src folder not created when creating simple Intellij java gradle Project

Question

I am following the instructions to create a simple IntelliJ Project with Gradle support and the src folder is not created (I guess this is the base of any Java Project) https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/getting-started-with-gradle.html

1. New Project: I check Gradle and Java - next
2. Added Artefact ID -> next
3. "Use auto-import", "using explicit module groups", "create separate Module per source set", "Use default Gradle wrapper" -> next
4. Give a project name -> next

I have no src folder. I am not able to add a new class.

When doing the same without gradle I have the src folder.

UPDATE Adding a module called "src" works, but then I have a module called src and a folder in it called src. But this is a hack. Just bought IntelliJ for 200 bucks and I hope this can be solved in a more professional way :-)

Answer 1

For Windows the solution is. To go manually into: File -> Settings -> Build, Execution, Deployment -> Gradle -> check the "Create directories for empty content roots automatically".

For Mac the solution is. To go manually into: Intellij IDEA -> Preferences -> Build, Execution, Deployment -> Build Tools -> Gradle -> check the "Create directories for empty content roots automatically".

Answer 2

Just right create on your project directory and choose New -> Directory -> (choose all four to be created: src/main/java, src/main/resource, src/test/java, and src/test/resource) -> enter

found the answer here: https://intellij-support.jetbrains.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/206806425-Source-Directories-Not-Being-Created-In-New-Project

Answer 3

@here A quick fix that worked for me. Once you have created the gradle project as mentioned in the question

• open the gradle sidebar on the right hand side.
• click settings
• a new dialog box will appear.
• In this dialog box check the option "create directories for empty contents roots automatically"
• then click apply and src folders will be created for you ..

Images are attached for clarity.

Open the gradle sidebar on the right hand side.

Check the option "create directories for empty contents roots automatically"