Step 1: Get the code into IntelliJ
IntelliJ Startup
Start IntelliJ IDEA.
IntelliJ shows the following window:
Open the project
Click on “Open”
Choose build.gradle.kts in the root of the jabref source folder:
build.gradle.kts in the “Open Project or File” dialogAfter clicking “Open,” IntelliJ asks how that file should be opened. Answer: “Open as Project”
Then, trust the project:
Confirm JDK Downloading
IntelliJ asks for JDK downloading. Keep the suggested Java version and choose “Eclipse Temurin” as Vendor. Click “Download”.
Allow JDK to access the internet
Allow also access for both cases and click “Allow access”.
Wait for IntelliJ IDEA to import the gradle project
IntelliJ shows “Importing ‘jabref’ Gradle Project” at the lower right corner. This will take several minutes. Wait until this disappears.
IntelliJ IDEA will report low memory
- Click on “Configure”.
- Set “2500” MB (instead of 1262) and click on “Save and Restart”.
- Wait until IntelliJ is up and running again.
Ensure that committing via IntelliJ works
Unfortunately, IntelliJ has no support for ignored sub modules [IDEA-285237]. Fortunately, there is a workaround:
Go to File > Settings… > Version Control > Directory Mappings.
Note: In some MacBooks, Settings can be found at the “IntelliJ” button of the app menu instead of at “File”.
Currently, it looks as follows:
You need to tell IntelliJ to ignore the submodules jablib\src\main\abbrv.jabref.org, jablib\src\main\resources\csl-locales, and jablib\src\main\resources\csl-styles. Select all three (holding the Ctrl key). Then press the minus button on top.
This will make these directories “Unregistered roots:”, which is fine.
Click “OK”