# Open In GVim
A Visual Studio extension that adds a menu command that lets you open a solution, project,
folder or file in Vim.
Build Status **TBD**
Download the extension at the [VS Gallery](https://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/2c4f2826-c298-4ec8-8c13-3d6b77fd9675).
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This extension was largely patterned after Mads Kristensen's wonderful
["Open In Visual Studio Code"](https://github.com/madskristensen/OpenInVsCode) plugin.
I do use Visual Studio Code from time-to-time but I much prefer Vim. This extension is for
those times when you are editing something in Visual Studio but want to be able to
quickly open it in Vim.
## Prerequisite
In order to use this extension, you must have Visual Studio 2015 as well as Gvim installed.
## Solution Explorer
You can open any solution, project, folder, or file in Vim by simply right-clicking
it in Solution Explorer and selecting **Open In GVim**.

## Path to Gvim.exe
If you installed Vim to a non-default location, a prompt will ask for the path to _Gvim.exe_.
You can always change the location in **Tools -> Options -> VsVim -> Open In GVim**.

## License
[Apache 2.0](LICENSE)