I've been trying to edit a non-project file using IntelliJ Community Edition 2016.3, and I cannot get around the write only protection.
I do not get a pop-up asking whether I would actually like to edit the non-proj file, as seen in this post: Intelij 15 edit non project files by default
And I've also installed the Non Project Files Unlocker plugin, unfortunately it did not seem to have an impact (yes I restarted the IDE).
If anyone has had the same experience or if someone has a workaround/solution please let me know. All suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks!
--> Create new IntelliJ project (for the 'non-project' file), edit the code, build that code using maven, open original intelliJ project, and the desired file is updated.
I had similar problem, but not with non-project files, rather with all the files, IntelliJ Community Edition 2016.3. Most of the time I wasn't able to edit anything. Played with file protection, checked/unchecked write permissions, nothing seemed to work.
What helped me eventually is to go to File->Preferences...->Plugins, then disabled the IdeaVim plugin.
I found that solution here:
https://superuser.com/questions/951374/cant-type-delete-in-intellij-idea-osx-el-capitan-4/952647#952647?s=38d8d09b1b824d14aa70da4954b5bf66
check the accepted answer.
