toupper()*
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vimboss
parents:
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9620 The result is a copy of the String given, with all lowercase
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
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9621 characters turned into uppercase (just like applying |gU| to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
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9622 the string).
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9623
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9624 tr({src}, {fromstr}, {tostr}) *tr()*
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9625 The result is a copy of the {src} string with all characters
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9626 which appear in {fromstr} replaced by the character in that
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9627 position in the {tostr} string. Thus the first character in
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9628 {fromstr} is translated into the first character in {tostr}
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9629 and so on. Exactly like the unix "tr" command.
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vimboss
parents: 14
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9630 This code also deals with multibyte characters properly.
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9631
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vimboss
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9632 Examples: >
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vimboss
parents: 14
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9633 echo tr("hello there", "ht", "HT")
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9634 < returns "Hello THere" >
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vimboss
parents: 14
diff changeset
9635 echo tr("<blob>", "<>", "{}")
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vimboss
parents: 14
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9636 < returns "{blob}"
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9637
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9638 trim({text} [, {mask}]) *trim()*
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9639 Return {text} as a String where any character in {mask} is
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13501
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9640 removed from the beginning and end of {text}.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13501
diff changeset
9641 If {mask} is not given, {mask} is all characters up to 0x20,
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9642 which includes Tab, space, NL and CR, plus the non-breaking
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diff changeset
9643 space character 0xa0.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13501
diff changeset
9644 This code deals with multibyte characters properly.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13501
diff changeset
9645
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13501
diff changeset
9646 Examples: >
13563
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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9647 echo trim(" some text ")
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13551
diff changeset
9648 < returns "some text" >
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13551
diff changeset
9649 echo trim(" \r\t\t\r RESERVE \t\n\x0B\xA0") . "_TAIL"
13513
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13501
diff changeset
9650 < returns "RESERVE_TAIL" >
13563
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13551
diff changeset
9651 echo trim("rm<Xrm<>X>rrm", "rm<>")
5923f64c8f5b Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13551
diff changeset
9652 < returns "Xrm<>X" (characters in the middle are not removed)
13513
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parents: 13501
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9653
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
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9654 trunc({expr}) *trunc()*
1668
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vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
9655 Return the largest integral value with magnitude less than or
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9656 equal to {expr} as a |Float| (truncate towards zero).
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9657 {expr} must evaluate to a |Float| or a |Number|.
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9658 Examples: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9659 echo trunc(1.456)
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9660 < 1.0 >
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9661 echo trunc(-5.456)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9662 < -5.0 >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9663 echo trunc(4.0)
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9664 < 4.0
17765
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parents: 17758
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9665
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
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9666 Can also be used as a |method|: >
545119cd5554 patch 8.1.1879: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17758
diff changeset
9667 Compute()->trunc()
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parents: 17758
diff changeset
9668 <
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9669 {only available when compiled with the |+float| feature}
12785
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
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9670
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parents: 85
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9671 *type()*
9626
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9672 type({expr}) The result is a Number representing the type of {expr}.
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9673 Instead of using the number directly, it is better to use the
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9674 v:t_ variable that has the value:
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9675 Number: 0 |v:t_number|
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9676 String: 1 |v:t_string|
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9677 Funcref: 2 |v:t_func|
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9678 List: 3 |v:t_list|
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9679 Dictionary: 4 |v:t_dict|
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9680 Float: 5 |v:t_float|
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9681 Boolean: 6 |v:t_bool| (v:false and v:true)
15677
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parents: 15615
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9682 None: 7 |v:t_none| (v:null and v:none)
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
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9683 Job: 8 |v:t_job|
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
9684 Channel: 9 |v:t_channel|
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
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9685 Blob: 10 |v:t_blob|
9626
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9686 For backward compatibility, this method can be used: >
87
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9687 :if type(myvar) == type(0)
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parents: 85
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9688 :if type(myvar) == type("")
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parents: 85
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9689 :if type(myvar) == type(function("tr"))
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parents: 85
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9690 :if type(myvar) == type([])
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9691 :if type(myvar) == type({})
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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9692 :if type(myvar) == type(0.0)
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9693 :if type(myvar) == type(v:false)
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parents: 8019
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9694 :if type(myvar) == type(v:none)
9626
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9695 < To check if the v:t_ variables exist use this: >
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9696 :if exists('v:t_number')
7
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parents:
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9697
17612
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
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9698 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9699 mylist->type()
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
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9700
2236
dc2e5ec0500d Added the undofile() function. Updated runtime files.
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parents: 2226
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9701 undofile({name}) *undofile()*
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2226
diff changeset
9702 Return the name of the undo file that would be used for a file
dc2e5ec0500d Added the undofile() function. Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2226
diff changeset
9703 with name {name} when writing. This uses the 'undodir'
dc2e5ec0500d Added the undofile() function. Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2226
diff changeset
9704 option, finding directories that exist. It does not check if
2250
1bac28a53fae Add the conceal patch from Vince Negri.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2249
diff changeset
9705 the undo file exists.
2249
6d3d35ff2c2b Use full path in undofile(). Updated docs.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2236
diff changeset
9706 {name} is always expanded to the full path, since that is what
6d3d35ff2c2b Use full path in undofile(). Updated docs.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2236
diff changeset
9707 is used internally.
3507
8201108e9cf0 More runtime file fixes for 'compatible' mode.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3492
diff changeset
9708 If {name} is empty undofile() returns an empty string, since a
8201108e9cf0 More runtime file fixes for 'compatible' mode.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3492
diff changeset
9709 buffer without a file name will not write an undo file.
2236
dc2e5ec0500d Added the undofile() function. Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2226
diff changeset
9710 Useful in combination with |:wundo| and |:rundo|.
15378
0d76dd701e49 patch 8.1.0697: ":sign place" requires the buffer argument
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15335
diff changeset
9711 When compiled without the |+persistent_undo| option this always
2236
dc2e5ec0500d Added the undofile() function. Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2226
diff changeset
9712 returns an empty string.
dc2e5ec0500d Added the undofile() function. Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2226
diff changeset
9713
2280
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9714 undotree() *undotree()*
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9715 Return the current state of the undo tree in a dictionary with
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9716 the following items:
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9717 "seq_last" The highest undo sequence number used.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9718 "seq_cur" The sequence number of the current position in
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9719 the undo tree. This differs from "seq_last"
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9720 when some changes were undone.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9721 "time_cur" Time last used for |:earlier| and related
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9722 commands. Use |strftime()| to convert to
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9723 something readable.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9724 "save_last" Number of the last file write. Zero when no
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9725 write yet.
2281
e41433ea71df Added ":earlier 1f" and ":later 1f".
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2280
diff changeset
9726 "save_cur" Number of the current position in the undo
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
9727 tree.
2280
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9728 "synced" Non-zero when the last undo block was synced.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9729 This happens when waiting from input from the
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9730 user. See |undo-blocks|.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9731 "entries" A list of dictionaries with information about
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9732 undo blocks.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9733
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9734 The first item in the "entries" list is the oldest undo item.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9735 Each List item is a Dictionary with these items:
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9736 "seq" Undo sequence number. Same as what appears in
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9737 |:undolist|.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9738 "time" Timestamp when the change happened. Use
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9739 |strftime()| to convert to something readable.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9740 "newhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9741 that was added. This marks the last change
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9742 and where further changes will be added.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9743 "curhead" Only appears in the item that is the last one
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9744 that was undone. This marks the current
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9745 position in the undo tree, the block that will
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9746 be used by a redo command. When nothing was
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9747 undone after the last change this item will
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9748 not appear anywhere.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9749 "save" Only appears on the last block before a file
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9750 write. The number is the write count. The
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9751 first write has number 1, the last one the
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9752 "save_last" mentioned above.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9753 "alt" Alternate entry. This is again a List of undo
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9754 blocks. Each item may again have an "alt"
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9755 item.
941ff1cd317a Add file save counter to undo information. Add undotree() function.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2252
diff changeset
9756
5747
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9757 uniq({list} [, {func} [, {dict}]]) *uniq()* *E882*
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9758 Remove second and succeeding copies of repeated adjacent
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9759 {list} items in-place. Returns {list}. If you want a list
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9760 to remain unmodified make a copy first: >
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9761 :let newlist = uniq(copy(mylist))
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9762 < The default compare function uses the string representation of
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9763 each item. For the use of {func} and {dict} see |sort()|.
ddc3f32a4b21 updated for version 7.4.218
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5734
diff changeset
9764
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9765 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9766 mylist->uniq()
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9767
140
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9768 values({dict}) *values()*
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9769 Return a |List| with all the values of {dict}. The |List| is
15571
4af72c724093 patch 8.1.0793: incorrect error messages for functions that take a Blob
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15512
diff changeset
9770 in arbitrary order. Also see |items()| and |keys()|.
140
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9771
17612
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9772 Can also be used as a |method|: >
e259d11e2900 patch 8.1.1803: all builtin functions are global
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17571
diff changeset
9773 mydict->values()
140
8ecb0db93e9a updated for version 7.0045
vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
9774
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9775 virtcol({expr}) *virtcol()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9776 The result is a Number, which is the screen column of the file
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9777 position given with {expr}. That is, the last screen position
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9778 occupied by the character at that position, when the screen
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9779 would be of unlimited width. When there is a <Tab> at the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9780 position, the returned Number will be the column at the end of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9781 the <Tab>. For example, for a <Tab> in column 1, with 'ts'
3445
2cfb68fa26cd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3410
diff changeset
9782 set to 8, it returns 8. |conceal| is ignored.
1317
45bae37de037 updated for version 7.1-031
vimboss
parents: 1293
diff changeset
9783 For the byte position use |col()|.
45bae37de037 updated for version 7.1-031
vimboss
parents: 1293
diff changeset
9784 For the use of {expr} see |col()|.
45bae37de037 updated for version 7.1-031
vimboss
parents: 1293
diff changeset
9785 When 'virtualedit' is used {expr} can be [lnum, col, off], where
703
2fae45239fb3 updated for version 7.0212
vimboss
parents: 697
diff changeset
9786 "off" is the offset in screen columns from the start of the
1266
54588e2e8041 updated for version 7.1
vimboss
parents: 1215
diff changeset
9787 character. E.g., a position within a <Tab> or after the last
2965
f2de38a019a2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2908
diff changeset
9788 character. When "off" is omitted zero is used.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9789 When Virtual editing is active in the current mode, a position
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9790 beyond the end of the line can be returned. |'virtualedit'|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9791 The accepted positions are:
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9792 . the cursor position
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9793 $ the end of the cursor line (the result is the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9794 number of displayed characters in the cursor line
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9795 plus one)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9796 'x position of mark x (if the mark is not set, 0 is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9797 returned)
6447
0550be8fc7f6 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6421
diff changeset
9798 v In Visual mode: the start of the Visual area (the
0550be8fc7f6 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6421
diff changeset
9799 cursor is the end). When not in Visual mode
0550be8fc7f6 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6421
diff changeset
9800 returns the cursor position. Differs from |'<| in
0550be8fc7f6 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6421
diff changeset
9801 that it's updated right away.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9802 Note that only marks in the current file can be used.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9803 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9804 virtcol(".") with text "foo^Lbar", with cursor on the "^L", returns 5
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9805 virtcol("$") with text "foo^Lbar", returns 9
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9806 virtcol("'t") with text " there", with 't at 'h', returns 6
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9807 < The first column is 1. 0 is returned for an error.
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9808 A more advanced example that echoes the maximum length of
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9809 all lines: >
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9810 echo max(map(range(1, line('$')), "virtcol([v:val, '$'])"))
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
9811
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9812
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9813 visualmode([expr]) *visualmode()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9814 The result is a String, which describes the last Visual mode
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
9815 used in the current buffer. Initially it returns an empty
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
9816 string, but once Visual mode has been used, it returns "v",
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
9817 "V", or "<CTRL-V>" (a single CTRL-V character) for
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
9818 character-wise, line-wise, or block-wise Visual mode
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
9819 respectively.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9820 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9821 :exe "normal " . visualmode()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9822 < This enters the same Visual mode as before. It is also useful
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9823 in scripts if you wish to act differently depending on the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9824 Visual mode that was used.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9825 If Visual mode is active, use |mode()| to get the Visual mode
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
9826 (e.g., in a |:vmap|).
1661
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
9827 If [expr] is supplied and it evaluates to a non-zero Number or
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
9828 a non-empty String, then the Visual mode will be cleared and
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
9829 the old value is returned. See |non-zero-arg|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9830
4151
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9831 wildmenumode() *wildmenumode()*
9422
f93704b11e43 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e381d3d5e098546854b008e01ca1d28ba1a4a057
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9416
diff changeset
9832 Returns |TRUE| when the wildmenu is active and |FALSE|
4151
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9833 otherwise. See 'wildmenu' and 'wildmode'.
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9834 This can be used in mappings to handle the 'wildcharm' option
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9835 gracefully. (Makes only sense with |mapmode-c| mappings).
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9836
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9837 For example to make <c-j> work like <down> in wildmode, use: >
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9838 :cnoremap <expr> <C-j> wildmenumode() ? "\<Down>\<Tab>" : "\<c-j>"
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9839 <
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9840 (Note, this needs the 'wildcharm' option set appropriately).
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9841
16833
6699c03347d2 patch 8.1.1418: win_execute() is not implemented yet
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16808
diff changeset
9842 win_execute({id}, {command} [, {silent}]) *win_execute()*
6699c03347d2 patch 8.1.1418: win_execute() is not implemented yet
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16808
diff changeset
9843 Like `execute()` but in the context of window {id}.
6699c03347d2 patch 8.1.1418: win_execute() is not implemented yet
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16808
diff changeset
9844 The window will temporarily be made the current window,
16849
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
9845 without triggering autocommands. When executing {command}
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
9846 autocommands will be triggered, this may have unexpected side
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
9847 effects. Use |:noautocmd| if needed.
16833
6699c03347d2 patch 8.1.1418: win_execute() is not implemented yet
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16808
diff changeset
9848 Example: >
16849
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
9849 call win_execute(winid, 'set syntax=python')
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
9850 < Doing the same with `setwinvar()` would not trigger
629f3d3b6886 patch 8.1.1426: no test for syntax highlight in popup window
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16833
diff changeset
9851 autocommands and not actually show syntax highlighting.
16944
d23afa4d8b63 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16930
diff changeset
9852 *E994*
d23afa4d8b63 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16930
diff changeset
9853 Not all commands are allowed in popup windows.
17758
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
9854 When window {id} does not exist then no error is given.
4151
13170a796134 updated for version 7.3.828
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 4126
diff changeset
9855
8536
09041d2fd7d0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9cdf86b86f5fdb5a45b682f336846f9d9a9c6f1f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8534
diff changeset
9856 win_findbuf({bufnr}) *win_findbuf()*
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
9857 Returns a list with |window-ID|s for windows that contain
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
9858 buffer {bufnr}. When there is none the list is empty.
8536
09041d2fd7d0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9cdf86b86f5fdb5a45b682f336846f9d9a9c6f1f
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8534
diff changeset
9859
8534
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9860 win_getid([{win} [, {tab}]]) *win_getid()*
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
9861 Get the |window-ID| for the specified window.
8534
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9862 When {win} is missing use the current window.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9863 With {win} this is the window number. The top window has
14999
2b30a2b4bde2 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14964
diff changeset
9864 number 1.
8534
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9865 Without {tab} use the current tab, otherwise the tab with
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9866 number {tab}. The first tab has number one.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9867 Return zero if the window cannot be found.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9868
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9869 win_gotoid({expr}) *win_gotoid()*
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9870 Go to window with ID {expr}. This may also change the current
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9871 tabpage.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9872 Return 1 if successful, 0 if the window cannot be found.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9873
8876
47f17f66da3d commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/03413f44167c4b5cd0012def9bb331e2518c83cf
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8831
diff changeset
9874 win_id2tabwin({expr}) *win_id2tabwin()*
8534
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9875 Return a list with the tab number and window number of window
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9876 with ID {expr}: [tabnr, winnr].
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9877 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9878
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9879 win_id2win({expr}) *win_id2win()*
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9880 Return the window number of window with ID {expr}.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9881 Return 0 if the window cannot be found in the current tabpage.
485d4d8a97f6 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/86edef664efccbfe685906c854b9cdd04e56f2d5
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8512
diff changeset
9882
12977
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
9883 win_screenpos({nr}) *win_screenpos()*
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
9884 Return the screen position of window {nr} as a list with two
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
9885 numbers: [row, col]. The first window always has position
14343
7589f103ec11 patch 8.1.0187: getwininfo() and win_screenpos() return different numbers
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14337
diff changeset
9886 [1, 1], unless there is a tabline, then it is [2, 1].
12977
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
9887 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
9888 Return [0, 0] if the window cannot be found in the current
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
9889 tabpage.
2d817fd289ba patch 8.0.1364: there is no easy way to get the window position
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12968
diff changeset
9890
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9891 *winbufnr()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9892 winbufnr({nr}) The result is a Number, which is the number of the buffer
9223
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
9893 associated with window {nr}. {nr} can be the window number or
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
9894 the |window-ID|.
9223
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
9895 When {nr} is zero, the number of the buffer in the current
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
9896 window is returned.
6c4d610fce0a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/888ccac8902cee186fbd47e971881f6d9b19c068
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9221
diff changeset
9897 When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9898 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9899 :echo "The file in the current window is " . bufname(winbufnr(0))
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9900 <
17825
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
9901 Can also be used as a |method|: >
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
9902 FindWindow()->winbufnr()->bufname()
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
9903 <
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9904 *wincol()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9905 wincol() The result is a Number, which is the virtual column of the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9906 cursor in the window. This is counting screen cells from the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9907 left side of the window. The leftmost column is one.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9908
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9909 winheight({nr}) *winheight()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9910 The result is a Number, which is the height of window {nr}.
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
9911 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9912 When {nr} is zero, the height of the current window is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9913 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9914 An existing window always has a height of zero or more.
12499
d91cf2e26ef0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12465
diff changeset
9915 This excludes any window toolbar line.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9916 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9917 :echo "The current window has " . winheight(0) . " lines."
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9918 <
14587
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9919 winlayout([{tabnr}]) *winlayout()*
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9920 The result is a nested List containing the layout of windows
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9921 in a tabpage.
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9922
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9923 Without {tabnr} use the current tabpage, otherwise the tabpage
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9924 with number {tabnr}. If the tabpage {tabnr} is not found,
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9925 returns an empty list.
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9926
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9927 For a leaf window, it returns:
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9928 ['leaf', {winid}]
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9929 For horizontally split windows, which form a column, it
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9930 returns:
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9931 ['col', [{nested list of windows}]]
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9932 For vertically split windows, which form a row, it returns:
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9933 ['row', [{nested list of windows}]]
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9934
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9935 Example: >
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9936 " Only one window in the tab page
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9937 :echo winlayout()
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9938 ['leaf', 1000]
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9939 " Two horizontally split windows
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9940 :echo winlayout()
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9941 ['col', [['leaf', 1000], ['leaf', 1001]]]
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9942 " Three horizontally split windows, with two
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9943 " vertically split windows in the middle window
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9944 :echo winlayout(2)
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9945 ['col', [['leaf', 1002], ['row', ['leaf', 1003],
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9946 ['leaf', 1001]]], ['leaf', 1000]]
d33220d3bc27 patch 8.1.0307: there is no good way to get the window layout
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14519
diff changeset
9947 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9948 *winline()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9949 winline() The result is a Number, which is the screen line of the cursor
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
9950 in the window. This is counting screen lines from the top of
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9951 the window. The first line is one.
531
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
9952 If the cursor was moved the view on the file will be updated
da9142bd190a updated for version 7.0149
vimboss
parents: 530
diff changeset
9953 first, this may cause a scroll.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9954
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parents:
diff changeset
9955 *winnr()*
20
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
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parents: 19
diff changeset
9956 winnr([{arg}]) The result is a Number, which is the number of the current
4ac1dce8dd5e updated for version 7.0012
vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
9957 window. The top window has number 1.
16271
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9958
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9959 The optional argument {arg} supports the following values:
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9960 $ the number of the last window (the window
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9961 count).
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9962 # the number of the last accessed window (where
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9963 |CTRL-W_p| goes to). If there is no previous
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9964 window or it is in another tab page 0 is
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9965 returned.
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9966 {N}j the number of the Nth window below the
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9967 current window (where |CTRL-W_j| goes to).
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9968 {N}k the number of the Nth window above the current
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9969 window (where |CTRL-W_k| goes to).
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9970 {N}h the number of the Nth window left of the
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9971 current window (where |CTRL-W_h| goes to).
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9972 {N}l the number of the Nth window right of the
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9973 current window (where |CTRL-W_l| goes to).
