Easily open include filenames in vim?

Question

Basically, I'm editing files that have include file names and I want a quick way of opening the file without having to type the path/filename:

include('inc/doctype.inc.php');

Is there an easy way to do this? (Ideally, I'd like to use :tabnew to open the file in a new tab.)

Thanks.

Answer 1

Use the 'gf' shortcut. Move your cursor on the beginning of a path and then press gf in command mode, or Ctrl-o gf in insert mode. GF stands for "goto file". From help gf:

Uses the 'isfname' option to find out which characters are supposed to be in a file name. Trailing punctuation characters ".,:;!" are ignored. Uses the 'path' option as a list of directory names to look for the file. Also looks for the file relative to the current file. Uses the 'suffixesadd' option to check for file names with a suffix added. If the file can't be found, 'includeexpr' is used to modify the name and another attempt is done.

To get back, use Ctrl-o in command mode.

Answer 2

Put the cursor on the filename, then "Ctrl+w gf"

:he ctrl-w_gf