How to open a file in Xcode by its path?

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I'm working with a huge code base in Xcode, and I want to open a file given its path, eg project1/dir1/dir2/dir3/dir4/dir5/dir6/somefile.mm

Where in Xcode can I go to open a file with its path? Is there a keyboard shortcut?

Cœur · Accepted Answer · 2018-10-24 05:05:55Z

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Cmd + Shift + O opens a bar where you can type either a filename or a path. It also has suggestions and auto-complete.

edited Oct 24, 2018 at 5:05

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answered Oct 23, 2018 at 0:56

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user7804781 Over a year ago

Hmm that's not working--nothing happens when the file path is entered, or when hitting enter

EmilioPelaez Over a year ago

Are you pasting the full path? I'm not sure if that bar uses the file path or the project folder path, I usually just type part of the file name and it works. You should play around with it to see how you can make it work as you want, but I'd recommend just typing the filename, since they are usually unique in compiled files.

user7804781 Over a year ago

I'm trying the full file path, and there's multiple of the same document Root.plist so it would be really helpful to be able to use the path. I was able to open it by searching Root.plist but had to open a couple different ones before finding the right one. Though I found it I still want to see if there's a way to use the file path

csonuryilmaz Over a year ago

Thanks, suggested shortcut works with relative paths very well. (Xcode 10.3)

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