20
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vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
9974 The number can be used with |CTRL-W_w| and ":wincmd w"
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vimboss
parents: 19
diff changeset
9975 |:wincmd|.
10734
523cd59d6db0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10730
diff changeset
9976 Also see |tabpagewinnr()| and |win_getid()|.
16271
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9977 Examples: >
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9978 let window_count = winnr('$')
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9979 let prev_window = winnr('#')
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9980 let wnum = winnr('3k')
243cdc183ec9 patch 8.1.1140: not easy to find out what neighbors a window has
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16267
diff changeset
9981 <
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9982 *winrestcmd()*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9983 winrestcmd() Returns a sequence of |:resize| commands that should restore
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9984 the current window sizes. Only works properly when no windows
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
9985 are opened or closed and the current window and tab page is
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
9986 unchanged.
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9987 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9988 :let cmd = winrestcmd()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9989 :call MessWithWindowSizes()
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
9990 :exe cmd
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
9991 <
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vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
9992 *winrestview()*
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
9993 winrestview({dict})
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
9994 Uses the |Dictionary| returned by |winsaveview()| to restore
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
9995 the view of the current window.
5940
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
9996 Note: The {dict} does not have to contain all values, that are
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
9997 returned by |winsaveview()|. If values are missing, those
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
9998 settings won't be restored. So you can use: >
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
9999 :call winrestview({'curswant': 4})
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10000 <
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10001 This will only set the curswant value (the column the cursor
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10002 wants to move on vertical movements) of the cursor to column 5
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10003 (yes, that is 5), while all other settings will remain the
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10004 same. This is useful, if you set the cursor position manually.
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10005
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10006 If you have changed the values the result is unpredictable.
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10007 If the window size changed the result won't be the same.
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10008
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10009 *winsaveview()*
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10010 winsaveview() Returns a |Dictionary| that contains information to restore
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10011 the view of the current window. Use |winrestview()| to
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10012 restore the view.
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10013 This is useful if you have a mapping that jumps around in the
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10014 buffer and you want to go back to the original view.
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10015 This does not save fold information. Use the 'foldenable'
798
95dac6af3b3a updated for version 7.0232
vimboss
parents: 794
diff changeset
10016 option to temporarily switch off folding, so that folds are
6070
32a77cc160d9 Update runtime files. Make matchparen plugin backwards compatible.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6051
diff changeset
10017 not opened when moving around. This may have side effects.
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10018 The return value includes:
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10019 lnum cursor line number
5940
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10020 col cursor column (Note: the first column
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10021 zero, as opposed to what getpos()
f6f754304324 updated for version 7.4.311
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5938
diff changeset
10022 returns)
712
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10023 coladd cursor column offset for 'virtualedit'
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10024 curswant column for vertical movement
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10025 topline first line in the window
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10026 topfill filler lines, only in diff mode
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10027 leftcol first column displayed
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10028 skipcol columns skipped
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10029 Note that no option values are saved.
2e887dfa8917 updated for version 7.0214
vimboss
parents: 707
diff changeset
10030
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10031
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10032 winwidth({nr}) *winwidth()*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10033 The result is a Number, which is the width of window {nr}.
9908
2b6654519a7c commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7571d55f7dcc009a375b2124cce2c8b21f361234
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9904
diff changeset
10034 {nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10035 When {nr} is zero, the width of the current window is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10036 returned. When window {nr} doesn't exist, -1 is returned.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10037 An existing window always has a width of zero or more.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10038 Examples: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10039 :echo "The current window has " . winwidth(0) . " columns."
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10040 :if winwidth(0) <= 50
12857
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10041 : 50 wincmd |
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10042 :endif
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10043 < For getting the terminal or screen size, see the 'columns'
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10044 option.
9389
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
10045
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
10046
7480
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10047 wordcount() *wordcount()*
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10048 The result is a dictionary of byte/chars/word statistics for
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10049 the current buffer. This is the same info as provided by
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10050 |g_CTRL-G|
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10051 The return value includes:
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10052 bytes Number of bytes in the buffer
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10053 chars Number of chars in the buffer
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10054 words Number of words in the buffer
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10055 cursor_bytes Number of bytes before cursor position
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10056 (not in Visual mode)
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10057 cursor_chars Number of chars before cursor position
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10058 (not in Visual mode)
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10059 cursor_words Number of words before cursor position
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10060 (not in Visual mode)
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10061 visual_bytes Number of bytes visually selected
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10062 (only in Visual mode)
7480
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10063 visual_chars Number of chars visually selected
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10064 (only in Visual mode)
12254
8d76a56861ec Update runtime files
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12252
diff changeset
10065 visual_words Number of words visually selected
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10066 (only in Visual mode)
7480
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10067
a49163681559 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ed767a2073ef150971b0439a58e7ee582af6984e
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 7477
diff changeset
10068
158
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10069 *writefile()*
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10070 writefile({object}, {fname} [, {flags}])
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10071 When {object} is a |List| write it to file {fname}. Each list
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10072 item is separated with a NL. Each list item must be a String
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10073 or Number.
6341
094a87e76155 updated for version 7.4.503
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6259
diff changeset
10074 When {flags} contains "b" then binary mode is used: There will
158
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10075 not be a NL after the last list item. An empty item at the
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10076 end does cause the last line in the file to end in a NL.
6341
094a87e76155 updated for version 7.4.503
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6259
diff changeset
10077
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10078 When {object} is a |Blob| write the bytes to file {fname}
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10079 unmodified.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10080
6341
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6259
diff changeset
10081 When {flags} contains "a" then append mode is used, lines are
10301
07d2b5a3b7cc commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/46fceaaa8d1447a9588736d86eb4908214187b08
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10275
diff changeset
10082 appended to the file: >
6341
094a87e76155 updated for version 7.4.503
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6259
diff changeset
10083 :call writefile(["foo"], "event.log", "a")
094a87e76155 updated for version 7.4.503
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6259
diff changeset
10084 :call writefile(["bar"], "event.log", "a")
12857
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10085 <
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10086 When {flags} contains "s" then fsync() is called after writing
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10087 the file. This flushes the file to disk, if possible. This
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10088 takes more time but avoids losing the file if the system
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10089 crashes.
13016
e47e70300f30 patch 8.0.1384: not enough quickfix help; confusing winid
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12977
diff changeset
10090 When {flags} does not contain "S" or "s" then fsync() is
e47e70300f30 patch 8.0.1384: not enough quickfix help; confusing winid
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12977
diff changeset
10091 called if the 'fsync' option is set.
12857
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10092 When {flags} contains "S" then fsync() is not called, even
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10093 when 'fsync' is set.
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10094
ffdf2e4b5d9a patch 8.0.1305: writefile() never calls fsync()
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12837
diff changeset
10095 All NL characters are replaced with a NUL character.
158
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10096 Inserting CR characters needs to be done before passing {list}
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10097 to writefile().
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10098 An existing file is overwritten, if possible.
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10099 When the write fails -1 is returned, otherwise 0. There is an
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10100 error message if the file can't be created or when writing
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10101 fails.
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10102 Also see |readfile()|.
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10103 To copy a file byte for byte: >
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vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10104 :let fl = readfile("foo", "b")
78423945b251 updated for version 7.0048
vimboss
parents: 153
diff changeset
10105 :call writefile(fl, "foocopy", "b")
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10106
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10107
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10108 xor({expr}, {expr}) *xor()*
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10109 Bitwise XOR on the two arguments. The arguments are converted
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10110 to a number. A List, Dict or Float argument causes an error.
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10111 Example: >
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10112 :let bits = xor(bits, 0x80)
17783
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
10113 < Can also be used as a |method|: >
45eca7143d7c patch 8.1.1888: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17765
diff changeset
10114 :let bits = bits->xor(0x80)
3256
ba708ee8d69d Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3237
diff changeset
10115 <
3214
cd145cc2f2c9 updated for version 7.3.377
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3153
diff changeset
10116
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10117
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10118 *feature-list*
6009
7b83c190d370 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 6007
diff changeset
10119 There are four types of features:
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10120 1. Features that are only supported when they have been enabled when Vim
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10121 was compiled |+feature-list|. Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10122 :if has("cindent")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10123 2. Features that are only supported when certain conditions have been met.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10124 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10125 :if has("gui_running")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10126 < *has-patch*
13967
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10127 3. Beyond a certain version or at a certain version and including a specific
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10128 patch. The "patch-7.4.248" feature means that the Vim version is 7.5 or
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10129 later, or it is version 7.4 and patch 248 was included. Example: >
5862
306caa30d83b Runtime file updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5815
diff changeset
10130 :if has("patch-7.4.248")
13967
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10131 < Note that it's possible for patch 248 to be omitted even though 249 is
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10132 included. Only happens when cherry-picking patches.
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10133 Note that this form only works for patch 7.4.237 and later, before that
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10134 you need to check for the patch and the v:version. Example (checking
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10135 version 6.2.148 or later): >
acc62d455f90 Runtime file and translation updates.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13963
diff changeset
10136 :if v:version > 602 || (v:version == 602 && has("patch148"))
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10137
9850
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
10138 Hint: To find out if Vim supports backslashes in a file name (MS-Windows),
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
10139 use: `if exists('+shellslash')`
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
10140
67781bb0a61a commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d823fa910cca43fec3c31c030ee908a14c272640
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9810
diff changeset
10141
5340
22da5ab9aaa1 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5294
diff changeset
10142 acl Compiled with |ACL| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10143 all_builtin_terms Compiled with all builtin terminals enabled.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10144 amiga Amiga version of Vim.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10145 arabic Compiled with Arabic support |Arabic|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10146 arp Compiled with ARP support (Amiga).
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10147 autocmd Compiled with autocommand support. (always true)
14421
2f7e67dd088c Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14407
diff changeset
10148 autochdir Compiled with support for 'autochdir'
12837
963cdeb42c41 patch 8.0.1295: cannot automatically get a server name in a terminal
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12785
diff changeset
10149 autoservername Automatically enable |clientserver|
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10150 balloon_eval Compiled with |balloon-eval| support.
435
73f016dbb279 updated for version 7.0112
vimboss
parents: 419
diff changeset
10151 balloon_multiline GUI supports multiline balloons.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10152 beos BeOS version of Vim.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10153 browse Compiled with |:browse| support, and browse() will
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10154 work.
3682
11d40fc82f11 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3513
diff changeset
10155 browsefilter Compiled with support for |browsefilter|.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10156 bsd Compiled on an OS in the BSD family (excluding macOS).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10157 builtin_terms Compiled with some builtin terminals.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10158 byte_offset Compiled with support for 'o' in 'statusline'
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10159 cindent Compiled with 'cindent' support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10160 clientserver Compiled with remote invocation support |clientserver|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10161 clipboard Compiled with 'clipboard' support.
17680
55704f587945 patch 8.1.1837: popup test fails if clipboard is supported but not working
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17676
diff changeset
10162 clipboard_working Compiled with 'clipboard' support and it can be used.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10163 cmdline_compl Compiled with |cmdline-completion| support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10164 cmdline_hist Compiled with |cmdline-history| support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10165 cmdline_info Compiled with 'showcmd' and 'ruler' support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10166 comments Compiled with |'comments'| support.
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10167 compatible Compiled to be very Vi compatible.
15725
a3e2e7948ee4 patch 8.1.0870: Vim doesn't use the new ConPTY support in Windows 10
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15711
diff changeset
10168 conpty Platform where |ConPTY| can be used.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10169 cryptv Compiled with encryption support |encryption|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10170 cscope Compiled with |cscope| support.
15729
fe57e4f0eac1 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15725
diff changeset
10171 cursorbind Compiled with |'cursorbind'| (always true)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10172 debug Compiled with "DEBUG" defined.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10173 dialog_con Compiled with console dialog support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10174 dialog_gui Compiled with GUI dialog support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10175 diff Compiled with |vimdiff| and 'diff' support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10176 digraphs Compiled with support for digraphs.
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
10177 directx Compiled with support for DirectX and 'renderoptions'.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10178 dnd Compiled with support for the "~ register |quote_~|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10179 ebcdic Compiled on a machine with ebcdic character set.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10180 emacs_tags Compiled with support for Emacs tags.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10181 eval Compiled with expression evaluation support. Always
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10182 true, of course!
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10183 ex_extra |+ex_extra| (always true)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10184 extra_search Compiled with support for |'incsearch'| and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10185 |'hlsearch'|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10186 farsi Compiled with Farsi support |farsi|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10187 file_in_path Compiled with support for |gf| and |<cfile>|
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10188 filterpipe When 'shelltemp' is off pipes are used for shell
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10189 read/write/filter commands
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10190 find_in_path Compiled with support for include file searches
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10191 |+find_in_path|.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10192 float Compiled with support for |Float|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10193 fname_case Case in file names matters (for Amiga, MS-DOS, and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10194 Windows this is not present).
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10195 folding Compiled with |folding| support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10196 footer Compiled with GUI footer support. |gui-footer|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10197 fork Compiled to use fork()/exec() instead of system().
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10198 gettext Compiled with message translation |multi-lang|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10199 gui Compiled with GUI enabled.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10200 gui_athena Compiled with Athena GUI.
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10201 gui_gnome Compiled with Gnome support (gui_gtk is also defined).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10202 gui_gtk Compiled with GTK+ GUI (any version).
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10203 gui_gtk2 Compiled with GTK+ 2 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
8218
3456e2ebebd4 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9892189d2e7ab94b750f99e6da4cbfc3c8014517
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8178
diff changeset
10204 gui_gtk3 Compiled with GTK+ 3 GUI (gui_gtk is also defined).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10205 gui_mac Compiled with Macintosh GUI.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10206 gui_motif Compiled with Motif GUI.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10207 gui_photon Compiled with Photon GUI.
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10208 gui_running Vim is running in the GUI, or it will start soon.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10209 gui_win32 Compiled with MS Windows Win32 GUI.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10210 gui_win32s idem, and Win32s system being used (Windows 3.1)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10211 hangul_input Compiled with Hangul input support. |hangul|
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10212 hpux HP-UX version of Vim.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10213 iconv Can use iconv() for conversion.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10214 insert_expand Compiled with support for CTRL-X expansion commands in
17825
ce993ba17adb patch 8.1.1909: more functions can be used as methods
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17783
diff changeset
10215 Insert mode. (always true)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10216 jumplist Compiled with |jumplist| support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10217 keymap Compiled with 'keymap' support.
9723
80ac9cf77c9b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/437bafe4c8a83ed71ee006eda7f54b65a90f0d4c
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9688
diff changeset
10218 lambda Compiled with |lambda| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10219 langmap Compiled with 'langmap' support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10220 libcall Compiled with |libcall()| support.
5995
ef83b423ebf7 updated for version 7.4.338
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5979
diff changeset
10221 linebreak Compiled with 'linebreak', 'breakat', 'showbreak' and
ef83b423ebf7 updated for version 7.4.338
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5979
diff changeset
10222 'breakindent' support.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10223 linux Linux version of Vim.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10224 lispindent Compiled with support for lisp indenting.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10225 listcmds Compiled with commands for the buffer list |:files|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10226 and the argument list |arglist|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10227 localmap Compiled with local mappings and abbr. |:map-local|
2320
966a5609669e Added Lua interfae. (Luis Carvalho)
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2290
diff changeset
10228 lua Compiled with Lua interface |Lua|.
12716
351cf7c67bbe patch 8.0.1236: Mac features are confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12632
diff changeset
10229 mac Any Macintosh version of Vim cf. osx
351cf7c67bbe patch 8.0.1236: Mac features are confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12632
diff changeset
10230 macunix Synonym for osxdarwin
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10231 menu Compiled with support for |:menu|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10232 mksession Compiled with support for |:mksession|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10233 modify_fname Compiled with file name modifiers. |filename-modifiers|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10234 mouse Compiled with support mouse.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10235 mouse_dec Compiled with support for Dec terminal mouse.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10236 mouse_gpm Compiled with support for gpm (Linux console mouse)
16527
5412fcd03ecb patch 8.1.1267: cannot check if GPM mouse support is working
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16517
diff changeset
10237 mouse_gpm_enabled GPM mouse is working
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10238 mouse_netterm Compiled with support for netterm mouse.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10239 mouse_pterm Compiled with support for qnx pterm mouse.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10240 mouse_sysmouse Compiled with support for sysmouse (*BSD console mouse)
3750
536aa8b0c934 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3682
diff changeset
10241 mouse_sgr Compiled with support for sgr mouse.
3224
8b8ef1fed009 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3214
diff changeset
10242 mouse_urxvt Compiled with support for urxvt mouse.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10243 mouse_xterm Compiled with support for xterm mouse.
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10244 mouseshape Compiled with support for 'mouseshape'.
15878
314694a2e74a Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15790
diff changeset
10245 multi_byte Compiled with support for 'encoding' (always true)
1768
2a11407a5a8f updated for version 7.2-066
vimboss
parents: 1755
diff changeset
10246 multi_byte_encoding 'encoding' is set to a multi-byte encoding.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10247 multi_byte_ime Compiled with support for IME input method.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10248 multi_lang Compiled with support for multiple languages.
14
946da5994c01 updated for version 7.0006
vimboss
parents: 11
diff changeset
10249 mzscheme Compiled with MzScheme interface |mzscheme|.
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10250 netbeans_enabled Compiled with support for |netbeans| and connected.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10251 netbeans_intg Compiled with support for |netbeans|.
9389
32e34e574716 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/22fcfad29276bd5f317faf516637dcd491b96a12
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9344
diff changeset
10252 num64 Compiled with 64-bit |Number| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10253 ole Compiled with OLE automation support for Win32.
12716
351cf7c67bbe patch 8.0.1236: Mac features are confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12632
diff changeset
10254 osx Compiled for macOS cf. mac
351cf7c67bbe patch 8.0.1236: Mac features are confusing
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12632
diff changeset
10255 osxdarwin Compiled for macOS, with |mac-darwin-feature|
9076
9305a1251e51 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91c4937be15b0b743b6bc495df602c1abbff6b87
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9041
diff changeset
10256 packages Compiled with |packages| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10257 path_extra Compiled with up/downwards search in 'path' and 'tags'
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10258 perl Compiled with Perl interface.
2214
f8222d1f9a73 Included patch for persistent undo. Lots of changes and added test.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2210
diff changeset
10259 persistent_undo Compiled with support for persistent undo history.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10260 postscript Compiled with PostScript file printing.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10261 printer Compiled with |:hardcopy| support.
170
8c60f65311fa updated for version 7.0052
vimboss
parents: 168
diff changeset
10262 profile Compiled with |:profile| support.
13123
aaead5b4d77d patch 8.0.1436: not enough information about what Python version may work
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13070
diff changeset
10263 python Python 2.x interface available. |has-python|
aaead5b4d77d patch 8.0.1436: not enough information about what Python version may work
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13070
diff changeset
10264 python_compiled Compiled with Python 2.x interface. |has-python|
aaead5b4d77d patch 8.0.1436: not enough information about what Python version may work
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13070
diff changeset
10265 python_dynamic Python 2.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
aaead5b4d77d patch 8.0.1436: not enough information about what Python version may work
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13070
diff changeset
10266 python3 Python 3.x interface available. |has-python|
aaead5b4d77d patch 8.0.1436: not enough information about what Python version may work
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13070
diff changeset
10267 python3_compiled Compiled with Python 3.x interface. |has-python|
aaead5b4d77d patch 8.0.1436: not enough information about what Python version may work
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13070
diff changeset
10268 python3_dynamic Python 3.x interface is dynamically loaded. |has-python|
10722
7598ce51bf2a patch 8.0.0251: not easy to select Python 2 or 3
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10617
diff changeset
10269 pythonx Compiled with |python_x| interface. |has-pythonx|
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10270 qnx QNX version of Vim.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10271 quickfix Compiled with |quickfix| support.
857
b933657f7c9d updated for version 7.0g01
vimboss
parents: 856
diff changeset
10272 reltime Compiled with |reltime()| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10273 rightleft Compiled with 'rightleft' support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10274 ruby Compiled with Ruby interface |ruby|.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10275 scrollbind Compiled with 'scrollbind' support. (always true)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10276 showcmd Compiled with 'showcmd' support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10277 signs Compiled with |:sign| support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10278 smartindent Compiled with 'smartindent' support.
17004
353ed7ef78df patch 8.1.1502: cannot play any sound
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16996
diff changeset
10279 sound Compiled with sound support, e.g. `sound_playevent()`
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10280 spell Compiled with spell checking support |spell|.
1989
1fbbe04a950f updated for version 7.2-286
vimboss
parents: 1851
diff changeset
10281 startuptime Compiled with |--startuptime| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10282 statusline Compiled with support for 'statusline', 'rulerformat'
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10283 and special formats of 'titlestring' and 'iconstring'.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10284 sun SunOS version of Vim.
