Solution Explorer

Reference documentation for the Solution Explorer object

Overview

The Solution Explorer (sometimes called the SolEx) shows the entire contents of a solution in a tree-view. Each node in the Solution Explorer represents an object (or group of objects) in one's application, such as Forms, Relations, Scripting Scopes, etc. The Solution Explorer also shows a visual API reference for everything the Servoy Core Developer API and Plugins.

The Context Action Menu is the most common way to interact with the Solution Explorer. Right-click any node to reveal the menu, which shows action commands that are specific for the selected node. In this way, developers can edit their solution, create and modify objects and maintain their codebase.

Filter the Solution Explorer

As you build your solution, the number of objects in the Solution Explorer will grow. You can easily filter the tree by typing in the filter field. As you type the contents of the tree get filtered by matching the input typed in the filter field.

Collapse Tree

You can collapse all the object groups in a tree with a single click by clicking the Collapse Tree Button

Go Into an Object Group

You can limit the contents of the Solution Explorer to all the objects in a single group by selecting the group and clicking the Go Into Button

Back Out of an Object Group

If you have clicked the Go Into Button, you can reverse the result and back out of a group by clicking the Back Out Button.

Refresh View

If you have changed any of the files in the workspace from outside Servoy Developer, your view in the Solution Explorer may become stale. You can hit the Refresh Button at any time to ensure that the Solution Explorer is up to date.

Link with Editor

If you are working with a resource in another editor, for example, a form or a relation, you can locate the resource in the Solution Explorer by clicking the Link With Editor Button