How-To: Change Grails User work and cache directory under windows

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The directions below will help you move the Grails user work and cache directory to a different location.

Why?

Sometimes your default “primary drive” may be running out of space and you need to move your workspace else where.

How?

Create a file called “settings.groovy” under “C:/Users/.grails” directory.
Edit this file and add the following line: [sourcecode language=“jscript”]

grails.work.dir=“D:/grailswork”

[/sourcecode]

Make sure that the defined folder exists.
Remove all other content, files and folders in the “.grails” folder.

Your are all set

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