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Edit same file in multiple columns or windows?

#1

Is this possible? I’d like to have the same file visible in multiple windows and/or columns (in multi-column layout). Sometimes I’m editing near the middle of a file, but I want to have the top of that file visible in another window, or another column.

Loving this program so far…

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#2

File>Clone File. Drag the new tab to a different column.

@jps: Could this menu item be renamed? This isn’t the first time I’ve answered this question on this forum, and I think it’s because the name is a little confusing.

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#3

The other way to do it is to focus on a different Group (Ctrl+Group Num) and then use Goto File to open the filename.

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#4

I’m open to a more descriptive name. IIRC, it was called “New View into File” in S1, but there was still plenty of confusion with that name too.

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#5

[quote=“jps”]

I’m open to a more descriptive name. IIRC, it was called “New View into File” in S1, but there was still plenty of confusion with that name too.[/quote]

“Duplicate File View”?

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#6

Split View maybe? It could be phrased as an operation on the current view. Maybe only have it in a context menu on the view, and offer a vertical or horizontal split.

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#7

I am using Sublime 3.2.1 Builkd 3207

Easy way using this steps:

  1. View -> Layout -> Choose the best option here for a new side panel.
  2. Open your file to duplicate
  3. File -> New View into File
  4. Drag And Drop the new view to the other new/old side panel
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