On Jul 1, 2009, at 11:58, j...@csplan9.rit.edu wrote:
[...] but I'm also missing big things like
how to quickly navigate through to specific parts of a file and how
to
reduce redundancy of typing and movement.
Here's how I navigate through my various files in acme:
The old standard, the arrow keys. Type ":100" in the tag and
left-click to go to line 100. Mid-click and hold on the scrollbar to
scroll efficiently. Type text in the tag and left-click to search.
There's also the End key.
If you're going to complain about redundancy of movement regarding the
hand to the keyboard, acme might not be for you. I think Tog's
conclusions (the single set of studies put forth whenever this thing
comes up) are poorly made and that there is a lot to be said for
efficient keyboard use, but acme really works quite nicely for me--I
don't feel that I'm wasting time mousing around, for the most part.
Just give it a shot. There's no magical trick to using acme quickly
and effectively; just like any editor, you'll have to get used to it
and figure out how you want to use it.
John
