How to compile to bin folder on Intellij

Question

I have a src directory containing other directories and class files. However when I change a class in the src directory the relative class file is not updated in the bin folder. Why does Intellij not automatically compile but Eclipse for example does?

Answer 1

You can change your project settings to "Make Project automatically".

To do this, go to Preferences, Compiler and click the checkbox.

(Intellij IDEA 13.1 Ultimate)