read File from relative path using FileInputStream

Question

I want to read a file from a relative path. I've tried the following code

InputStream in = new FileInputStream(".//Audio//w1.wav");

Error:

java.io.FileNotFoundException: .\Audio\w1.wav (The system cannot find the path specified)

I also tried to specify the path as "Audio/w1.wav", "Audio//w1.wav" but it does not work.

How can I get the system to find the file?

Answer 1

The problem seems to be a wrong path. To track that down, start with figuring out where . is. To do so run:

System.out.println(new File(".").getAbsolutePath());

This should print the entire path you're in, beginning with c:\ or / depending on your os.

Now take a look at that folder in the explorer, is everything you expect to be in . in that folder?

• If yes: check for typos and switch between \ and / and check file access permissions?
• If no: adjust your path or move the files.