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RE: Opening file with is in killring
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Drew Adams |
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RE: Opening file with is in killring |
Date: |
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:16:05 -0700 |
> Drew> If a relative file name (e.g. `foo.el') is in the kill ring, then
> Drew> I know of nothing quicker than clearing the minibuffer and then
> Drew> yanking.
>
> But in such a case, it would try to expand the relative file name from
> default-directory, which is precisely the one printed by
> default in the prompt, isn't it ? In this case, why remove the
> default prompt ? Just yanking after should yield to the same result
> with fewer keystrokes.
Yes. If you want a different directory (which is presumably why one would clear
the minibuffer), then you need to insert (type or yank) that directory, in
addition to the relative file name.
I interpreted the OP as wanting to replace the default directory, to use a
different one, since he said "delete the current path". But from his reply
that's apparently not the case. (?)