Using the Editor

With the Zowe Editor, you can create and edit the many types of files.

Specifying a language server

To specify a language server, complete these steps:

1. From the Language Server menu, select URL*.
2. From the Language Server Setting, Put your config here area, paste your configuration.
3. Ensure that the Enable Language Server check box is selected.
4. Click Save.

Specifying a language

From the Language menu, select the language you want to use.

Opening a directory

To open a directory on the system, complete these steps:

1. From the File menu, select Open Directory.(Alternatively, you can click Open Directory in the File Explorer.)

2. From the Open Directory, Input Your Directory field, type the name of the directory you want to open. For example: /u/zs1234

3. Click Open.

The File Explorer on the left side of the window lists the folders and files in the specified directory. Clicking on a folder expands the tree. Clicking on a file opens a tab that displays the file contents.

Creating a new file

To create a new file, complete these steps:

1. From the File menu, select New File. The New File tab opens.
2. From the New File, File Name field, type the name of the file.
3. Click Create.

Saving a file

To save a file, click File > Save.

Note: To save all files, click File > Save All (or Ctrl+S).