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+# Welcome to the filebrowser Durandal widget demo
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+This [Durandal](http://durandaljs.com/) widget allows to display a folder tree and add some actions to manipulate this items :
+* A clic on a file or folder selects it
+* A double-clic opens / closes a folder
+* A double-clic displays the file content in the editor
+* A right-clic opens a context menu with different options :
+ * Rename the item
+ * Copy the selected item(s)
+ * Paste the selected item(s)
+ * Create an item (in a folder)
+ * Delete an item (and its components)
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