javac cannot compile my source which uses a package

[jpocok]

Hi,
I'm learning java and cannot step over this problem:

I have created a new directory to store my packages. This is in my home directory: <myhome>/prog/j/packages and there is a java source file: <myhome>/prog/j/packages/SamplePackedClass.java. This file contains only this:

package samplepackage;
public class SamplePackedClass {
}

There is another java source file in <myhome>/prog/j/UsePredefinedPackage.java:

import samplepackage.*;
public class UsePredefinedPackage {
}

Tutorials and online helps write about compiling that, I have to create a new environment option to compile it correctly:

export CLASSPATH=[I]<myhome>/prog/j/packages[/I]

Yeye, but doesn't work:

javac UsePredefinedPackage.java 
UsePredefinedPackage.java:1: error: package samplepackage does not exist
import samplepackage.*;
^
1 error

I tried to use -cp flag also, as can be read in javac manual. Same result.

I mess somethig, but really do not know what. Can somebody help?

Another question: if CLASSPATH way is right, how can I give more, than one? Some env option uses ":" to separate, but I don't know about this any more.

[mkarthik90]

if u wanted to use more than one environment variable while compiling the code. USE the command set path="ur environment path " and then start executing
all the files in that location will be available from then. and make sure u use this command when ever u compile ur code

[mkarthik90]

if u wanted to use more than one environment variable while compiling the code. USE the command set path="ur environment path " and then start executing
all the files in that location will be available from then. and make sure u use this command when ever u compile ur code

[jpocok]

if u wanted to use more than one environment variable while compiling the code. USE the command set path="ur environment path " and then start executing
all the files in that location will be available from then. and make sure u use this command when ever u compile ur code

I don't understand you. Please try to write any example.

[Norm]

Your package name must be the same as the name of the folder containing it.
Your .java files are not in the correctly named folders or the package statement is wrong. They must match.

[jpocok]

Your package name must be the same as the name of the folder containing it.
Your .java files are not in the correctly named folders or the package statement is wrong. They must match.

I tried, didn't work.

[Norm]

If you want help you will have to say more than "it didn't work".
What you have posted so far will not work. You need to change it. What have you changed it to?
What errors are you getting?

[jpocok]

If you want help you will have to say more than "it didn't work".
What you have posted so far will not work. You need to change it. What have you changed it to?
What errors are you getting?

I tought, it is unambigous. Sorry.
I changed the name of the folder from packages to samplepackage (strange!!!). The result is completely the same as before.

[Norm]

I have no idea of what you are currently working with. There are folders, source files, classpath settings, the current folder when you execute the javac command, the commandline, etc
Somewhere in all those different files, settings etc things are not right. Unless you completely describe it all, there is no way to guess the dozens of different ways it could be wrong.

[jpocok]

I have no idea of what you are currently working with. There are folders, source files, classpath settings, the current folder when you execute the javac command, the commandline, etc
Somewhere in all those different files, settings etc things are not right. Unless you completely describe it all, there is no way to guess the dozens of different ways it could be wrong.

Everything is written in this topic. There are no any other settings lines, characters. Nothing. I gave everything.

[Norm]

Post the console contents from when you compile. The folder name, the contents of the folder (use dir command) and the commandline

[jpocok]

Post the console contents from when you compile. The folder name, the contents of the folder (use dir command) and the commandline

OK. I do not understand, because... it works. I've restarted system and it is working now. javac compiled my new class... Very strange. I have to know the reason of this effect to keep clear of this mistake. It is my mistake, but still I do not know where. Can you explain to me?

It is just for mystify me:

javac UsePredefinedPackage.java

(Notice please, I didn't use -cp path option.)
This file is in my <myhome>/prog/j folder and compiled.
The package is <myhome>/prog/j/samplepackage/SamplePackedClass.java (I have precompiled it previously and <myhome>/prog/j/samplepackage/SamplePackedClass.class file exists of course.)
And now I want to see my CLASSPATH env option:

echo $CLASSPATH
(nothing)

Regenerating CLASSPATH results compiler error again:

javac UsePredefinedPackage.java 
UsePredefinedPackage.java:1: error: package samplepackage does not exist
import samplepackage.*;
^
1 error

I mess something, sure. Need still help. :(

[Norm]

Post the console contents from when you compile. The folder name, the contents of the folder (use dir command) and the commandline.
To copy the contents of the command prompt window:
Click on Icon in upper left corner
Select Edit
Select 'Select All' - The selection will show
Click in upper left again
Select Edit and click 'Copy'

Paste here.

[Tolls]

Regenerating CLASSPATH results compiler error again:

javac UsePredefinedPackage.java 
UsePredefinedPackage.java:1: error: package samplepackage does not exist
import samplepackage.*;
^
1 error

I mess something, sure. Need still help. :(

You should be using -cp, not a CLASSPATH variable (unless it is to "populate" the -cp switch in a batch file).
IN any case, you haven't told us what value you are putting into the CLASSPATH.

[jpocok]

Post the console contents from when you compile. The folder name, the contents of the folder (use dir command) and the commandline.
To copy the contents of the command prompt window:
Click on Icon in upper left corner
Select Edit
Select 'Select All' - The selection will show
Click in upper left again
Select Edit and click 'Copy'

Paste here.

I use linux, not DOS, but have written my folder tree.
I've already pasted everything several times.
Thank you for help.

[jpocok]

You should be using -cp, not a CLASSPATH variable (unless it is to "populate" the -cp switch in a batch file).
IN any case, you haven't told us what value you are putting into the CLASSPATH.

CLASSPATH is set to <myhome>/prog/j/samplepackage
Of course I tried -cp option this way:

javac -cp <myhome>/prog/j/samplepackage UsePredefinedPackage.java

Same error.

[JosAH]

As a rule of thumb: javac compiles files while java runs classes (optionally in a .jar file). If you want to compile a file named UsePredefinedPackage.jave you'd better make sure that file is in your current working directory; otherwise you have to supply the path to that file.

kind regards,

Jos

[jpocok]

As a rule of thumb: javac compiles files while java runs classes (optionally in a .jar file). If you want to compile a file named UsePredefinedPackage.jave you'd better make sure that file is in your current working directory; otherwise you have to supply the path to that file.

kind regards,

Jos

I'm using another way to store. Thanks for help. I will solve it.

[Norm]

I've already pasted everything several times.

I didn't see the console contents that shows:
1) the current directory that the command was issued in
2) the contents of the current directory

On windows this is what is shown:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

D:\JavaDevelopment\Testing\ForumQuestions\rwm3>dir
Volume in drive D is Work
Volume Serial Number is 0C24-B38C

Directory of D:\JavaDevelopment\Testing\ForumQuestions\rwm3

09/11/2009 01:35 AM <DIR> .
09/11/2009 01:35 AM <DIR> ..
07/04/2001 05:21 PM 20,768 BB.gif
06/09/2001 01:17 AM 695 Comp.java
06/30/2001 12:40 AM 885 Dot.gif
05/15/2001 01:46 AM 2,419 R1.gif
07/20/2001 10:30 PM 1,027 rwm3.html
07/21/2001 10:07 AM 7,784 rwm3.java
6 File(s) 33,578 bytes
2 Dir(s) 7,023,009,792 bytes free

D:\JavaDevelopment\Testing\ForumQuestions\rwm3>

The Orange is the current directory path. Below is the contents of that directory.

[jpocok]

Forget it, please. I'm going to solve the problem alone. Many thanks for all.