PhpStorm multiple project navigation, quick switch between projects

Question

How can I open few projects in left work area in PhpStorm? I need to quick switch between projects.

Answer 1

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

Answer 2

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.