Path Variables

Path Variables page

Item	Description
Reset	Revert path variables and the list of ignored variables to their initially saved states.
Name	This field shows the name of a path variable (readonly).
Value	This field shows the value of a path variable (readonly).
or `Alt+Insert`	Create a new path variable.
or `Enter`	Edit the selected path variable.
or `Alt+Delete`	Delete the selected path variable.
Ignored Variables	List the names of the variables that should be ignored. Use semicolons `;` to separate the list items.

Add / Edit Variable dialog

Item	Description
Name	Specify the path variable name.
Value	Specify the path variable value. Use `Shift+Enter` to select the necessary file or folder in the Select Path dialog.

Example: creating a new path variable

You may have an attached directory that is located outside your project directory. This directory is attached to your project, and the path to this library is included in the .iml file of your project. However, this path should not be absolute, because the location on this directory may be different on your teammates' computers. In this case, you can create the PATH_TO_ATT_DIR variable:

Press Control+Alt+S to open the IDE settings and select Appearance & Behavior | Path Variables.
Click .
In the Add Variable dialog, type the PATH_TO_ATT_DIR variable, and its value that points to the library location on your disk.
Share the .iml file through your version control system.
After your teammates update their projects from VCS, they will change the PATH_TO_ATT_DIR variable value so that it points to the library location on their computers.

Last modified: 24 November 2022