Filtering files

To hide certain files from the Project Explorer view:

  1. In the Project Explorer view, click the menu dropdown button.

  2. Select Customize View… and click the Filters tab. The Available Customizations dialog appears:

  3. On the Filters tab, select the types of files you want to hide.
  4. Click OK. The Project Explorer view automatically refreshes itself and shows only those files you haven't filtered.