subl command not working as expected anymore

[matthew]

I've use

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subl filename

for months, and never had an issue. I have it set up correctly.

However this morning, when I first tried the command, it opens up a blank new document rather than the file. After discussing the matter on irc, I've found that

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subl -w filename

works, but the terminal of course waits until editing is completed.

How/why did this change overnight for me? (I can't think of anything I've changed)

This isn't expected behavior for me, am I expecting incorrectly?

I'm on Mac OS Lion with the newest version of Sublime Text 2.

[slempke]

I am having the same problem. Actually, the alias has never worked for me at all... I would like to use it in zsh. Anyone have any suggestions?

[canadaduane]

Just wanted to add that I'm having the same problem. When I switched to zsh (I'm using prezto), suddenly the "subl" command does not open files or directories from the command prompt. In fact, it appears to simply open Sublime Text 2 if it has not yet been opened, and it opens it to the previously open files or directories.

I can confirm that when I use bash, the behavior reverts to normal--"subl ." for example, will open the current directory in a new sublime window.

[canadaduane]

Correcting an earlier observation: It appears that the behavior is not dependent on bash/zsh, but rather on the state of sublime text 2. If Sublime Text 2 is open, but has no open windows, then "subl ." will open a NEW window, but it will not load the current directory. OTOH, if I first press "Cmd+N" in sublime text 2, then the "subl ." command (or any other subl <file or folder>" command) will open a file or directory in a new sublime text editor window. Odd.

[aik099]

Also, when you drag a file into Sublime Text, when no files open, then "untitled" tab is opened and no content in it. If you close that tab and drag again, then all works.

About all windows restored on next open of sublime - it's a setting that you can turn off:
"hot_exit": false,

[alexmuller]

Just wanted to chime in that this is an issue for me too. If ST is not open, running subl filename will just launch it. Running the command a second time will work as expected.

Sublime Text 2 Version 2.0.1, Build 2217.

Cheers!

[lancespeelmon]

Agreed - the state of Sublime seems to be the culprit. FYI - I am seeing same exact issues on build 3008. If Sublime is not running (i.e. was Quit), then "subl ." works as expected. However, if Sublime was running, but no windows were open, then "subl ." opens a new window but with no open project/files. However, "subl -w ." does work, but I really don't want to use "-w". A bug fix would be most appreciated! Thanks, L