logpad.vim

That one Notepad feature - for Vim.

Huh?

A couple of years ago, I wrote a plug-in that would allow me to use Microsoft's Notepad logging from inside Vim. This is it.

Usage

Create a new file, write .LOG as the first line and save it. Every time you reopen the file, a new line with the current timestamp is added, so you can easily maintain a chronologic log of your tasks.

By default, this plugin works the same way as the original Notepad. You can modify certain aspects of it by setting the following variables:

let LogpadEnabled = [ 0 / 1 ]

• enables/disables logpad
• default value: 1

let LogpadInsert = [ 0 / 1 ]

• automatically enables &insertmode when a new log entry is created
• default value: 0

let LogpadLineBreak = [ 0 / 1 ]

• adds an empty line before a new log entry
• default value: 0 (Windows Notepad behavior)

let LogpadIgnoreNotes = [ 0 / 1 ]

• allows adding notes before the first log entry
• default value: 0

let LogpadIgnoreReadOnly = [ 0 / 1 ]

• allows logpad to ignore a file's read-only flag
• default value: 0

Installation

Download the logpad.vim file. Put it into your plugins directory. Use a package manager of your choice to load it.

Donations (optional)

logpad.vim is free software by the terms of the WTFPL. As some people - including myself - like to contribute money for a good cause anyway, here are two possible options for you:

Donate money to the nature:

Both Kākāpō Recovery and the WWF do a pretty good job at trying to keep species alive. You are invited to join their efforts.

Donate money to me:

Yes, I like money as well.