vi editor ??

johnyy · 07-13-2003, 01:26 PM

how could i have two terminal, one on top,one on bottom, so i could compare two files, i mean i open a text file with command vi new.txt and i open other file at the same terminal, to compare it those two files..

thanks

green_dragon37 · 07-13-2003, 01:35 PM

Or, you could use the "split" feature. Open a file with "vi firstfile.txt", and then type ":sp {secondfile.txt}." This will split the screen into two areas with a file in each.

Ian

seabass55 · 07-13-2003, 01:37 PM

Well if your using X you can just open up two terminals windows.

You can also use the cmp and diff commands to compare files (diff3 if comparing 3 files).

Seabass

green_dragon37 · 07-13-2003, 01:40 PM

Forgot to mention: to navigate between the two windows, use "Ctrl-W <Up Arrow>" and "Ctrl-W <Down Arrow>"

Ian