Re: [joe] new features...

[Mikhael G. <mi...@ho...>]

On 11 May 2004 17:50:37 -0400, ja...@av... wrote:
> 
> Here are some of the newest features in the CVS version:
> 
> - Warn if file changed on save (asks if ok to overwrite).

I like this feature.

However I may imagine some usages when I know for sure the file I edit
is likely to be renewed (by "touch *" or some periodical filter).
Do you think it makes sence to add -forceoverwrite or a similar option
to disable this question in certain known situations?

> - Improved Ctrl-space block selection method:
>     Hit Ctrl-space- start selecting
> 
>     Hit Ctrl-space again, done selection (like hitting ^KK).
> 
>     Hit Ctrl-space in a block: removes highlighting.
> 
>     Hit Ctrl-space outside of a block: start selecting a new
>     block.

I would really enjoy this small addition:

    When not in selection mode and when selection is not empty:
    Hit Ctrl-space in the block edge to extend the selection from
    this edge. I.e. anchor the second edge and just continue
    the interactive selection.

This should enable users to easily extend the selection.

Do you think the same dropon command should implement this addition,
or a new command is needed?

This addition should make "dropon" even more useful by itself IMHO,
and as a bonus should enable Shift-Arrows asked by another user, like:

  dropon,rtarw,dropon	^[ [ 2 C

>     Hit any block related command (like ^K Y, ^K / or ^K .) and
>     before selection is complete, and the selection automatically
>     completes.
> 
> - ^K E allows you to load the original version of the file into a
>   different buffer (and keeps the modified buffer too).

Just tried this feature. Very useful!

Thank you very much for your work on joe, Joe! :-)

Regards,
Mikhael.