How to update to major version while retaining settings?
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Hello,
with IntelliJ 2019 coming out, I wanted to update from 2018.3.6 to the new major version. I did so only to realise my code style settings (and other stuff) have not been properly transferred to the new version, basically forcing me to roll back to the previous version.
I would like to use the latest version of the product, but I don't really want to go through the tedious process of setting up code style again (along with setting up colour schemes for specific languages).
Is there a way to update to the major version and to keep all of the previously set settings? I am currently not using the JetBrains settings account synchronisation and I haven't tried it, would enabling that perhaps help?
Thank you.
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IDE asks to import the settings from the previous version on the first start.
It could be that you've already evaluated the EAP version before and started with the clean settings. Now you've upgraded to the new release and it's using the settings from the EAP without offering you to import the settings from the previous release.
If it's the case, you can delete IDE config directory for the current version (https://intellij-support.jetbrains.com/hc/articles/206544519), start it again and import the settings from the previous version when asked.
Another option is to use File | Export Settings in the previous version and File | Import Settings in the new version.
Well, slap me on the ass and call me Sally. That was it. I feel so stupid right now. Thank you very much for the help, Serge.