Is better way to zoom windows in Vim than ZoomWin?

Question

I used to use ZoomWin: https://github.com/vim-scripts/ZoomWin for toggle between one and multiple windows in Vim. But this plugin has one big issue. When I`m trying to restore multiple windows(vertical split) there is about 2-4 sec delay.

Do you know how to avoid that lag? Or maybe is better solution for that.

Version 25 solved problem: https://github.com/regedarek/ZoomWin

Answer 1

I try to use vim without any plugins as I don't want to rely on them when I work on another system. Coming upon this same issue now, I can propose some 'better ways' (alternative ways) as requested by the OP:

• c-w-| to have window take over (if using vsplits). c-w-= to restore. c-w-_ for horizontal splits
• close the other window(s), thereby making current one fullscreen. Split and re-open from buffer to restore
• use tmux if available and run multiple instances of vim, c-b-z to switch between fullscreen for the current pane

I have listed these in order of my perceived practicality. Experience will of course be better with a dedicated plugin, but that is not always an option.