4.5. Adding and Removing Files

4.5.1. Adding Source Files

Select menu item Project->Add Source File. From the dialog, select the target to which the file should be added and the file itself. You can add multiple files at once. To do that, select multiple files from the fileselection dialog using either SHIFT or CONTROL key. Then click Add button to finally add the files in project.

By default, current editor file would be preselected for addtion in the dialog. Other convenient way to add a file is to select it in File Manager and choosing Add to project from the Operation popup menu.

If the file you choose has already been added to the project, then Anjuta will not add it again. It will also give you a warning that the file is already added.

If the file you choose is not in the project directory, you will be asked to confirm that you wish to copy the file into the target's directory. Anjuta cannot add files which are outside of target's directory.

4.5.2. Removing Source Files

To remove a file from the project, select the file you want to remove from the Project View, right-click to open the Operation popup menu and choose Remove.

A confirmation dialog will appear, and the file will be removed from the project.

ImportantThe file is not deleted!
 

The file is not deleted from the filesystem. It still exists, and you can add it back again later if you so wish. The file is only removed from the project listing, and will not take part in any of the project operations such as compiling, building, distribution etc..