Manage project files and folders

Create files and folders in Cloud or the Windows app. The rename and delete steps below apply to Cloud. Open a project whose files you can edit.

Open the project folders

1. Select Sources, then select Folder in the view picker above the file panel.

Create a file or folder

1. For a new item at the project root, choose New File or New Folder in the toolbar above the file tree. To create an item inside a folder, right-click that folder and choose the action.

2. Check Parent folder. Enter File name or Folder name, then choose Create. Use a new name such as counter.sv or rtl.

3. A new file opens in the editor. Check the tree for the new file or folder.

Rename a file in Cloud

1. Right-click the file and choose Rename.

2. Enter the full new filename, including its extension, in New name. Choose Save.

3. Check the new filename in the tree and in any open tab.

Delete a file or folder in Cloud

1. Right-click a file or folder and choose Delete.

2. Check the path and, for a folder, the number of files. Choose Delete to continue.

3. If unsaved changes are listed, choose Delete and keep tabs open to retain their editor tabs, Delete and discard changes to discard those edits, or Cancel delete to stop.

Check an unsuccessful operation

If creation shows Could not create the file. Check the name and existing files., check the name and existing files before trying again.

If renaming in Cloud shows Could not rename the file. Check the name, existing files, and workspace connection., check the name, existing files and workspace connection before trying again.

If a delete shows an error, read the message and check the refreshed file list before confirming another delete.

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