Build tool window

The Build tool window helps you view the output of your builds that were done by IntelliJ IDEA, delegated to Maven or Gradle, and the results of the project synchronization.

The tool window becomes available after you build your code.

Build Output tab

IntelliJ IDEA displays the result of your build in the Build Output tab. Depending on a project, the build output shows tasks, goals, and commands that were executed and error messages that were produced.

By default, the tab also displays all successful steps and warnings.

Build a project

In the main menu, go to Build | Build Project or press Ctrl+F9.
Check the results in the Build tool window.
If the tool window does not open automatically, go to View | Tool Windows | Build in the main menu.

Sync tab

When you open a Gradle or Maven project, the sync is done automatically.

If you need, you can manually trigger the synchronization of your project.

Reimport a project

Open a Gradle or Maven tool window.
Right-click a project you want to sync, and from the context menu, select Sync Project for Maven or Reload Gradle Project for Gradle.
Check the results in the Build tool window.

For more information, refer to Maven and Gradle section.

Error handling

When an error occurs during the build process, IntelliJ IDEA displays an error message with the line and column number that could be easily located. If IntelliJ IDEA can locate the error place, it displays a link that you can click and navigate to the necessary line in the editor.

When the Build tool window displays multi errors or warnings, it enables you to navigate between the next or the previous problem from the context menu or using the Ctrl+Alt+Down and Ctrl+Alt+Up shortcuts.

If the error occurs during the synchronization process, IntelliJ IDEA displays an error message. IntelliJ IDEA also displays the issue description in the text console and offers a solution if possible.

Context menu

Several options such as Rerun and Stop are the same as in the side toolbar, the rest of the options are described in the following table:

Item	Shortcut	Description
Jump to Source	`F4`	Open the corresponding location in the editor.
Show Warnings		Select this option for IntelliJ IDEA to display warnings.
Show Successful Steps		Select this option for IntelliJ IDEA to display all the steps of the build process.
Exclude from Compile		Exclude the relevant file from compilation.
Exclude from Validation		Exclude the relevant file from validation.
Previous Problem	`Ctrl+Alt+Up`	Navigate to the previous problem.
Next Problem	`Ctrl+Alt+Down`	Navigate to the next problem.

For the options in the context menu of the messages displayed in the right part of the output, use the following table:

Item	Description
Compare with Clipboard	Compare the output in a built-in Diff Viewer.
Fold Lines Like This	You can fold a line that is too long.
Pause Output	Pause the compilation process.
Clear All	Delete the output messages.

Side Toolbar buttons

Icon	Tooltip	Description
	Rerun	Rerun the compilation.
	Stop	Stop the building process. Terminate compilation. This button is enabled when compilation is in progress.
	Compiler Properties	Configure the compiler settings.
	Pin Tab	Pin the tab with which you are working. The next time you build your code, the results will be displayed in a new tab.
	Filters	Filter the output displaying or hiding warnings and successful steps.
	Soft-Wrap	Creates soft wraps in the message text.
	Scroll to End	Scrolls to the end of displayed messages.

Upper Toolbar buttons

Icon	Tooltip	Description
	Show Options Menu	Click this icon to open a menu with more options for managing the tool window such as displaying or hiding side toolbars, group tabs, selecting viewing mode, resizing, and so on.
	Hide	Hides the tool window. To open it up again, go to View \| Tool Windows \| Build in the main menu.

Last modified: 08 October 2024