Switch IDE

Switching Between IDE Versions

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to switch between the new and old IDE versions.


Switching to the New IDE

Follow these steps to switch to the new IDE:

  1. Open a Project

    • Select the project you wish to open.

    • Click "Open in Cloud IDE" to launch the project in current IDE.

  1. Locate the "Try New IDE!" Button

    • On your current IDE interface, locate the Try New IDE! button.

  2. Click "Try New IDE!"

    • Click the button to initiate the switch to the new IDE.

  1. Confirm the Switch

    • A confirmation dialog will appear with a Switch button.

    • "Click "Switch" to proceed.

  1. Wait for the New IDE to Load

    • The system will take a moment to configure and launch the new IDE.

    • Once the setup is complete, the new IDE interface will be displayed.


Switching Back to the Old IDE

To revert to the old IDE, follow these steps:

  1. Open a Project

    • Select the project you want to open.

    • "Click "Open in Cloud IDE" to launch the project in the new IDE.

    Note: There is no drop-down icon next to the button.

  1. Open the Command Palette

    • Click the settings icon in the bottom-left corner.

    • Select Command Palette... from the menu.

  1. Search for the Switch Command

    • In the Command Palette search box, type Monaca: Switch Old IDE.

    • Press Enter or click the relevant search result.

  1. Confirm the Switch

    • A confirmation dialog will appear with an OK button.

    • "Click "OK" to proceed.

  1. Close the Current IDE Tab

    • A prompt will appear asking you to close the current IDE tab. Click "OK" to dismiss the dialog.

    • Manually close the tab.

  1. Access the Old IDE

    • The old IDE will open in a new tab.


Notes

  • Switching between IDE versions does not affect your files or projects.

  • Some features and functionalities may differ between the old and new IDEs.

  • If you encounter any issues, please contact support.

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