Xcode 5.0.1: How to make folders appear on top of files in the Project Navigator

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  •  25-07-2022
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Question

I've just started using Xcode and discovered that folders are mixed with files of the same level alphabetically.

Is there a way to have folders displaying on top and then files of the same parent folder? Just like in TextMate's FileBrowser.

Current displaying is:

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I want it to be:

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Thanks in advance.

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Solution

Changing the MacOS Finder preferences will cause XCode to also display folders before files at the same level.

  • Find and check the checkbox under Finder -> Preferences -> Advanced labelled Keep folders on top: In windows when sorting by name.

  • Restart XCode and you will find the new sort order is honored.

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OTHER TIPS

Just mouse-down on an item and move it. The file or folder level can also be changed this way. You can make folders from the menubar :File:New:Group".

I see that you are using folder references, not groups. If there is no specific reason to use folder references then change to use groups. When dragging in a folder of files there is the option of folder references or groups. Since folder references are a mirror of the directory structure and can not be changed in Xcode. I suspect the OP really wants groups.

When you are at the very bottom you can drag horizontally to select the level to move to. See added image.

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