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Old 03-29-2006
howto change parameter in vi to take tmp file
i have a problem running vi. there is no space in /var where it creates tmp file. How can I change this parameter so that it takes from other directory.

thanks
# 2  
Old 03-29-2006
start vi without any parameters.

then enter

Code:
:set directory=/some/new/dir

and then open your file

Code:
:e /my.big.file

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Old 03-29-2006
I am operating in AIX. Does tnis work in AIX.
# 4  
Old 03-29-2006
this does not work. the following is the problem.

vi test
"/var/tmp/Ex74996" No space left on device
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Old 03-29-2006
This is not related to the post, but you had better get someone to clean up the /var/tmp directory. Several utilities use that to create tmp files.
 
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