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Function to execute commands without modifying the original settings like cursor position, search string etc.
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Preserve.vim
function! Preserve( command )
" Description: Function to execute commands without modifying the original settings like cursor position, search string etc.
" Save last search, and cursor position.
let currview = winsaveview()
" Do the business
silent! execute a:command
" Restore previous search history, and cursor position
call winrestview( currview )
endfunction
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