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 | Use this link to 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). |
| Use this icon or shortcut to create a new path variable. (The Add Variable dialog will open.) |
| Use this icon or shortcut to edit the selected path variable. (The Edit Variable dialog will open.) |
| Use this icon or shortcut to 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
Consider storing a library on your disk. 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, since the other teammates may store same library in the different locations.
That's why it makes sense to create a dedicated path variable PATH_TO_LIB:
In the Settings/Preferences dialog (Ctrl+Alt+S), click Path Variables under Appearance and Behavior and click
.In the Add Variable dialog box that opens, type the variable name
PATH_TO_LIB, and its value that points to the library location on your disk.Share the
*.imlfile through your version control system.The other developers should update their projects and change the value of
PATH_TO_LIBvariable to point to the locations of their libraries.