max linesize in ex/vi

[bigoldbulldog]

Hi -

I have a script using ex that bombs when the input line is too large. Doe's anyone know the maximum linesize for ex (or vi)?

Thanks,
ND

 

[NAHA]

The Vi limit is set via LINE_MAX which I believe is in a file limits.h.
It's often set around 1024-2048.

An alternative editor is VIM (an enhanced version of VI) which I understand does not have a line length limit. Try

http://www.vim.org