Path Variables
for Windows and Linux
for macOS
Ctrl+Alt+S 
On this page:
Path Variables page. Use this page to configure path variables and the list of ignored variables.
Add / Edit Variable dialog. Use this dialog to specify the name and value for a new or existing path variable.
Path Variables page
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Reset | Revert path variables and the list of ignored variables to their initial saved states. |
Name | This field shows the name of a path variable (readonly). |
Value | This field shows the value of a path variable (readonly). |
| Create a new path variable. |
| Edit the selected path variable. |
| Delete the selected path variable. |
Ignored Variables | List the names of the variables that should be ignored. Use semicolons ( |
or Enter
or Alt+DeleteAdd / 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 Example: creating a new path variable
You may have a library that is located outside your project directory. This library 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 library may be different on your teammates' computers. In this case, you can create the PATH_TO_LIB variable:
In the Settings/Preferences dialog (Ctrl+Alt+S), go to , and click
.In the Add Variable dialog, type the
PATH_TO_LIBvariable, 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_LIBvariable value so that it points to the library location on their computers.