package jxl does not exist ??? any ideas

Hey, when compiling one of my .java files I get the message
"package jxl does not exist
import jxl.WorkbookSettings;"

I've changed the classpath so it'll point to the jar file but still nothing.

Any ideas?

Either your classpath is still incorrect or that package doesn't exist; btw, you can check the contents of your .jar file with an ordinary zip application.

kind regards,

Jos

The importing for the file is

Code:

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import jxl.Workbook;
import jxl.WorkbookSettings;
import jxl.format.Alignment;
import jxl.format.Border;
import jxl.format.BorderLineStyle;
import jxl.write.*;
import jxl.write.Number;

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I copied the jxl.jar straight into my C: drive so the classpath is C:\jxl.jar.

Any ideas what is wrong?

P.S. Just checked the jar file, I contains everything I need

OK, got it sorted, well my classpath still won't recognise it so have to put in the full classpath when compiling, thanks for the help

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Originally Posted by Macca07

Hey, when compiling one of my .java files I get the message
"package jxl does not exist
import jxl.WorkbookSettings;"

I've changed the classpath so it'll point to the jar file but still nothing.

Any ideas?

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This works to me:

1-Change or set the CLASSPATH in Environment Variables:
* Open Explorer (Windows-E)
* Right-click on Computer
* Select Properties
* On the "Advanced" Tab select "Environment Variables..."
* On System variables window, Edit or Add a new variable named: CLASSPATH
* On Variable Value set the place where jxl.jar is, example: .;C:\YourPath\jxl.jar

2-Open a new CMD window and compile as usual.

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Please don't post to old dead threads. The question was adequately answered 2½ years ago.

Moreover, the preferred way to do things is to set the classpath via the -cp flag on the command line or the Class-Path header field in the manifest file of an applet or application. Not by setting the system environment variable.

db

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