How to run a Scala script within IntelliJ IDEA?

Question

Here is a trivial scala script:

object test {
  def hi() { print(\"hi there from here\") }
}


test.hi()

From the command line it does the expe

Answer 1

What works for me, is:

1. Write a Scala script, e.g. MyScript.scala
2. In the menu select: Run -> Edit Configurations...
3. Press the "+" (⌘N also works on the Mac in this dialog)
4. Select "Scala Script"
5. Then select your Script file in this dialog

Now you can run your script. It's a bit inconvenient, but it works.

Note: This works for me in IntelliJ IDEA 14.x