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max linesize in ex/vi

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bigoldbulldog

bigoldbulldog

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Feb 26, 2002
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Hi -

I have a script using ex that bombs when the input line is too large. Doe's anyone know the maximum linesize for ex (or vi)?

Thanks,
ND [smile]
 
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The Vi limit is set via LINE_MAX which I believe is in a file limits.h.
It's often set around 1024-2048.

An alternative editor is VIM (an enhanced version of VI) which I understand does not have a line length limit. Try
 
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