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Re: define-key and functions


From: Bill Rising
Subject: Re: define-key and functions
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 19:19:44 GMT
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In article <87wu99oj0i.fsf@e.kth.se>,
 Fredrik Arnerup <e97_far@e.kth.se> wrote:

> Bill Rising <brising@louisville.edu> writes:
> 
> > Hello wizards,
> >
> > Is there a way to use a function which takes arguments in define-key?
> >
> > For instance:
> > (define-key global-map "C-m" 'foo-new-line)
> > runs the command foo-new-line if C-m is pressed.
> >
> > Is there a way to pass an argument to foo-new-line?
> 
> (define-key global-map "\C-m" 
>   (lambda () (interactive) (foo-new-line argument)))

Ahh... (slaps self on forehead)
Works like a dream.

> 
> You really don't want to redefine C-m though. It's the same as Enter!

I understand. It was the first keystroke that came to mind.

Thanks muchly.

Bill


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