MacVim Open File In Existing Window

Question

Is there a way to set up MacVim to open a new file in the current window in a running MacVim instance? I currently have the MacVim preference \"Open new files in a new tab i

Answer 1

1. Update to MacVim 7.3
2. Go into the General Preferences
3. Under "Open files from applications:" choose "in the current window"
4. In the pull down menu below this option select "and set the arglist"