

I use these two commands to put gVim in a “fake maximized” state. If you want, you can ommit “ set lines=999 | set columns=999”. If you want something automated, you can download and import a prebuilt. Show commands containing: Tools.ExternalCommand1 Navigate to Tools > Options > Environment > Keyboard.This step is required because a genius decided keyboard shortcuts are assigned by position in the list of external tool. Then move the tool up to the first position. Navigate to Tools > External Tools to add a new toolĬommand: C:\Program Files (x86)\Vim\vim74\gvim.exeĪrguments: -c "set lines=999 | set columns=999 | call cursor($(CurLine),$(CurCol))".Here are the steps to configure Vim as an external tool in Visual Studio. (of course the file must exist on the filesystem) Just for that, I appreciate being able to launch Vim from within Visual Studio at the exact line and cursor I currently am. These days, I’m doing a lot of code refactoring and Subvert command (from his abolish plugin - screencast by is a killer time saver. Play the recorded macro by pressing followed by the macro name. Perform any typical editing, actions inside Vim editor, which will be recorded. Start recording by pressing q, followed by a lower case character to name the macro. However, VsVim is “just” an emulation layer, not a full fledged Vim implementation. High Level Steps to Record and Play inside Vim. For a while, I’ve enjoyed being able to move the cursor with HJKL, use verbs, nouns and modifiers.

VsVim reproduces Vim’s key binding experience inside Visual Studio. That was until I started using VsVim Visual Studio Extension. When switching back to Visual Studio, I always miss the Vim experience badly. On Linux or Mac, I’m using Vim (customized to my preferences) + tmux + cgdb.
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Articles Archive :: 2013 :: October :: 02 :: Launching Vim From Visual Studioįew days ago I noticed something cool over my coworker Gildas’ shoulder: he was lauching Vim straight from Visual Studio.
