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Re: Eval elisp file automatically


From: José A . Romero L .
Subject: Re: Eval elisp file automatically
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:35:18 -0800 (PST)
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On Jan 30, 12:17 pm, Andrea Crotti <andrea.crott...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have some functions and variables which I only need in one particular
> directory.
>
> Now it would be nice that the first time that I visit a file in that
> subdirectory the file "elisp.el" gets evaluated.
>
> Using find-file-hook might be easy, but How can I make it evaluate only
> once?
(...)

Make your "elisp.el" (provide 'the-stuff-as-an-elisp-feature), then
in find-file-hook if you find you're about to visit a file in that
directory (require 'the-stuff-as-an-elisp-feature).

The (require) mechanism will take care of loading your code only
once.

Cheers,
--
José A. Romero L.
escherdragon at gmail
"We who cut mere stones must always be envisioning cathedrals."
(Quarry worker's creed)



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