Add a properties file to IntelliJ's classpath
classpath, intellij-idea, java
Solution
Try this:
- Go to Project Structure.
- Select your module.
- Find the folder in the tree on the right and select it.
- Click the Sources button above that tree (with the blue folder) to make that folder a sources folder.
Problem
I'm running a simple Java program from the IntelliJ IDE using the Run->Run menu. It works fine. Now I want to add log4j logging. I added a resources folder under my project root. I added a log4j.properties file in that folder. I changed the code to log something. What is the right way to tell IntelliJ to include the resources folder in the classpath so the properties file is seen? With IntelliJ 8 I could guess like a drunk monkey and eventually get it to work. I have 9 now and I am wholly unsuccessful. I've been trying for an hour. How about an "Add to classpath" option somewhere? /fume /vent /rant