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Re: Window configuration
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Andreas Politz |
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Re: Window configuration |
Date: |
Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:11:20 -0000 |
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Gnus/5.13 (Gnus v5.13) Emacs/24.0.50 (gnu/linux) |
"Gary ." <help-gnu-emacs@garydjones.name> writes:
> I swear, if emacs "steals" a window to reuse for something else again,
> I'm going to swing an axe at it.
>
I'd like to pick up on this, since I am frustrated with ,,windows
behavior'' as well. Though I developed some rules via
`display-buffer-function', a lot of times I still feel at will of
the editor (Maybe it's time for the doctor again).
A couple of random border cases :
- Info popping up in the 53x9 calc trail buffer.
- Knowing that the next command will pop-up a buffer where I don't
want it, but not being able to do something about it (w/o
writing a strategy paper first).
- _Not_ knowing where the next command will pop-up a buffer.
- ,,Smart commands'' destroying my window layout.
I know C-x 1 will set me free, but lately I was thinking about
going the whole way and gain total control over buffer display
and window creation.
Maybe by defining a window layout, similar to gnus, first. This
would express a finite set of possible windows, popping into
existence as needed.
Second a couple of rules, determining which buffer should be displayed
in what window. This could be very simple or a playground for the
latest in AI.
My question is, did someone ,,go all the way'' and is able to give
some experiences ? Or do you have other, simpler strategies for dealing
with windows in a pleasant way ? Or is this something that never
bothered you before ?
-ap