Filesystems Settings reference


The following settings are available for each file system under the Filesystems Settings node (the last four appear under the Capabilities tab).

Table 28: File System properties
Property
Description
Extensions of Backup Files
Extensions of files that should be backed up during modifications. This option is only available when the file system is mounted using Add Directory from the Tools menu or the context menu for the Filesystems node in the Explorer. Backup files will be named with a tilde (~).
Archive File (for archive files only)
The mounted JAR or ZIP archive. You can use the custom property editor to change which JAR is mounted.
Hidden
If True, the file system is not displayed under the Filesystems tab in the Explorer.
Read Only
If True, you may not modify any files in the file system.
Root Directory (for directory-based file systems only)
The root directory of the mounted file system (should be the top of the package hierarchy). You can use the custom property editor to change which file system is mounted.
Valid
If True, the file system is valid and usable.
Use in Compiler
If True, files in the directory should be included in the compiler's source path.
Use in Debugger
If True, files in the directory should be made available when debugging.
Use as Documentation
If True, files in the directory are made available for Javadoc index searches (via Help | Javadoc Index Search or the CTRL+F1 shortcut) and for access from the Editor using the ALT+F1 shortcut.
Use for Execution
If True, files in the directory should be made available (meaning put in the class path) when executing.

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