Changing the default project directory in PhpStorm? [duplicate] - phpstorm

When I create a new project, I must edit the current project location each time, because our global projects are on:
~/Sites/
However, PHPStorm sets it default as:
~/PhpstormProjects/
How can I change the default location as mine?

There is no GUI for that.
PhpStorm should remember last used folder (when you successfully created new project) and use it by default for next one (does for me; although I'm using the same path since v1 .. maybe this was broken since then).
If it does not and if you have brave heart .. you can edit config file directly :)
PhpStorm v8 and earlier:
Close IDE
Open this file in any text editor: C:\Users\USERNAME\.WebIde80\config\options\ide.general.xml (path is for PhpStorm v8 on Windows 7; for other OS/versions please see this link: https://intellij-support.jetbrains.com/entries/23358108-Directories-used-by-the-IDE-to-store-settings-caches-plugins-and-logs )
File is very short -- just find <option name="lastProjectLocation" node and edit value attribute -- put desired path there
Save changes, Launch IDE and see if it worked for you.
PhpStorm v9 and newer: such setting is now located in recentProjectDirectories.xml file -- look for <option name="lastProjectLocation" value="LAST_PATH_HERE" /> entry.
There is a ticket asking for a GUI setting for this: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/WI-8839 -- watch it (star/vote/comment) to get notified on progress.
For default folder for "Open Folder" kind of dialogs -- follow IDEA-84622 ticket.
UPDATE 2018-05-25:
2018.2 will have a GUI field for that (Settings/Preferences | Appearance & Behavior | System Settings) -- see this comment.

Create the folder the you wanna use(Ex: /ProgramasBMO), and then go to:
1) File --> Settings (It will open a window)
2) Click on "System Settings"
3) Write the path to your folder
4) Done :)

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PhpStorm insert current namespace

I want the PhpStorm to insert current namespace by default or with a hotkey or with live templates.
Whet I create new Php class ("New | PHP Class" dialog) there is a field for a namespace. Is there a way for it to be filled automatically? It does not look a big deal because in my case a namespace is just directory path (I use composer) starting from src. My search efforts did not give my anything about this at all. Looks like PhpStrom does not have this feauture. But maybe there is some plugin or a hack?
New | PHP Class dialog should fill the namespace automatically based on the directory where file will be created. If it does not then you have not configured your project properly.
Settings/Preferences | Directories -- ensure that your src folder is marked as Source Root. That's depends on project, of course: for Laravel project you need to map app folder to App\ namespace (typical case).
PhpStorm can also detect source roots from your composer.json settings and can even keep it in sync since 2017.2 version (see https://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2017/07/configuring-with-composer-in-phpstorm-2017-2/).
Some links to read (official help pages):
https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/configuring-php-namespaces-in-a-project.html
https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/configuring-content-roots.html
https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/directories.html

PhpStorm navigate to -> file search only for Twig files

I have strange problem connecting with PhpStorm IDE. I use version 2016.3.2 Build #PS-163.10504.2.
I love using Ctrl + Shift + N for searching files which I need to override. I have 2 project (one new, one old) and in old file searching works fine and in new search only for twig files and nothing else.
Is there any configuration I need to change?
Check filter -- the blue Funnel icon on the right top corner of that popup -- you may have selected to list files of certain types only.
Otherwise -- try universal File | Invalidate Caches... and restart IDE -- it usually helps in such "suddenly stop working" situations.

PhpStorm and workspace issue

I have the newest version of PhpStorm.
Previously I worked with Eclipse and had the opportunity to see my whole workspace. In PhpStorm I need to open one instance per project.
In my daily workflow I need to search for strings in my workspace. In
PhpStorm I would need to switch from instance to instance and need to execute the string search again and again per instance.
Is there another solution or do I really need to execute my search multiple times?
In addition eclipse had the "Open Resource" function for the whole workspace. Does PhpStorm offers the Open Resource for whole workspace too?
In PhpStorm I need to open one instance per project.
That's correct -- currently having more than one project in one frame is not supported.
https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/WI-15187 -- watch this ticket (star/vote/comment) to get notified on progress.
Is there another solution or do I really need to execute my search multiple times?
You can always attach any folder (from any project) to current project as Additional Content Root (will be listed as separate branch in Project View panel).
Settings (Preferences on Mac) | Project | Directories --> "Add Content Root" button.
Note that it will still be treated as one project (no separate settings) -- additional content root is treated as just a bunch of files/folders.
In addition eclipse had the "Open Resource" function for the whole workspace. Does PhpStorm offers the Open Resource for whole workspace too?
Look for commands under Navigate menu.
Navigate | File... Ctrl + Shift + N (using Default keymap) is
most likely what you need.
Useful info:
https://confluence.jetbrains.com/display/PhpStorm/PhpStorm+for+Users+of+Eclipse+PDT+and+Eclipse-based+IDEs
PhpStorm has separate keymap that similar to what Eclipse uses.

