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:
Open a Project
Select the project you wish to open.
Click "Open in Cloud IDE" to launch the project in current IDE.

Locate the "Try New IDE!" Button
On your current IDE interface, locate the Try New IDE! button.
Click "Try New IDE!"
Click the button to initiate the switch to the new IDE.

Confirm the Switch
A confirmation dialog will appear with a Switch button.
"Click "Switch" to proceed.

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:
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.

Open the Command Palette
Click the settings icon in the bottom-left corner.
Select Command Palette... from the menu.

Search for the Switch Command
In the Command Palette search box, type Monaca: Switch Old IDE.
Press Enter or click the relevant search result.

Confirm the Switch
A confirmation dialog will appear with an OK button.
"Click "OK" to proceed.

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.

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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