MetaEd IDE (ATOM) - Organizing Files

This page refers to the ATOM-based IDE, which was replaced with Visual Studio Code in March, 2023.  You can find the current version of MetaED IDE using VS Code here: MetaEd IDE User Guide

All .metaed files in an extension project must be contained in a folder in order for the build to run properly. Adding organizational sub-folders to an extension project are also required. MetaEd output is based upon the definition of the item within the file and not the structure of the underlying file directory. You may find it helpful to organize your files in the same way that the ed-fi-model project is organized.

Step 1. Create New Folder

Right-click on the extension project and click New Folder.

Step 2. Name Folder

Name the new folder appropriately and press Enter. NOTE: Only the Enter key saves file and folder names.

Step 3. Move Files

You may move files in and out of folders by clicking on the file name in the tree view and dragging the file into a folder. You may also right-click on the file and click Cut and then right-click on the desired folder and click Paste.

To avoid confusion, save and close the file in the editor before moving the file, as the open tab will not be reloaded to the file's new location. Saving subsequent changes to the open file after the file has been moved will result in a duplicate file in the old file location.





IDE User Guide Contents

Read more about how to use the MetaEd IDE: