Quick Start
The following Quick Start page will help newcomers and (even) our veteran users familiarize themselves with this new version.
The Features covered in the Quick Start are:
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Before launching, PDT will ask you to select a Workspace where all projects will be created and stored.
You can use the default Workspace suggested or click Browse to select a different Workspace.
Click here for more on Workspaces.
The Workbench is a window displaying perspectives, views and menu bars through which different operations can be performed.
Click here for more on how to customize your Workbench.
A project is a group of files and resources, which will be displayed in a tree in the Navigator and PHP Explorer views.
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To create a new PHP project: Go to the Menu Bar and select File | New | PHP Project. -Or- In the PHP Explorer View, right-click and select New | PHP Project. |
New Project Wizard Note:
Leaving the 'Use Default' checkbox under the Project contents category selected will create a default library within the workspace, with the project name. Not using the default will allow you to add the contents to the directory of your choice, provided you have already created a directory before starting. (Recommended to prevent current project files from being stored with other project files).
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To create a new PHP file: Go to the Menu Bar and select File | New | PHP File. -Or- In PHP Explorer view, right-click the folder in which you would like to create your file and select New | PHP File -Or- Click the New PHP File icon on the toolbar |
The Zend Debugger detects and diagnoses errors in PHP code situated on local or remote servers:
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To debug a PHP script situated on your workspace:
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To debug a PHP web page situated on a server:
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Debugging Preferences can be configured from the Debug Preferences page, which can be accessed from Window | Preferences | PHP | Debug.
See the Debugging topic for more on Debugging.
To open a perspective go to Window | Open Perspective, select "Other" to view a full list of perspectives.
PHP (default) - This is the perspective that will open by default in PDT. It allows you to manage and create PHP projects and files.
PHP Debug - Allows you to manage and track the debugging process.
CVS / SVN Repository Exploring - Allows you to manage and view your source control.
Database Development - Allows you to view and manage your database content. PDT allows connection with several types of databases.
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