Re: compilation-process-setup-function doc bug?

[Stefan Monnier]

>> Indeed, it appears the doc disagrees with the code.
>> I'm not sure when the problem appeared, but the `compilation-buffer' is
>> (current-buffer).  OTOH compilation-window is not
>> immediately available.  (get-buffer-window (curent-buffer) 0) will
>> usually return the right window, tho.

> In that case I'd be happy to fix the code by making both variables buffer
> local to the compilation buffer thus making the documentation consistent.
> Unless you would prefer to have the last sentence removed from the
> description and leave it to the User to figure out how to get the buffer or
> window should they need it.  My preference is the former.

Since this behavior has been present since at least Emacs-22, I'd just
remove the sentence from the docstring: (current-buffer) is a very good
way to pass a buffer argument.  As for the window, if we really want to
pass it, then we should just select it during that call, but I don't
think it's worth the trouble.


        Stefan