# Showing or hiding files in the Navigator view

You can choose to hide system files or generated class files in one of the navigation views. (System files are those that have only a file extension but no file name, for example .classpath.)

1. On the toolbar for one of the navigation views, click the Menu button to open the drop-down menu of display options.
2. Select Filter.
3. In the dialog box that opens, select the checkboxes for the types of files that you want to hide.

In addition, you can restrict the displayed files to a working set.

1. On the toolbar for one of the navigation views, click the Menu button to open the drop-down menu of display options.
2. Choose Select Working Set...
3. Select an existing working set from the list or create a new one by selecting New...

Resources
Resource hierarchies
Navigator view
Working sets

Viewing resource properties
Finding a resource quickly
Narrowing the scope of the Navigator view
Sorting resources in the Navigator view