15512
f0f06837a699 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15498
diff changeset
10285 sun_workshop Support for Sun |workshop| has been removed.
314
529f887b5cb7 updated for version 7.0082
vimboss
parents: 303
diff changeset
10286 syntax Compiled with syntax highlighting support |syntax|.
7
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vimboss
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10287 syntax_items There are active syntax highlighting items for the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10288 current buffer.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10289 system Compiled to use system() instead of fork()/exec().
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10290 tag_binary Compiled with binary searching in tags files
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10291 |tag-binary-search|.
16208
a23c883685cb Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16158
diff changeset
10292 tag_old_static Support for old static tags was removed, see
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10293 |tag-old-static|.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10294 tcl Compiled with Tcl interface.
9076
9305a1251e51 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/91c4937be15b0b743b6bc495df602c1abbff6b87
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9041
diff changeset
10295 termguicolors Compiled with true color in terminal support.
11904
40322e8f07e7 patch 8.0.0832: terminal function arguments are not consistent
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11882
diff changeset
10296 terminal Compiled with |terminal| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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10297 terminfo Compiled with terminfo instead of termcap.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10298 termresponse Compiled with support for |t_RV| and |v:termresponse|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10299 textobjects Compiled with support for |text-objects|.
15138
9df130fd5e0d patch 8.1.0579: cannot attach properties to text
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15131
diff changeset
10300 textprop Compiled with support for |text-properties|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10301 tgetent Compiled with tgetent support, able to use a termcap
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10302 or terminfo file.
8577
63dc856bd13d commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/975b5271eed4fa0500c24a8f37be0b1797cb9db7
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8538
diff changeset
10303 timers Compiled with |timer_start()| support.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10304 title Compiled with window title support |'title'|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10305 toolbar Compiled with support for |gui-toolbar|.
10404
65e0537a4560 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2cab0e191055a8145ccd46cd52869fbb9798b971
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10348
diff changeset
10306 ttyin input is a terminal (tty)
65e0537a4560 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2cab0e191055a8145ccd46cd52869fbb9798b971
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10348
diff changeset
10307 ttyout output is a terminal (tty)
12499
d91cf2e26ef0 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12465
diff changeset
10308 unix Unix version of Vim. *+unix*
10895
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
10309 unnamedplus Compiled with support for "unnamedplus" in 'clipboard'
16411
5b5c5daf57de patch 8.1.1210: support for user commands is spread out
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16380
diff changeset
10310 user_commands User-defined commands. (always true)
13341
acd7eaa13d2b Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13329
diff changeset
10311 vcon Win32: Virtual console support is working, can use
acd7eaa13d2b Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13329
diff changeset
10312 'termguicolors'. Also see |+vtp|.
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10313 vertsplit Compiled with vertically split windows |:vsplit|.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10314 (always true)
2581
e8a482a7fa6c Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2577
diff changeset
10315 vim_starting True while initial source'ing takes place. |startup|
8748
b1a19a2f73f0 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4f3f668c8486444e53163c29d2fc79bf47eb3c82
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 8738
diff changeset
10316 *vim_starting*
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10317 viminfo Compiled with viminfo support.
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
10318 vimscript-1 Compiled Vim script version 1 support
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
10319 vimscript-2 Compiled Vim script version 2 support
16380
5ad204d8a2f2 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16366
diff changeset
10320 vimscript-3 Compiled Vim script version 3 support
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10321 virtualedit Compiled with 'virtualedit' option. (always true)
15424
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
10322 visual Compiled with Visual mode. (always true)
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
10323 visualextra Compiled with extra Visual mode commands. (always
90c8ff9c19ee patch 8.1.0720: cannot easily change the current quickfx list index
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15418
diff changeset
10324 true) |blockwise-operators|.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10325 vms VMS version of Vim.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10326 vreplace Compiled with |gR| and |gr| commands. (always true)
13482
9eebe457eb3c Update runtime files. Convert a couple of help files to utf-8.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13438
diff changeset
10327 vtp Compiled for vcon support |+vtp| (check vcon to find
13501
a4a559e08798 patch 8.0.1624: options for term_dumpdiff() and term_dumpload() not implemented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13482
diff changeset
10328 out if it works in the current console).
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10329 wildignore Compiled with 'wildignore' option.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10330 wildmenu Compiled with 'wildmenu' option.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10331 win16 old version for MS-Windows 3.1 (always false)
2698
b6471224d2af Updated runtime files and translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2681
diff changeset
10332 win32 Win32 version of Vim (MS-Windows 95 and later, 32 or
b6471224d2af Updated runtime files and translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2681
diff changeset
10333 64 bits)
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10334 win32unix Win32 version of Vim, using Unix files (Cygwin)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10335 win64 Win64 version of Vim (MS-Windows 64 bit).
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10336 win95 Win32 version for MS-Windows 95/98/ME (always false)
2681
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10337 winaltkeys Compiled with 'winaltkeys' option.
85c5a72551e2 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2662
diff changeset
10338 windows Compiled with support for more than one window.
15677
772e72b046a3 patch 8.1.0846: not easy to recognize the system Vim runs on
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15615
diff changeset
10339 (always true)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10340 writebackup Compiled with 'writebackup' default on.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10341 xfontset Compiled with X fontset support |xfontset|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10342 xim Compiled with X input method support |xim|.
5340
22da5ab9aaa1 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5294
diff changeset
10343 xpm Compiled with pixmap support.
22da5ab9aaa1 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5294
diff changeset
10344 xpm_w32 Compiled with pixmap support for Win32. (Only for
22da5ab9aaa1 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5294
diff changeset
10345 backward compatibility. Use "xpm" instead.)
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10346 xsmp Compiled with X session management support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10347 xsmp_interact Compiled with interactive X session management support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10348 xterm_clipboard Compiled with support for xterm clipboard.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10349 xterm_save Compiled with support for saving and restoring the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10350 xterm screen.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10351 x11 Compiled with X11 support.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10352
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10353 *string-match*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10354 Matching a pattern in a String
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10355
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10356 A regexp pattern as explained at |pattern| is normally used to find a match in
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10357 the buffer lines. When a pattern is used to find a match in a String, almost
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10358 everything works in the same way. The difference is that a String is handled
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10359 like it is one line. When it contains a "\n" character, this is not seen as a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10360 line break for the pattern. It can be matched with a "\n" in the pattern, or
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10361 with ".". Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10362 :let a = "aaaa\nxxxx"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10363 :echo matchstr(a, "..\n..")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10364 aa
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10365 xx
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10366 :echo matchstr(a, "a.x")
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10367 a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10368 x
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10369
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10370 Don't forget that "^" will only match at the first character of the String and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10371 "$" at the last character of the string. They don't match after or before a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10372 "\n".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10373
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10374 ==============================================================================
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10375 5. Defining functions *user-functions*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10376
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10377 New functions can be defined. These can be called just like builtin
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10378 functions. The function executes a sequence of Ex commands. Normal mode
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10379 commands can be executed with the |:normal| command.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10380
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10381 The function name must start with an uppercase letter, to avoid confusion with
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10382 builtin functions. To prevent from using the same name in different scripts
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10383 avoid obvious, short names. A good habit is to start the function name with
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10384 the name of the script, e.g., "HTMLcolor()".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10385
504
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
10386 It's also possible to use curly braces, see |curly-braces-names|. And the
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
10387 |autoload| facility is useful to define a function only when it's called.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10388
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10389 *local-function*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10390 A function local to a script must start with "s:". A local script function
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10391 can only be called from within the script and from functions, user commands
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10392 and autocommands defined in the script. It is also possible to call the
1698
f4f8014d516e updated for version 7.2c-000
vimboss
parents: 1668
diff changeset
10393 function from a mapping defined in the script, but then |<SID>| must be used
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10394 instead of "s:" when the mapping is expanded outside of the script.
5862
306caa30d83b Runtime file updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5815
diff changeset
10395 There are only script-local functions, no buffer-local or window-local
306caa30d83b Runtime file updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5815
diff changeset
10396 functions.
7
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vimboss
parents:
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10397
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10398 *:fu* *:function* *E128* *E129* *E123*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10399 :fu[nction] List all functions and their arguments.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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10400
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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10401 :fu[nction] {name} List function {name}.
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
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10402 {name} can also be a |Dictionary| entry that is a
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10403 |Funcref|: >
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vimboss
parents: 108
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10404 :function dict.init
504
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vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
10405
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vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
10406 :fu[nction] /{pattern} List functions with a name matching {pattern}.
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vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
10407 Example that lists all functions ending with "File": >
35cde31bdcbd updated for version 7.0141
vimboss
parents: 502
diff changeset
10408 :function /File$
482
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10409 <
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10410 *:function-verbose*
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10411 When 'verbose' is non-zero, listing a function will also display where it was
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10412 last defined. Example: >
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10413
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10414 :verbose function SetFileTypeSH
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10415 function SetFileTypeSH(name)
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10416 Last set from /usr/share/vim/vim-7.0/filetype.vim
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10417 <
484
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vimboss
parents: 482
diff changeset
10418 See |:verbose-cmd| for more information.
482
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vimboss
parents: 477
diff changeset
10419
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parents: 5815
diff changeset
10420 *E124* *E125* *E853* *E884*
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10421 :fu[nction][!] {name}([arguments]) [range] [abort] [dict] [closure]
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10422 Define a new function by the name {name}. The body of
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10423 the function follows in the next lines, until the
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10424 matching |:endfunction|.
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
10425
12756
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10426 The name must be made of alphanumeric characters and
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10427 '_', and must start with a capital or "s:" (see
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10428 above). Note that using "b:" or "g:" is not allowed.
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10429 (since patch 7.4.260 E884 is given if the function
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10430 name has a colon in the name, e.g. for "foo:bar()".
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10431 Before that patch no error was given).
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parents: 108
diff changeset
10432
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10433 {name} can also be a |Dictionary| entry that is a
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10434 |Funcref|: >
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10435 :function dict.init(arg)
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parents: 9861
diff changeset
10436 < "dict" must be an existing dictionary. The entry
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10437 "init" is added if it didn't exist yet. Otherwise [!]
9877
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parents: 9861
diff changeset
10438 is required to overwrite an existing function. The
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10439 result is a |Funcref| to a numbered function. The
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10440 function can only be used with a |Funcref| and will be
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10441 deleted if there are no more references to it.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10442 *E127* *E122*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10443 When a function by this name already exists and [!] is
15008
67e3103d6e18 patch 8.1.0515: reloading a script gives errors for existing functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14999
diff changeset
10444 not used an error message is given. There is one
67e3103d6e18 patch 8.1.0515: reloading a script gives errors for existing functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14999
diff changeset
10445 exception: When sourcing a script again, a function
67e3103d6e18 patch 8.1.0515: reloading a script gives errors for existing functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14999
diff changeset
10446 that was previously defined in that script will be
67e3103d6e18 patch 8.1.0515: reloading a script gives errors for existing functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14999
diff changeset
10447 silently replaced.
67e3103d6e18 patch 8.1.0515: reloading a script gives errors for existing functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14999
diff changeset
10448 When [!] is used, an existing function is silently
67e3103d6e18 patch 8.1.0515: reloading a script gives errors for existing functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14999
diff changeset
10449 replaced. Unless it is currently being executed, that
67e3103d6e18 patch 8.1.0515: reloading a script gives errors for existing functions
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 14999
diff changeset
10450 is an error.
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10451 NOTE: Use ! wisely. If used without care it can cause
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10452 an existing function to be replaced unexpectedly,
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10453 which is hard to debug.
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parents: 123
diff changeset
10454
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vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
10455 For the {arguments} see |function-argument|.
bcb347a8f934 updated for version 7.0044
vimboss
parents: 123
diff changeset
10456
5618
350272cbf1fd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5596
diff changeset
10457 *:func-range* *a:firstline* *a:lastline*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10458 When the [range] argument is added, the function is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10459 expected to take care of a range itself. The range is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10460 passed as "a:firstline" and "a:lastline". If [range]
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10461 is excluded, ":{range}call" will call the function for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10462 each line in the range, with the cursor on the start
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10463 of each line. See |function-range-example|.
3967
fdb8a9c7bd91 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3920
diff changeset
10464 The cursor is still moved to the first line of the
fdb8a9c7bd91 Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3920
diff changeset
10465 range, as is the case with all Ex commands.
5618
350272cbf1fd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5596
diff changeset
10466 *:func-abort*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10467 When the [abort] argument is added, the function will
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10468 abort as soon as an error is detected.
5618
350272cbf1fd Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5596
diff changeset
10469 *:func-dict*
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parents: 99
diff changeset
10470 When the [dict] argument is added, the function must
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
10471 be invoked through an entry in a |Dictionary|. The
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vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
10472 local variable "self" will then be set to the
0aa0e89bfd5f updated for version 7.0039
vimboss
parents: 99
diff changeset
10473 dictionary. See |Dictionary-function|.
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parents: 9686
diff changeset
10474 *:func-closure* *E932*
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parents: 9686
diff changeset
10475 When the [closure] argument is added, the function
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10476 can access variables and arguments from the outer
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10477 scope. This is usually called a closure. In this
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parents: 9686
diff changeset
10478 example Bar() uses "x" from the scope of Foo(). It
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10479 remains referenced even after Foo() returns: >
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10480 :function! Foo()
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parents: 9686
diff changeset
10481 : let x = 0
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diff changeset
10482 : function! Bar() closure
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10483 : let x += 1
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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diff changeset
10484 : return x
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10485 : endfunction
9737
35ce559b8553 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/bc8801c9317eb721a2ee91322669f2dd5d136380
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9723
diff changeset
10486 : return funcref('Bar')
9688
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10487 :endfunction
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10488
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10489 :let F = Foo()
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10490 :echo F()
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10491 < 1 >
2ea935bdd1a1 commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/10ce39a0d52272a3dfff2feb8c631529f29e6740
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parents: 9686
diff changeset
10492 :echo F()
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10493 < 2 >
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9686
diff changeset
10494 :echo F()
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parents: 9686
diff changeset
10495 < 3
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parents:
diff changeset
10496
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10497 *function-search-undo*
653
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
10498 The last used search pattern and the redo command "."
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10499 will not be changed by the function. This also
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10500 implies that the effect of |:nohlsearch| is undone
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10501 when the function returns.
653
5acda076fb0c updated for version 7.0192
vimboss
parents: 650
diff changeset
10502
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10503 *:endf* *:endfunction* *E126* *E193* *W22*
11543
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10504 :endf[unction] [argument]
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10505 The end of a function definition. Best is to put it
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10506 on a line by its own, without [argument].
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10507
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10508 [argument] can be:
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10509 | command command to execute next
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10510 \n command command to execute next
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10511 " comment always ignored
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10512 anything else ignored, warning given when
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10513 'verbose' is non-zero
11543
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10514 The support for a following command was added in Vim
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10515 8.0.0654, before that any argument was silently
57c452316da1 patch 8.0.0654: no warning for text after :endfunction
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10516 ignored.
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parents:
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10517
11561
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10518 To be able to define a function inside an `:execute`
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10519 command, use line breaks instead of |:bar|: >
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10520 :exe "func Foo()\necho 'foo'\nendfunc"
7ad79766365a patch 8.0.0663: unexpected error message only when 'verbose' is set
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11553
diff changeset
10521 <
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parents: 9688
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10522 *:delf* *:delfunction* *E130* *E131* *E933*
11543
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10523 :delf[unction][!] {name}
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11518
diff changeset
10524 Delete function {name}.
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10525 {name} can also be a |Dictionary| entry that is a
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parents: 681
diff changeset
10526 |Funcref|: >
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diff changeset
10527 :delfunc dict.init
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10528 < This will remove the "init" entry from "dict". The
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parents: 108
diff changeset
10529 function is deleted if there are no more references to
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parents: 108
diff changeset
10530 it.
11543
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10531 With the ! there is no error if the function does not
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parents: 11518
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10532 exist.
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10533 *:retu* *:return* *E133*
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parents:
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10534 :retu[rn] [expr] Return from a function. When "[expr]" is given, it is
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parents:
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10535 evaluated and returned as the result of the function.
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parents:
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10536 If "[expr]" is not given, the number 0 is returned.
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parents:
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10537 When a function ends without an explicit ":return",
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10538 the number 0 is returned.
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diff changeset
10539 Note that there is no check for unreachable lines,
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diff changeset
10540 thus there is no warning if commands follow ":return".
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parents:
diff changeset
10541
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10542 If the ":return" is used after a |:try| but before the
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diff changeset
10543 matching |:finally| (if present), the commands
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parents:
diff changeset
10544 following the ":finally" up to the matching |:endtry|
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diff changeset
10545 are executed first. This process applies to all
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
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parents:
diff changeset
10546 nested ":try"s inside the function. The function
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10547 returns at the outermost ":endtry".
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10548
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10549 *function-argument* *a:var*
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10550 An argument can be defined by giving its name. In the function this can then
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10551 be used as "a:name" ("a:" for argument).
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10552 *a:0* *a:1* *a:000* *E740* *...*
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10553 Up to 20 arguments can be given, separated by commas. After the named
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10554 arguments an argument "..." can be specified, which means that more arguments
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10555 may optionally be following. In the function the extra arguments can be used
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diff changeset
10556 as "a:1", "a:2", etc. "a:0" is set to the number of extra arguments (which
685
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parents: 681
diff changeset
10557 can be 0). "a:000" is set to a |List| that contains these arguments. Note
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diff changeset
10558 that "a:1" is the same as "a:000[0]".
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10559 *E742*
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diff changeset
10560 The a: scope and the variables in it cannot be changed, they are fixed.
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diff changeset
10561 However, if a composite type is used, such as |List| or |Dictionary| , you can
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diff changeset
10562 change their contents. Thus you can pass a |List| to a function and have the
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diff changeset
10563 function add an item to it. If you want to make sure the function cannot
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diff changeset
10564 change a |List| or |Dictionary| use |:lockvar|.
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diff changeset
10565
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10566 It is also possible to define a function without any arguments. You must
12756
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10567 still supply the () then.
3b26420fc639 Long overdue runtime update.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12722
diff changeset
10568
13482
9eebe457eb3c Update runtime files. Convert a couple of help files to utf-8.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13438
diff changeset
10569 It is allowed to define another function inside a function body.
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diff changeset
10570
16615
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10571 *optional-function-argument*
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diff changeset
10572 You can provide default values for positional named arguments. This makes
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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diff changeset
10573 them optional for function calls. When a positional argument is not
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10574 specified at a call, the default expression is used to initialize it.
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parents: 16704
diff changeset
10575 This only works for functions declared with `:function`, not for lambda
16615
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10576 expressions |expr-lambda|.
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10577
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10578 Example: >
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10579 function Something(key, value = 10)
16648
a7f06505ad39 patch 8.1.1326: no test for listener with partial
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16638
diff changeset
10580 echo a:key .. ": " .. a:value
16615
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10581 endfunction
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10582 call Something('empty') "empty: 10"
16648
a7f06505ad39 patch 8.1.1326: no test for listener with partial
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16638
diff changeset
10583 call Something('key', 20) "key: 20"
16615
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10584
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10585 The argument default expressions are evaluated at the time of the function
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10586 call, not definition. Thus it is possible to use an expression which is
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
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parents: 16704
diff changeset
10587 invalid the moment the function is defined. The expressions are also only
16615
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16610
diff changeset
10588 evaluated when arguments are not specified during a call.
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16610
diff changeset
10589
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10590 You can pass |v:none| to use the default expression. Note that this means you
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10591 cannot pass v:none as an ordinary value when an argument has a default
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10592 expression.
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10593
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10594 Example: >
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10595 function Something(a = 10, b = 20, c = 30)
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10596 endfunction
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10597 call Something(1, v:none, 3) " b = 20
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10598 <
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10599 *E989*
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10600 Optional arguments with default expressions must occur after any mandatory
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10601 arguments. You can use "..." after all optional named arguments.
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16610
diff changeset
10602
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16610
diff changeset
10603 It is possible for later argument defaults to refer to prior arguments,
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10604 but not the other way around. They must be prefixed with "a:", as with all
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16610
diff changeset
10605 arguments.
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16610
diff changeset
10606
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10607 Example that works: >
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10608 :function Okay(mandatory, optional = a:mandatory)
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10609 :endfunction
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10610 Example that does NOT work: >
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10611 :function NoGood(first = a:second, second = 10)
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10612 :endfunction
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10613 <
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10614 When not using "...", the number of arguments in a function call must be equal
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10615 to the number of mandatory named arguments. When using "...", the number of
1a911bd57f11 patch 8.1.1310: named function arguments are never optional
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16610
diff changeset
10616 arguments may be larger.
