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Java Java Data Structures - Retired Getting There Packages

Adam Sawicki
Adam Sawicki
15,967 Points
Posted by Adam Sawicki
Adam Sawicki
15,967 Points

DIRECTORY of package

Hey,

I tried move Example file to another folder rather than "com". If I do that Example file can't "see" the package. Is it possible to place my package anywhere in the hard drive and still be able to import it to my class?

regards ;)

2 Answers

Alison Brodribb
Alison Brodribb
24,615 Points
Alison Brodribb
Alison Brodribb
24,615 Points

Hi Andrew

Did you remember to change the directory path for importing the Example file into your class?

You should be able to access it from anywhere as long as you have the correct path:

E.g. if the example post is in the "test" folder, then to import into your main class, you would write:

import test.Example;

Adam Sawicki
Adam Sawicki
15,967 Points
Adam Sawicki
Adam Sawicki
15,967 Points

So, what I realized is that I can access my package from anywhere but it calls for change of directory in "package" statement and "import" statement as well. How It happens that java packages can be imported from anywhere in the computer without changing directories e.g java.util.* is always imported with the same path no matter where importing class is placed.

regards ;)