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Java Forum / GUI / September 2004FileDialog.setDirectory("") ?
... FileDialog fileDialog = null; if (fileDialog == null) { fileDialog = new FileDialog(this,"Otvori"); } fileDialog.setMode(FileDialog.LOAD); fileDialog.setDirectory("c:/base/"); fileDialog.setFile("*.hsql"); fileDialog.show(); ... Although I setDirectory to a "c:/base/" (which exist), my fileDialog don't open in a main directory of my application (in Win98) or in last opened (in a XP). Why? > Although I setDirectory to a "c:/base/" (which exist), > my fileDialog don't open in a main directory of my application Try this sample.. <sscce> import java.awt.*; import java.io.File; public class DirectoryDialog { public static void main(String args[]) { Frame f = new Frame(); FileDialog fd = new FileDialog(f); fd.setVisible(true); fd.setDirectory(System.getProperty("user.home")); fd.setVisible(true); String myDirectory = "c:/base/"; File file = new File(myDirectory); System.out.println("Directory: " + file + " / " + file.exists()); fd.setDirectory(myDirectory); fd.setVisible(true); } } </sscce> HTH  SignatureAndrew Thompson http://www.PhySci.org/codes/ Web & IT Help http://www.PhySci.org/ Open-source software suite http://www.1point1C.org/ Science & Technology http://www.lensescapes.com/ Images that escape the mundane > > Although I setDirectory to a "c:/base/" (which exist), > > my fileDialog don't open in a main directory of my application [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > http://www.1point1C.org/ Science & Technology > http://www.lensescapes.com/ Images that escape the mundane I got user directory, but although directory "c:/base/" exists I didn't get it in a FileDialog. > "Andrew Thompson" <SeeMySites@www.invalid> wrote in message... >> >>> Although I setDirectory to a "c:/base/" (which exist), >>> my fileDialog don't open in a main directory of my application >> >> Try this sample.. .. >> File file = new File(myDirectory); >> System.out.println("Directory: " + file + >> " / " + file.exists()); .. > I got user directory, but although directory "c:/base/" exists > I didn't get it in a FileDialog. Please copy/paste the exact string you got at System.out.println() SignatureAndrew Thompson http://www.PhySci.org/codes/ Web & IT Help http://www.PhySci.org/ Open-source software suite http://www.1point1C.org/ Science & Technology http://www.lensescapes.com/ Images that escape the mundane >> "Andrew Thompson" <SeeMySites@www.invalid> wrote in message... >>> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Please copy/paste the exact string you got at System.out.println() OK. I tried .setDirectory(file.toString) and it works. Thank you on your patience. > OK. I tried .setDirectory(file.toString) and it works. Woohoo! I knew you'd get there. :-) > Thank you on your patience. You're welcome. SignatureAndrew Thompson http://www.PhySci.org/codes/ Web & IT Help http://www.PhySci.org/ Open-source software suite http://www.1point1C.org/ Science & Technology http://www.lensescapes.com/ Images that escape the mundane Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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