Re: [O] PATCH: ox: Starting source code export at non-zero (-n value)

[Nicolas Goaziou]

Hello,

Brian Carlson <address@hidden> writes:

> I put the signed paperwork into the mail this evening.

Great.

> Sure. I'll use previous entries as a starting point.
> I was thinking that the entry should go under: Version 9.0/New 
> Features/Export/
> unless there's a more appropriate place in the Document.

I also think this is the correct location.

> Here's what I thought about putting. I can make a patch if that is preferred
> means of submission. If what I've written doesn't make sense let me know.
>
> **** Line Numbering in SRC/EXAMPLE blocks support arbitrary start number
> The -n option to SRC and EXAMPLE blocks can now take an numeric argument to 
> specify

"a numeric argument"

> the staring line number for the source or example block. The +n option can now
> take a numeric argument that will be added to the last line number from the
> previous block as the starting point for the SRC/EXAMPLE block.
> #+BEGIN_SRC emacs-lisp -n 20
> ;; this will export with line number 20
> (message "This is line 21")
> #+END_SRC
>
> #+BEGIN_SRC emacs-lisp +n 10
> ;; This will be listed as line 31
> (message "This is line 32")
> #+END_SRC
>
> I realize that the org texinfo manual probably needs to be updated, as well. 
> I'll take a stab at updating that unless 
> someone else wants to take that on.

You're right. You can merge ORG-NEWS modifications into the
documentation patch.

Thank you !

Regards,

-- 
Nicolas Goaziou