IntelliJ IDEA 2016.2 Help

Import Project from SBT. Page 1

Use this page to specify SBT import project settings.

ItemDescription
SBT projectSpecify the name of the project that you import.
Use auto-importSelect this check box to resolve all changes made to the SBT project automatically every time you refresh your project.
Create directories for empty content roots automaticallySelect this check box to add an src directory to your project.
Download sources and docsSelect this check box to download dependencies and their sources for your project.
Download SBT sources and docsSelect this check box to download SBT dependencies and their sources for your project. The dependencies are used in build files such as build.sbt.
Project SDK Use this field to specify SDK to be used in your project.
If the project SDK is already defined in IntelliJ IDEA, select it from the list. Otherwise, click New and select the installation folder of the desired IntelliJ IDEA version.
Global SBT settingsUse this area to set global SBT settings.
JVMUse this area to set JVM. You can choose from the following options:
  • From project JDK - use this option if you want to use a default JVM from your project's JDK.
  • Custom - use this option if you want to use a custom JVM.
JVM OptionsUse this area to set the following JVM options:
  • Maximum heap size, MB - use this field to specify the maximum heap size available to the process that launches the compiler. The default 768 Mb is suitable for most of the purposes.
  • VM parameters - use this field to type the string to be passed to the VM when IntelliJ IDEA launches the compiler. If you need more room to type, click iconOpenDescription to open the VM parameters  dialog where the text entry area is larger.
Launcher (sbt-launch.jar)Use this area to specify the SBT launcher. You can choose from the following options:
  • Bundled - select this option if you want to use a default launcher located the plugin directory. The latest version of the launcher is usually available.
  • Custom - select this option if you want to use a custom launcher. Specify the path to the location of your custom launcher.
Last modified: 23 November 2016