Doc: Update info on using the Locator

- You can now locate files on remote file systems and switch
  the device root
- You can now create directories from the locator

Task-number: QTCREATORBUG-28996
Change-Id: I85ca475e76db7f8fa5d97b4e9d9c6b3aa80b4a32
Reviewed-by: Eike Ziller <eike.ziller@qt.io>
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Leena Miettinen
2023-06-06 10:20:11 +02:00
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\section2 Locating Files \section2 Locating Files
You can locate files in the local file system or on connected devices. By
default, the file system filter shows the files in the same folder as the
currently open file and lets you navigate the file system. Also, it shows
items that let you switch to another device root.
For example, to open a QML file called \e HelloWorld.qml in the currently For example, to open a QML file called \e HelloWorld.qml in the currently
open project using the locator: open project using the locator:
@@ -143,16 +148,19 @@
such as \c {Utils::*View}. such as \c {Utils::*View}.
\endif \endif
\section2 Creating Files from Locator \section2 Creating Files and Directories from Locator
To create a new file and open it in the editor, type \c f To create a new file and open it in the editor, type \c f
followed by \key Space, followed by path and file name, and then press followed by \key Space, followed by path and file name, and then press
\key Enter. \key Enter or select \uicontrol {Create and Open File}. To create a
directory, select \uicontrol {Create Directory}.
\section2 Opening Sessions from Locator
You can use the filter that triggers menu commands to open You can use the filter that triggers menu commands to open
\l{Managing Sessions}{sessions}. Enter \l{Managing Sessions}{sessions}. Enter
\c {t yoursess} or \c {t sess yoursess} to trigger \uicontrol File > \c {t yoursess} or \c {t sess yoursess} to trigger \uicontrol File >
\uicontrol Sessions > \e yoursessionname. \uicontrol Sessions > \e <session_name>.
\section2 Default Filters \section2 Default Filters