title: Netbeans: Creating a Project Concept versus Opening Files
body: <p>I'm having a little trouble understanding a couple of concepts. </p>
  
  <p>I am new to Netbeans and using it for PHP development. I am previously using JEdit. In JEdit, I just simply open the file browser and start editing files. </p>
  
  <p>In Netbeans, it wants me to create projects and import files. </p>
  
  <p>My questions are:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li><p>When I import a project, it sets up data files that Netbeans needs and leaves the original directory in tact, correct? I noticed I could open and edit a project and it affected the original. </p></li>
  <li><p>Sometimes I like to quickly switch between projects and just want to view the /www/ directory of my wamp server to grab files, look at past projects, etc. Why can't I simply do this? (must I always import projects to see my /www/ folder)</p></li>
  <li><p>What is the point between creating a project versus just opening files?</p></li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Thanks all!</p>