Question: How can I open normal ctrlsf window from quickfix results?

[synic]

I would like to use :CtrlSFQuickfix by default, but also provide a keybinding that will execute the same search terms in the regular ctrlsf window.

Usecase is, I want to perform a search, but then be able to edit the search results if I want later. Is there a way to do this now? Are the search terms stored somewhere globally?

[dyng]

For your question, the search term is stored in plugin scope, I'm sorry that there is no global accessible one now.

But I'm curious about why you favor :CtrlSFQuickfix over :CtrlSF? I have added quickfix-serial commands because of a user request, but not so satisfied with it myself. Mostly because of its limited feature, inconsistent interface and I almost never have used it.

I think it's time for me to know why users need :CtrlSFQuickfix, maybe I can provide a more useful alternative.

[synic]

Sometimes I don't care about context as much as I care about just finding a file that contains a term, and if there a lot of files, the CtrlSF window becomes less useful as it becomes longer and longer

[dyng]

If there is a command that you can switch result window between 'compact' view and 'normal' view, does that suffice your needs? (also an option lets you use compact view by default)

[synic]

Absolutely!

[dyng]

Close this issue as #159 is merged.