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3match highlight is reset when text is redrawn
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Description
:3match /pattern/
works only when the command just issued. After that, any screen repaint will reset (or disable) all highlights by this command
:version
VIM - Vi IMproved 8.0 (2016 Sep 12, compiled Jun 22 2017 03:02:45)
MacOS X (unix) version
Included patches: 1-648
Compiled by travis@Traviss-Mac-712.local
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue in MacVim by running :3match <expr> /pattern/, then trigger a screen repaint and compare the highlight state. Trace the redraw path responsible for resetting or disabling the match highlight; done when the highlight remains active after repaint.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- vim
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100