absolute path and relative path

[smartding]

When I open a file with nvim-tree.lua, and I run "echo expand('%)" or "ctrl-g", I always get the absolute path, which can be really long for some of the projects I work on.

But if I open a file with ":e path/to/file", or if I open with another plugin such as telescope.nvim, "echo expand('%)" or "ctrl-g" show the relative path, relative to the current working directory.

Is there any way I can configure nvim-tree.lua, so that "echo expand('%)" or "ctrl-g" will show the relative path?

[kyazdani42]

not yet, you could propose a PR to introduce such a change, i don't have a strong opinion on this

[eric-hansen]

I did end up fixing this locally, because I have an autocommand that assumes expand("%") will return the relative path. I can submit a PR for this over the weekend.

I'd like to make this configurable but not quite sure the proper way to approach that. So if you have any guidance on that @kyazdani42 lemme know.

I created a PR for this after figuring out the basics. Hope this is helpful. I didn't test every single feature, just what happens when opening a file.