Files

The Files tab is where you manage your Python scripts, Jupyter notebooks, data files, and folders. Think of it as a lightweight file manager built right into the app. You can create new scripts and notebooks, organize them into folders, preview data files, and open code directly in the Editor or Notebook tab.

Browsing your files

When you open the Files tab, you will see the contents of your Documents folder. Folders show a chevron on the right; tap one to open it. At the top, a breadcrumb trail shows where you are in the folder hierarchy, and you can tap any breadcrumb to jump back to that level.

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Each file row shows the file name, its size, and when it was last modified. Python scripts (.py) get a distinctive icon so they are easy to spot, notebooks (.ipynb) have their own icon, and folders are shown with a blue folder icon.

Creating files and folders

Tap the menu button (...) in the top-right corner to see your options:

• New Python Script: creates a new .py file in the current folder. You will be asked to name it, and the .py extension is added automatically if you leave it off.
• New Notebook: creates a new .ipynb Jupyter notebook with an empty code cell ready to go.
• New Folder: creates a subfolder to help keep things organized.

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Once you create a new script or notebook, it opens right away so you can start writing code.

Opening files

What happens when you tap a file depends on its type:

• .py files open in the Editor tab with full syntax highlighting, code folding, and run controls.
• .ipynb files open in the Notebook tab where you can work with code cells, markdown cells, and inline output.
• .csv files open in a formatted table preview with rows and columns, making it easy to scan your data without writing any code. You can switch to a raw text view with the Raw button.
• Text files (.txt, .json, .md) open in a text viewer with line numbers.
• Image files (.png, .jpg) open in a scrollable image preview.

File operations

You can manage files with swipe gestures, just like in other iOS apps:

• Swipe left on a file or folder to see the Delete (red) and Rename (orange) buttons.
• Long-press a file for a context menu with Rename, Delete, Move, and (for .py files) Run Script.

To move a file or folder, use the long-press context menu and choose Move. You will see a folder picker where you can select the destination.

Deleting is permanent. You will get a confirmation prompt, but there is no trash or undo after that.

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Left: A Python script opened in the file viewer with syntax highlighting. Right: A CSV file displayed as a formatted table with rows and columns.

Searching for files

Use the search bar at the top of the file list to filter by file name. This searches within the current folder, narrowing the list as you type.

For deeper searches, tap the magnifying glass icon in the toolbar to open Search in Files. This lets you search for text inside your files across all folders, which is useful when you cannot remember which script contains that function you wrote last week.

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iOS Files app integration

Your files are stored in the app’s Documents container, which means they are also visible in the iOS Files app under On My iPhone (or On My iPad) > Pyodios. This gives you several options:

• Copy data files into your Pyodios folder using the Files app
• Share scripts with AirDrop or other apps
• Back up your work to iCloud Drive or other cloud storage providers
• Drag and drop files between apps on iPad

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Import and export

You can bring files into Pyodios from other apps and share files out:

• Import: Tap the menu (...) and choose Import File to pick a file from another app or location using the iOS document picker. This copies the file into your current folder.
• Export: Long-press a file and choose Share to open the iOS share sheet. From there you can AirDrop the file, copy it to another app, or save it to iCloud Drive.

iCloud sync

If you enable iCloud sync in Settings, your notebooks and scripts are automatically synced to iCloud Documents. This means your work is available on any device signed into the same Apple Account. Changes sync in the background, and files are marked with a cloud icon when they are stored in iCloud.

Enable iCloud sync in Settings > Cloud Sync to keep your notebooks and scripts available across all your devices.

Shared files

If you share a file to Pyodios from another app (like the Files app, Safari, or Mail), a notification badge appears in the toolbar. Tap it to review and import the shared files into your Documents folder. This is a quick way to bring in .py scripts, .ipynb notebooks, or data files that someone has sent you.

Supported file types

The Files tab can display and work with a variety of file types:

File type	What happens when you tap it
.py	Opens in the Editor tab
.ipynb	Opens in the Notebook tab
.csv	Opens in a table preview (with raw text toggle)
.json	Opens in a text viewer
.txt, .md	Opens in a text viewer with line numbers
.png, .jpg	Opens in an image preview
Folders	Navigates into the folder

Pull down on the file list to refresh if you have made changes outside the app (for example, through the iOS Files app or iCloud sync).