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Java Forum / First Aid / November 2005SRC files - associated in error with Notepad
I have just mistakenly looked into an src.file on my PC using Notepad without unticking the 'always open' with this program, so now all src. files open in Notepad. A Google search tells me they in fact open in Java, but just that bald statement. Q1. Is that so? Q2 If so, what Java program do I use? I have a number of J2re1 Folders, the latest being 1.5.0_05 I am apprehesnive now as to the consequences of this - something important may refuse to work - until it is resolved All solutions/advice gratefully received <m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk> wrote... > I have just mistakenly looked into an src.file on my PC > using Notepad without unticking the 'always open' with [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Q1. Is that so? I'm not even sure what you actually mean with "src.file"??? Do you mean a text-file with the extension .java ? In that case, there's really nothing to worry about, as it can't harm anything... ;-) I know some developers that use Notepad as editor for Java source files... ;-) If you mean something else than .java-files, please enlighten us... If I interpret your question to mean .src-files, I don't see how you could have googled yourself to the conclusion that it has something to do with Java. > Q2 If so, what Java program do I use? > I have a number of J2re1 > Folders, the latest being 1.5.0_05 You don't want to associate .java with something from those catalogues. If you want to develop Java-applications, you rather should have some IDE you want to associate .java-files to. > I am apprehesnive now as to the consequences of this - something > important may refuse to work - until it is resolved > > All solutions/advice gratefully received I'm not sure if this works on *your* machine, but it does on mine: - Go into to the Explorer - Right-click on a .java-file (or whatever the extension actually is) - Choose [Open With...] and [Choose program...] - In the dialog, check 'always open' and open with the program you *want* to open this filetype with... // Bjorn A Bjorn, Many thanks. The file I opened in Notepad has an.src extension. Now all such files on my PC open in Notepad. For example, Mozilla Firefox/search plugins, and C:\System volume information\ restore {..... , and significantly, Program files\Java\jre 1.5.02\lib A Google search produced : http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_program_is_used_to_open_src_computer_files, which states an .src file opens in 'Java'. So here the finger points to Java. I know nothing about Java. I ask myself whether the restore files (above) will now no longer work, with, for all I know, possible fatal consequencies. On the other hand, as is often the case I have found with mistakes on PC's, mine may be no big deal. I would be grateful if you would advise me on the above. On 13 Nov 2005 01:11:29 -0800, "m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk" <m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk> wrote, quoted or indirectly quoted someone who said : >A Google search produced : >http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_program_is_used_to_open_src_computer_files, >which states an .src file opens in 'Java'. > >So here the finger points to Java. that is erroneous. Java source files are called *.java files. Someone could set up *.src file associations to go to javac.exe, but that would be incorrect. see http://mindprod.com/jgloss/associations.html to learn to see where they are being sent and how you could send them for example to notepad.exe.  SignatureCanadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Java custom programming, consulting and coaching. > On 13 Nov 2005 01:11:29 -0800, "m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk" > <m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk> wrote, quoted or indirectly quoted someone [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > could set up *.src file associations to go to javac.exe, but that > would be incorrect. To nitpick, I think it might be "non-standard", but not nescessarily "incorrect". If I were a particularly eccentric Java programmer, I might choose to name all my java source files with the .src extension, and I think I would still be able to compile them into .class files and run them without any significant problems. At worst, I might have to download an open source Java compiler and modify it to ignore the extensions, if it does not already do so. - Oliver <m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk> wrote... > The file I opened in Notepad has an.src extension. Now all such files > on my PC open in Notepad. For example, Mozilla Firefox/search plugins, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > So here the finger points to Java. Well, *that* poster doesn't have a clue... As I said in my previous post, .src does not have anything "in particular" to do with Java. The specific files you're talking about are *read* by different applications, but from "within" the programs. As such, they're not bothered by any associations in Windows... > I ask myself whether the restore files (above) will now no longer work, > with, for all I know, possible fatal consequencies. I don't think you need to worry. From the previous description of how you managed to "create" the association to Notepad, I believe there wasn't one until you did that. In that case, I suggest you just leave it like it is. Just don't edit anything in them... ;-) // Bjorn A P.S. I went to the page you had found, and provided a better answer... ;-) Ok. This is the important bit that answers my concerns: "The specific files you're talking about are *read* by different applications, but from "within" the programs." I had no idea this is the case Thanks. As such, they're not bothered by any associations in Windows... Thanks On 12 Nov 2005 16:52:43 -0800, "m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk" <m-rharrison@tiscali.co.uk> wrote, quoted or indirectly quoted someone who said : >I have just mistakenly looked into an src.file on my PC using Notepad >without unticking the 'always open' with this program, so now all src. >files open in Notepad. A Google search tells me they in fact open in >Java, but just that bald statement. see http://mindprod.com/jgloss/associations.html SignatureCanadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Java custom programming, consulting and coaching. > I have just mistakenly looked into an src.file on my PC using Notepad > without unticking the 'always open' with this program, so now all src. > files open in Notepad. A Google search tells me they in fact open in > Java, but just that bald statement. > > Q1. Is that so? Not really. I would expect a Java source file (a file ending with .java) to open in my favourite editor. If I install and use IntelliJ/IDEA then I'd expect the Java source files to open in IntelliJ/IDEA. If I have not installed any editors specifically designed for editing Java source files then I would expect nothing to be associated with Java source files. > Q2 If so, what Java program do I use? I have a number of J2re1 > Folders, the latest being 1.5.0_05 Since the answer to Q1 is no, this question is moot. > I am apprehesnive now as to the consequences of this - something > important may refuse to work - until it is resolved Until you install a Java editor or IDE (Eclipse, NetBeans, BlueJ, etc.) you will be using notepad to editor Java source files. No harm. Just not the best editor for editing Java source files. > All solutions/advice gratefully received Don't worry about it until you want to edit Java source files. At that time download a good IDE (Eclipse, NetBeans, BlueJ, etc.). When you install it, it should change the file association from Notepad to whatever you choose to install. SignatureSend e-mail to: darrell dot grainger at utoronto dot ca 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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