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parents: 16610
diff changeset
10617
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diff changeset
10618 *local-variables*
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diff changeset
10619 Inside a function local variables can be used. These will disappear when the
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diff changeset
10620 function returns. Global variables need to be accessed with "g:".
7
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parents:
diff changeset
10621
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parents:
diff changeset
10622 Example: >
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parents:
diff changeset
10623 :function Table(title, ...)
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parents:
diff changeset
10624 : echohl Title
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parents:
diff changeset
10625 : echo a:title
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parents:
diff changeset
10626 : echohl None
140
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parents: 133
diff changeset
10627 : echo a:0 . " items:"
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
10628 : for s in a:000
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vimboss
parents: 133
diff changeset
10629 : echon ' ' . s
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parents: 133
diff changeset
10630 : endfor
7
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parents:
diff changeset
10631 :endfunction
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parents:
diff changeset
10632
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diff changeset
10633 This function can then be called with: >
140
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parents: 133
diff changeset
10634 call Table("Table", "line1", "line2")
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parents: 133
diff changeset
10635 call Table("Empty Table")
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10636
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10637 To return more than one value, return a |List|: >
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10638 :function Compute(n1, n2)
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10639 : if a:n2 == 0
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10640 : return ["fail", 0]
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10641 : endif
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10642 : return ["ok", a:n1 / a:n2]
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10643 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10644
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10645 This function can then be called with: >
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10646 :let [success, div] = Compute(102, 6)
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10647 :if success == "ok"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10648 : echo div
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parents:
diff changeset
10649 :endif
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10650 <
786
8f6a426bc1e0 updated for version 7.0229
vimboss
parents: 782
diff changeset
10651 *:cal* *:call* *E107* *E117*
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10652 :[range]cal[l] {name}([arguments])
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10653 Call a function. The name of the function and its arguments
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
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10654 are as specified with `:function`. Up to 20 arguments can be
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10655 used. The returned value is discarded.
7
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parents:
diff changeset
10656 Without a range and for functions that accept a range, the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10657 function is called once. When a range is given the cursor is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10658 positioned at the start of the first line before executing the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10659 function.
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parents:
diff changeset
10660 When a range is given and the function doesn't handle it
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10661 itself, the function is executed for each line in the range,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10662 with the cursor in the first column of that line. The cursor
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10663 is left at the last line (possibly moved by the last function
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10664 call). The arguments are re-evaluated for each line. Thus
7
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parents:
diff changeset
10665 this works:
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parents:
diff changeset
10666 *function-range-example* >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10667 :function Mynumber(arg)
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parents:
diff changeset
10668 : echo line(".") . " " . a:arg
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10669 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10670 :1,5call Mynumber(getline("."))
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10671 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10672 The "a:firstline" and "a:lastline" are defined anyway, they
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10673 can be used to do something different at the start or end of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10674 the range.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10675
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parents:
diff changeset
10676 Example of a function that handles the range itself: >
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parents:
diff changeset
10677
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parents:
diff changeset
10678 :function Cont() range
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10679 : execute (a:firstline + 1) . "," . a:lastline . 's/^/\t\\ '
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10680 :endfunction
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parents:
diff changeset
10681 :4,8call Cont()
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10682 <
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parents:
diff changeset
10683 This function inserts the continuation character "\" in front
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parents:
diff changeset
10684 of all the lines in the range, except the first one.
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parents:
diff changeset
10685
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10686 When the function returns a composite value it can be further
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10687 dereferenced, but the range will not be used then. Example: >
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10688 :4,8call GetDict().method()
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10689 < Here GetDict() gets the range but method() does not.
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10690
7
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parents:
diff changeset
10691 *E132*
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10692 The recursiveness of user functions is restricted with the |'maxfuncdepth'|
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10693 option.
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10694
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10695 It is also possible to use `:eval`. It does not support a range, but does
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
10696 allow for method chaining, e.g.: >
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
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diff changeset
10697 eval GetList()->Filter()->append('$')
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
10698
17667
95c23e180022 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17661
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10699 A function can also be called as part of evaluating an expression or when it
95c23e180022 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17661
diff changeset
10700 is used as a method: >
95c23e180022 Update runtime files.
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parents: 17661
diff changeset
10701 let x = GetList()
95c23e180022 Update runtime files.
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parents: 17661
diff changeset
10702 let y = GetList()->Filter()
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10703
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10704
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10705 AUTOMATICALLY LOADING FUNCTIONS ~
7
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10706 *autoload-functions*
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10707 When using many or large functions, it's possible to automatically define them
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10708 only when they are used. There are two methods: with an autocommand and with
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parents: 158
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10709 the "autoload" directory in 'runtimepath'.
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parents: 158
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10710
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parents: 158
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10711
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10712 Using an autocommand ~
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10713
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10714 This is introduced in the user manual, section |41.14|.
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parents: 168
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10715
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10716 The autocommand is useful if you have a plugin that is a long Vim script file.
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
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parents: 16704
diff changeset
10717 You can define the autocommand and quickly quit the script with `:finish`.
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
10718 That makes Vim startup faster. The autocommand should then load the same file
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16704
diff changeset
10719 again, setting a variable to skip the `:finish` command.
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parents: 158
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10720
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parents: 158
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10721 Use the FuncUndefined autocommand event with a pattern that matches the
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vimboss
parents: 158
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10722 function(s) to be defined. Example: >
7
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parents:
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10723
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parents:
diff changeset
10724 :au FuncUndefined BufNet* source ~/vim/bufnetfuncs.vim
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10725
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vimboss
parents:
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10726 The file "~/vim/bufnetfuncs.vim" should then define functions that start with
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10727 "BufNet". Also see |FuncUndefined|.
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parents:
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10728
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parents: 158
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10729
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10730 Using an autoload script ~
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10731 *autoload* *E746*
170
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parents: 168
diff changeset
10732 This is introduced in the user manual, section |41.15|.
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parents: 168
diff changeset
10733
161
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parents: 158
diff changeset
10734 Using a script in the "autoload" directory is simpler, but requires using
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10735 exactly the right file name. A function that can be autoloaded has a name
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10736 like this: >
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parents: 158
diff changeset
10737
270
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10738 :call filename#funcname()
161
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10739
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10740 When such a function is called, and it is not defined yet, Vim will search the
6df0106fc595 updated for version 7.0049
vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10741 "autoload" directories in 'runtimepath' for a script file called
6df0106fc595 updated for version 7.0049
vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10742 "filename.vim". For example "~/.vim/autoload/filename.vim". That file should
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10743 then define the function like this: >
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parents: 158
diff changeset
10744
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parents: 258
diff changeset
10745 function filename#funcname()
161
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10746 echo "Done!"
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10747 endfunction
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10748
530
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vimboss
parents: 523
diff changeset
10749 The file name and the name used before the # in the function must match
161
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10750 exactly, and the defined function must have the name exactly as it will be
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10751 called.
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10752
270
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10753 It is possible to use subdirectories. Every # in the function name works like
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10754 a path separator. Thus when calling a function: >
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10755
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10756 :call foo#bar#func()
161
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10757
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10758 Vim will look for the file "autoload/foo/bar.vim" in 'runtimepath'.
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10759
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10760 This also works when reading a variable that has not been set yet: >
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10761
270
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10762 :let l = foo#bar#lvar
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10763
557
862863033fdd updated for version 7.0158
vimboss
parents: 555
diff changeset
10764 However, when the autoload script was already loaded it won't be loaded again
862863033fdd updated for version 7.0158
vimboss
parents: 555
diff changeset
10765 for an unknown variable.
862863033fdd updated for version 7.0158
vimboss
parents: 555
diff changeset
10766
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10767 When assigning a value to such a variable nothing special happens. This can
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10768 be used to pass settings to the autoload script before it's loaded: >
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10769
270
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10770 :let foo#bar#toggle = 1
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vimboss
parents: 258
diff changeset
10771 :call foo#bar#func()
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10772
164
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vimboss
parents: 161
diff changeset
10773 Note that when you make a mistake and call a function that is supposed to be
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vimboss
parents: 161
diff changeset
10774 defined in an autoload script, but the script doesn't actually define the
8b0ee9d57d7f updated for version 7.0050
vimboss
parents: 161
diff changeset
10775 function, the script will be sourced every time you try to call the function.
168
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10776 And you will get an error message every time.
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10777
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vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10778 Also note that if you have two script files, and one calls a function in the
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10779 other and vice versa, before the used function is defined, it won't work.
168
4d9eabb1396e updated for version 7.0051
vimboss
parents: 164
diff changeset
10780 Avoid using the autoload functionality at the toplevel.
161
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vimboss
parents: 158
diff changeset
10781
794
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
10782 Hint: If you distribute a bunch of scripts you can pack them together with the
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
10783 |vimball| utility. Also read the user manual |distribute-script|.
f19994020dad updated for version 7.0231
vimboss
parents: 790
diff changeset
10784
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10785 ==============================================================================
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10786 6. Curly braces names *curly-braces-names*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10787
3410
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10788 In most places where you can use a variable, you can use a "curly braces name"
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10789 variable. This is a regular variable name with one or more expressions
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10790 wrapped in braces {} like this: >
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10791 my_{adjective}_variable
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10792
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10793 When Vim encounters this, it evaluates the expression inside the braces, puts
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10794 that in place of the expression, and re-interprets the whole as a variable
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10795 name. So in the above example, if the variable "adjective" was set to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10796 "noisy", then the reference would be to "my_noisy_variable", whereas if
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10797 "adjective" was set to "quiet", then it would be to "my_quiet_variable".
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10798
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10799 One application for this is to create a set of variables governed by an option
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
10800 value. For example, the statement >
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10801 echo my_{&background}_message
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10802
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10803 would output the contents of "my_dark_message" or "my_light_message" depending
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10804 on the current value of 'background'.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10805
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10806 You can use multiple brace pairs: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10807 echo my_{adverb}_{adjective}_message
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10808 ..or even nest them: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10809 echo my_{ad{end_of_word}}_message
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10810 where "end_of_word" is either "verb" or "jective".
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10811
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10812 However, the expression inside the braces must evaluate to a valid single
236
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vimboss
parents: 233
diff changeset
10813 variable name, e.g. this is invalid: >
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10814 :let foo='a + b'
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10815 :echo c{foo}d
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10816 .. since the result of expansion is "ca + bd", which is not a variable name.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10817
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10818 *curly-braces-function-names*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10819 You can call and define functions by an evaluated name in a similar way.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10820 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10821 :let func_end='whizz'
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10822 :call my_func_{func_end}(parameter)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10823
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10824 This would call the function "my_func_whizz(parameter)".
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10825
3410
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10826 This does NOT work: >
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10827 :let i = 3
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10828 :let @{i} = '' " error
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10829 :echo @{i} " error
94601b379f38 Updated runtime files. Add Dutch translations.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 3398
diff changeset
10830
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10831 ==============================================================================
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10832 7. Commands *expression-commands*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10833
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10834 :let {var-name} = {expr1} *:let* *E18*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10835 Set internal variable {var-name} to the result of the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10836 expression {expr1}. The variable will get the type
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10837 from the {expr}. If {var-name} didn't exist yet, it
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10838 is created.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10839
85
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
10840 :let {var-name}[{idx}] = {expr1} *E689*
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
10841 Set a list item to the result of the expression
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
10842 {expr1}. {var-name} must refer to a list and {idx}
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
10843 must be a valid index in that list. For nested list
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
10844 the index can be repeated.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10845 This cannot be used to add an item to a |List|.
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
10846 This cannot be used to set a byte in a String. You
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10847 can do that like this: >
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
10848 :let var = var[0:2] . 'X' . var[4:]
15454
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10849 < When {var-name} is a |Blob| then {idx} can be the
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10850 length of the blob, in which case one byte is
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10851 appended.
1d2b5c016f17 patch 8.1.0735: cannot handle binary data
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15446
diff changeset
10852
114
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10853 *E711* *E719*
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10854 :let {var-name}[{idx1}:{idx2}] = {expr1} *E708* *E709* *E710*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10855 Set a sequence of items in a |List| to the result of
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10856 the expression {expr1}, which must be a list with the
87
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
10857 correct number of items.
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
10858 {idx1} can be omitted, zero is used instead.
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
10859 {idx2} can be omitted, meaning the end of the list.
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
10860 When the selected range of items is partly past the
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
10861 end of the list, items will be added.
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
vimboss
parents: 85
diff changeset
10862
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
10863 *:let+=* *:let-=* *:letstar=*
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
10864 *:let/=* *:let%=* *:let.=* *:let..=* *E734* *E985*
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10865 :let {var} += {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} + {expr1}".
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10866 :let {var} -= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} - {expr1}".
15790
05d836c8f1c4 patch 8.1.0902: incomplete set of assignment operators
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15774
diff changeset
10867 :let {var} *= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} * {expr1}".
05d836c8f1c4 patch 8.1.0902: incomplete set of assignment operators
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15774
diff changeset
10868 :let {var} /= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} / {expr1}".
05d836c8f1c4 patch 8.1.0902: incomplete set of assignment operators
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15774
diff changeset
10869 :let {var} %= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} % {expr1}".
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10870 :let {var} .= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} . {expr1}".
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
10871 :let {var} ..= {expr1} Like ":let {var} = {var} .. {expr1}".
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10872 These fail if {var} was not set yet and when the type
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10873 of {var} and {expr1} don't fit the operator.
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
10874 `.=` is not supported with Vim script version 2 and
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
10875 later, see |vimscript-version|.
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10876
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10877
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10878 :let ${env-name} = {expr1} *:let-environment* *:let-$*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10879 Set environment variable {env-name} to the result of
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10880 the expression {expr1}. The type is always String.
17758
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
10881
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
10882 On some systems making an environment variable empty
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
10883 causes it to be deleted. Many systems do not make a
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
10884 difference between an environment variable that is not
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
10885 set and an environment variable that is empty.
f2c2f9126a82 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17756
diff changeset
10886
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10887 :let ${env-name} .= {expr1}
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10888 Append {expr1} to the environment variable {env-name}.
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10889 If the environment variable didn't exist yet this
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10890 works like "=".
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10891
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10892 :let @{reg-name} = {expr1} *:let-register* *:let-@*
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10893 Write the result of the expression {expr1} in register
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10894 {reg-name}. {reg-name} must be a single letter, and
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10895 must be the name of a writable register (see
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10896 |registers|). "@@" can be used for the unnamed
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10897 register, "@/" for the search pattern.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10898 If the result of {expr1} ends in a <CR> or <NL>, the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10899 register will be linewise, otherwise it will be set to
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10900 characterwise.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10901 This can be used to clear the last search pattern: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10902 :let @/ = ""
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10903 < This is different from searching for an empty string,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10904 that would match everywhere.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10905
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10906 :let @{reg-name} .= {expr1}
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
10907 Append {expr1} to register {reg-name}. If the
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10908 register was empty it's like setting it to {expr1}.
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10909
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
10910 :let &{option-name} = {expr1} *:let-option* *:let-&*
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10911 Set option {option-name} to the result of the
68
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10912 expression {expr1}. A String or Number value is
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10913 always converted to the type of the option.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10914 For an option local to a window or buffer the effect
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10915 is just like using the |:set| command: both the local
555
a5efb97bc104 updated for version 7.0157
vimboss
parents: 548
diff changeset
10916 value and the global value are changed.
68
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10917 Example: >
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10918 :let &path = &path . ',/usr/local/include'
10895
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
10919 < This also works for terminal codes in the form t_xx.
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
10920 But only for alphanumerical names. Example: >
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
10921 :let &t_k1 = "\<Esc>[234;"
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
10922 < When the code does not exist yet it will be created as
c391bfbdb452 Updated runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10787
diff changeset
10923 a terminal key code, there is no error.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10924
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10925 :let &{option-name} .= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10926 For a string option: Append {expr1} to the value.
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10927 Does not insert a comma like |:set+=|.
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10928
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10929 :let &{option-name} += {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10930 :let &{option-name} -= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10931 For a number or boolean option: Add or subtract
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10932 {expr1}.
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10933
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10934 :let &l:{option-name} = {expr1}
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10935 :let &l:{option-name} .= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10936 :let &l:{option-name} += {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10937 :let &l:{option-name} -= {expr1}
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10938 Like above, but only set the local value of an option
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10939 (if there is one). Works like |:setlocal|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10940
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10941 :let &g:{option-name} = {expr1}
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10942 :let &g:{option-name} .= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10943 :let &g:{option-name} += {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10944 :let &g:{option-name} -= {expr1}
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10945 Like above, but only set the global value of an option
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10946 (if there is one). Works like |:setglobal|.
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
10947
85
fc244e0a6e7e updated for version 7.0034
vimboss
parents: 82
diff changeset
10948 :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] = {expr1} *:let-unpack* *E687* *E688*
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10949 {expr1} must evaluate to a |List|. The first item in
68
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10950 the list is assigned to {name1}, the second item to
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10951 {name2}, etc.
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10952 The number of names must match the number of items in
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10953 the |List|.
68
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10954 Each name can be one of the items of the ":let"
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10955 command as mentioned above.
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10956 Example: >
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10957 :let [s, item] = GetItem(s)
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10958 < Detail: {expr1} is evaluated first, then the
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10959 assignments are done in sequence. This matters if
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10960 {name2} depends on {name1}. Example: >
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10961 :let x = [0, 1]
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10962 :let i = 0
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10963 :let [i, x[i]] = [1, 2]
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10964 :echo x
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10965 < The result is [0, 2].
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10966
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10967 :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] .= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10968 :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] += {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10969 :let [{name1}, {name2}, ...] -= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10970 Like above, but append/add/subtract the value for each
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10971 |List| item.
68
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10972
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10973 :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] = {expr1}
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10974 Like |:let-unpack| above, but the |List| may have more
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10975 items than there are names. A list of the remaining
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10976 items is assigned to {lastname}. If there are no
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10977 remaining items {lastname} is set to an empty list.
68
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10978 Example: >
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10979 :let [a, b; rest] = ["aval", "bval", 3, 4]
a97c6902ecd9 updated for version 7.0030
vimboss
parents: 55
diff changeset
10980 <
114
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vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10981 :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] .= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10982 :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] += {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10983 :let [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] -= {expr1}
f6e567606d47 updated for version 7.0041
vimboss
parents: 108
diff changeset
10984 Like above, but append/add/subtract the value for each
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
10985 |List| item.
2596
fae782ef63dd Runtime file updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2581
diff changeset
10986
17450
509542f1fffb patch 8.1.1723: heredoc assignment has no room for new features
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17433
diff changeset
10987 *:let=<<* *:let-heredoc*
509542f1fffb patch 8.1.1723: heredoc assignment has no room for new features
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17433
diff changeset
10988 *E990* *E991* *E172* *E221*
16704
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10989 :let {var-name} =<< [trim] {marker}
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10990 text...
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10991 text...
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10992 {marker}
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10993 Set internal variable {var-name} to a List containing
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10994 the lines of text bounded by the string {marker}.
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10995 {marker} must not contain white space.
17450
509542f1fffb patch 8.1.1723: heredoc assignment has no room for new features
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17433
diff changeset
10996 {marker} cannot start with a lower case character.
16704
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10997 The last line should end only with the {marker} string
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10998 without any other character. Watch out for white
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
10999 space after {marker}!
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11000
17172
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11001 Without "trim" any white space characters in the lines
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11002 of text are preserved. If "trim" is specified before
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11003 {marker}, then indentation is stripped so you can do: >
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11004 let text =<< trim END
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11005 if ok
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11006 echo 'done'
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11007 endif
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11008 END
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11009 < Results in: ["if ok", " echo 'done'", "endif"]
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11010 The marker must line up with "let" and the indentation
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11011 of the first line is removed from all the text lines.
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11012 Specifically: all the leading indentation exactly
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11013 matching the leading indentation of the first
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11014 non-empty text line is stripped from the input lines.
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11015 All leading indentation exactly matching the leading
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11016 indentation before `let` is stripped from the line
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11017 containing {marker}. Note that the difference between
6990c1160ea5 patch 8.1.1585: :let-heredoc does not trim enough
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17161
diff changeset
11018 space and tab matters here.
16704
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11019
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11020 If {var-name} didn't exist yet, it is created.
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11021 Cannot be followed by another command, but can be
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11022 followed by a comment.
