created by

Michael Denio

script type

utility

description

Switch to a different buffer in the current window by incrementally typing the name. Usage: (1) Define a normal key mapping to :IncBufSwitch or leave the default of <C-S> (2) In normal mode, start typing the name of the buffer you want to switch to. (3) Press <BS> if make an error (4) Press <TAB> to find the next matching buffer (5) Press either <CR> or <ESC> when you are done For example, if you have the following files in memory: foo.c, bar.c, baz.c, structs.h and you are currently editing foo.c. Example 1: You press <C-S> and type s<CR>.  You are now editing structs.h. Example 2: You press <C-S> and type b.  Buffer switches to bar.c.  If you press <TAB> baz.c enters the window. The project I work on has a LOT of files.  It is not uncommon to have 20-30 files in memory at any given time.  I find that this allows me to switch amongst them much faster. Let me know of any ideas or problems.

install details

(1) Drop in your plugin directory (2) The default key mapping of <C-S> will get you started.  If you like, define your own mapping and the script will use that.  See the script header for details.

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package	script version	date	Vim version	user	release notes
incbufswitch.vim	1.1	2003-06-24	6.0	Michael Denio	Added <TAB> command to find next matching buffer, <ESC> now returns to originating buffer.
incbufswitch.vim	1.0	2003-06-18	6.0	Michael Denio	Initial upload

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