CODEWITHSUNDEEP
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Reputation: 105087

When trying to open a .java file from windows explorer I get a "No project found to open file in" error message

So, when I double click a file in windows explorer, Intellij fires up, but instead of just showing me the file I want to see, shows up the following message:

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I think I get what it means: it means this given .java file isn't associated with an Intellij project.

That's actually true, but even so I'd like to be able to open the file and see it with syntax highlighting and such.

How to overcome this problem?

Thanks

Upvotes: 2

Views: 743

Answers (2)

CrazyCoder
CrazyCoder

Reputation: 402055

It's a known limitation which we plan to address in the future versions to allow opening and editing individual files without project context.

Please watch/vote the related issue.

Upvotes: 3

Mihai Toader
Mihai Toader

Reputation: 12243

I don't think you can'tcan by default. I'm assuming you are opening downloaded files or such. What I would is create a project (Scrapbook for example is a good name) on desktop and I would put/download the file I want to see in the corresponding src folder. That way when I'm clicking it would open properly.

Most of the syntax highlight and such goodness of idea comes from a proper project setup (proper JDK paths, libraries, etc).

Upvotes: 1

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