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11023
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11024 Examples: >
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11025 let var1 =<< END
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11026 Sample text 1
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11027 Sample text 2
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11028 Sample text 3
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11029 END
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11030
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11031 let data =<< trim DATA
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11032 1 2 3 4
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11033 5 6 7 8
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11034 DATA
a927fdf9a4b0 patch 8.1.1354: getting a list of text lines is clumsy
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16664
diff changeset
11035 <
2596
fae782ef63dd Runtime file updates.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2581
diff changeset
11036 *E121*
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
11037 :let {var-name} .. List the value of variable {var-name}. Multiple
123
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vimboss
parents: 119
diff changeset
11038 variable names may be given. Special names recognized
f67f8a8d81ba updated for version 7.0043
vimboss
parents: 119
diff changeset
11039 here: *E738*
777
f664cc974a7a updated for version 7.0227
vimboss
parents: 724
diff changeset
11040 g: global variables
f664cc974a7a updated for version 7.0227
vimboss
parents: 724
diff changeset
11041 b: local buffer variables
f664cc974a7a updated for version 7.0227
vimboss
parents: 724
diff changeset
11042 w: local window variables
819
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vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
11043 t: local tab page variables
777
f664cc974a7a updated for version 7.0227
vimboss
parents: 724
diff changeset
11044 s: script-local variables
f664cc974a7a updated for version 7.0227
vimboss
parents: 724
diff changeset
11045 l: local function variables
123
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vimboss
parents: 119
diff changeset
11046 v: Vim variables.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11047
55
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
11048 :let List the values of all variables. The type of the
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
11049 variable is indicated before the value:
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
11050 <nothing> String
225cc00b2eda updated for version 7.0029
vimboss
parents: 37
diff changeset
11051 # Number
856
8cd729851562 updated for version 7.0g
vimboss
parents: 853
diff changeset
11052 * Funcref
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11053
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
11054 :unl[et][!] {name} ... *:unlet* *:unl* *E108* *E795*
148
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vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11055 Remove the internal variable {name}. Several variable
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11056 names can be given, they are all removed. The name
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11057 may also be a |List| or |Dictionary| item.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11058 With [!] no error message is given for non-existing
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11059 variables.
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11060 One or more items from a |List| can be removed: >
108
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vimboss
parents: 102
diff changeset
11061 :unlet list[3] " remove fourth item
375b1d0f97b0 updated for version 7.0040
vimboss
parents: 102
diff changeset
11062 :unlet list[3:] " remove fourth item to last
685
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vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11063 < One item from a |Dictionary| can be removed at a time: >
108
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vimboss
parents: 102
diff changeset
11064 :unlet dict['two']
375b1d0f97b0 updated for version 7.0040
vimboss
parents: 102
diff changeset
11065 :unlet dict.two
1668
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
11066 < This is especially useful to clean up used global
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
11067 variables and script-local variables (these are not
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
11068 deleted when the script ends). Function-local
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
11069 variables are automatically deleted when the function
0b796e045c42 updated for version 7.2b-000
vimboss
parents: 1661
diff changeset
11070 ends.
7
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11071
13923
e4d5726e1678 patch 8.0.1832: cannot use :unlet for an environment variable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13821
diff changeset
11072 :unl[et] ${env-name} ... *:unlet-environment* *:unlet-$*
e4d5726e1678 patch 8.0.1832: cannot use :unlet for an environment variable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13821
diff changeset
11073 Remove environment variable {env-name}.
e4d5726e1678 patch 8.0.1832: cannot use :unlet for an environment variable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13821
diff changeset
11074 Can mix {name} and ${env-name} in one :unlet command.
e4d5726e1678 patch 8.0.1832: cannot use :unlet for an environment variable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13821
diff changeset
11075 No error message is given for a non-existing
e4d5726e1678 patch 8.0.1832: cannot use :unlet for an environment variable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13821
diff changeset
11076 variable, also without !.
e4d5726e1678 patch 8.0.1832: cannot use :unlet for an environment variable
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 13821
diff changeset
11077 If the system does not support deleting an environment
17079
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11078 variable, it is made empty.
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11079
17109
cc5d4b4bae83 patch 8.1.1554: docs and tests for :const can be improved
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17085
diff changeset
11080 *:cons* *:const*
17079
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11081 :cons[t] {var-name} = {expr1}
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11082 :cons[t] [{name1}, {name2}, ...] = {expr1}
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11083 :cons[t] [{name}, ..., ; {lastname}] = {expr1}
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11084 :cons[t] {var-name} =<< [trim] {marker}
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11085 text...
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11086 text...
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11087 {marker}
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11088 Similar to |:let|, but additionally lock the variable
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11089 after setting the value. This is the same as locking
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11090 the variable with |:lockvar| just after |:let|, thus: >
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11091 :const x = 1
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11092 < is equivalent to: >
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11093 :let x = 1
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11094 :lockvar 1 x
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11095 < This is useful if you want to make sure the variable
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11096 is not modified.
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11097 *E995*
17131
be5a5cfc991a patch 8.1.1565: MS-Windows: no sound support
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17109
diff changeset
11098 |:const| does not allow to for changing a variable: >
17079
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11099 :let x = 1
00ffed9bbb65 patch 8.1.1539: not easy to define a variable and lock it
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17053
diff changeset
11100 :const x = 2 " Error!
17109
cc5d4b4bae83 patch 8.1.1554: docs and tests for :const can be improved
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17085
diff changeset
11101 < *E996*
cc5d4b4bae83 patch 8.1.1554: docs and tests for :const can be improved
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17085
diff changeset
11102 Note that environment variables, option values and
cc5d4b4bae83 patch 8.1.1554: docs and tests for :const can be improved
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17085
diff changeset
11103 register values cannot be used here, since they cannot
cc5d4b4bae83 patch 8.1.1554: docs and tests for :const can be improved
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17085
diff changeset
11104 be locked.
cc5d4b4bae83 patch 8.1.1554: docs and tests for :const can be improved
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17085
diff changeset
11105
17433
ca8e754bdd53 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17413
diff changeset
11106 :cons[t]
ca8e754bdd53 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17413
diff changeset
11107 :cons[t] {var-name}
ca8e754bdd53 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17413
diff changeset
11108 If no argument is given or only {var-name} is given,
ca8e754bdd53 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17413
diff changeset
11109 the behavior is the same as |:let|.
ca8e754bdd53 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17413
diff changeset
11110
148
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vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11111 :lockv[ar][!] [depth] {name} ... *:lockvar* *:lockv*
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11112 Lock the internal variable {name}. Locking means that
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11113 it can no longer be changed (until it is unlocked).
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11114 A locked variable can be deleted: >
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11115 :lockvar v
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11116 :let v = 'asdf' " fails!
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11117 :unlet v
10908
6b6abffbdf59 patch 8.0.0343: b:changedtick can be unlocked
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10895
diff changeset
11118 < *E741* *E940*
148
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vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11119 If you try to change a locked variable you get an
10908
6b6abffbdf59 patch 8.0.0343: b:changedtick can be unlocked
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10895
diff changeset
11120 error message: "E741: Value is locked: {name}".
6b6abffbdf59 patch 8.0.0343: b:changedtick can be unlocked
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10895
diff changeset
11121 If you try to lock or unlock a built-in variable you
6b6abffbdf59 patch 8.0.0343: b:changedtick can be unlocked
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10895
diff changeset
11122 get an error message: "E940: Cannot lock or unlock
6b6abffbdf59 patch 8.0.0343: b:changedtick can be unlocked
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 10895
diff changeset
11123 variable {name}".
148
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11124
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11125 [depth] is relevant when locking a |List| or
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11126 |Dictionary|. It specifies how deep the locking goes:
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11127 1 Lock the |List| or |Dictionary| itself,
148
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11128 cannot add or remove items, but can
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11129 still change their values.
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11130 2 Also lock the values, cannot change
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11131 the items. If an item is a |List| or
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11132 |Dictionary|, cannot add or remove
148
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11133 items, but can still change the
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11134 values.
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11135 3 Like 2 but for the |List| /
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11136 |Dictionary| in the |List| /
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11137 |Dictionary|, one level deeper.
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11138 The default [depth] is 2, thus when {name} is a |List|
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11139 or |Dictionary| the values cannot be changed.
148
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vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11140 *E743*
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11141 For unlimited depth use [!] and omit [depth].
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11142 However, there is a maximum depth of 100 to catch
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11143 loops.
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11144
685
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11145 Note that when two variables refer to the same |List|
d7e33248b9c8 updated for version 7.0206
vimboss
parents: 681
diff changeset
11146 and you lock one of them, the |List| will also be
819
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
11147 locked when used through the other variable.
23f82b5d2814 updated for version 7.0c10
vimboss
parents: 818
diff changeset
11148 Example: >
148
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vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11149 :let l = [0, 1, 2, 3]
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11150 :let cl = l
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11151 :lockvar l
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11152 :let cl[1] = 99 " won't work!
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11153 < You may want to make a copy of a list to avoid this.
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11154 See |deepcopy()|.
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11155
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11156
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11157 :unlo[ckvar][!] [depth] {name} ... *:unlockvar* *:unlo*
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11158 Unlock the internal variable {name}. Does the
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11159 opposite of |:lockvar|.
72aefd4c1e0d updated for version 7.0046
vimboss
parents: 140
diff changeset
11160
17620
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
11161 *:eval*
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
11162 :eval {expr} Evaluate {expr} and discard the result. Example: >
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
11163 :eval Getlist()->Filter()->append('$')
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
diff changeset
11164
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
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11165 < The expression is supposed to have a side effect,
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
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11166 since the resulting value is not used. In the example
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
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11167 the `append()` call appends the List with text to the
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
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11168 buffer. This is similar to `:call` but works with any
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
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11169 expression.
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17612
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11170
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Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
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11171 The command can be shortened to `:ev` or `:eva`, but
072efa9ca875 patch 8.1.1807: more functions can be used as a method
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
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11172 these are hard to recognize and therefore not to be
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11173 used.
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11174
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11175
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11176 :if {expr1} *:if* *:end* *:endif* *:en* *E171* *E579* *E580*
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11177 :en[dif] Execute the commands until the next matching ":else"
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11178 or ":endif" if {expr1} evaluates to non-zero.
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11179
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11180 From Vim version 4.5 until 5.0, every Ex command in
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11181 between the ":if" and ":endif" is ignored. These two
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11182 commands were just to allow for future expansions in a
7659
07f11de5efca commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/85084ef1e999dcf50e8d466106a33bac24a0febb
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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11183 backward compatible way. Nesting was allowed. Note
7
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11184 that any ":else" or ":elseif" was ignored, the "else"
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11185 part was not executed either.
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11186
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11187 You can use this to remain compatible with older
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11188 versions: >
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11189 :if version >= 500
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11190 : version-5-specific-commands
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11191 :endif
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11192 < The commands still need to be parsed to find the
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11193 "endif". Sometimes an older Vim has a problem with a
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11194 new command. For example, ":silent" is recognized as
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11195 a ":substitute" command. In that case ":execute" can
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11196 avoid problems: >
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11197 :if version >= 600
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11198 : execute "silent 1,$delete"
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11199 :endif
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11200 <
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11201 NOTE: The ":append" and ":insert" commands don't work
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11202 properly in between ":if" and ":endif".
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11203
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11204 *:else* *:el* *E581* *E583*
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11205 :el[se] Execute the commands until the next matching ":else"
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11206 or ":endif" if they previously were not being
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11207 executed.
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11208
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11209 *:elseif* *:elsei* *E582* *E584*
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11210 :elsei[f] {expr1} Short for ":else" ":if", with the addition that there
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11211 is no extra ":endif".
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11212
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11213 :wh[ile] {expr1} *:while* *:endwhile* *:wh* *:endw*
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11214 *E170* *E585* *E588* *E733*
7
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11215 :endw[hile] Repeat the commands between ":while" and ":endwhile",
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11216 as long as {expr1} evaluates to non-zero.
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11217 When an error is detected from a command inside the
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11218 loop, execution continues after the "endwhile".
75
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11219 Example: >
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11220 :let lnum = 1
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11221 :while lnum <= line("$")
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11222 :call FixLine(lnum)
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11223 :let lnum = lnum + 1
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11224 :endwhile
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11225 <
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11226 NOTE: The ":append" and ":insert" commands don't work
99
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11227 properly inside a ":while" and ":for" loop.
75
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parents: 68
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11228
15615
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11229 :for {var} in {object} *:for* *E690* *E732*
75
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parents: 68
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11230 :endfo[r] *:endfo* *:endfor*
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11231 Repeat the commands between ":for" and ":endfor" for
15615
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11232 each item in {object}. {object} can be a |List| or
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11233 a |Blob|. Variable {var} is set to the value of each
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11234 item. When an error is detected for a command inside
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11235 the loop, execution continues after the "endfor".
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11236 Changing {object} inside the loop affects what items
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11237 are used. Make a copy if this is unwanted: >
79
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11238 :for item in copy(mylist)
15615
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11239 <
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11240 When {object} is a |List| and not making a copy, Vim
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11241 stores a reference to the next item in the |List|
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11242 before executing the commands with the current item.
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11243 Thus the current item can be removed without effect.
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11244 Removing any later item means it will not be found.
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11245 Thus the following example works (an inefficient way
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11246 to make a |List| empty): >
2033
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
11247 for item in mylist
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
11248 call remove(mylist, 0)
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
11249 endfor
15615
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11250 < Note that reordering the |List| (e.g., with sort() or
87
014ba200db86 updated for version 7.0035
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11251 reverse()) may have unexpected effects.
75
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11252
15615
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11253 When {object} is a |Blob|, Vim always makes a copy to
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11254 iterate over. Unlike with |List|, modifying the
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11255 |Blob| does not affect the iteration.
536fca2cee19 patch 8.1.0815: dialog for file changed outside of Vim not tested
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15579
diff changeset
11256
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parents: 68
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11257 :for [{var1}, {var2}, ...] in {listlist}
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11258 :endfo[r]
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11259 Like ":for" above, but each item in {listlist} must be
388f285bda1b updated for version 7.0031
vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11260 a list, of which each item is assigned to {var1},
388f285bda1b updated for version 7.0031
vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11261 {var2}, etc. Example: >
388f285bda1b updated for version 7.0031
vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11262 :for [lnum, col] in [[1, 3], [2, 5], [3, 8]]
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11263 :echo getline(lnum)[col]
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11264 :endfor
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parents: 68
diff changeset
11265 <
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parents:
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11266 *:continue* *:con* *E586*
75
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11267 :con[tinue] When used inside a ":while" or ":for" loop, jumps back
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11268 to the start of the loop.
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parents: 68
diff changeset
11269 If it is used after a |:try| inside the loop but
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11270 before the matching |:finally| (if present), the
388f285bda1b updated for version 7.0031
vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11271 commands following the ":finally" up to the matching
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11272 |:endtry| are executed first. This process applies to
388f285bda1b updated for version 7.0031
vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11273 all nested ":try"s inside the loop. The outermost
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11274 ":endtry" then jumps back to the start of the loop.
7
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parents:
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11275
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parents:
diff changeset
11276 *:break* *:brea* *E587*
75
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parents: 68
diff changeset
11277 :brea[k] When used inside a ":while" or ":for" loop, skips to
388f285bda1b updated for version 7.0031
vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11278 the command after the matching ":endwhile" or
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11279 ":endfor".
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parents: 68
diff changeset
11280 If it is used after a |:try| inside the loop but
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11281 before the matching |:finally| (if present), the
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11282 commands following the ":finally" up to the matching
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vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11283 |:endtry| are executed first. This process applies to
388f285bda1b updated for version 7.0031
vimboss
parents: 68
diff changeset
11284 all nested ":try"s inside the loop. The outermost
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parents: 68
diff changeset
11285 ":endtry" then jumps to the command after the loop.
7
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parents:
diff changeset
11286
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parents:
diff changeset
11287 :try *:try* *:endt* *:endtry* *E600* *E601* *E602*
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parents:
diff changeset
11288 :endt[ry] Change the error handling for the commands between
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11289 ":try" and ":endtry" including everything being
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parents:
diff changeset
11290 executed across ":source" commands, function calls,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
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parents:
diff changeset
11291 or autocommand invocations.
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parents:
diff changeset
11292
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parents:
diff changeset
11293 When an error or interrupt is detected and there is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
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parents:
diff changeset
11294 a |:finally| command following, execution continues
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11295 after the ":finally". Otherwise, or when the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
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parents:
diff changeset
11296 ":endtry" is reached thereafter, the next
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11297 (dynamically) surrounding ":try" is checked for
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11298 a corresponding ":finally" etc. Then the script
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11299 processing is terminated. (Whether a function
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parents:
diff changeset
11300 definition has an "abort" argument does not matter.)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11301 Example: >
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parents:
diff changeset
11302 :try | edit too much | finally | echo "cleanup" | endtry
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parents:
diff changeset
11303 :echo "impossible" " not reached, script terminated above
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parents:
diff changeset
11304 <
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parents:
diff changeset
11305 Moreover, an error or interrupt (dynamically) inside
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11306 ":try" and ":endtry" is converted to an exception. It
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11307 can be caught as if it were thrown by a |:throw|
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11308 command (see |:catch|). In this case, the script
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11309 processing is not terminated.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11310
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parents:
diff changeset
11311 The value "Vim:Interrupt" is used for an interrupt
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11312 exception. An error in a Vim command is converted
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11313 to a value of the form "Vim({command}):{errmsg}",
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11314 other errors are converted to a value of the form
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11315 "Vim:{errmsg}". {command} is the full command name,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11316 and {errmsg} is the message that is displayed if the
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parents:
diff changeset
11317 error exception is not caught, always beginning with
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11318 the error number.
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parents:
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11319 Examples: >
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parents:
diff changeset
11320 :try | sleep 100 | catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/ | endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11321 :try | edit | catch /^Vim(edit):E\d\+/ | echo "error" | endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11322 <
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parents:
diff changeset
11323 *:cat* *:catch* *E603* *E604* *E605*
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
11324 :cat[ch] /{pattern}/ The following commands until the next |:catch|,
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11325 |:finally|, or |:endtry| that belongs to the same
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11326 |:try| as the ":catch" are executed when an exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11327 matching {pattern} is being thrown and has not yet
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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11328 been caught by a previous ":catch". Otherwise, these
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11329 commands are skipped.
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11330 When {pattern} is omitted all errors are caught.
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11331 Examples: >
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11332 :catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/ " catch interrupts (CTRL-C)
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parents: 15977
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11333 :catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:E/ " catch all Vim errors
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
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parents: 15977
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11334 :catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:/ " catch errors and interrupts
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
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parents: 15977
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11335 :catch /^Vim(write):/ " catch all errors in :write
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
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parents: 15977
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11336 :catch /^Vim\%((\a\+)\)\=:E123:/ " catch error E123
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15977
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11337 :catch /my-exception/ " catch user exception
096b8ccd855e patch 8.1.1015: quickfix buffer shows up in list, can't get buffer number
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parents: 15977
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11338 :catch /.*/ " catch everything
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parents: 15977
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11339 :catch " same as /.*/
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11340 <
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11341 Another character can be used instead of / around the
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11342 {pattern}, so long as it does not have a special
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11343 meaning (e.g., '|' or '"') and doesn't occur inside
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vimboss
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11344 {pattern}.
5814
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parents: 5808
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11345 Information about the exception is available in
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parents: 5808
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11346 |v:exception|. Also see |throw-variables|.
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11347 NOTE: It is not reliable to ":catch" the TEXT of
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11348 an error message because it may vary in different
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11349 locales.
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11350
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11351 *:fina* *:finally* *E606* *E607*
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11352 :fina[lly] The following commands until the matching |:endtry|
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11353 are executed whenever the part between the matching
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11354 |:try| and the ":finally" is left: either by falling
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11355 through to the ":finally" or by a |:continue|,
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11356 |:break|, |:finish|, or |:return|, or by an error or
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parents:
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11357 interrupt or exception (see |:throw|).
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parents:
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11358
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11359 *:th* *:throw* *E608*
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11360 :th[row] {expr1} The {expr1} is evaluated and thrown as an exception.
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11361 If the ":throw" is used after a |:try| but before the
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11362 first corresponding |:catch|, commands are skipped
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11363 until the first ":catch" matching {expr1} is reached.
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11364 If there is no such ":catch" or if the ":throw" is
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11365 used after a ":catch" but before the |:finally|, the
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11366 commands following the ":finally" (if present) up to
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vimboss
parents:
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11367 the matching |:endtry| are executed. If the ":throw"
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vimboss
parents:
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11368 is after the ":finally", commands up to the ":endtry"
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parents:
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11369 are skipped. At the ":endtry", this process applies
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parents:
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11370 again for the next dynamically surrounding ":try"
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parents:
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11371 (which may be found in a calling function or sourcing
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parents:
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11372 script), until a matching ":catch" has been found.
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parents:
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11373 If the exception is not caught, the command processing
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vimboss
parents:
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11374 is terminated.
