patch 8.1.1996: more functions can be used as methods
Problem: More functions can be used as methods.
Solution: Make various functions usable as a method.
diff --git a/runtime/doc/eval.txt b/runtime/doc/eval.txt
index cc90cbf..56aa6a3 100644
--- a/runtime/doc/eval.txt
+++ b/runtime/doc/eval.txt
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-*eval.txt* For Vim version 8.1. Last change: 2019 Sep 04
+*eval.txt* For Vim version 8.1. Last change: 2019 Sep 06
VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
@@ -3154,7 +3154,7 @@
number. Otherwise return the buffer number of the newly
created buffer. When {name} is an empty string then a new
buffer is always created.
- The buffer will not have' 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
+ The buffer will not have 'buflisted' set and not be loaded
yet. To add some text to the buffer use this: >
let bufnr = bufadd('someName')
call bufload(bufnr)
@@ -6465,7 +6465,7 @@
buffer is used.
Returns a unique ID that can be passed to |listener_remove()|.
- The {callback} is invoked with four arguments:
+ The {callback} is invoked with five arguments:
a:bufnr the buffer that was changed
a:start first changed line number
a:end first line number below the change
@@ -8396,6 +8396,10 @@
only the items listed in {what} are set. Refer to |setqflist()|
for the list of supported keys in {what}.
+ Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
+ second argument: >
+ GetLoclist()->setloclist(winnr)
+
setmatches({list} [, {win}]) *setmatches()*
Restores a list of matches saved by |getmatches() for the
current window|. Returns 0 if successful, otherwise -1. All
@@ -8404,6 +8408,9 @@
If {win} is specified, use the window with this number or
window ID instead of the current window.
+ Can also be used as a |method|: >
+ GetMatches()->setmatches()
+<
*setpos()*
setpos({expr}, {list})
Set the position for {expr}. Possible values:
@@ -8453,6 +8460,9 @@
also set the preferred column. Also see the "curswant" key in
|winrestview()|.
+ Can also be used as a |method|: >
+ GetPosition()->setpos('.')
+
setqflist({list} [, {action} [, {what}]]) *setqflist()*
Create or replace or add to the quickfix list.
@@ -8554,7 +8564,10 @@
independent of the 'errorformat' setting. Use a command like
`:cc 1` to jump to the first position.
-
+ Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
+ second argument: >
+ GetErrorlist()->setqflist()
+<
*setreg()*
setreg({regname}, {value} [, {options}])
Set the register {regname} to {value}.
@@ -8602,6 +8615,10 @@
nothing: >
:call setreg('a', '', 'al')
+< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is passed as the
+ second argument: >
+ GetText()->setreg('a')
+
settabvar({tabnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabvar()*
Set tab-local variable {varname} to {val} in tab page {tabnr}.
|t:var|
@@ -8611,6 +8628,9 @@
Tabs are numbered starting with one.
This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
+ Can also be used as a |method|, the base is used as the value: >
+ GetValue()->settabvar(tab, name)
+
settabwinvar({tabnr}, {winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *settabwinvar()*
Set option or local variable {varname} in window {winnr} to
{val}.
@@ -8629,6 +8649,9 @@
:call settabwinvar(3, 2, "myvar", "foobar")
< This function is not available in the |sandbox|.
+ Can also be used as a |method|, the base is used as the value: >
+ GetValue()->settabvar(tab, winnr, name)
+
settagstack({nr}, {dict} [, {action}]) *settagstack()*
Modify the tag stack of the window {nr} using {dict}.
{nr} can be the window number or the |window-ID|.
@@ -8660,16 +8683,26 @@
call settagstack(1003, stack)
unlet stack
<
-setwinvar({nr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
+ Can also be used as a |method|, the base is used as the Dict: >
+ GetStack()->settagstack(winnr)
+
+setwinvar({winnr}, {varname}, {val}) *setwinvar()*
Like |settabwinvar()| for the current tab page.
Examples: >
:call setwinvar(1, "&list", 0)
:call setwinvar(2, "myvar", "foobar")
+< Can also be used as a |method|, the base is used as the value: >
+ GetValue()->setwinvar(winnr, name)
+
sha256({string}) *sha256()*
Returns a String with 64 hex characters, which is the SHA256
checksum of {string}.
- {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
+
+ Can also be used as a |method|: >
+ GetText()->sha256()
+
+< {only available when compiled with the |+cryptv| feature}
shellescape({string} [, {special}]) *shellescape()*
Escape {string} for use as a shell command argument.
@@ -8701,6 +8734,8 @@
:call system("chmod +w -- " . shellescape(expand("%")))
< See also |::S|.
+ Can also be used as a |method|: >
+ GetCommand()->shellescape()
shiftwidth([{col}]) *shiftwidth()*
Returns the effective value of 'shiftwidth'. This is the
@@ -8714,6 +8749,9 @@
'vartabstop' feature. If the 'vartabstop' setting is enabled and
no {col} argument is given, column 1 will be assumed.
+ Can also be used as a |method|: >
+ GetColumn()->shiftwidth()
+
sign_ functions are documented here: |sign-functions-details|