In Vim, is it possible to open a file in specify opened split window?
editor, vim
Solution
The functionality you describe is already present in the form of a 'preview window'.
You could map a key (e.g. gf) to something like
:exec 'pedit ' . expand('<cfile>')
This will open the filename under the cursor in the preview window. A new preview window will be opened if none exists. See `:he preview-window` for more information.
Use ^Wz (or `:pclose`) to close the preview window
Problem
Recently, I use Vim as my editor while programming Ruby, but I don't know if I can do that in Vim. Let's say in my Vim, I already have 2 vertical split windows named `A` and `B` like this: And then I hit `gf` to jump to the source file `xyz.rb` if I park the cursor under the `require` statement, but it will show in the same window `A` by default. Is there any shortcuts or quick combo that I can open or show the source file `xyz.rb` in the opened `B` split window? (and even if the window `B` doesn't exist yet, create one automatically) I've check the manual, and it does has some ways to show `xyz.rb` in different horizontal split window or a new tab, but is it possible if I want to show it in specify opened split window `B`. thanks :)