How do I get IntelliJ to create a “.ipr” file for me?

Question

I created a project and configured everything so that it properly loads my modules, compiles and runs in tomcat. But when I then copy it to another computer and try to open it as a project, it doesn't have anything set up because there's no ".ipr" file. How do I create this?

I cannot find the setting anywhere in IntelliJ.

Answer 1

The current versions of IntelliJ IDEA prefer use of an .idea folder within a project to store its settings . Older versions (much older by this point) would use a .ipr file, or would support either and let one convert between the formats.

If you move a project, including its .idea folder, to another system, it should have all of the same project-specific settings.