Rename current file about denote

[jeanphilippegg]

I think this is because the file that is selected is actually ./. It is highlighted in your screenshot. If you try M-p at the prompt to highlight the modeline instead, does this work?

I use Vertico, but it does not automatically select the first candidate on my side for denote-rename-file. If you try (setq vertico-preselect 'prompt), does it solve your issue? I don't have ./ and ../ as candidates. Maybe you can find a way to not have them as candidates?

(I assumed you used Vertico.)

[jeanphilippegg]

At the prompt, if you hit RET (without typing anything), the current file will be selected for renaming. This default is indicated between square brackets in the prompt.

[protesilaos]

Hello @Nebucatnetzer! It is as @jeanphilippegg suggested. Perhaps we can make this use-case more obvious or, somehow, more direct. I am open to ideas.

[Nebucatnetzer]

Ah good to know that it should already work.
It shows the filename in brackets but when I press enter I get the following error message: denote--rename-dired-file-or-prompt: Only rename regular files

I've attached a screenshot of the action.

[Nebucatnetzer]

M-p doesn’t work it just cycles through the files in the directory.
I’m currently using counsel/ivy but your suggestion showed me that I need to have a look at the Ivy manual :).
I close the issue for the moment because it’s more likely to be a problem with my setup.

[protesilaos]

From: Andreas Zweili ***@***.***> Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:11:49 -0700 `M-p` doesn’t work it just cycles through the files in the directory. I’m currently using counsel/ivy but your suggestion showed me that I need to have a look at the Ivy manual :). I close the issue for the moment because it’s more likely to be a problem with my setup.

When you have time, check what M-p or M-n do in the minibuffer. While in the minibuffer, type C-h k and then the corresponding key. By default, the commands are 'previous-history-element' and 'next-history-element'. I believe Ivy respects those defaults, though I have not used it in a while to confirm as much.

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-- Protesilaos Stavrou https://protesilaos.com

[Nebucatnetzer]

You were absolutely right the M-p is the correct key combination.
I confused it with C-p 🤦‍♂️

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