Show files in Save window.

[SierraKen]

I've wondered this for months, why can't the Save window to save our projects also show all of the files or at least the *.bas files just like the Open window shows them? Once in awhile I have to go to the Windows Directory to see the name of a file so I won't save over one that's already made. Would be nice if the Save window showed all the names so we can easily see if anything is named the same thing before we save something. Just an idea for you guys. :)

[bplus]

Yeah the File manager Dialog window is antiquated but I've found the listing under Recent... very helpful. You can get a listing of your last 200+ files including their paths.

[SierraKen]

Oh yeah, I keep forgetting about that, thanks.

[pforpond]

Alternatively you could use an external app that has this functionality. Hooking QB64 to external development applications is quite easy :)

The QB64 recommends something called PSPAD for those on Windows though there are plenty out there and all seem quite easy to hook up the QB64 as all the app needs to run is "qb64.exe -c [your code file here]" to compile your code.

There are pros and cons to this of course. The pros being better OS integration and a more powerful or customisable development interface. The cons include outdated syntax highlighting and most likely a lack of invalid code checking meaning you won't learn of a mistake or typo in your code until you try to compile.

I personally recommend Geany, but you may find your tastes differ. Just throwing a possible option out there :)

[bplus]

Oh yeah, speaking of external apps, we have Text Fetch. Not only can you see what's what with files and folders like Windows File Explorer but you can also peek into bas and txt files to compare versions and copy text clippings into the Clipboard.

InForm version:
https://www.qb64.org/forum/index.php?topic=1874.msg111060#msg111060

Natal GUI version:
https://www.qb64.org/forum/index.php?topic=1876.msg111064#msg111064