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Deborah
Deborah

Reputation: 355

Codeblock File Explorer doesn't show files

In the tab Files of my CodeBlocks I can't see files. The File Explorer shows me only the directory tree.

To load a .cpp file I need to go in my workspace directory, then I can chose to open it in C::B. The file is loaded in the IDE but I can't see it in the File Explorer.

If I create a new file by righ click on the direcoty in the IDE, I don't see the file there, but I will find the file in my workspace directory in the disk.

Upvotes: 3

Views: 7318

Answers (1)

Mike Kinghan
Mike Kinghan

Reputation: 61610

The File Manager plugin displays a tree-view of your computer's filesystem in the Files tab, in which you can navigate to any directory or file in the usual way.

It's principal purpose is to let you browse and view files in the filesystem that are not in your project(s). To browse, open and edit files that are in your project(s), use the Projects tab, where you can navigate to any project in the workspace, and any file in any of the projects.

If you create a new file in the Files tab, all you have done is create a file in the filesystem. If you want to add it to your project, right-click on it and select Add to active project.... Then you will see it in the Projects view. And if you do this, it would be advisable to create the file in your project's directory.

The usual way to add a file to your project and place it in the project directory by default is to select File -> New from the menu-bar.

Upvotes: 2

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