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parents:
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11375 Example: >
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parents:
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11376 :try | throw "oops" | catch /^oo/ | echo "caught" | endtry
2725
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parents: 2709
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11377 < Note that "catch" may need to be on a separate line
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2709
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11378 for when an error causes the parsing to skip the whole
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parents: 2709
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11379 line and not see the "|" that separates the commands.
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11380
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11381 *:ec* *:echo*
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11382 :ec[ho] {expr1} .. Echoes each {expr1}, with a space in between. The
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parents:
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11383 first {expr1} starts on a new line.
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11384 Also see |:comment|.
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11385 Use "\n" to start a new line. Use "\r" to move the
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11386 cursor to the first column.
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parents:
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11387 Uses the highlighting set by the |:echohl| command.
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parents:
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11388 Cannot be followed by a comment.
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parents:
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11389 Example: >
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parents:
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11390 :echo "the value of 'shell' is" &shell
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
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11391 < *:echo-redraw*
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vimboss
parents: 1104
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11392 A later redraw may make the message disappear again.
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vimboss
parents: 1104
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11393 And since Vim mostly postpones redrawing until it's
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vimboss
parents: 1104
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11394 finished with a sequence of commands this happens
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vimboss
parents: 1104
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11395 quite often. To avoid that a command from before the
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
11396 ":echo" causes a redraw afterwards (redraws are often
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
11397 postponed until you type something), force a redraw
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vimboss
parents: 1104
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11398 with the |:redraw| command. Example: >
7
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11399 :new | redraw | echo "there is a new window"
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parents:
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11400 <
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parents:
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11401 *:echon*
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11402 :echon {expr1} .. Echoes each {expr1}, without anything added. Also see
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vimboss
parents:
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11403 |:comment|.
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parents:
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11404 Uses the highlighting set by the |:echohl| command.
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parents:
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11405 Cannot be followed by a comment.
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parents:
diff changeset
11406 Example: >
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parents:
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11407 :echon "the value of 'shell' is " &shell
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11408 <
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parents:
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11409 Note the difference between using ":echo", which is a
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parents:
diff changeset
11410 Vim command, and ":!echo", which is an external shell
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parents:
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11411 command: >
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parents:
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11412 :!echo % --> filename
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parents:
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11413 < The arguments of ":!" are expanded, see |:_%|. >
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parents:
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11414 :!echo "%" --> filename or "filename"
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parents:
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11415 < Like the previous example. Whether you see the double
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parents:
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11416 quotes or not depends on your 'shell'. >
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parents:
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11417 :echo % --> nothing
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parents:
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11418 < The '%' is an illegal character in an expression. >
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parents:
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11419 :echo "%" --> %
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parents:
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11420 < This just echoes the '%' character. >
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vimboss
parents:
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11421 :echo expand("%") --> filename
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parents:
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11422 < This calls the expand() function to expand the '%'.
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parents:
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11423
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parents:
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11424 *:echoh* *:echohl*
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parents:
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11425 :echoh[l] {name} Use the highlight group {name} for the following
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vimboss
parents:
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11426 |:echo|, |:echon| and |:echomsg| commands. Also used
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11427 for the |input()| prompt. Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
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11428 :echohl WarningMsg | echo "Don't panic!" | echohl None
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11429 < Don't forget to set the group back to "None",
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vimboss
parents:
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11430 otherwise all following echo's will be highlighted.
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vimboss
parents:
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11431
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parents:
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11432 *:echom* *:echomsg*
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parents:
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11433 :echom[sg] {expr1} .. Echo the expression(s) as a true message, saving the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11434 message in the |message-history|.
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vimboss
parents:
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11435 Spaces are placed between the arguments as with the
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vimboss
parents:
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11436 |:echo| command. But unprintable characters are
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11437 displayed, not interpreted.
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
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11438 The parsing works slightly different from |:echo|,
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
11439 more like |:execute|. All the expressions are first
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
11440 evaluated and concatenated before echoing anything.
15219
dada0b389d4f patch 8.1.0619: :echomsg and :echoerr do not handle List and Dict
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15209
diff changeset
11441 If expressions does not evaluate to a Number or
dada0b389d4f patch 8.1.0619: :echomsg and :echoerr do not handle List and Dict
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15209
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11442 String, string() is used to turn it into a string.
7
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11443 Uses the highlighting set by the |:echohl| command.
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parents:
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11444 Example: >
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parents:
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11445 :echomsg "It's a Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz, as you can plainly see."
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
11446 < See |:echo-redraw| to avoid the message disappearing
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
11447 when the screen is redrawn.
7
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11448 *:echoe* *:echoerr*
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parents:
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11449 :echoe[rr] {expr1} .. Echo the expression(s) as an error message, saving the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11450 message in the |message-history|. When used in a
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parents:
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11451 script or function the line number will be added.
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vimboss
parents:
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11452 Spaces are placed between the arguments as with the
15219
dada0b389d4f patch 8.1.0619: :echomsg and :echoerr do not handle List and Dict
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 15209
diff changeset
11453 |:echomsg| command. When used inside a try conditional,
7
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vimboss
parents:
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11454 the message is raised as an error exception instead
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parents:
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11455 (see |try-echoerr|).
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parents:
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11456 Example: >
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parents:
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11457 :echoerr "This script just failed!"
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parents:
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11458 < If you just want a highlighted message use |:echohl|.
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parents:
diff changeset
11459 And to get a beep: >
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parents:
diff changeset
11460 :exe "normal \<Esc>"
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parents:
diff changeset
11461 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11462 *:exe* *:execute*
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parents:
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11463 :exe[cute] {expr1} .. Executes the string that results from the evaluation
2152
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parents: 2120
diff changeset
11464 of {expr1} as an Ex command.
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
diff changeset
11465 Multiple arguments are concatenated, with a space in
b9e314fe473f Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
diff changeset
11466 between. To avoid the extra space use the "."
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
diff changeset
11467 operator to concatenate strings into one argument.
b9e314fe473f Updated runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
diff changeset
11468 {expr1} is used as the processed command, command line
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
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11469 editing keys are not recognized.
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parents:
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11470 Cannot be followed by a comment.
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parents:
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11471 Examples: >
2152
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
diff changeset
11472 :execute "buffer" nextbuf
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 2120
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11473 :execute "normal" count . "w"
7
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parents:
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11474 <
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parents:
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11475 ":execute" can be used to append a command to commands
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parents:
diff changeset
11476 that don't accept a '|'. Example: >
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parents:
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11477 :execute '!ls' | echo "theend"
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parents:
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11478
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parents:
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11479 < ":execute" is also a nice way to avoid having to type
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parents:
diff changeset
11480 control characters in a Vim script for a ":normal"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11481 command: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11482 :execute "normal ixxx\<Esc>"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11483 < This has an <Esc> character, see |expr-string|.
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parents:
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11484
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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11485 Be careful to correctly escape special characters in
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
11486 file names. The |fnameescape()| function can be used
1661
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vimboss
parents: 1621
diff changeset
11487 for Vim commands, |shellescape()| for |:!| commands.
5bbc2d6658ad updated for version 7.2a-013
vimboss
parents: 1621
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11488 Examples: >
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
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11489 :execute "e " . fnameescape(filename)
5692
80e5f9584b02 Update runtime files. Add Euphoria syntax files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5690
diff changeset
11490 :execute "!ls " . shellescape(filename, 1)
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
11491 <
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11492 Note: The executed string may be any command-line, but
5763
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5747
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11493 starting or ending "if", "while" and "for" does not
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5747
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11494 always work, because when commands are skipped the
c52a655d927d Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 5747
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11495 ":execute" is not evaluated and Vim loses track of
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Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
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11496 where blocks start and end. Also "break" and
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11497 "continue" should not be inside ":execute".
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11498 This example does not work, because the ":execute" is
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11499 not evaluated and Vim does not see the "while", and
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11500 gives an error for finding an ":endwhile": >
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11501 :if 0
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11502 : execute 'while i > 5'
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11503 : echo "test"
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11504 : endwhile
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11505 :endif
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11506 <
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11507 It is allowed to have a "while" or "if" command
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11508 completely in the executed string: >
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11509 :execute 'while i < 5 | echo i | let i = i + 1 | endwhile'
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11510 <
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11511
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11512 *:exe-comment*
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11513 ":execute", ":echo" and ":echon" cannot be followed by
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11514 a comment directly, because they see the '"' as the
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11515 start of a string. But, you can use '|' followed by a
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11516 comment. Example: >
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11517 :echo "foo" | "this is a comment
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11518
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11519 ==============================================================================
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11520 8. Exception handling *exception-handling*
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11521
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11522 The Vim script language comprises an exception handling feature. This section
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11523 explains how it can be used in a Vim script.
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11524
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11525 Exceptions may be raised by Vim on an error or on interrupt, see
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11526 |catch-errors| and |catch-interrupt|. You can also explicitly throw an
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11527 exception by using the ":throw" command, see |throw-catch|.
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11528
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11529
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11530 TRY CONDITIONALS *try-conditionals*
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11531
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11532 Exceptions can be caught or can cause cleanup code to be executed. You can
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11533 use a try conditional to specify catch clauses (that catch exceptions) and/or
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11534 a finally clause (to be executed for cleanup).
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11535 A try conditional begins with a |:try| command and ends at the matching
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11536 |:endtry| command. In between, you can use a |:catch| command to start
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11537 a catch clause, or a |:finally| command to start a finally clause. There may
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11538 be none or multiple catch clauses, but there is at most one finally clause,
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11539 which must not be followed by any catch clauses. The lines before the catch
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11540 clauses and the finally clause is called a try block. >
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11541
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11542 :try
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11543 : ...
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11544 : ... TRY BLOCK
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11545 : ...
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11546 :catch /{pattern}/
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11547 : ...
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11548 : ... CATCH CLAUSE
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11549 : ...
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11550 :catch /{pattern}/
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11551 : ...
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11552 : ... CATCH CLAUSE
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11553 : ...
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11554 :finally
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11555 : ...
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11556 : ... FINALLY CLAUSE
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11557 : ...
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11558 :endtry
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11559
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11560 The try conditional allows to watch code for exceptions and to take the
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11561 appropriate actions. Exceptions from the try block may be caught. Exceptions
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11562 from the try block and also the catch clauses may cause cleanup actions.
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11563 When no exception is thrown during execution of the try block, the control
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11564 is transferred to the finally clause, if present. After its execution, the
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11565 script continues with the line following the ":endtry".
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11566 When an exception occurs during execution of the try block, the remaining
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11567 lines in the try block are skipped. The exception is matched against the
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11568 patterns specified as arguments to the ":catch" commands. The catch clause
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11569 after the first matching ":catch" is taken, other catch clauses are not
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11570 executed. The catch clause ends when the next ":catch", ":finally", or
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11571 ":endtry" command is reached - whatever is first. Then, the finally clause
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11572 (if present) is executed. When the ":endtry" is reached, the script execution
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11573 continues in the following line as usual.
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11574 When an exception that does not match any of the patterns specified by the
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11575 ":catch" commands is thrown in the try block, the exception is not caught by
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11576 that try conditional and none of the catch clauses is executed. Only the
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11577 finally clause, if present, is taken. The exception pends during execution of
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11578 the finally clause. It is resumed at the ":endtry", so that commands after
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11579 the ":endtry" are not executed and the exception might be caught elsewhere,
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11580 see |try-nesting|.
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11581 When during execution of a catch clause another exception is thrown, the
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11583 not matched against the patterns in any of the ":catch" commands of the same
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11584 try conditional and none of its catch clauses is taken. If there is, however,
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11585 a finally clause, it is executed, and the exception pends during its
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11586 execution. The commands following the ":endtry" are not executed. The new
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11587 exception might, however, be caught elsewhere, see |try-nesting|.
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11588 When during execution of the finally clause (if present) an exception is
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11589 thrown, the remaining lines in the finally clause are skipped. If the finally
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11590 clause has been taken because of an exception from the try block or one of the
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11591 catch clauses, the original (pending) exception is discarded. The commands
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11592 following the ":endtry" are not executed, and the exception from the finally
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11593 clause is propagated and can be caught elsewhere, see |try-nesting|.
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11594
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11595 The finally clause is also executed, when a ":break" or ":continue" for
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11596 a ":while" loop enclosing the complete try conditional is executed from the
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11597 try block or a catch clause. Or when a ":return" or ":finish" is executed
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11598 from the try block or a catch clause of a try conditional in a function or
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11599 sourced script, respectively. The ":break", ":continue", ":return", or
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11600 ":finish" pends during execution of the finally clause and is resumed when the
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11601 ":endtry" is reached. It is, however, discarded when an exception is thrown
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11602 from the finally clause.
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11603 When a ":break" or ":continue" for a ":while" loop enclosing the complete
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11604 try conditional or when a ":return" or ":finish" is encountered in the finally
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11605 clause, the rest of the finally clause is skipped, and the ":break",
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11606 ":continue", ":return" or ":finish" is executed as usual. If the finally
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11607 clause has been taken because of an exception or an earlier ":break",
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parents:
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11608 ":continue", ":return", or ":finish" from the try block or a catch clause,
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parents:
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11609 this pending exception or command is discarded.
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parents:
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11610
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11611 For examples see |throw-catch| and |try-finally|.
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11612
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11613
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11614 NESTING OF TRY CONDITIONALS *try-nesting*
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parents:
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11615
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11616 Try conditionals can be nested arbitrarily. That is, a complete try
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11617 conditional can be put into the try block, a catch clause, or the finally
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parents:
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11618 clause of another try conditional. If the inner try conditional does not
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11619 catch an exception thrown in its try block or throws a new exception from one
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parents:
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11620 of its catch clauses or its finally clause, the outer try conditional is
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parents:
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11621 checked according to the rules above. If the inner try conditional is in the
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11622 try block of the outer try conditional, its catch clauses are checked, but
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11624 nesting, whether the inner try conditional is directly contained in the outer
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11625 one, or whether the outer one sources a script or calls a function containing
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11626 the inner try conditional.
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11627
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11628 When none of the active try conditionals catches an exception, just their
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11629 finally clauses are executed. Thereafter, the script processing terminates.
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parents:
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11630 An error message is displayed in case of an uncaught exception explicitly
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11631 thrown by a ":throw" command. For uncaught error and interrupt exceptions
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11632 implicitly raised by Vim, the error message(s) or interrupt message are shown
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parents:
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11633 as usual.
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parents:
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11634
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11635 For examples see |throw-catch|.
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11636
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11637
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11638 EXAMINING EXCEPTION HANDLING CODE *except-examine*
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11639
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11640 Exception handling code can get tricky. If you are in doubt what happens, set
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11641 'verbose' to 13 or use the ":13verbose" command modifier when sourcing your
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11642 script file. Then you see when an exception is thrown, discarded, caught, or
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parents:
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11643 finished. When using a verbosity level of at least 14, things pending in
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parents:
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11644 a finally clause are also shown. This information is also given in debug mode
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parents:
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11645 (see |debug-scripts|).
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parents:
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11646
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11647
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11648 THROWING AND CATCHING EXCEPTIONS *throw-catch*
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11649
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11650 You can throw any number or string as an exception. Use the |:throw| command
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11651 and pass the value to be thrown as argument: >
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parents:
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11652 :throw 4711
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parents:
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11653 :throw "string"
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11654 < *throw-expression*
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11655 You can also specify an expression argument. The expression is then evaluated
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11656 first, and the result is thrown: >
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11657 :throw 4705 + strlen("string")
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11658 :throw strpart("strings", 0, 6)
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11659
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11660 An exception might be thrown during evaluation of the argument of the ":throw"
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11661 command. Unless it is caught there, the expression evaluation is abandoned.
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11662 The ":throw" command then does not throw a new exception.
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11663 Example: >
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11664
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11665 :function! Foo(arg)
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parents:
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11666 : try
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11667 : throw a:arg
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parents:
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11668 : catch /foo/
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11669 : endtry
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parents:
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11670 : return 1
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11671 :endfunction
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11672 :
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parents:
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11673 :function! Bar()
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11674 : echo "in Bar"
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11675 : return 4710
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11676 :endfunction
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11677 :
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11678 :throw Foo("arrgh") + Bar()
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11679
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11680 This throws "arrgh", and "in Bar" is not displayed since Bar() is not
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11681 executed. >
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11682 :throw Foo("foo") + Bar()
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11683 however displays "in Bar" and throws 4711.
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11684
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11685 Any other command that takes an expression as argument might also be
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
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11686 abandoned by an (uncaught) exception during the expression evaluation. The
7
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11687 exception is then propagated to the caller of the command.
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11688 Example: >
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11689
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11690 :if Foo("arrgh")
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11691 : echo "then"
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parents:
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11692 :else
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parents:
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11693 : echo "else"
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11694 :endif
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11695
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11696 Here neither of "then" or "else" is displayed.
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11697
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11698 *catch-order*
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11699 Exceptions can be caught by a try conditional with one or more |:catch|
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11700 commands, see |try-conditionals|. The values to be caught by each ":catch"
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11701 command can be specified as a pattern argument. The subsequent catch clause
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11702 gets executed when a matching exception is caught.
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11703 Example: >
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11704
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11705 :function! Foo(value)
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parents:
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11706 : try
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parents:
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11707 : throw a:value
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11708 : catch /^\d\+$/
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parents:
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11709 : echo "Number thrown"
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parents:
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11710 : catch /.*/
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parents:
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11711 : echo "String thrown"
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11712 : endtry
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11713 :endfunction
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11714 :
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11715 :call Foo(0x1267)
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11716 :call Foo('string')
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11717
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11718 The first call to Foo() displays "Number thrown", the second "String thrown".
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11719 An exception is matched against the ":catch" commands in the order they are
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11720 specified. Only the first match counts. So you should place the more
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11721 specific ":catch" first. The following order does not make sense: >
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parents:
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11722
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11723 : catch /.*/
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parents:
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11724 : echo "String thrown"
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parents:
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11725 : catch /^\d\+$/
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parents:
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11726 : echo "Number thrown"
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parents:
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11727
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11728 The first ":catch" here matches always, so that the second catch clause is
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11729 never taken.
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11730
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parents:
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11731 *throw-variables*
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11732 If you catch an exception by a general pattern, you may access the exact value
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parents:
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11733 in the variable |v:exception|: >
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parents:
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11734
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11735 : catch /^\d\+$/
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parents:
diff changeset
11736 : echo "Number thrown. Value is" v:exception
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parents:
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11737
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11738 You may also be interested where an exception was thrown. This is stored in
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11739 |v:throwpoint|. Note that "v:exception" and "v:throwpoint" are valid for the
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parents:
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11740 exception most recently caught as long it is not finished.
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parents:
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11741 Example: >
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parents:
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11742
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parents:
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11743 :function! Caught()
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parents:
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11744 : if v:exception != ""
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parents:
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11745 : echo 'Caught "' . v:exception . '" in ' . v:throwpoint
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parents:
diff changeset
11746 : else
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parents:
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11747 : echo 'Nothing caught'
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parents:
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11748 : endif
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parents:
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11749 :endfunction
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parents:
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11750 :
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parents:
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11751 :function! Foo()
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parents:
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11752 : try
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parents:
diff changeset
11753 : try
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parents:
diff changeset
11754 : try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11755 : throw 4711
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11756 : finally
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parents:
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11757 : call Caught()
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parents:
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11758 : endtry
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parents:
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11759 : catch /.*/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11760 : call Caught()
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parents:
diff changeset
11761 : throw "oops"
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parents:
diff changeset
11762 : endtry
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parents:
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11763 : catch /.*/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11764 : call Caught()
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vimboss
parents:
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11765 : finally
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parents:
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11766 : call Caught()
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parents:
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11767 : endtry
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parents:
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11768 :endfunction
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parents:
diff changeset
11769 :
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parents:
diff changeset
11770 :call Foo()
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parents:
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11771
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parents:
diff changeset
11772 This displays >
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parents:
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11773
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parents:
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11774 Nothing caught
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parents:
diff changeset
11775 Caught "4711" in function Foo, line 4
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parents:
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11776 Caught "oops" in function Foo, line 10
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parents:
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11777 Nothing caught
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parents:
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11778
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11779 A practical example: The following command ":LineNumber" displays the line
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parents:
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11780 number in the script or function where it has been used: >
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parents:
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11781
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parents:
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11782 :function! LineNumber()
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parents:
diff changeset
11783 : return substitute(v:throwpoint, '.*\D\(\d\+\).*', '\1', "")
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parents:
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11784 :endfunction
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parents:
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11785 :command! LineNumber try | throw "" | catch | echo LineNumber() | endtry
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parents:
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11786 <
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parents:
diff changeset
11787 *try-nested*
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parents:
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11788 An exception that is not caught by a try conditional can be caught by
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11789 a surrounding try conditional: >
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parents:
diff changeset
11790
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parents:
diff changeset
11791 :try
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parents:
diff changeset
11792 : try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11793 : throw "foo"
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parents:
diff changeset
11794 : catch /foobar/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11795 : echo "foobar"
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parents:
diff changeset
11796 : finally
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11797 : echo "inner finally"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11798 : endtry
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parents:
diff changeset
11799 :catch /foo/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11800 : echo "foo"
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parents:
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11801 :endtry
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parents:
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11802
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parents:
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11803 The inner try conditional does not catch the exception, just its finally
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parents:
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11804 clause is executed. The exception is then caught by the outer try
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parents:
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11805 conditional. The example displays "inner finally" and then "foo".
