Let gVim always run a single instance

Question

Is there a way to let gVim only run a single instance, so that when a new file is opened with it it\'s automatically opened in a new tab in the currently running instance?

Answer 1

NOT For WINDOWS

I use MacVim (snapshot 73).

Add this to your .bash_profile.

It won't generate "NO NAME" and error message.

vi() {

    if [[ `mvim --serverlist` == 'VIM' ]]; then
        command mvim --remote-tab-silent "$@"
    else
        command mvim "$@"
    fi
}