Create new PHP Project

Projects allows you to organize files and configure common properties. You can also add references to other PHP projects to get IntelliSense across them.

Navigate to File -> New -> Project, and choose PHP templates group.

You can also create project from existing files. Try File -> New -> Project From Existing Code ....

Debug web project

PHP Projects can be debugged locally or remotely. PHP Tools debugger allows you to put breakpoints, step into, step over, watch callstack, switch between requests, watch for variable values, evaluate expressions, modify values, quick watch by hovering mouse over expressions and much more!

Advanced IntelliSense

Make sure you have tried Professional features. It allows you to take advantage of advanced IntelliSense and other editor features. These utilizes development processes to save you hours of time.

IntelliSense learns your code, auto-completes your code, shows you useful tool tips and PHPDoc content.