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Interesting that they actually exit on ":q", which is prohibited by the iOS Human Interface Guidelines: http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/UserEx... Also, ":Explore" and then "-", "-", "-"... works to browse the file system, or at least the parts allowed by the app sandbox
I think they're called "guidelines" for a reason, and nowhere in them is the word "prohibited" used.
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As explained on the splashscreen, they've remapped that to backslash. I suspect it'd be much more useful with a BT keyboard - lack of ctrl and tab for a start. The font is pretty ugly too - I can't easily tell the difference between q and g. However, it is a neat hack, if not very usable.
This commit [1] seems to indicate that it's possible to change the font. However, I can't actually figure out a way to do so; ":set guifont" doesn't appear to work. [1]: https://github.com/applidium/Vim/commit/be572d759e857de58453...
... and the one feature they don't list: iCloud .vimrc sync!
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As explained on the splashscreen, they've remapped that to backslash. I suspect it'd be much more useful with a BT keyboard - lack of ctrl and tab for a start. The font is pretty ugly too - I can't easily tell the difference between q and g. However, it is a neat hack, if not very usable.
It doesn't seem retina optimized. The font is horrendous on my iPhone 4.
Wow, the only thing missing now is Git / Github.
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Unfortunately, imap jj in the .vimrc doesn't seem to work. :(
I did `:imap al `. So then you can simultaneously press A and L to leave insert mode. Very easy on the iPad.
"Unfortunately, without an escape key it’s not possible to leave insert mode. That’s why by default the backslash key (‘\’) is mapped to the ‘Esc’ key. You’re free to overwrite this setting by unmapping the backslash key." from http://applidium.com/en/applications/vim/support/
You'd think this would be a great use for a custom gesture. Actually, having various gestures available as mappable objects would be pretty cool...
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You don't need an external keyboard to type effectively on the iPad. It comes with practice.
My wrists went in a week. How on earth did you manage?
Namely: 90 degree angle on the elbow joint while making sure you don't slant your wrists up to reach the keys.
Vim is for coding. How does this work out on the iPad? Does one edit remote files locally, and compile/run remotely? (the benefit is the editing feels instant - no keystroke latency.) Or has Apple let up on the "no coding for you!" iPad/iPhone terms? (I thought they would eventually, once their dev environment is firmly established - and they'll have to, if/when they adopt iOS on their {lap,/desk}tops - but maybe tod…
Vim is for coding. How does this work out on the iPad? With a bluetooth keyboard and a charging dock or a stand, iPad is a great platform for Vim coding. Does one edit remote files locally, and compile/run remotely? (the benefit is the editing feels instant - no keystroke latency.) With Dropbox support this would be possible. Or has Apple let up on the "no coding for you!" iPad/iPhone terms? There is no such term. Th…
So, when your iPad is a laptop Vim is great!