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##Running On Windows

  • For the most optimal experience it is strongly recommended to configure your windows machine with the base set of tools outlined here

###MSYS

  • Open up an msys session and navigate into the devtools folder you cloned above.
  • Type in the following command:
./msys_kick_off
  • Change the settings in the [your_login_user_name].settings file as needed
  • Type in the following command: 
    ./msys_kick_off
  • Exit your shell session
  • Start a new msys session and type devtools (this is an alias that should now be active)
  • Run the script: 
    update_vim_plugins

At this point vim should be configured, and autohotkey should be running with the scripts loaded in.

##Gotchas

  1. The autohotkey scripts are setup to assume that you are using your LWIN key to trigger the mnemonic entry modes (more on that later). When I am on a windows based contract, I will run a client specific windows VM under vmware fusion. I also have my keyboard shortcuts on osx setup so that my CapsLock key is the Command key

  2. Even though I don't use it a lot, executor is the launcher that I use on windows, and it is assumed to be setup to launch with the ALT-Q binding.