created by

Matt Spear

script type

utility

description

I really like qname (vimscript #2317) and qbuf (vimscript #1910) and decided that it would be nice to combine them.  The author recommended I upload under my name. Version 0.07 introduced a redesign, there are three files: 1) qnamepicker: A core that provides a generic function other scripts can call to allow the user to select an item from a list in the command prompt (in a lusty fashion). 2) qnamefile: Like command-t but in mostly pure vim (there is a requirement on the find utility). 3) qnamebuf: The classic buffer selector as before. and there was a significant speedup by replacing a custom matcher function with a regular expression. Also in the documentation for qnamepicker I show how one can utilize the script for the project (vimscript #69) to provide a lusty selector for the files in the project (complete with the shortcuts below!).  I have found this to be a life-changing combination ;-). qnamebuf Usage: <F4> opens a list of the current buffers, and typing a string filters the list (by default ala lustyexplorer vimscript #1890).  All filtering is case insensitive (even if using Regular Expressions).  If there are many files open goes to a simplified view (just relative buffer number, and the filename with path), when filtered enough shows more information:     1) Relative Buffer Number     2) Current Buffer (%), Alternative Buffer (#), or if it is open in a visible split (=)     3) File name     4) Buffer number     5) Relative file path In addition to the common commands below, qnamebuf accepts:     <M-L> Toggle between listed and unlisted buffers     <M-D> bdelete the selected buffer, the explorer stays open and retains cursor position     <M-C> Close the window containing the buffer     <F4>    Close the qnamebuf explorer qnamefile Usage: <S-F4> opens an explorer from the current working directory showing all files which are not in a hidden directory (one that starts with '.').  This script relies on the external find utility. Common shortcuts to qnamefile and qnamebuf:     <BS> Delete last char entered     <C-U> Delete all entered chars     <ESC> or <C-G> close the explorer     <CR> Open the selected file in the current window     <M-S> Open the selected file in a split window     <M-V> Open the selected file in a vert split window     <M-T> Open the selected file in a new tab     <UP> <DOWN> <LEFT> <RIGHT> navigates the selection     <HOME> <END> move to the first/last item     <M-1>, ..., <M-0> open the first, ..., tenth file in the list Note, I wanted these to be <C-...> but <C-1>...<C-0> are not real key sequences. qnamepicker Usage: See the documentation for a detailed description of how to call the function, and examples.  Essentially provides a function:     QNamePickerStart(list, dict) where a:list is the set of items, and a:dict provides a mechanism to customize various parts (e.g. rendering, extra keys for various actions, etcetera). Customization: qnamebuf and qnamefile can be customized (in slightly different manners).  See the documentation for details on these. Hints: I find the following mappings very useful (jump to the ith file):     nmap <silent> <M-1> :brewind<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-2> :brewind \| 1bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-3> :brewind \| 2bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-4> :brewind \| 3bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-5> :brewind \| 4bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-6> :brewind \| 5bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-7> :brewind \| 6bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-8> :brewind \| 7bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-9> :brewind \| 8bn<CR>     nmap <silent> <M-0> :brewind \| 9bn<CR> When starting qnamebuf the numbers are displayed and this allows consistent access. Also be sure to check the hints section of qnamepicker's documentation for some code to add to .vimproject_mappings to provide a lusty picker for the files in a project (it is slightly too long to be useful here)!

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package	script version	date	Vim version	user	release notes
qnamebuf.zip	0.08	2013-11-25	7.0	Matt Spear	Minor changes: * History feature added * ignore_case option added * Change the prompt to show the current regexp versus fuzzy maching * C-R to change between regexp and fuzzy matching * M-P to do path matching in qnamefile
qnamebuf.zip	0.07	2011-05-20	7.0	Matt Spear	Complete redesign, now has a flexible core that scripts can plug into to get a lusty picker.
qnamebuf.zip	0.05	2011-01-31	7.0	Matt Spear	Fixed a bug which would cause operations to fail on a filtered list.
qnamebuf.zip	0.04	2010-12-18	7.0	Matt Spear	Fixed overwriting the @y register.  Made the cmap silent.  Thanks to Peter for the patch!
qnamebuf.zip	0.03	2010-12-17	7.0	Matt Spear	Made a mistake to always define the mapping for QNameBufInit even if a mapping to it existed.
qnamebuf.zip	0.02	2010-12-17	7.0	Matt Spear	Added support for <LEADER>X being a synonym for <M-X>.  Some minor code cleanup.
qnamebuf.vim	0.01	2010-08-24	7.0	Matt Spear	Initial upload

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