Possible to create a new file without saving? Follow
I love using PhpStorm but the one thing that drives me crazy is the inability to create a blank file that doesn't have to be saved initially. Essentially a scrap file for making quick edits, code mods or comparisons.
Am I missing something? Is it possible to create a blank file without saving? It really would be a HUGE timesaver rather than having to keep a copy of Notepad++ ready to open for these types of situations.
I did look at the Scratch plugin but can't seem to get it to work for whatever reason.
Your help, ideas, assistance... all is appreciated.
Thanks!
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Nope.
Try installing Scratch plugin from plugin repository (Settings|Plugins|Available)
As far as I've checked some weeks ago it was not compatible with PhpStorm platform :( One has to ask it's author to fix.
I couldn't get Scratch to work either.
Just to put this out there, it may not be an elegant solution but it works decently.
What I did was create a few empty files (empty_css.css, empty_js.js, empty_html.html, empty_php.php) and put them on my desktop. Then, if you need a scratch file you can simply drag the file icon from your desktop to the editor. Once you're done, empty it back out and you'll always have a scratch file ready to use.