Re: Read Only Buffers On compilation

[despen@verizon.net]

Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> writes:

>> I seem to have an odd behaviour when executing scripts in emacs. The
>> scripts work fine if no input is required. But when input is required
>> the compilation buffer is read-only. How can I make the buffer read-
>> write so that input can be taken. So for example a very basic script
>> asking for input such as below would work in emacs.
>
> C-h f compile RET says:
>
>   [...]
>   Additionally, with universal prefix arg, compilation buffer will be in
>   comint mode, i.e. interactive.
>
> So try C-u M-x compile RET

Cool, did not know that.

Another alternative, use echo to provide standard input.

-- 
Dan Espen