Question 1

How do I set up folder shortcuts in AdvancedNewFile?

Accepted Answer

Define aliases in the settings file under 'alias' or 'os_specific_alias' keys, using absolute or relative paths. For example, add "Desktop": "~/Desktop/" to quickly jump to that directory when typing 'Desktop:' in the input.

Question 2

AdvancedNewFile vs Sublime Text's default new file: which is better?

Accepted Answer

AdvancedNewFile excels with keyboard-centric workflows, offering aliases, templates, and automatic directory creation, while the default method is simpler but lacks these advanced features. Use AdvancedNewFile if you frequently create nested files or need customization.

Question 3

Is AdvancedNewFile compatible with Sublime Text 4?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only from version 1.7.0 onward for basic features; future enhancements are planned for ST4, while ST2 and ST3 support is frozen. Check the Compatibility Notes in the README for details.

Question 4

How can I prefill new files with template content?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'file_templates' setting to map file extensions to content strings or snippet paths. For instance, set ".py" to a Python boilerplate, and it will auto-insert into new .py files upon creation.

Question 5

Why doesn't the sidebar update after I create a file?

Accepted Answer

Enable the 'auto_refresh_sidebar' setting in your user preferences; by default, it's false to avoid performance issues in some Sublime Text builds, but turning it on ensures the sidebar reflects changes.

Question 6

Can AdvancedNewFile create multiple files at once?

Accepted Answer

Not directly through batch commands, but you can use shell input features like curly brace expansion by setting 'shell_input' to true, allowing comma-separated entries for limited multi-file creation.

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