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Thread: Read filein java using relative path

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    Angry Read filein java using relative path

    Hi Team,

    I want to read the file in java.

    we know only the relative path of the file.

    Example: i have one file in D drive example folder.

    ../../sample.xml

    How can i read the sample.xml file?

    Please let me know if anyone knows.

    Thanks,
    Sravani


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    Default Re: Read filein java using relative path

    Have you tried to use that path in a program? What happened?
    If you don't understand my answer, don't ignore it, ask a question.

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    Default Re: Read filein java using relative path

    I tested, it definitely work:

                    File file = new File("../../test.txt");
    		FileInputStream fis = new FileInputStream(file);
    		System.out.println("Size = " + fis.available());
    		fis.close();

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