gvim Cannot make changes, 'modifiable' is off issues with file explorer.

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Published on 2010-02-14T16:01:13Z Indexed on 2010/03/25 20:03 UTC
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In gvim using netrw(the file explorer), I usually middle click a file to open it in the last active window. This just leads to an error stating "Cannot make changes, 'modifiable' is off". Another middle click, and the file opens fine where I expect it to. All buffers are saved, there's no uncommuted changes anywhere.

What causes this, and what can I do about it ?

Here's a pic when I middle click a file:

gvim screenshot

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