replace output of lines through external command

Question

Suppose I have several lines of python code:

for i in range(10):
    print "item {}".format(i)

is there a way I can get the output of the lines directly in vim without having to copy the text into the interpreter and copy the output back?

The lines are usually just a part of the file, not the hole file.

sehe · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-25 22:08:01Z

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The real answer (the others were close)

Do a visual selection then

:'<,'>!python -

(quickest way: Vj!python -Enter)

answered Sep 25, 2011 at 22:08

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arunkumar · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-25 18:21:30Z

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You should be able to do :read !python myscript.py and get the output pasted into your current buffer. This vim wikia entry provides more info.

answered Sep 25, 2011 at 18:21

arunkumar

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thanks, but this implies saving the file, I would like to know if it is possible to do this with just part of the file

the technique used in this question might help - stackoverflow.com/questions/230266/… ?

Michael Wayne · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-25 20:22:19Z

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Try:

:w !python -

That should execute the entire file by itself, or just a selection if you have something highlighted.

answered Sep 25, 2011 at 20:22

Michael Wayne

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