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parents:
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11806
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parents:
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11807 *throw-from-catch*
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parents:
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11808 You can catch an exception and throw a new one to be caught elsewhere from the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11809 catch clause: >
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parents:
diff changeset
11810
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parents:
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11811 :function! Foo()
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parents:
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11812 : throw "foo"
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parents:
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11813 :endfunction
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parents:
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11814 :
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parents:
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11815 :function! Bar()
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parents:
diff changeset
11816 : try
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parents:
diff changeset
11817 : call Foo()
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parents:
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11818 : catch /foo/
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parents:
diff changeset
11819 : echo "Caught foo, throw bar"
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parents:
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11820 : throw "bar"
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parents:
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11821 : endtry
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parents:
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11822 :endfunction
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parents:
diff changeset
11823 :
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parents:
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11824 :try
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parents:
diff changeset
11825 : call Bar()
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parents:
diff changeset
11826 :catch /.*/
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parents:
diff changeset
11827 : echo "Caught" v:exception
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parents:
diff changeset
11828 :endtry
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parents:
diff changeset
11829
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11830 This displays "Caught foo, throw bar" and then "Caught bar".
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parents:
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11831
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parents:
diff changeset
11832 *rethrow*
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parents:
diff changeset
11833 There is no real rethrow in the Vim script language, but you may throw
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parents:
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11834 "v:exception" instead: >
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parents:
diff changeset
11835
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parents:
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11836 :function! Bar()
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parents:
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11837 : try
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parents:
diff changeset
11838 : call Foo()
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parents:
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11839 : catch /.*/
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parents:
diff changeset
11840 : echo "Rethrow" v:exception
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parents:
diff changeset
11841 : throw v:exception
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parents:
diff changeset
11842 : endtry
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parents:
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11843 :endfunction
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parents:
diff changeset
11844 < *try-echoerr*
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parents:
diff changeset
11845 Note that this method cannot be used to "rethrow" Vim error or interrupt
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11846 exceptions, because it is not possible to fake Vim internal exceptions.
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parents:
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11847 Trying so causes an error exception. You should throw your own exception
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parents:
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11848 denoting the situation. If you want to cause a Vim error exception containing
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parents:
diff changeset
11849 the original error exception value, you can use the |:echoerr| command: >
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parents:
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11850
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parents:
diff changeset
11851 :try
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parents:
diff changeset
11852 : try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11853 : asdf
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parents:
diff changeset
11854 : catch /.*/
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parents:
diff changeset
11855 : echoerr v:exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11856 : endtry
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parents:
diff changeset
11857 :catch /.*/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
11858 : echo v:exception
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parents:
diff changeset
11859 :endtry
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parents:
diff changeset
11860
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parents:
diff changeset
11861 This code displays
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parents:
diff changeset
11862
1621
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parents: 1609
diff changeset
11863 Vim(echoerr):Vim:E492: Not an editor command: asdf ~
7
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parents:
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11864
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11865
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parents:
diff changeset
11866 CLEANUP CODE *try-finally*
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parents:
diff changeset
11867
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11868 Scripts often change global settings and restore them at their end. If the
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parents:
diff changeset
11869 user however interrupts the script by pressing CTRL-C, the settings remain in
9877
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
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diff changeset
11870 an inconsistent state. The same may happen to you in the development phase of
7
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parents:
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11871 a script when an error occurs or you explicitly throw an exception without
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parents:
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11872 catching it. You can solve these problems by using a try conditional with
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parents:
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11873 a finally clause for restoring the settings. Its execution is guaranteed on
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parents:
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11874 normal control flow, on error, on an explicit ":throw", and on interrupt.
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parents:
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11875 (Note that errors and interrupts from inside the try conditional are converted
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11876 to exceptions. When not caught, they terminate the script after the finally
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11877 clause has been executed.)
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11878 Example: >
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11879
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11880 :try
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11881 : let s:saved_ts = &ts
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11882 : set ts=17
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11883 :
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11884 : " Do the hard work here.
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11885 :
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11886 :finally
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11887 : let &ts = s:saved_ts
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11888 : unlet s:saved_ts
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11889 :endtry
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11890
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11891 This method should be used locally whenever a function or part of a script
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11892 changes global settings which need to be restored on failure or normal exit of
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11893 that function or script part.
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11894
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11895 *break-finally*
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11896 Cleanup code works also when the try block or a catch clause is left by
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11897 a ":continue", ":break", ":return", or ":finish".
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11898 Example: >
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11899
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11900 :let first = 1
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11901 :while 1
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11902 : try
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11903 : if first
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11904 : echo "first"
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11905 : let first = 0
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11906 : continue
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11907 : else
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11908 : throw "second"
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11909 : endif
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11910 : catch /.*/
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11911 : echo v:exception
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11912 : break
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11913 : finally
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11914 : echo "cleanup"
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11915 : endtry
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11916 : echo "still in while"
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11917 :endwhile
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11918 :echo "end"
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11919
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11920 This displays "first", "cleanup", "second", "cleanup", and "end". >
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11921
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11922 :function! Foo()
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11923 : try
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11924 : return 4711
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11925 : finally
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11926 : echo "cleanup\n"
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11927 : endtry
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11928 : echo "Foo still active"
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11929 :endfunction
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11930 :
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11931 :echo Foo() "returned by Foo"
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11932
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11933 This displays "cleanup" and "4711 returned by Foo". You don't need to add an
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11934 extra ":return" in the finally clause. (Above all, this would override the
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11935 return value.)
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11936
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11937 *except-from-finally*
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11938 Using either of ":continue", ":break", ":return", ":finish", or ":throw" in
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11939 a finally clause is possible, but not recommended since it abandons the
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11940 cleanup actions for the try conditional. But, of course, interrupt and error
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11941 exceptions might get raised from a finally clause.
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11942 Example where an error in the finally clause stops an interrupt from
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11943 working correctly: >
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11944
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11945 :try
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11946 : try
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11947 : echo "Press CTRL-C for interrupt"
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11948 : while 1
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11949 : endwhile
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11950 : finally
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11951 : unlet novar
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11952 : endtry
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11953 :catch /novar/
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11954 :endtry
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11955 :echo "Script still running"
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11956 :sleep 1
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11957
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11958 If you need to put commands that could fail into a finally clause, you should
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11959 think about catching or ignoring the errors in these commands, see
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11960 |catch-errors| and |ignore-errors|.
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11961
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11962
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11963 CATCHING ERRORS *catch-errors*
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11964
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11965 If you want to catch specific errors, you just have to put the code to be
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11966 watched in a try block and add a catch clause for the error message. The
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11967 presence of the try conditional causes all errors to be converted to an
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11968 exception. No message is displayed and |v:errmsg| is not set then. To find
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11969 the right pattern for the ":catch" command, you have to know how the format of
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11970 the error exception is.
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11971 Error exceptions have the following format: >
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11972
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11973 Vim({cmdname}):{errmsg}
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11974 or >
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11975 Vim:{errmsg}
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11976
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11977 {cmdname} is the name of the command that failed; the second form is used when
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11978 the command name is not known. {errmsg} is the error message usually produced
7
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11979 when the error occurs outside try conditionals. It always begins with
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11980 a capital "E", followed by a two or three-digit error number, a colon, and
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11981 a space.
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11982
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11983 Examples:
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11984
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11985 The command >
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11986 :unlet novar
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11987 normally produces the error message >
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11988 E108: No such variable: "novar"
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11989 which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception >
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11990 Vim(unlet):E108: No such variable: "novar"
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parents:
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11991
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11992 The command >
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parents:
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11993 :dwim
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parents:
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11994 normally produces the error message >
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11995 E492: Not an editor command: dwim
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11996 which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception >
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11997 Vim:E492: Not an editor command: dwim
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11998
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11999 You can catch all ":unlet" errors by a >
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12000 :catch /^Vim(unlet):/
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12001 or all errors for misspelled command names by a >
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12002 :catch /^Vim:E492:/
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12003
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12004 Some error messages may be produced by different commands: >
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12005 :function nofunc
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12006 and >
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12007 :delfunction nofunc
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12008 both produce the error message >
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12009 E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc
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12010 which is converted inside try conditionals to an exception >
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12011 Vim(function):E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc
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12012 or >
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12013 Vim(delfunction):E128: Function name must start with a capital: nofunc
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12014 respectively. You can catch the error by its number independently on the
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12015 command that caused it if you use the following pattern: >
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12016 :catch /^Vim(\a\+):E128:/
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12017
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12018 Some commands like >
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12019 :let x = novar
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12020 produce multiple error messages, here: >
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12021 E121: Undefined variable: novar
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12022 E15: Invalid expression: novar
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12023 Only the first is used for the exception value, since it is the most specific
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12024 one (see |except-several-errors|). So you can catch it by >
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12025 :catch /^Vim(\a\+):E121:/
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12026
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12027 You can catch all errors related to the name "nofunc" by >
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12028 :catch /\<nofunc\>/
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12029
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12030 You can catch all Vim errors in the ":write" and ":read" commands by >
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parents:
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12031 :catch /^Vim(\(write\|read\)):E\d\+:/
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parents:
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12032
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12033 You can catch all Vim errors by the pattern >
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parents:
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12034 :catch /^Vim\((\a\+)\)\=:E\d\+:/
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parents:
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12035 <
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12036 *catch-text*
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12037 NOTE: You should never catch the error message text itself: >
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12038 :catch /No such variable/
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12039 only works in the English locale, but not when the user has selected
7
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12040 a different language by the |:language| command. It is however helpful to
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12041 cite the message text in a comment: >
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12042 :catch /^Vim(\a\+):E108:/ " No such variable
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12043
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12044
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12045 IGNORING ERRORS *ignore-errors*
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parents:
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12046
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12047 You can ignore errors in a specific Vim command by catching them locally: >
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12048
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12049 :try
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12050 : write
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12051 :catch
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12052 :endtry
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12053
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12054 But you are strongly recommended NOT to use this simple form, since it could
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12055 catch more than you want. With the ":write" command, some autocommands could
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12056 be executed and cause errors not related to writing, for instance: >
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12057
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12058 :au BufWritePre * unlet novar
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12059
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12060 There could even be such errors you are not responsible for as a script
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12061 writer: a user of your script might have defined such autocommands. You would
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12062 then hide the error from the user.
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12063 It is much better to use >
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12064
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12065 :try
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12066 : write
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12067 :catch /^Vim(write):/
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12068 :endtry
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12069
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12070 which only catches real write errors. So catch only what you'd like to ignore
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vimboss
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12071 intentionally.
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vimboss
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diff changeset
12072
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vimboss
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12073 For a single command that does not cause execution of autocommands, you could
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vimboss
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12074 even suppress the conversion of errors to exceptions by the ":silent!"
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vimboss
parents:
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12075 command: >
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vimboss
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12076 :silent! nunmap k
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vimboss
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12077 This works also when a try conditional is active.
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vimboss
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diff changeset
12078
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vimboss
parents:
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12079
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vimboss
parents:
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12080 CATCHING INTERRUPTS *catch-interrupt*
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vimboss
parents:
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12081
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12082 When there are active try conditionals, an interrupt (CTRL-C) is converted to
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
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12083 the exception "Vim:Interrupt". You can catch it like every exception. The
7
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vimboss
parents:
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12084 script is not terminated, then.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12085 Example: >
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vimboss
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12086
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vimboss
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12087 :function! TASK1()
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vimboss
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12088 : sleep 10
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vimboss
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12089 :endfunction
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vimboss
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12090
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vimboss
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12091 :function! TASK2()
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vimboss
parents:
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12092 : sleep 20
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vimboss
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12093 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
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12094
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vimboss
parents:
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12095 :while 1
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12096 : let command = input("Type a command: ")
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vimboss
parents:
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12097 : try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12098 : if command == ""
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12099 : continue
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vimboss
parents:
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12100 : elseif command == "END"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12101 : break
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vimboss
parents:
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12102 : elseif command == "TASK1"
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vimboss
parents:
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12103 : call TASK1()
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vimboss
parents:
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12104 : elseif command == "TASK2"
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vimboss
parents:
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12105 : call TASK2()
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12106 : else
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12107 : echo "\nIllegal command:" command
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12108 : continue
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12109 : endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12110 : catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/
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vimboss
parents:
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12111 : echo "\nCommand interrupted"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12112 : " Caught the interrupt. Continue with next prompt.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12113 : endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12114 :endwhile
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vimboss
parents:
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12115
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12116 You can interrupt a task here by pressing CTRL-C; the script then asks for
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
12117 a new command. If you press CTRL-C at the prompt, the script is terminated.
7
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12118
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vimboss
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12119 For testing what happens when CTRL-C would be pressed on a specific line in
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vimboss
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12120 your script, use the debug mode and execute the |>quit| or |>interrupt|
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12121 command on that line. See |debug-scripts|.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12122
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parents:
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12123
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vimboss
parents:
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12124 CATCHING ALL *catch-all*
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vimboss
parents:
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12125
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vimboss
parents:
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12126 The commands >
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vimboss
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12127
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vimboss
parents:
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12128 :catch /.*/
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vimboss
parents:
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12129 :catch //
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12130 :catch
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vimboss
parents:
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12131
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vimboss
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12132 catch everything, error exceptions, interrupt exceptions and exceptions
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vimboss
parents:
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12133 explicitly thrown by the |:throw| command. This is useful at the top level of
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vimboss
parents:
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12134 a script in order to catch unexpected things.
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vimboss
parents:
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12135 Example: >
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parents:
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12136
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12137 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12138 :
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vimboss
parents:
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12139 : " do the hard work here
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12140 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12141 :catch /MyException/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12142 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12143 : " handle known problem
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12144 :
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parents:
diff changeset
12145 :catch /^Vim:Interrupt$/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12146 : echo "Script interrupted"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12147 :catch /.*/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12148 : echo "Internal error (" . v:exception . ")"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12149 : echo " - occurred at " . v:throwpoint
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12150 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12151 :" end of script
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12152
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12153 Note: Catching all might catch more things than you want. Thus, you are
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12154 strongly encouraged to catch only for problems that you can really handle by
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12155 specifying a pattern argument to the ":catch".
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12156 Example: Catching all could make it nearly impossible to interrupt a script
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12157 by pressing CTRL-C: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12158
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parents:
diff changeset
12159 :while 1
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12160 : try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12161 : sleep 1
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12162 : catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12163 : endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12164 :endwhile
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12165
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12166
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12167 EXCEPTIONS AND AUTOCOMMANDS *except-autocmd*
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parents:
diff changeset
12168
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12169 Exceptions may be used during execution of autocommands. Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12170
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12171 :autocmd User x try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12172 :autocmd User x throw "Oops!"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12173 :autocmd User x catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12174 :autocmd User x echo v:exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12175 :autocmd User x endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12176 :autocmd User x throw "Arrgh!"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12177 :autocmd User x echo "Should not be displayed"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12178 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12179 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12180 : doautocmd User x
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12181 :catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12182 : echo v:exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12183 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12184
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12185 This displays "Oops!" and "Arrgh!".
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12186
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12187 *except-autocmd-Pre*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12188 For some commands, autocommands get executed before the main action of the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12189 command takes place. If an exception is thrown and not caught in the sequence
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12190 of autocommands, the sequence and the command that caused its execution are
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12191 abandoned and the exception is propagated to the caller of the command.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12192 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12193
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12194 :autocmd BufWritePre * throw "FAIL"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12195 :autocmd BufWritePre * echo "Should not be displayed"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12196 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12197 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12198 : write
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12199 :catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12200 : echo "Caught:" v:exception "from" v:throwpoint
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12201 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12202
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12203 Here, the ":write" command does not write the file currently being edited (as
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12204 you can see by checking 'modified'), since the exception from the BufWritePre
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12205 autocommand abandons the ":write". The exception is then caught and the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12206 script displays: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12207
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12208 Caught: FAIL from BufWrite Auto commands for "*"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12209 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12210 *except-autocmd-Post*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12211 For some commands, autocommands get executed after the main action of the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12212 command has taken place. If this main action fails and the command is inside
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12213 an active try conditional, the autocommands are skipped and an error exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12214 is thrown that can be caught by the caller of the command.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12215 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12216
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12217 :autocmd BufWritePost * echo "File successfully written!"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12218 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12219 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12220 : write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12221 :catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12222 : echo v:exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12223 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12224
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12225 This just displays: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12226
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12227 Vim(write):E212: Can't open file for writing (/i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12228
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12229 If you really need to execute the autocommands even when the main action
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12230 fails, trigger the event from the catch clause.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12231 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12232
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12233 :autocmd BufWritePre * set noreadonly
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12234 :autocmd BufWritePost * set readonly
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12235 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12236 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12237 : write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12238 :catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12239 : doautocmd BufWritePost /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12240 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12241 <
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12242 You can also use ":silent!": >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12243
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12244 :let x = "ok"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12245 :let v:errmsg = ""
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12246 :autocmd BufWritePost * if v:errmsg != ""
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12247 :autocmd BufWritePost * let x = "after fail"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12248 :autocmd BufWritePost * endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12249 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12250 : silent! write /i/m/p/o/s/s/i/b/l/e
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12251 :catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12252 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12253 :echo x
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12254
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12255 This displays "after fail".
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12256
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12257 If the main action of the command does not fail, exceptions from the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12258 autocommands will be catchable by the caller of the command: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12259
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12260 :autocmd BufWritePost * throw ":-("
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12261 :autocmd BufWritePost * echo "Should not be displayed"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12262 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12263 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12264 : write
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12265 :catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12266 : echo v:exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12267 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12268 <
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12269 *except-autocmd-Cmd*
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vimboss
parents:
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12270 For some commands, the normal action can be replaced by a sequence of
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vimboss
parents:
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12271 autocommands. Exceptions from that sequence will be catchable by the caller
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vimboss
parents:
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12272 of the command.
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vimboss
parents:
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12273 Example: For the ":write" command, the caller cannot know whether the file
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
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12274 had actually been written when the exception occurred. You need to tell it in
7
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vimboss
parents:
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12275 some way. >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12276
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12277 :if !exists("cnt")
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vimboss
parents:
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12278 : let cnt = 0
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12279 :
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vimboss
parents:
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12280 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * if &modified
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12281 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * let cnt = cnt + 1
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12282 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * if cnt % 3 == 2
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12283 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * throw "BufWriteCmdError"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12284 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12285 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * write | set nomodified
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12286 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * if cnt % 3 == 0
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12287 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * throw "BufWriteCmdError"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12288 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12289 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * echo "File successfully written!"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12290 : autocmd BufWriteCmd * endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12291 :endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12292 :
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parents:
diff changeset
12293 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12294 : write
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12295 :catch /^BufWriteCmdError$/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12296 : if &modified
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12297 : echo "Error on writing (file contents not changed)"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12298 : else
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12299 : echo "Error after writing"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12300 : endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12301 :catch /^Vim(write):/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12302 : echo "Error on writing"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12303 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12304
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12305 When this script is sourced several times after making changes, it displays
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12306 first >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12307 File successfully written!
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12308 then >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12309 Error on writing (file contents not changed)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12310 then >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12311 Error after writing
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12312 etc.
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vimboss
parents:
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12313
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vimboss
parents:
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12314 *except-autocmd-ill*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12315 You cannot spread a try conditional over autocommands for different events.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12316 The following code is ill-formed: >
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vimboss
parents:
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12317
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12318 :autocmd BufWritePre * try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12319 :
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vimboss
parents:
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12320 :autocmd BufWritePost * catch
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12321 :autocmd BufWritePost * echo v:exception
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12322 :autocmd BufWritePost * endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12323 :
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parents:
diff changeset
12324 :write
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12325
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vimboss
parents:
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12326
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vimboss
parents:
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12327 EXCEPTION HIERARCHIES AND PARAMETERIZED EXCEPTIONS *except-hier-param*
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vimboss
parents:
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12328
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vimboss
parents:
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12329 Some programming languages allow to use hierarchies of exception classes or to
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vimboss
parents:
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12330 pass additional information with the object of an exception class. You can do
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12331 similar things in Vim.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12332 In order to throw an exception from a hierarchy, just throw the complete
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12333 class name with the components separated by a colon, for instance throw the
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vimboss
parents:
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12334 string "EXCEPT:MATHERR:OVERFLOW" for an overflow in a mathematical library.
