Import a Project¶
This chapter explains how to import a project in an IDE.
In order to import an existing Gradle project in Android Studio, follow the following steps:
- If you are in the Welcome Screen, click on the Open button. Otherwise click either on File > Open… or on File > Import Project….
- Select the root directory of the project and click on the OK button.
![Project Import in Android Studio](../_images/android-studio-import-project.png)
Project Import in Android Studio¶
The Gradle project should now be opened in Android Studio.
In order to import an existing Gradle project in IntelliJ IDEA, follow the following steps:
- If you are in the Welcome Screen, click on the Open button. Otherwise click either on File > Open… or on File > New > Project From Existing Sources….
- Select the root directory of the project and click on the OK button.
![Project Import in IntelliJ IDEA](../_images/intellij-import-project.png)
Project Import in IntelliJ IDEA¶
- If you are asked to choose a project model, select Gradle.
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Fig 1. Project Model Selection when Opening in IntelliJ IDEA | Fig 2. Project Model Selection when Importing in IntelliJ IDEA |
- Click on the Create button.
The Gradle project should now be opened in IntelliJ IDEA.
In order to import an existing Gradle project in Eclipse, follow these steps:
- Click on File > Import….
- Select the project type Gradle > Existing Gradle Project and click on the Next button.
![Project Type Selection in Eclipse](../_images/eclipse-import-gradle-project-01.png)
Project Type Selection in Eclipse¶
- Select the root directory of the project.
![Project root folder in Eclipse](../_images/eclipse-import-gradle-project-02.png)
Project root folder in Eclipse¶
- Click on the Next button and finally on the Finish button.
The Gradle project should now be opened in Eclipse.