make quantaplus a default editor for php files in ubuntu

Question

i m new to ubuntu so i want to know how to make quanta plus as a default editor for php files

in windows we just use open with context menu first time for new type of file and check 'use this application for these type of files' & then that type of files open always in checked application .i want to know such type of facility/feature on ubuntu

and one more thing

if i open 2 php files then two instance of quanta plus opens, whereas i need that second php files open on another tab of already opens quanta plus editor.

Answer 1

Have a look at /etc/gnome/defaults.list and look for PHP and change it with quantaplus and restart your X session.

If it doesn't have php entry, Try this.

• Right click on any PHP file and navigate to Open With tab.
• Add Quanta application using add button at the bottom
• After adding it , select it from option.

Answer 2

If you open a folder with a PHP file, then you can right click on the file and select "Open with other application ..." This will give you a dialog box where you can select the quantaplus editor. Make sure you tick the checkbox at the bottom of the dialog box which says 'Remember this application for "PHP script" files'.