rstudio does not use linux file manager

[snvv]

Hello
The last two versions of rstudio dows not utilize the operating system (in my case debian sid) file manager (Thunar in my case). Instead it uses a not so helpful window. Please press HERE to see the linux version of file manager in rstudio.

Is a way to set Thunar as the default file manager?
Thank you

[entomologist]

+1, this is a titanic downgrade.

[vvanhees]

I agree, and just to clarify, this is not just a matter of interface esthetics. The practical problems are:

• It has become hard to navigate to files outside the home directory (~/), e.g. files on a mounted drive. The only way to do that is by knowing the exact path to a file and typing it in the "File name" field.
• The interface does not allow for searching for a file inside a folder. When a folder holds many files the only way to find the file of interest is by scrolling up and down. When working on a large project this becomes very tedious.

[entomologist]

I also lose access to my pinned folders in Nautilus and features such as starred folders, which are critical for navigating my projects.

[vvanhees]

I found a partial solution, as discussed here in rstudio github issue tracker go to RStudio toolbar: Tools -> Global Options -> General -> Advanced -> tick 'Use native file and message dialog boxes'.

The only disadvantage is that the search window is opened behind the RStudio interface.

[aka.dr.house]

This is still a problem and really needs addressed. The file manager that comes up in Unix is clunky and has massive missing functionality.