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PhpStorm - How can I avoid creating the .idea folder?

I don't want PhpStorm to create an .idea folder. Is this possible?

I'm working in a new environment where I pretty much MUST figure out a way to remove them or I have to change IDE, which I really don't want to do.

Can't PhpStorm store the project files and settings in its own directory?

Solution

  • I don't want PhpStorm to create an .idea folder. Is this possible?

    No, but workaround is very simple and described in the actual ticket body: http://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/WI-343 :

    WORKAROUND: Actually you can do it for a long time - but only manually. Just create a new project anywhere where you want to store your project data, then go to "Settings | Directories" and detach its dir and attach your project root folder.

    Just remember to open this folder instead of actual one next time.