Re: Buffer number explodes when :vimgrep is called.

On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 1:00 AM, <jrfranklin@georgiasouthern.edu> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> When I call :vimgrep, I'll usually search a directory of 600-1000 files. The number of unlisted buffers explodes after the call (I assume because buffers must be loaded into vim in order for the text to be searched). Lately I've been using buffer numbers for navigation, but entering three-digit buffer numbers has become annoying. Is this property of :vimgrep able to be switched off with a Vim setting? I'm surprised I can't find another instance of this question being asked online...
>
> On the note of buffer numbers, is it advisable that I side-step using buffer numbers for navigation/file switching and find a better way? What would more experienced users suggest?
>
> Best,
> Jason

You could call them by filepathname instead. Or you could check the
list using :ls! (with bang) then use :bwipeout (not :bdelete) on any
of them you want to forget, and finally restart Vim. (Without
restarting the buffers will be forgotten but the next one will still
be after those three-digit buffer numbers.)

Best regards,
Tony.

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