Editing the distribution tree
  
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  There are 3 different operations available when editing the distribution tree in the files step:
  • Moving entries
    Entries are moved by dragging them with the mouse to the desired location. Both directories, file entries and directory content entries can be moved. To select a target directory inside a closed directory while dragging, hover with the mouse over the closed directory and it will open after a short delay. While dragging, the insertion bar shows you where the entry would be dropped. Special care has to be taken to distinguish between the drop locations "first child of a directory" and "next sibling of a directory". When dragging onto a directory, the dropped entry will be added as the last child.
  • Deleting entries
    Entries can be deleted by
    • Hitting the DEL key while the entry is selected.
    • Choosing Delete entry from the context sensitive menu.
    • Choosing Files->Delete entry from install4j's main menu
    • Clicking on the corresponding  tool bar button while the entry is selected.

    A warning message will be displayed prior to the actual deletion.

  • Editing the contents of entries
    The contents of single entries can be edited by
    • Hitting the ENTER key while the entry is selected.
    • Choosing Edit entry from the context sensitive menu.
    • Choosing Files->Edit entry from install4j's main menu
    • Clicking on the corresponding  tool bar button while the entry is selected.

    Editing an entry means different things for different entry types:

    • Folders
      Editing a folder means opens the folder property dialog.
    • Single file entries
      Editing a single file entry will bring up the single file wizard. Only the selected file will be shown in the "Select files" step, even if you initially selected multiple files with the wizard. If you add additional files in this step, they will be added below the selected file in the distribution tree. If you delete the selected file in this step, it will also be deleted in the distribution tree.
    • Directory content entries
      Editing a directory content entry will bring up the directory wizard.

    To rename a folder, choose

    • Rename entry from the context sensitive menu.
    • Files->Rename entry from install4j's main menu

    The name of the folder will become editable and can be changed. Confirm your selection with Enter or revert to the original name with Escape.