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Basic Usage

Learn the fundamentals of using AsterIDE effectively.

Getting Started

When you first launch AsterIDE, you'll see the main editor interface with a welcome screen. Here's how to get started:

  1. Create a new file or open an existing one
  2. Start typing to add content
  3. Use the menu bar or keyboard shortcuts for common actions
  4. Save your work frequently
  5. Explore the command palette for quick access to features

File Operations

Creating and Opening Files

New File

Create a new empty file

  • • Menu: File → New
  • • Shortcut: Ctrl + N (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + N (macOS)

Open File

Open an existing file

  • • Menu: File → Open
  • • Shortcut: Ctrl + O (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + O (macOS)
  • • Drag and drop files into the editor

Save File

Save your current file

  • • Menu: File → Save
  • • Shortcut: Ctrl + S (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + S (macOS)

File Management

Open File

Open a file for editing

Cmd + O

Open Folder

Open a folder as workspace

Cmd + Shift + O
  • • Save As: Save file with a new name or location
  • • Close File: Close the current file
  • • Recent Files: Access recently opened files
  • • File Explorer: Browse and open files from the sidebar

Text Editing

Basic Text Operations

Selection

  • • Click and drag to select text
  • • Ctrl + A - Select all
  • • Shift + Click - Extend selection
  • • Ctrl + Shift + ←/→ - Select by word

Movement

  • • Arrow keys - Move cursor
  • • Home/End - Line start/end
  • • Ctrl + Home/End - Document start/end
  • • Ctrl + ←/→ - Move by word

Copy, Cut, and Paste

Copy

Copy selected text

Ctrl + C

Cut

Cut selected text

Ctrl + X

Paste

Paste from clipboard

Ctrl + V

Undo and Redo

Undo

Revert last action

Cmd + Z

Redo

Restore undone action

Cmd + Shift + Z

Search and Replace

Finding and Replacing Text

Quick Find

Search within current file

  • • Shortcut: Cmd + Shift + F (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift + F (Windows/Linux)
  • • Type search term in the find bar
  • • Use Enter to find next occurrence
  • • Use Shift + Enter to find previous

Replace

Replace text in current file

  • • Shortcut: Cmd + Shift + F (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift + F (Windows/Linux)
  • • Enter search and replace text
  • • Replace individual occurrences or all at once

Search Options

  • • Case Sensitive: Match exact case
  • • Whole Word: Match complete words only
  • • Regular Expression: Use regex patterns
  • • Search in Selection: Limit search to selected text

Navigation

Moving Around Your Code

Line Navigation

  • • Ctrl + G - Go to line number
  • • Ctrl + L - Select current line
  • • Double-click line number - Select entire line

Code Navigation

  • • Ctrl + Click - Go to definition
  • • F12 - Go to definition
  • • Shift + F12 - Peek definition

Command Palette

The command palette provides quick access to all AsterIDE features without navigating menus.

Opening Command Palette

Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + P (macOS)
  • • Type to search for commands
  • • Use arrow keys to navigate results
  • • Press Enter to execute command
  • • Use Esc to close palette

Pro Tip: The command palette is the fastest way to access any feature in AsterIDE. Learn common commands to boost your productivity!