13.1.1 File Menu

This section lists the menu items in the File menu.

For keyboard shortcuts of some of these menu items, see Help > Keyboard Shortcuts Card.

Table 13-1. File Menu Options
CommandAction
New ProjectCreates a new project with the New Project wizard.
New FileCreates a new file with the New File wizard.
Open ProjectOpens an existing project.
Open Recent ProjectDisplays a list of all recently-opened projects for selection.

This list can be cleared by deleting the file /config/Preferences/org/netbeans/modules/projectui.properties under the User directory (where the path may be found under Help > About).

ImportImports one of the following:
  • Hex/ELF... (Prebuilt) File – built with another tool.
  • MPLAB IDE v8 Project – launch Import Legacy Project wizard.
  • START MPLAB Project – launch Import START Project wizard.
  • Atmel Studio Project – launch Import Studio Project wizard.
  • Other Embedded – import from another embedded platform.
Close ProjectCloses the current project.
Close Other ProjectsCloses all projects except for the main project.
Close All ProjectsCloses all open projects.
Open FileOpens an existing file.
Open Recent FileDisplays a list of all recently-opened files for selection.
Project GroupAssociates the current project with a group.
Project PropertiesOpens the Project Properties window.
SaveSaves the current file.
Save AsSaves the current file under a new path and/or name.
Save AllSaves all open files. 
If the Compile on Save feature is selected, this will also compile/build project files.
Page SetupSets up the page for printing.
PrintShows print preview of current file and allows printing.
Print to HTMLPrints the current file to a new file in HTML format.
ExitQuits MPLAB X IDE.