File Open/Create dialog box

The File Open/Create dialog box creates new files and loads existing files or .java source files into the AppBrowser.

The Open/Create dialog contains two pages:

To display this dialog box, choose File|Open/Create.


File page

Use the File page of the File Open/Create dialog box to open all types of files, including project files, source files, HTML files, text files, and images. Opened files are put into the Oened Files list; they are not added to the project unless you explicitly add them.

Look In

The name of the current folder. Use the drop down list to select a different drive or folder.

File list

The files in the current folder that match the wildcards in File Name or the file type in Files of Type. You can display a list of files (default) or you can show details for each file.

File Name

The file you want to open or create; or wildcards to use as filters in the Files list box.

Files of Type

The type of file you want to open. All files in the current directory of the selected type appear in the Files list box.

Add to Project

Adds the selected file to the current project. If this is not checked, the file is added to the Opened Files list.


Packages page

Use the Packages page of the File Open/Create dialog box to open .java class files or entire packages. Opened files are put into the Opened Files list. They are not added to the project unless you explicitly add them.

Class

Choose Class to open a .java class file.

Package

Choose Package to open an entire package.

Name

The name of the .java class file to open.

Files List

The list of classes or packages. What displays in this list depends on whether the Class or Package option is selected. Click the + icon in the left column to expand or collapse packages.

Add to Project

Adds the selected class or package to the current project. If this is not checked, the class or package is added to the Opened Files list.