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I think that "Add server instance" wizard could read env.variable CATALINA_HOME and set value of Catalina Home textfield automatically. How to reach the wizard: - run IDE - invoke "Servers" list (Tools -> Servers) - press "Add server" button - select Tomcat 6.0 - press "Next" button