Can't create file. mkdirs() Always return false

Question

I have that code, but I can't create file. configFile.getParentFile().mkdirs(); return false.

That works some time ago, I just export my project and that stop work without any reason.

    File configFile = new File(ProfessionalWarns.getPluginDataFolder(),
            "config.yml");
    if (!configFile.exists()) {
        configFile.getParentFile().mkdirs();
        forceConfigUpdate = true;
    }

All class (that code for bukkit plugin): http://pastebin.com/hTPetAxu

Do you have write permissions for all directories on the path? — Alexander Pogrebnyak, Jul 12 '13 at 18:36
@AlexanderPogrebnyak Hymm... that default path for saving all files for bukkit plugins, so I must have it, And that works some time ago... I just restart eclipse and... poof... — user2250333, Jul 12 '13 at 18:37

William Morrison · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-12T19:13:17.207

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mkdir creates a directory not a file. As you are getting the parent of a file, then calling mkdir on it, and it already exists, it is failing to create. Because the parent already exists.

EDIT:

You probably want to do:

File configFile = new File(ProfessionalWarns.getPluginDataFolder(),
    "config.yml");
if (!configFile.exists()) {
    boolean fileWasCreated = configFile.createNewFile();
    forceConfigUpdate = true;
}

edited Jul 12 '13 at 19:13

answered Jul 12 '13 at 18:36

William Morrison

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I also try that before, and any version don't work. I try test in one more time... – user2250333 Jul 12 '13 at 18:39
Tested... still this same. – user2250333 Jul 12 '13 at 18:42
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If you are trying to create a **File** and not a **Directory** my edited answer should work for you. – William Morrison Jul 12 '13 at 19:14
Hyyym, Big thanks because that works, but... that weird... I using mkdirs in 3 plugins... all works fine. Anyway... thanks – user2250333 Jul 12 '13 at 19:55
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No problem. mkdir creates a directory. I'm not sure how that code could work for you but I'm glad its sorted now. – William Morrison Jul 12 '13 at 19:56

Can't create file. mkdirs() Always return false

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