The File Selection dialog box has many names depending on where you are accessing it from. This dialog box is accessed from menu commands, other dialog boxes, and wizards. Some of the names include:
Use the File Selection dialog box to open, save, and rename any file types recognized by JBuilder. For a list of file types, see the File Types page of the IDE Options dialog box (Tools|IDE Options).
The following commands open this dialog box:
Note: Opened files are not added to the project unless you explicitly add them using the Add To Project button on the project toolbar or Project|Add Files/Packages.
View the tree and navigate in the left-hand split panel. Select files in the right-hand panel. To open multiple files, select files with Shift+Click or Ctrl+Click.
This dialog box supports the following features:
filename.java
) in the File Name field and press OK to create a new file. Then add it to your project.The name of the current folder. Use the drop-down list to select a different drive or folder.
The file you want to open, create, save, or rename. The File Name field also supports browsing. Enter an absolute or relative path in this field and press OK to quickly browse to a new location.
The type of file you want to open, create, save, or rename.
When opening a project, only .jpr
and .jpx
files are visible.
When opening a file, all file types supported by JBuilder are available from the File Type drop-down list. Select the desired file type from the drop-down list. All files in the current directory of the selected type appear in the right-hand panel above.
Icon definitions
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View Folders | The default tree view. View the directory tree in the left-hand split panel and the individual files within the selected folder in the right-hand split panel. |
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Up Folder | Navigates up one level in the tree. |
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New Folder | Creates a new folder. |
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Delete | Deletes the selected file. |
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Desktop | Navigates to the Desktop directory. (Not available on all platforms.) |
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Home | Navigates to the user's home directory. The location of the home directory varies by platform. |
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Project | Navigates to the current open project directory. |
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Samples | Navigates to the JBuilder samples directory. |