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The Build page contains options related to build operations. Settings in this tab allows to specify how Project/Make and Project/Rebuild operations are performed. All settings on this page have global scope.

To open Build page click Project menu / Settings / Build.

Internal (default) - Uses winIDEA’s integrated make utility.

oMake - All project files that are out of date are recompiled and finally linked

oRebuild - All project files are recompiled and linked

External - The specified executable is invoked. It is the responsibility of this executable to perform the requested operation.

Note: Unlike General/Use External Make which invokes the external make utility after winIDEA identifies one or more files being outdated, these tools are run unconditionally.