Set correct Classpath to an External Class Folder on Terminal

Question

I'm want to execute a Java class through the terminal. When I execute it, I'll need several properties and configuration files that are on a folder X. That folder X has more subfolders with files inside them that I also need.

If I simply add the main file to the project in Eclipse as an External Class Folder, everything is in place.

With the terminal, I've tried: java -cp FOLDER_X MyClass.class

but that doesn't seem to manage to include the subfolder and what's inside them.

How should I do this?

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 13 '14 at 16:52

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Your question is really broad, and you are not providing enough details, such as the package for MyClass.

Speaking of which, if MyClass is in the package com.test.MyClass then the java call should be:

java -cp FOLDER_X com.test.MyClass

Note that there's no ".class" at the end.

answered Aug 13 '14 at 16:52

Alexandre Santos

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I just need the equivalent of adding an External Class Folder in Eclipse on the terminal. Really can't think of a more specific way of explaining it. – user3912573 Aug 13 '14 at 19:41
That is the way. Just get the path to the folder and add it to the classpath. – Alexandre Santos Aug 13 '14 at 20:44

Set correct Classpath to an External Class Folder on Terminal

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