(noob question) In WebStorm, why is the Run icon grayed out?
I am new to WebStorm. I created a boilerplate HTML 5 project. I can launch the index.html file from within that file using the Firefox icon. However, the Run icon in the menu is grayed out. What do I have to do to activate it? Also, and this is the real question, what does it mean to run an application? If I am able to display the .html file, what does Run do additionally?
By the way, I am astounded by the quality of this application - simply amazing. Thanks to JetBrains.
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Hi Todd,
You have to create Run/Debug configuration first (Run | Edit Configurations...) .. and only then (after you select one of them as active in dropdown box in main toolbar) you will be able to click on Run and/or Debug buttons.
When you will see the properties/fields when creating such configuration, you should figure out what "run an application" means. Possibly it will not be necessary for you to use it at all (since I do not know what kind of development you are doing there).
Andriy,
Thank you for taking the time to answer. I created a configuration like you suggested, and the Run arrow icon did become active. But when I click on it, I get a message that says the configuration file is empty.
However, I am going to leave that alone for now. Here's my conclusion, and I would appreciate it if you would confirm: If I have a simple web page or web site (no database, no PHP, just HTML pages linking to each other and some JS/CSS), then I *probably* am OK for now invoking the page using the browser icons. Would you agree?
(As you also mentioned, I will understand what Run means once I progress further and it will intuitively make sense to me.)
Look forward to hearing from you,
Todd
Yes, you are correct.
Browser icons can also be invioked via "View | Web Preview...".
Another similar functionality (depends on other settings though) is "View | Open in Browser"
Thank you for confirming.
Again, I have to say that this product is in a class by itself. It is the first product I have seen in a long time that moves the software development bar up to a new level.