libgdx ClassNotFoundException when starting Desktop main - Mac, IntelliJ

Question

I set up my project as described in the IntelliJ setup tutorial, but I am unable to start the Desktop application. The android app starts up fine in both the emulator and on

Answer 1

This is a bug with intellij. I have been informed it will be fixed soon.

For the meantime.

Click the gradle tab on the right side of the editor window.

Click the blue refresh icon.

Expand desktop -> tasks -> other Then double click on "run".