[Qt-creator] Why not separate Open File from Open Project?

Mateusz Loskot mateusz at loskot.net
Tue Nov 12 12:13:36 CET 2013


On 12 November 2013 05:59, David Schulz <david.schulz at digia.com> wrote:
> Am 11/10/2013 1:01 AM, schrieb Mateusz Loskot:
>>
>> I wonder what's the rationale behind single "Open File or Project" command.
>> Why not to have two separate commands in the File menu?
>>
>> If I have my.pro project loaded, I can't use CTRL+O dialog to open
>> my.pro file for editing, because Qt Creator complains:
>> "project already open".
>
> you can open your .pro file for editing via the "File" menu entry "Open
> File With...".
> Select your .pro File and choose the editor you want to open the file.

Yes, I know this feature, but it's overkill for such a simple workflow.

Anyway, as Nils has suggested, the Locator does the job very well.

Best regards,
-- 
Mateusz  Loskot, http://mateusz.loskot.net



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