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opening new files creates tab on already open file
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Description
with the latest update, (8.1.72 - 149), opening multiple files will always create a new tab on any open window, instead of using a new window. Occurs no matter the settings in preferences, and even occurs if explicitly passed the command line option "-o 1".
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the behavior from the issue with multiple files, both with the relevant preference settings and with the command-line option "-o 1". Trace how MacVim handles opening files, preferences, and that option; done means files open in a new window rather than adding tabs to an already open window.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos, vim
- Domain
- cli, desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100