function s:OpenDiffTab(left, right)
    tabnew
    execute 'buffer' a:left
    diffthis
    execute 'rightbelow vertical sbuffer' a:right
    diffthis
endfunction

function s:OpenMergeTabs()
    set columns=200
    call s:OpenDiffTab(2, 4)
    call s:FixLineendings()
    setlocal noreadonly modifiable
    call s:OpenDiffTab(1, 4)
    call s:OpenDiffTab(3, 4)
    call s:OpenDiffTab(1, 2)
    call s:OpenDiffTab(1, 3)
    call s:OpenDiffTab(2, 3)
    tabfirst
    tabclose
    " turn off line formatting
    setlocal formatoptions=
    " set search pattern to conflict markers
    let @/ = "[<>=]\\{7}"
    " set last command to 'save and close'
    call histadd('cmd', 'w | qa')
endfunction

call s:OpenMergeTabs()