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2842	2261_multiedit vs. 1490_dlgswitch	szaszg		"Now, we have two method for (more or less) the same purpose (edit multiple file at same time).
1st we can open a lot of mcedit as ""screen"" (M-`, M-{, M-')
2nd we can open and handle a lot of file in a mcedit (open file... and Window)

I think, this is a little bit confusing and users may expect:
- if start a new mcedit (method 1st), this file appear on the ""window"" list in ""old"" mcedit
- M-` should works in all component (mcedit, mcview) not just M-{ and M-} (method 1st)
- menu points for handle ""screens"" in mcedit and mcview (method 1st)
- if open a new file (method 2nd), this file appear on the ""screen"" list (M-`)
- can open a file through ""panels"" not through that so puritan input field (method 2nd)
- some automated method to arrange ""windows"" (method 2nd) (vertical, horizontal)
- can copy highlited (marked) blocks simply between opened files (at least method 2nd) with F3, F5... i know this is not so uncomplicated but (IMHO) there is no so much other real advantage to open multiple files in one mcedit

Note: last two point metioned in the original description of 2261_multiedit.

my advise:
 - with F4 mc not start a new mcedit, just open the file in the running mcedit (except first time of course)
 - with M-{ etc.. mc switch between opened files (and other screens of course)
 - new menu point in mcedit: ""Switch to panels..""
 - instead ""Open file..."" user should use ""Switch to panels"" and F4 to open new file (Open file... remove)"	defect	new	major	Future Releases	mc-core	master			gotar@…			no branch