FAQ(30) - Re-using a MicroEmacs session; how to ??

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Re-using a MicroEmacs session; how to ??

ANSWER

A MicroEmacs editing session may be re-used, such that the current editor is prompted to load a new file externally. This is typically invoked from a short-cut launch from a file manager i.e. Explorer(1), Tkdesk(1) etc.

In order to facilitate the re-use of the session, then me(1) is invoked with the -o option, this locates the active editor session and passes the file load request. If an existing session does not exist then a new session is started.

In order for this mechanism to operate, then the Client-Server Interface must be enabled from the user-setup(3) i.e.

[Tools -> User Setup -> Platform -> Client Server = Y]

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Ref: FAQ(30) - Re-using a MicroEmacs session; how to ?? File: faq.2 Date: 2026/03/05