Re: _cvs(&_arguments) bug

[Sven Wischnowsky <wischnow@xxxxxxxxx>]

Felix Rosencrantz wrote:

> There is a bug with the _cvs completion functions.  Though, I would also
> say it is also bug in _arguments.
> 
> The problem occurs with the functions _cvs_update & _cvs_checkout.
> The problem is that the "-A" flag does not get completed for these
> sub-commands, when it should be.  The reason is that the intended "-A"
> specification is being interpreted as a flag to _arguments, rather than
> as a specification.
> 
> The fix is easy for the _cvs_* functions; just move the intended -A
> specifications from the front of the list.
> 
> Though, I think _arguments should also be modified to provide a way to say that
> there is an end to the flags being given to _arguments, and the specifications
> are starting.  It's an easy mistake to make.

Yes, I've been thinking the same some time ago, but couldn't find a
good `marker' that can be used to separate the _arguments-options from
the specifications.  Any ideas?


Bye
  Sven

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Sven Wischnowsky                           wischnow@xxxxxxxxx