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Add note in README: trick to open NERDTree as a window on startup. #628

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Update readme, trick to avoid hiding nerdtree after first file open.
ggicci Oct 9, 2016
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Update readme, trick to open NERDTree as a tab window.
ggicci Oct 9, 2016
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Fix opening current directory in NERDTree tab.
ggicci Oct 9, 2016
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Remove a similar tip in README file.
ggicci Oct 10, 2016
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Expand Up @@ -100,16 +100,15 @@ Stick this in your vimrc:

Note: Now start vim with plain `vim`, not `vim .`


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> How can I open NERDTree on startup, and have my cursor start in the other window?
> How can I open NERDTree as a window automatically when vim starts up on opening a directory?

Stick this in your vimrc:
autocmd StdinReadPre * let s:std_in=1
autocmd VimEnter * if argc() == 1 && isdirectory(argv()[0]) && !exists("s:std_in") | exe 'NERDTree' argv()[0] | wincmd p | ene | endif

autocmd vimenter * NERDTree
autocmd vimenter * wincmd p
This trick also prevents NERDTree from hiding when first select a file.

*via [stackoverflow/Yohann](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4277808/nerdtree-auto-focus-to-file-when-opened-in-new-tab/19330023#19330023)*

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> How can I map a specific key or shortcut to open NERDTree?

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