Developing ij-Plugins using IntelliJ IDEA > Create Project

Once source are checked out, you need to create IDEA project for the selected module, in this case ij-plugins. If you were checking out sources following previous step of the tutorial the "New Project" wizard should open automatically. You can always start it selecting File > New Project...

  1. In the "New Project" dialog select "Create Java project from existing sources".

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  2. Confirm location of the new project.

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  3. Deselect all source directories suggested by IDEA using Unmark All button. We will set up source directories once the project is created.

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  4. Deselect all libraries suggested by IDEA. We will set up libraries once the project is created.

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  5. Since you did not select any source directories, IDEA will new try to create module for each. Click Next to get to the final configuration dialog.

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  6. On the final dialog click on Finish to create IDEA project.

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  7. One the project is created, it should open in IDEA.

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Once project is created you need to specify location of the sources and dependencies. This is described in the next step.