| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Use external tool to compare folders | Select this check box to have IntelliJ IDEA use an external tool for comparing folders.
In the text box below, specify the path to the executable file of the desired external tool. Use the Browse button  , if necessary. |
| Use external tool to compare files | Select this check box to have IntelliJ IDEA use an external tool for comparing files.
In the text box below, specify the path to the executable file of the desired external tool. Use the Browse button , if necessary. |
| Use external merge tool | Select this check box to have IntelliJ IDEA use an external merge tool.
In the text box below, specify the path to the executable file of the desired external tool. Use the
Browse button , if necessary.
|
| Parameters | Use this field to set the merge tool parameters.
Note Note that different merge tools have different parameters. You need to specify all necessary parameters in a correct order. |
