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diff --git a/README b/README index 2b46411f..be6ad997 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -14,6 +14,25 @@ The program is written in Python (2.6 or 3.1) and uses curses for the text-based user interface. +Getting Started +--------------- + +Ranger can be started without installing: Just run ranger.py. If you want to +install it anyway, the INSTALL file contains instructions. + +After starting ranger, you can use the Arrow Keys (or hjkl) to navigate, Enter +to open a file or type Q to quit. The column on the right shows a preview of +the current file. The second from the right is the main column and the others +show parent directories. + +The manual page of ranger contains a documentation of rangers functions, +keybindings, commands and options. You can access it by typing "?" in ranger, +running "man ranger" or view it online. + +An easy way to customize ranger is running "ranger --copy-config=all" +and editing the new files in ~/.config/ranger/. + + About ----- @@ -68,89 +87,3 @@ For scope.sh: (enhanced file previews) * highlight for syntax highlighting of code * atool for previews of archives * lynx or elinks for previews of html pages - - -Getting Started ---------------- - -Ranger can be started without installing. Just run the executable (in -a terminal.) The switch "--clean" will prevent it from creating or -accessing configuration files. - -Follow the instructions in the INSTALL file for installing ranger. - -After starting ranger, you should see 4 columns. The third one is the main -column, the directory where you're currently at. To the left you see the -parent directories and to the right there's a preview of the object you're -pointing at. Now use the Arrow Keys to navigate, Enter to open a file -or type Q to quit. - -To customize ranger, copy the files from ranger/defaults/ to ~/.config/ranger/ -and modify them according to your wishes. - - -Combine Ranger With Other Applications --------------------------------------- - -1. bash: - -Add this to your ~/.bashrc to use ranger as a directory switcher: - -function ranger-cd { - ranger --choosedir=/tmp/chosen - if [ -f /tmp/chosen -a "$(cat /tmp/chosen)" != "$(pwd | tr -d "\n")" ]; then - cd "$(cat /tmp/chosen)" - fi - rm -f /tmp/chosen -} -bind '"\C-o":"ranger-cd\C-m"' - -Now when you run ranger-cd, browse and quit, the directory of the bash process -you started ranger in will change to the last directroy in ranger. -To change back to the previous directory, you can type: cd - -Also, the line with "bind" will map the key <CTRL-O> to start ranger. - -2. vim: - -Add this function to your ~/.vimrc: - -fun Ranger() - silent !ranger --choosefile=/tmp/chosen - if filereadable('/tmp/chosen') - exec 'edit ' . system('cat /tmp/chosen') - call system('rm /tmp/chosen') - endif - redraw! -endfun -map <leader>r :call Ranger() - -This starts ranger when you type <leader>r (usually \r) and if you open a file -in ranger it will be opened in the original vim process. - - -Troubleshooting, Getting Help ------------------------------ - -If you encounter an error, try running ranger with --debug. This will -sometimes display more detailed information about the error. Also, try -deactivating optimization: - -PYTHONOPTIMIZE="" ranger --debug - -Report bugs on savannah: (please include as much information as possible) -http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?func=additem&group=ranger - -Ask questions on the mailing list: -http://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/ranger-users - - -Further Reading ---------------- - -Check the man page for information on common features and hotkeys. - -The most detailed manual is accessible by pressing "?" from inside ranger. -It is also available at ranger/help/, contained in the *.py files. - -The file ranger/defaults/keys.py contains all key combinations, so that's -another place you may want to check out. |