FileUpload Package does not exist

Question

I want to import DiskFileItemFactory class. But after adding libraries commons-fileupload.jar , commons-io.jar (Source zip files) to project i get this error:

import org.apache.commons.fileupload.*;
//Error: package org.apache.commons.fileupload does not exists

I am importing them in Beans component file. Server: GlassFish on NetBeans.

no they are not in it. There is no `lib` folder inside `WEB-INF` — Malwinder Singh, Oct 09 '14 at 12:05
is your project a **dynamic web project**?btw i didn't down voted your question. — Imran, Oct 09 '14 at 12:11
@Imran yes it is. I am trying to upload image using this `DiskFileItemFactory` — Malwinder Singh, Oct 09 '14 at 12:12

Imran · Answer 1 · 2014-10-09T13:05:18.930

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The mentioned package/classes are not present in the compiletime classpath. Basically, Java has no idea what you're talking about when you say to import this and that. It can't find them in the classpath.

drop the jars in /WEB-INF/lib folder of the project and this error should disappear.

You can download the jars from here commons-io and commons-fileupload

you can try these steps:

1.Right-click the project name (in the "Projects" window) -> New -> Folder, call it (say) "lib". Now open your file browser, navigate to that folder and drop all the custom libraries that you have.

2.Right-click the project -> Properties -> Libraries -> Compile (tab) -> Add JAR/Folder and add the jar files.

edited Oct 09 '14 at 13:05

answered Oct 09 '14 at 12:08

Imran

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I made folder named `lib` and put both zip files in it. Cleaned and build the project, but still getting same error.. – Malwinder Singh Oct 09 '14 at 12:11
For **dynamic web project** by default a **lib** folder is created inside **WEB-INF** folder, i am worried how come it doesn't created for you. – Imran Oct 09 '14 at 12:17
I have a `lib` folder in main directory (at same level with web, src and others). – Malwinder Singh Oct 09 '14 at 12:21
can you post image of your project structure? so that analysis becomes easy – Imran Oct 09 '14 at 12:26
Where is Deployment Assembly inside Properties? I am using NetBeans not Eclipse – Malwinder Singh Oct 09 '14 at 12:37
Should i make folder lib inside web/WEB-INF folder or not? – Malwinder Singh Oct 09 '14 at 13:10
have you added the jars in **lib** folder at same level with web, src and others? – Imran Oct 09 '14 at 13:12
Let us [continue this discussion in chat](http://chat.stackoverflow.com/rooms/62811/discussion-between-imran-and-m-s). – Imran Oct 10 '14 at 10:08

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 24 '16 at 06:47

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If you use jar file you need to add it libraries folder.
If you use netbeans, then select your project and right click on
libraries folder. It opens up a popup menu. Select Add JAR/Folder -> Select the path where your file is -> click on open button.

Your error will be disappear

edited May 24 '16 at 06:47

CSchulz

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answered May 24 '16 at 06:13

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You need to edit this answer to be step-by-step, not just a wall of text. Add bullet points and quotes etc to make it descriptive. Also, cite any outside sources if you have. – cst1992 May 24 '16 at 06:18

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