title: Setting filetype in vim file does not result in correct syntax highlighting
body: <p>I am using <a href="https://github.com/xolox/vim-notes" rel="nofollow">xolox/vim-notes</a> and want to be able to use the notes syntax highlighting with notes that reside outside of the designated notes directory. My understanding is that one should be able to <code>set ft=notes</code> to enable the correct syntax highlighting. However, this does not work. </p>
  
  <p>I have tried posting a question on the github page but the developer has not answered. Does anyone know how to get this to work?</p>