Why Use a Multi-File HTML Editor?
Real websites aren't single-file projects. They have multiple HTML pages, separate CSS stylesheets, various JavaScript files, and organized folder structures. HCODX lets you create and manage complex multi-file projects just like a professional IDE.
Unlike simple single-file editors, HCODX provides a complete file system with folders, file management, and project organization. Build actual websites, not just code snippets.
Professional Project Management
📁 File Explorer
Visual file tree showing your entire project structure. Create, rename, delete, and organize files with clicks.
📄 Multiple HTML Files
Create separate pages for home, about, contact, etc. Build complete multi-page websites.
🎨 Organized CSS
Split your styles into multiple files. Have separate files for layout, components, and utilities.
⚡ Modular JavaScript
Organize JavaScript into separate modules. Keep utilities, components, and logic separated.
📂 Folder Structure
Create folders to organize your files. Group styles, scripts, and pages logically.
🔗 Link Management
Files automatically link to each other. Reference CSS and JS files correctly without hassle.
How Multi-File Projects Work
In a typical multi-file project, you might have:
├── 📄 index.html
├── 📄 about.html
├── 📄 contact.html
├── 📁 css/
│ ├── 📄 style.css
│ ├── 📄 layout.css
│ └── 📄 components.css
├── 📁 js/
│ ├── 📄 main.js
│ ├── 📄 utils.js
│ └── 📄 components.js
└── 📁 images/
├── 🖼️ logo.png
└── 🖼️ hero.jpg
Key Features for Multi-File Development
File Navigation
- Quick file switching with keyboard shortcuts
- Recently opened files list
- Search files by name
- Tab interface for open files
Project Organization
- Create unlimited folders and subfolders
- Drag and drop files to reorganize
- Rename files and folders easily
- Delete unused files safely
File Linking
- Auto-complete for file references
- Relative path generation
- Link validation and checking
- Import/export between files
Building Multi-Page Websites
Create Your Pages
Start with index.html as your homepage. Add about.html, contact.html, services.html, or any pages your site needs. Each page is a separate HTML file with its own content and structure.
Share Styles Across Pages
Create a main CSS file that all pages link to. Add page-specific CSS files when needed. Your styles stay organized and easy to maintain.
Reuse JavaScript
Write utility functions once and use them across all pages. Create component libraries that work sitewide. Build modular, maintainable JavaScript code.
Project Templates
HCODX includes starter templates for common multi-file projects:
- Business Website: Home, About, Services, Contact pages with shared CSS
- Portfolio Site: Portfolio grid, project pages, about section
- Blog Layout: Index, post pages, archive, with blog-specific styling
- Landing Page: Single page with organized CSS and JavaScript modules
- Web App: Multi-page application with component-based structure
Best Practices for Multi-File Projects
File Naming
- Use lowercase with hyphens:
about-us.html - Be descriptive but concise:
navigation.cssnotnav.css - Group related files with prefixes:
component-header.js
Folder Organization
- Keep similar files together (all CSS in /css/)
- Create subfolders for large projects (/css/components/)
- Use descriptive folder names (/assets/, not /stuff/)
File Structure
- Main files in root: index.html, about.html
- Assets in folders: /css/, /js/, /images/
- Keep structure flat and simple when possible
Advanced Multi-File Features
Import/Export
Import existing projects by uploading multiple files. Export your entire project as a ZIP file with all folders and files intact.
Version Control
Auto-save works across all files. Your entire project saves automatically, protecting all your work.
Search Across Files
Search for text across all project files. Find where variables, functions, or classes are used throughout your codebase.
Global Find and Replace
Replace text across multiple files at once. Update variable names, fix typos, or refactor code project-wide.
Who Needs Multi-File Support?
Professional Developers
Build actual client projects with proper structure. Create maintainable websites with organized code.
Students & Learners
Learn real-world web development practices. Understand how professional websites are structured.
Agencies & Teams
Prototype client websites quickly. Share well-organized projects with team members.
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