I frequently struggle with having to find the correct example file, library to include or board from a list of something like 200 libraries 1000 examples and 100 different esp32-brands. Would it not be reasonable to implement a search in the dropdown-menus.. ?
Hi @testikaal. I can share some searching features of Arduino IDE 2.x:
Select Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries... from the Arduino IDE menus to open the "Library Manager" view in the left side panel.
Select "Installed" from the "Type" menu in the Library Manager view.
The list of libraries shown in Library Manager is now restricted to those you have already installed.
Type a search query for the library that provides the example sketch you are looking for in the "Filter your search..." field.
The list of libraries matching that search query will be shown in Library Manager.
Find the entry for the library that contains the example in the list of search results.
Hover the mouse pointer over the library entry.
A ●●● icon will appear at the top right corner of the entry.
Click the ●●● icon.
A menu will open.
Select Examples from the menu.
The list of examples provided by the library will be shown in a submenu.
Select the example you want to open from the menu.
The example sketch will open in a new Arduino IDE window.
Click on the board selector menu on the Arduino IDE toolbar.
The menu will open.
Select "Select other board and port..." from the menu.
The "Select Other Board and Port" dialog will open.
Type a search query for the board you want to select in the "Search board" field in the dialog.
A list of boards matching the search query will be shown in the "BOARDS" menu of the dialog.
Select the board from the menu.
If you also wish to select a port, select it from the "PORTS" menu.
Click the "OK" button.
The dialog will close and you will find that the board (and port) have been selected.