How to specify IntelliJ Exclude Directories using Gradle?

Question

Using IntelliJ to open a build.gradle file, in the \"Import Project from Gradle\" window, the \"Excluded Roots\" are pre-populated with the .gradle

Answer 1

If you are using the Gradle Kotlin DSL, use the following snippet:

idea {
  module {
    excludeDirs.add(file("..."))
  }
}