CodeEditApp/CodeEdit

馃悶 Name Not Selected for Editing When Creating New Files or Folders in Project Navigator

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#2029 opened on Apr 17, 2025

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Description

Description

When creating a new folder or file in the project navigator, the default name (e.g., "untitled") is not selected for editing as expected. Users must manually rename it after creation.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Create a new folder or file in the project navigator.
  2. Observe that the default name is not automatically selected for editing.

Expected Behavior

  • The name field should automatically be selected for editing immediately after creation.

Actual Behavior

  • The name is not selected, requiring an extra step to rename.

Version Information

macOS: 15.4 Beta (24E5238a)
CodeEdit: 0.3.4-alpha (45)

Additional Context

This disrupts the flow of creating new items and is inconsistent with standard UX expectations on macOS.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
swift
Domain
desktopdesign
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
SwiftAppKitCodeEdit project structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate the file/folder creation logic in the project navigator. Look for where the new item's name field is set up and ensure it becomes the first responder. Reference similar implementations in the codebase. Check comments on the issue for any maintainer hints.