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+# set prefix to C-z
+set -g prefix C-z
+unbind C-b
+bind C-z send-prefix
+
+# open new panes in current directory
+bind  %  split-window -h -c "#{pane_current_path}"
+bind '"' split-window -v -c "#{pane_current_path}"