Re: [gedit-list] Saving the current file from an external tool

[jpfleury <contact jpfleury net>]

Denis LE FUR a écrit le 2009-07-04 17:14 :
> Hello,
> 
> I found a way to save the current file from an external tool.
> It is a bit tricky but it seems to work.
> 
> The idea is to simulate keyboard touches.
> 
> 1) Install the package xdotool.
> 2) Add this line in the external tool : *xdotool key "ctrl+s"*
> 
> Is there a better way ?

Hi,

See this bug report:

"Bug 392972 – External Tools: Save Before Running"
http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=392972

Jean-Philippe