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MrDoomMaster:
Hi,

First of all note that I'm using Windows Vista x86 and Code::Blocks version 8.02. There's two features I'm particularly looking for that I don't seem to be finding:

1) Multiple selections. In the management window, I'm able to drag/drop only a single file at a time to other virtual folders, which is annoying. Is it possible to have multiple selections so that I can manage more than one file at a time? This would also be useful in regards to setting build properties of multiple projects/files at the same time.
2) Greater Drag/Drop support. Right now I'm unable to drag files from Windows Explorer and drop them into a virtual folder in my Management Window. I find this to be the most ideal way for me to add files to my project, however I can't seem to do this. I do not like adding files to my project and having a bunch of weird folders being created and putting my files under that. I like to have explicit control over how the virtual folder hierarchy in my project is generated, I do not like Code::Blocks creating folders for me when I add files.

Help is greatly appreciated.

MortenMacFly:
First you could try:
- Right-click on a project in the management panel.
- Project tree -> Switch on/off (just as you need it): "Categories by file types" , "Show folders as on disk"

Probably this already resolves what you are looking for.
For the rest... let#s see... ;-)

MrDoomMaster:
Thanks for your response.

I imagine this is only to solve the issue of files automatically being added to sub-folders? This is definitely a start. However, the main 2 issues (Multiple selections & better drag/drop support) still exist. I'm hoping they would be relatively easy to implement. I look forward to potentially seeing these features in a near soon release.

MrDoomMaster:
Following up on this. Have these two feature requests been discussed at all since I originally posted? Have they been considered? Just looking for a status update.

Thanks!

rhf:
I am unsure if this is exactly what you want regarding "Greater Drag/Drop support."  However, if you are compiling CodeBlocks, you might find patch ID 002162 by olipfei to be very useful. You can drag/drop a file, say a header, into the Management pane; this opens the file in the Editor. The patch provides a context menu command to add the file to the project.  I have been using this patch on Windows XP for quite a while and find it invaluable. Hopefully this feature will be officially incorporated into CodeBlocks.

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