Here are some useful tips to read: * Use Vim like an IDE * VimTip64 Always set your working directory to the file you're editing Vim * C++ code completion omni completion for C++ Here are some programs you may need to download: * diffutils-2.8.7-1.exe * gawk-3.1.3-2.exe * id-utils-4.0-2.exe * ctags.exe Here are some scripts for your vimrc: After setting this, now you can really using Vim as an IDE-like editor. I usually like to create project use exUtility, use "gvim project_name.vimenvironment" You can browse project file by Project-plugin.