JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA Integrated Development Environments (IDE) Instructions

Below you will find brief information for IntelliJ IDEA. This document details how to configure module compiler output settings within JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA. It provides step-by-step instructions on defining specific folders for compiled classes and test classes, allowing users to customize paths regardless of the default source and test roots in their modules. This configuration is crucial for managing project build outputs effectively.

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Configuring Module Compiler Output
Use this setting to define the folders where the IntelliJ IDEA will place the compiled classes and
test classes, regardless of the number of source and test roots in your module.
T o c onfigure module c ompiler out put :
1. Open module settings dialog.
2. Select the desired module, and click the Paths tab.
3. In the Compiler out put section, specify which output path will the compiler use. You can
opt to direct the compiler output to the path, configured on the project level. If you want
to use a module-specific output path, click the radio-button Use module c ompiler out put
pat h .
4. In the Out put pat h field, specify the Production output path.
Accept default, or click the
dialog.
button and locate the desired folder in the Selec t Pat h
5. In the T est out put pat h field, specify the Test output path.
Accept default, or click the
dialog.
See Also
Concepts:
Project
Module
Reference:
Settings / Preferences Dialog
Modules
Web Resources:
Developer Community
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Key features

Defines custom output folders for compiled classes
Separates production and test output paths
Overrides project-level compiler output settings
Enables module-specific output path configuration
Allows specifying paths for both classes and test classes

Frequently asked questions

It defines the folders where IntelliJ IDEA places compiled classes and test classes, regardless of the number of source and test roots in your module.

Open the module settings dialog, select the desired module, and click the Paths tab.

Yes, in the Compiler output section, select the 'Use module compiler output path' radio button.

You specify the Production output path in the 'Output path' field within the Compiler output section.

You specify the Test output path in the 'Test output path' field within the Compiler output section.