Using gvim as editor for Thunderbird

Can I somehow use gvim to compose my email messages in Thunderbird?

Solution 1:

At this web site you can find a non official thunderbird extension to use an external editor of your choice:

http://globs.org/download.php?lng=en

Solution 2:

As enzotib stated, you should use the external editor plugin.

The direct link to the plugin should be this: http://globs.org/file/exteditor_v090.xpi

You'll need to download the plugin, then go to Thunderbird and do: Tools -> Add-ons -> Install Add-on from file (from drop-down at top-right)

Then, you will need to set the preferences for the plugin so the external editor is gVim. On linux, that will probably just be 'gvim -f'.

Most importantly, you will then need to add the 'External Editor' button to your toolbar. Without adding the toolbar button the plugin would not work for me. Below I included a picture where you can see the 'External Editor' button that I'm referring to. After adding the toolbar button, you can launch the external editor with the toolbar button or CTRL-E