PhpStorm multiple project navigation, quick switch between projects

How can I open few projects in left work area in PhpStorm? I need to quick switch between projects.
If you want to open more than one project in this way (and by this I mean so they have their own different settings), then currently it is not possible.
http://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/WI-15187 -- vote/star/comment to get notified on progress.
If you need to include files from those projects for reference purposes (to see how you have done it there, to copy some code from there etc) -- you can include them under "External Libraries" -- Settings | PHP | Include paths. Files included this way are protected from modifications.
If you need to modify those files ... you can add them into actual project as Additional Content Root (Settings | Directories| Add Content Root) -- such folders will be treated as part of the actual project with no separate settings.
Other than that -- Alt + Tab (or whatever the shortcut is on your OS) to switch between different PhpStorm windows (each project is opened in separate window/frame).
This is a right on time answer.
It is possible to quick switch between project by adding a keyboard shortcut to the "manage project" menu.
To do just that, go to Settings > Keymap and search for "Manage Projects". Then add it the keyboard shortcut you desire and you're all set.
Hope this will help someone looking for an answer like I did.
As LazyOne said, you can add paths to your project from Setting | PHP | Include paths or from the useful keystroke F4.
But I'd like to also share how I organise my projects, I think when you create a project, you should not open a new window but instead open it in the same window.
This way you don't get confused between the different opened windows.
In settings you can assign a keystroke to Reopen recent projects. I then use ctrl + shift + R but it is up for you to chose the keystroke you like.
Hope this will help you as I struggled as well to find a way to manage all my current projects.

Make PhpStorm show changed/modified files in project view

After moving from Zend Studio (ZS) to PhpStorm, I am starting to miss the way that ZS used to show changed files and display more than one project at once.
For example, notice how it shows that IndexController.php has been modified.
Is there any way to do this with PhpStorm?
Starting from PhpStorm 2022.1:
To highlight folders containing vcs changed files enable:
File | Settings | Version Control | Confirmation | Highlight directories that contain modified files in the Project tree
Older versions:
As mentioned in comment by LazyOne;
The Project panel does highlight any VCS changes,
but to also highlight all parent-folders of changed-files, enable:
File | Settings | Version Control | Show directories with changed descendants
All kudos to LazyOne!
Pressing Alt + 9 (not from numpad) you can get a panel with the changed files.
Go to file >> settings >> Editor >> General >> Editor Tabs.
Check Mark modified tabs with asterisk
Click ok
For PhpStorm version 2022.1.2, on MacOS Big Sur, you will need to go to:
Preferences -> Version Control -> Confirmation, then under Changes you will need to check the "Highlight directories that contain modified files in the Project tree" box.
Another alternative: ctrl + shift + e
To be more specifically. Under File Status (settings)
[option] Have changed descendants
[option] Have immediate changed children
[option] Modified
Change this three color
Another alternative : ctrl + e
PhpStorm store all the changes on your file. If you use Git or VCS it is easy to see what changes you have, but this is also availabe for normal local projects.
Open:
VCS -> Local History -> Show History
You will see the big windows divided on 2. Left showing all the versions, right all the modified files. Double click also gives you a diff windows, showing diference between both files.
All The modificationas are shown as a scalar one, means that selecting left the top one will show just last modification. Selecting in left the scond will show agregated modification since this time.
Let me know if you need more explanation.
As in PhpStorm 2021 you can achieve it by going to Settings > Version Control > Git and check Enable Staging Area
In a Git toolbar (ctrl+9) tab named Local changes
If someone is still looking for solution:
Go to View & look for Changes option, it should bring up the tree view of changes for current project.
You can also do show diff with current working tree in VSC pane.