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Java Forum / First Aid / January 2006Loading an external file as resource
I want to be able to play small audio files from my apllication but I am having problems locating the files. I want this to be successful whether I am running from the class files or a jar file. What is the best way to do this? I am currently trying to load the files using this method: URL lFileURL = AudioPlayer.class.getResource("/Sounds/" + xiFile); but it doesnt seem to work. Thanks Allan Put the Sounds directory inside the directory holding AudioPlayer class then access it with getResource("Sounds/"+xiFile) This will work from jars or outside of jars. Opalinski opalpa@gmail.com http://www.geocities.com/opalpaweb/ Also consider replacing the "/" with java.io.File.separator for cross platform-ness. Opalinski opalpa@gmail.com http://www.geocities.com/opalpaweb/ On 15 Jan 2006 09:12:37 -0800, "opalpa@gmail.com opalinski from opalpaweb" <opalpa@gmail.com> wrote, quoted or indirectly quoted someone who said : >Also consider replacing the "/" with java.io.File.separator for cross >platform-ness. I know that both / and \\ work on windows. Is it true that / is safe for all platforms?  SignatureCanadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Java custom programming, consulting and coaching. Looked into this a little. Class.getResource passes work off to ClassLoader.getResource which passes it off beyond sources available to me. I looked at ClassLoader.getResource documentation and to my suprise it said that the path passed in is to be "/" seperated because these things are done via URL and not file path. Here is link to documentation: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/docs/api/java/lang/ClassLoader.html#getResource(j ava.lang.String) I believe this means my second email recommeding File's separator is incorrect and that "/" is to be used according to documentaiton. Thanks for pointing to this Roedy; I wouldn't have given it more thought without your message. Opalinski opalpa@gmail.com http://www.geocities.com/opalpaweb/ On 15 Jan 2006 15:34:38 -0800, "opalpa@gmail.com opalinski from opalpaweb" <opalpa@gmail.com> wrote, quoted or indirectly quoted someone who said : >Thanks for pointing to this Roedy; I wouldn't have given it more >thought without your message. I will reask the question in terms of new File( ). Will it take "/" on every platform? SignatureCanadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Java custom programming, consulting and coaching. > On 15 Jan 2006 15:34:38 -0800, "opalpa@gmail.com opalinski from > opalpaweb" <opalpa@gmail.com> wrote, quoted or indirectly quoted [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I will reask the question in terms of new File( ). Will it take "/" > on every platform? From what I know, yes that should work. I remember reading something stating this but cant for the life of me find it now... Allan 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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