Wing allows you to define file filters that can be used in various ways within the IDE, such as for searching particular batches of files and adding only certain kinds of files to a project.

To view or alter the defined file filters, use File Filters in the Files > File Types preferences group.

When adding or editing a filter, the following information may be entered:

The following types of include and exclude criteria are supported:

Once defined, filters are presented by name in the Search in Files tool's Filter menu, and in the Project tool's Directory Properties.

Any problems encountered in using the file filters are reported in the Messages area.