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SOLVED -Very basic question - how do you move a file within the project navigator?

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@CJ  

Hi - this is a really basic question that I feel should be obvious but I cannot find an answer anywhere-

How do you move a file within the project navigator area?

I opened a file and it got created outside of the main project folder and I just wanted to drag and drop it into the folder. I thought this should be a straightforward shift-left click and drag manouvere but no that doesn't work in X-Code. In the end I had to delete and re-import into the correct location but this seems a very convoluted solution to a simple problem!

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Did you move the file in Xcode (which should work as expected) or move it in Finder (this doesn't work as expected)?

You can see the Full Path to a file in the identity inspector if Xcode. You have to adapt the path there if you move a file with Finder.

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@CJ  

Hi -thanks for your response. I mean the bar at the side in xcode that shows all the project files (I thought it was called project navigator but could be wrong). Sorry, I don't know what identity inspector is or where to find it. Thanks

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As you have a subscription to HWS+, you could also look at this video for the Ultimate Portfolio app creation, where Paul describes reorganising the project files.

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@CJ  

Many thanks - will take a look

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Identity inspector is the in right pane of Xcode. When you click the i in the circle you get information on the file (or any item, piece of code) which has the focus.

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@CJ  

Thanks - I don't have that - I have other inspectors but not that one (I am using Xcode 14.1 if that makes a difference).

I am not sure this is really what I need though. I literally just want to drag and drop a file above/below another file - really nothing complicated! I actually just tried it now after watching the video and managed to get a green plus sign to appear but now cannot do it again. I am using a macbook mousepad. I am wondering if there is an issue with responsiveness or if I am not clicking on the right part of the file - is there a shortcut? As I say, I just want to drag and drop a file - nothing complicated!

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@matt  

I have had weird behavior occasionally on my Macbook. Especially when dragging files from Finder into Assets. I have been able to sort my files in the Project Navigator with little issue, however. It shouldn't require any key presses, by default. Just a click-hold+drag should do the trick I think.

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@CJ  

Thanks everyone - I have solved the problem. Basically I have been pressing too firmly on the mousepad. Pressing more lightly has solved the problem. So will try to be less heavy handed from now on!

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