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vimboss
parents:
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12335 When you want to pass additional information with your exception class, add
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12336 it in parentheses, for instance throw the string "EXCEPT:IO:WRITEERR(myfile)"
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vimboss
parents:
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12337 for an error when writing "myfile".
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12338 With the appropriate patterns in the ":catch" command, you can catch for
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12339 base classes or derived classes of your hierarchy. Additional information in
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12340 parentheses can be cut out from |v:exception| with the ":substitute" command.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12341 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12342
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parents:
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12343 :function! CheckRange(a, func)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12344 : if a:a < 0
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12345 : throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:RANGE(" . a:func . ")"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12346 : endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12347 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12348 :
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parents:
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12349 :function! Add(a, b)
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parents:
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12350 : call CheckRange(a:a, "Add")
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parents:
diff changeset
12351 : call CheckRange(a:b, "Add")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12352 : let c = a:a + a:b
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12353 : if c < 0
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12354 : throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:OVERFLOW"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12355 : endif
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parents:
diff changeset
12356 : return c
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parents:
diff changeset
12357 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
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12358 :
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parents:
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12359 :function! Div(a, b)
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parents:
diff changeset
12360 : call CheckRange(a:a, "Div")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12361 : call CheckRange(a:b, "Div")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12362 : if (a:b == 0)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12363 : throw "EXCEPT:MATHERR:ZERODIV"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12364 : endif
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parents:
diff changeset
12365 : return a:a / a:b
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12366 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12367 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12368 :function! Write(file)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12369 : try
1621
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vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
12370 : execute "write" fnameescape(a:file)
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12371 : catch /^Vim(write):/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12372 : throw "EXCEPT:IO(" . getcwd() . ", " . a:file . "):WRITEERR"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12373 : endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12374 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12375 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12376 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12377 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12378 : " something with arithmetics and I/O
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12379 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12380 :catch /^EXCEPT:MATHERR:RANGE/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12381 : let function = substitute(v:exception, '.*(\(\a\+\)).*', '\1', "")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12382 : echo "Range error in" function
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12383 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12384 :catch /^EXCEPT:MATHERR/ " catches OVERFLOW and ZERODIV
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12385 : echo "Math error"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12386 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12387 :catch /^EXCEPT:IO/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12388 : let dir = substitute(v:exception, '.*(\(.\+\),\s*.\+).*', '\1', "")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12389 : let file = substitute(v:exception, '.*(.\+,\s*\(.\+\)).*', '\1', "")
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12390 : if file !~ '^/'
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12391 : let file = dir . "/" . file
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12392 : endif
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12393 : echo 'I/O error for "' . file . '"'
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12394 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12395 :catch /^EXCEPT/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12396 : echo "Unspecified error"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12397 :
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12398 :endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12399
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12400 The exceptions raised by Vim itself (on error or when pressing CTRL-C) use
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12401 a flat hierarchy: they are all in the "Vim" class. You cannot throw yourself
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12402 exceptions with the "Vim" prefix; they are reserved for Vim.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12403 Vim error exceptions are parameterized with the name of the command that
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12404 failed, if known. See |catch-errors|.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12405
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12406
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12407 PECULIARITIES
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12408 *except-compat*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12409 The exception handling concept requires that the command sequence causing the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12410 exception is aborted immediately and control is transferred to finally clauses
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12411 and/or a catch clause.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12412
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12413 In the Vim script language there are cases where scripts and functions
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12414 continue after an error: in functions without the "abort" flag or in a command
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12415 after ":silent!", control flow goes to the following line, and outside
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12416 functions, control flow goes to the line following the outermost ":endwhile"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12417 or ":endif". On the other hand, errors should be catchable as exceptions
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12418 (thus, requiring the immediate abortion).
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12419
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12420 This problem has been solved by converting errors to exceptions and using
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12421 immediate abortion (if not suppressed by ":silent!") only when a try
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
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12422 conditional is active. This is no restriction since an (error) exception can
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
12423 be caught only from an active try conditional. If you want an immediate
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12424 termination without catching the error, just use a try conditional without
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12425 catch clause. (You can cause cleanup code being executed before termination
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12426 by specifying a finally clause.)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12427
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12428 When no try conditional is active, the usual abortion and continuation
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12429 behavior is used instead of immediate abortion. This ensures compatibility of
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12430 scripts written for Vim 6.1 and earlier.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12431
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12432 However, when sourcing an existing script that does not use exception handling
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12433 commands (or when calling one of its functions) from inside an active try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12434 conditional of a new script, you might change the control flow of the existing
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12435 script on error. You get the immediate abortion on error and can catch the
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12436 error in the new script. If however the sourced script suppresses error
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12437 messages by using the ":silent!" command (checking for errors by testing
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
12438 |v:errmsg| if appropriate), its execution path is not changed. The error is
7da89d9c744b commit https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/58b853460add42098ab08017df9e030fb14fd34b
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
diff changeset
12439 not converted to an exception. (See |:silent|.) So the only remaining cause
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12440 where this happens is for scripts that don't care about errors and produce
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12441 error messages. You probably won't want to use such code from your new
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12442 scripts.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12443
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12444 *except-syntax-err*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12445 Syntax errors in the exception handling commands are never caught by any of
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12446 the ":catch" commands of the try conditional they belong to. Its finally
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12447 clauses, however, is executed.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12448 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12449
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12450 :try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12451 : try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12452 : throw 4711
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12453 : catch /\(/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12454 : echo "in catch with syntax error"
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12455 : catch
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vimboss
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12456 : echo "inner catch-all"
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vimboss
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12457 : finally
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parents:
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12458 : echo "inner finally"
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parents:
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12459 : endtry
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12460 :catch
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12461 : echo 'outer catch-all caught "' . v:exception . '"'
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12462 : finally
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parents:
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12463 : echo "outer finally"
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vimboss
parents:
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12464 :endtry
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parents:
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12465
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vimboss
parents:
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12466 This displays: >
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parents:
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12467 inner finally
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parents:
diff changeset
12468 outer catch-all caught "Vim(catch):E54: Unmatched \("
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vimboss
parents:
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12469 outer finally
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parents:
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12470 The original exception is discarded and an error exception is raised, instead.
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parents:
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12471
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12472 *except-single-line*
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12473 The ":try", ":catch", ":finally", and ":endtry" commands can be put on
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vimboss
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12474 a single line, but then syntax errors may make it difficult to recognize the
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vimboss
parents:
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12475 "catch" line, thus you better avoid this.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12476 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
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12477 :try | unlet! foo # | catch | endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12478 raises an error exception for the trailing characters after the ":unlet!"
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vimboss
parents:
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12479 argument, but does not see the ":catch" and ":endtry" commands, so that the
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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12480 error exception is discarded and the "E488: Trailing characters" message gets
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12481 displayed.
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vimboss
parents:
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12482
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12483 *except-several-errors*
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vimboss
parents:
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12484 When several errors appear in a single command, the first error message is
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
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12485 usually the most specific one and therefor converted to the error exception.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12486 Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12487 echo novar
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12488 causes >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12489 E121: Undefined variable: novar
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12490 E15: Invalid expression: novar
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12491 The value of the error exception inside try conditionals is: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12492 Vim(echo):E121: Undefined variable: novar
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12493 < *except-syntax-error*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12494 But when a syntax error is detected after a normal error in the same command,
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12495 the syntax error is used for the exception being thrown.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12496 Example: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12497 unlet novar #
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12498 causes >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12499 E108: No such variable: "novar"
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12500 E488: Trailing characters
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12501 The value of the error exception inside try conditionals is: >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12502 Vim(unlet):E488: Trailing characters
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12503 This is done because the syntax error might change the execution path in a way
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12504 not intended by the user. Example: >
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12505 try
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12506 try | unlet novar # | catch | echo v:exception | endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12507 catch /.*/
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12508 echo "outer catch:" v:exception
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12509 endtry
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12510 This displays "outer catch: Vim(unlet):E488: Trailing characters", and then
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12511 a "E600: Missing :endtry" error message is given, see |except-single-line|.
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12512
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12513 ==============================================================================
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12514 9. Examples *eval-examples*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12515
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12516 Printing in Binary ~
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12517 >
2033
de5a43c5eedc Update documentation files.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@zimbu.org>
parents: 1998
diff changeset
12518 :" The function Nr2Bin() returns the binary string representation of a number.
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12519 :func Nr2Bin(nr)
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12520 : let n = a:nr
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12521 : let r = ""
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12522 : while n
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12523 : let r = '01'[n % 2] . r
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12524 : let n = n / 2
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12525 : endwhile
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12526 : return r
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12527 :endfunc
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12528
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12529 :" The function String2Bin() converts each character in a string to a
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12530 :" binary string, separated with dashes.
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12531 :func String2Bin(str)
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12532 : let out = ''
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12533 : for ix in range(strlen(a:str))
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12534 : let out = out . '-' . Nr2Bin(char2nr(a:str[ix]))
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12535 : endfor
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12536 : return out[1:]
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12537 :endfunc
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12538
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12539 Example of its use: >
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12540 :echo Nr2Bin(32)
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12541 result: "100000" >
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12542 :echo String2Bin("32")
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12543 result: "110011-110010"
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12544
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12545
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12546 Sorting lines ~
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12547
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12548 This example sorts lines with a specific compare function. >
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12549
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12550 :func SortBuffer()
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12551 : let lines = getline(1, '$')
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12552 : call sort(lines, function("Strcmp"))
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12553 : call setline(1, lines)
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12554 :endfunction
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12555
1156
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vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12556 As a one-liner: >
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12557 :call setline(1, sort(getline(1, '$'), function("Strcmp")))
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12558
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12559
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12560 scanf() replacement ~
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12561 *sscanf*
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12562 There is no sscanf() function in Vim. If you need to extract parts from a
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12563 line, you can use matchstr() and substitute() to do it. This example shows
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12564 how to get the file name, line number and column number out of a line like
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12565 "foobar.txt, 123, 45". >
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12566 :" Set up the match bit
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12567 :let mx='\(\f\+\),\s*\(\d\+\),\s*\(\d\+\)'
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12568 :"get the part matching the whole expression
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12569 :let l = matchstr(line, mx)
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12570 :"get each item out of the match
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12571 :let file = substitute(l, mx, '\1', '')
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12572 :let lnum = substitute(l, mx, '\2', '')
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12573 :let col = substitute(l, mx, '\3', '')
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12574
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12575 The input is in the variable "line", the results in the variables "file",
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12576 "lnum" and "col". (idea from Michael Geddes)
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12577
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12578
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12579 getting the scriptnames in a Dictionary ~
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12580 *scriptnames-dictionary*
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12581 The |:scriptnames| command can be used to get a list of all script files that
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12582 have been sourced. There is no equivalent function or variable for this
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12583 (because it's rarely needed). In case you need to manipulate the list this
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12584 code can be used: >
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12585 " Get the output of ":scriptnames" in the scriptnames_output variable.
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12586 let scriptnames_output = ''
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12587 redir => scriptnames_output
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12588 silent scriptnames
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12589 redir END
12785
65d7fd8381a3 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 12756
diff changeset
12590
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
12591 " Split the output into lines and parse each line. Add an entry to the
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12592 " "scripts" dictionary.
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12593 let scripts = {}
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12594 for line in split(scriptnames_output, "\n")
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12595 " Only do non-blank lines.
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12596 if line =~ '\S'
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12597 " Get the first number in the line.
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
12598 let nr = matchstr(line, '\d\+')
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12599 " Get the file name, remove the script number " 123: ".
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
12600 let name = substitute(line, '.\+:\s*', '', '')
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12601 " Add an item to the Dictionary
1621
82b5078be2dd updated for version 7.2a
vimboss
parents: 1609
diff changeset
12602 let scripts[nr] = name
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12603 endif
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12604 endfor
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12605 unlet scriptnames_output
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12606
7
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vimboss
parents:
diff changeset
12607 ==============================================================================
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12608 10. Vim script versions *vimscript-version* *vimscript-versions*
16380
5ad204d8a2f2 Update runtime files
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16366
diff changeset
12609 *scriptversion*
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12610 Over time many features have been added to Vim script. This includes Ex
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12611 commands, functions, variable types, etc. Each individual feature can be
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12612 checked with the |has()| and |exists()| functions.
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12613
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12614 Sometimes old syntax of functionality gets in the way of making Vim better.
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12615 When support is taken away this will break older Vim scripts. To make this
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12616 explicit the |:scriptversion| command can be used. When a Vim script is not
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12617 compatible with older versions of Vim this will give an explicit error,
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
12618 instead of failing in mysterious ways.
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
12619
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
12620 *scriptversion-1* >
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12621 :scriptversion 1
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12622 < This is the original Vim script, same as not using a |:scriptversion|
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12623 command. Can be used to go back to old syntax for a range of lines.
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12624 Test for support with: >
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12625 has('vimscript-1')
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12626
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 17020
diff changeset
12627 < *scriptversion-2* >
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
diff changeset
12628 :scriptversion 2
16808
c002c4899529 Update runtime files.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16704
diff changeset
12629 < String concatenation with "." is not supported, use ".." instead.
16223
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
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12630 This avoids the ambiguity using "." for Dict member access and
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
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parents: 16219
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12631 floating point numbers. Now ".5" means the number 0.5.
17026
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
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parents: 17020
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12632
905e1b154058 patch 8.1.1513: all popup functionality is in functions, except :popupclear
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parents: 17020
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12633 *scriptversion-3* >
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12634 :scriptversion 3
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parents: 16366
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12635 < All |vim-variable|s must be prefixed by "v:". E.g. "version" doesn't
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parents: 16366
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12636 work as |v:version| anymore, it can be used as a normal variable.
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parents: 16366
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12637 Same for some obvious names as "count" and others.
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parents: 16366
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12638
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parents: 16219
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12639 Test for support with: >
16380
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parents: 16366
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12640 has('vimscript-3')
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parents: 16219
diff changeset
12641
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16219
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12642 ==============================================================================
abb67309c1ca patch 8.1.1116: cannot enforce a Vim script style
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parents: 16219
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12643 11. No +eval feature *no-eval-feature*
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12644
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12645 When the |+eval| feature was disabled at compile time, none of the expression
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12646 evaluation commands are available. To prevent this from causing Vim scripts
3fc0f57ecb91 updated for version 7.0001
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12647 to generate all kinds of errors, the ":if" and ":endif" commands are still
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12648 recognized, though the argument of the ":if" and everything between the ":if"
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12649 and the matching ":endif" is ignored. Nesting of ":if" blocks is allowed, but
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12650 only if the commands are at the start of the line. The ":else" command is not
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vimboss
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12651 recognized.
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vimboss
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12652
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vimboss
parents:
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12653 Example of how to avoid executing commands when the |+eval| feature is
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vimboss
parents:
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12654 missing: >
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vimboss
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12655
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vimboss
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12656 :if 1
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vimboss
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12657 : echo "Expression evaluation is compiled in"
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vimboss
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12658 :else
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12659 : echo "You will _never_ see this message"
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vimboss
parents:
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12660 :endif
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vimboss
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12661
16971
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parents: 16944
diff changeset
12662 To execute a command only when the |+eval| feature is disabled can be done in
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
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parents: 16944
diff changeset
12663 two ways. The simplest is to exit the script (or Vim) prematurely: >
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16944
diff changeset
12664 if 1
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
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parents: 16944
diff changeset
12665 echo "commands executed with +eval"
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
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parents: 16944
diff changeset
12666 finish
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16944
diff changeset
12667 endif
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16944
diff changeset
12668 args " command executed without +eval
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16944
diff changeset
12669
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16944
diff changeset
12670 If you do not want to abort loading the script you can use a trick, as this
e18b1c654d09 Update runtime files - Add typescript syntax and indent.
Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
parents: 16944
diff changeset
12671 example shows: >
11414
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12672
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12673 silent! while 0
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12674 set history=111
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12675 silent! endwhile
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12676
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12677 When the |+eval| feature is available the command is skipped because of the
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12678 "while 0". Without the |+eval| feature the "while 0" is an error, which is
c95c5ddc3b0d patch 8.0.0591: changes to eval functionality not documented
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11407
diff changeset
12679 silently ignored, and the command is executed.
11347
4aae8146c21f Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 11313
diff changeset
12680
7
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12681 ==============================================================================
16223
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parents: 16219
diff changeset
12682 12. The sandbox *eval-sandbox* *sandbox* *E48*
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12683
2350
06feaf4fe36a Rename some "python3" symbols to "py3", as the command name.
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parents: 2345
diff changeset
12684 The 'foldexpr', 'formatexpr', 'includeexpr', 'indentexpr', 'statusline' and
06feaf4fe36a Rename some "python3" symbols to "py3", as the command name.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2345
diff changeset
12685 'foldtext' options may be evaluated in a sandbox. This means that you are
06feaf4fe36a Rename some "python3" symbols to "py3", as the command name.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2345
diff changeset
12686 protected from these expressions having nasty side effects. This gives some
06feaf4fe36a Rename some "python3" symbols to "py3", as the command name.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2345
diff changeset
12687 safety for when these options are set from a modeline. It is also used when
06feaf4fe36a Rename some "python3" symbols to "py3", as the command name.
Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
parents: 2345
diff changeset
12688 the command from a tags file is executed and for CTRL-R = in the command line.
29
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parents: 26
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12689 The sandbox is also used for the |:sandbox| command.
7
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12690
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12691 These items are not allowed in the sandbox:
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12692 - changing the buffer text
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14343
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12693 - defining or changing mapping, autocommands, user commands
7
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12694 - setting certain options (see |option-summary|)
1156
9cec4e0b792a updated for version 7.1a
vimboss
parents: 1104
diff changeset
12695 - setting certain v: variables (see |v:var|) *E794*
7
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12696 - executing a shell command
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12697 - reading or writing a file
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vimboss
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12698 - jumping to another buffer or editing a file
625
81fe2ccc1207 updated for version 7.0179
vimboss
parents: 620
diff changeset
12699 - executing Python, Perl, etc. commands
29
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vimboss
parents: 26
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12700 This is not guaranteed 100% secure, but it should block most attacks.
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parents: 26
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12701
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parents: 26
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12702 *:san* *:sandbox*
401
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vimboss
parents: 395
diff changeset
12703 :san[dbox] {cmd} Execute {cmd} in the sandbox. Useful to evaluate an
29
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vimboss
parents: 26
diff changeset
12704 option that may have been set from a modeline, e.g.
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parents: 26
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12705 'foldexpr'.
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12706
634
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12707 *sandbox-option*
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vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12708 A few options contain an expression. When this expression is evaluated it may
790
c8680debe1cc updated for version 7.0230
vimboss
parents: 786
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12709 have to be done in the sandbox to avoid a security risk. But the sandbox is
634
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12710 restrictive, thus this only happens when the option was set from an insecure
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12711 location. Insecure in this context are:
843
9f279ebda751 updated for version 7.0f01
vimboss
parents: 842
diff changeset
12712 - sourcing a .vimrc or .exrc in the current directory
634
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12713 - while executing in the sandbox
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12714 - value coming from a modeline
14347
723487cd7876 Update runtime files.
Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14343
diff changeset
12715 - executing a function that was defined in the sandbox
634
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12716
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12717 Note that when in the sandbox and saving an option value and restoring it, the
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12718 option will still be marked as it was set in the sandbox.
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12719
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12720 ==============================================================================
16223
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parents: 16219
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12721 13. Textlock *textlock*
634
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12722
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12723 In a few situations it is not allowed to change the text in the buffer, jump
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12724 to another window and some other things that might confuse or break what Vim
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12725 is currently doing. This mostly applies to things that happen when Vim is
9877
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 9861
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12726 actually doing something else. For example, evaluating the 'balloonexpr' may
634
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12727 happen any moment the mouse cursor is resting at some position.
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vimboss
parents: 626
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12728
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
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12729 This is not allowed when the textlock is active:
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12730 - changing the buffer text
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12731 - jumping to another buffer or window
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12732 - editing another file
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12733 - closing a window or quitting Vim
1c586ee8dd45 updated for version 7.0183
vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12734 - etc.
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vimboss
parents: 626
diff changeset
12735
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12736
14421
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Christian Brabandt <cb@256bit.org>
parents: 14407
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12737 vim:tw=78:ts=8:noet:ft=help:norl: