Simple question

[Games2Design]

Everytime i have to compile a java file i am asked to "go into" directory where the file is at (as many of you know).
So my question is - what must i/or can i do so that the compiler locates the file without the need of going into the directory manually.

I got windows 7 32-bit

[DarrylBurke]

Please go through the Forum Rules - particularly the third paragraph.

db

[DarrylBurke]

You need to specify the absolute or relative path of the source file. You also need to ensure that any and all dependencies are available on the classpath, usually fia the -cp flag to javac..

db

[Games2Design]

You need to specify the absolute or relative path of the source file. You also need to ensure that any and all dependencies are available on the classpath, usually fia the -cp flag to javac..

db

Could you elaborate on how to do that or explain what you mean? Because i don't understand what you mean by source file, relative path, absolute path, -cp flag, etc.

Pretty much everything :S

[JosAH]

Suppose you have a directory 'a' under the root; also suppose that directory /a has two subdirectories 'b' and 'c'; so they are /a/b and /a/c. Now suppose your current working directory is /a/b (i.e. you're 'in' that directory) and your source file YourFile.java is stored in directory /a/c. There are a couple of ways to compile that file:

using a relative path: javac ../c/YourFile.java
using an absolute path: javac /a/c/YourFile.java

(use backslashes '\' if you're on a MS Windows machine).

kind regards,

Jos

[Games2Design]

I checked Youtube videos for help to set CLASSPATH. And i have java programs in a folder at C drive called "Java programs".

So i made CLASSPATH as a user and system variable, with directory adress to the folder.

But still, i can't just compile without having to write path or go into directories through CMD.

I don't get why it's not working?


CLASSPATH : Is a path that helps javac find the classes right? So why is it not working?

[Fubarable]

We may need to see your attempts, your command window dumps and get a knowledge of the package structure of your class to help more.

[DarrylBurke]

Don't set the system variables, use the -cp or -classpath flag on the javac / java /javaw command line. Also and probably more importantly, the classpath, whether read for a system variable, a command line, or a jar manifest, is where the java executables look for dependencies. When compiling a .java source file, you have to pass the path to the source file to javac exactly as JosAH explained.

db

[Games2Design]

I hope this is what you wanted to see? If there is anything else you need screenshot of let me know.

[Fubarable]

I agree with Darryl -- you don't want to set the system classpath but rather want to set it on the command line when you make your javac and java calls using the -cp command.

Sometimes all you have to do is pass in a period for *this* directory: -cp .

[Games2Design]

How do i do what you just said?