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How do I make gvim start on desktop?

rated 0 times [ 2] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 675 / 2 Years ago, thu, january 13, 2022, 11:53:24

I mean, whenever I start and save files using gVim, have it know to save the files into my home directory.

This is annoying because each time I save any file using any program then I save it on Desktop first, and then categorize and move it to their specific folders.

While looking in my home directory, I can't see any hidden files named .vimrc or .gvimrc, instead I am seeing a .viminfo file. Which doesn't seem to have any preference information.

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answered 2 Years ago donurp · Accepted Answer

When you launch gvim, it uses your current directory as its current directory. You could change how you launch it by using a longer command or a small script like

#!/bin/sh

cd $HOME

gvim "$@"

Or you set vim to always change its current directory by adding

cd $HOME/Desktop

to your .vimrc file.