eclipse-theia/theia

Allow to create a new folder in the file dialog

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#696 opened on Oct 20, 2017

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Description

Otherwise one first should open the parent folder, create a new folder and then open it.

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Research direction
Find the implementation of the file dialog in Theia (likely in the file dialog or file package), understand how the dialog is constructed, and add a 'New Folder' button that triggers directory creation. Ensure the new folder appears in the dialog tree.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
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Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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GitTypeScript
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75