Path Variables

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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.
Example.

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).
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 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:

Press Ctrl+Alt+S to open the IDE settings and select Appearance & Behavior | Path Variables.
Click .
In the Add Variable dialog, type the PATH_TO_LIB 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_LIB variable value so that it points to the library location on their computers.

Last modified: 14 May 2021