vim + COPY + mac over SSH

Question

I access a sever over ssh on which I run vim for editing files. When I try to yank text from vim into an editor locally on my mac (lion) either with y OR \"+y it does not work.

Answer 1

Or, from the terminal, write less [filename] to get it written to the terminal. Then start byt selecting with your mouse, while you hold down-arrow-key down. Then you can select the whole bunch.