default split window layout

Question

I use aquamacs 90% of the time to edit R files with ESS (Emacs Speaks Statistics). In this mode, I find it indispensable to have a split window, C-x 3 C-x 2, such that I can view simultaneously the source code and the R buffer (terminal window). Thus, every time I launch aquamacs, I need to perform the following steps: split the window, select the right one, switch buffer to *R*, go back to the file. How can I save this setup across sessions?

thanks.

Answer 1

Try this:

(defun open-r-project ()
  (interactive)
  (delete-other-windows)
  (split-window-horizontally)
  (R)
  (ess-change-directory "~/projects/")
  (next-multiframe-window)
  (find-file "~/projects/")
  (previous-multiframe-window)
)

(global-set-key (kbd "C-c r") 'open-r-project)

Note, however, that this is my first LISP function. I have no idea how to make the project dir parameter working. Will try tomorrow. Oh, and note that I'm using SVN version of ESS.

Answer 2

There is C-c C-z (ess-switch-to-end-of-ESS) which does the splitting and switching to the end of ess inferior buffer. I am using it all the time.