The Files Browser functions as a navigational aid for file management. Context sensitive menus are accessible through right-clicking on items within it or keyboard shortcut (ALT + DOWN ARROW). The Files Browser can be separated or undocked as an individual window as part of the Workspace and Docking Framework of Aqua Data Studio. It uses a tree to display mounted folder and file contents, allowing for rapid location of files. When the Files Browser is in focus, typing the first few letters of a word selects matching files or directories. When mounted local files are part of a file repository in Source Control or Version Control, the update status of files and directories appear as icons: up to date (green circle with a checkmark), out of date (red exclamation point), conflicted (gold triangle with exclamation point), or unversioned (empty circle). For more on Aqua Data Studio's version control client, and the Repository Browser, see Version Control in Aqua Data Studio.
To quickly find a file or directory in the Files Browser, bring the Files Browser into focus, then begin typing. The folder or file with the associated name will select as you type. To search for wildcards, begin by typing *. For a more advanced search, use the File Search feature. The Explore right-click context menu item, when used on an item in the Files Browser, launches the operating system's navigation directly to the selected item.
Below is an explanation of the various elements of the Files Browser within the screenshot.
- Files Browser Panel Bar: This panel shows directories and files, within a collapsible tree. The panel title can be clicked to see various docking options that control how Aqua Data Studio’s interface is displayed.
- Mount (up to date with version control repository): This icon represents a mount of the local file system that is up to date with the remote version control repository.
- Mount (out of date with version control repository): This icon represents a mount of the local file system that is out of date with the remote version control repository.
- Directory (out of date with version control repository): This icon represents a directory of the local file system that is out of date with the remote version control repository.
- File (out of date with version control repository): This icon represents a file of the local file system that is out of date with the remote version control repository.
- Mount (not part of version control repository): This mount is available to Aqua Data Studio, but is not a part of version control.
- Servers and Scripts Tab: Clicking these tabs swaps between the Schema Browser and Files Browser.
- Docking Options and Hiding Panel Buttons:
displays various docking options.
hides the visible panel.
- Scripts Details: When opened, this panel displays the contents of the currently selected Script Object. This is useful for viewing contents without having to expand the items within the Files Browser.
- Scripts Path: When an item in the Files Browser is selected, its full path displays in the Scripts Path.
- Projects Tab: Click to open the Projects panel for opening and editing AquaScript Projects.