How to get the excel file path using java code

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String dirPath = fileObj.getParentFile().getAbsolutePath(); system.out.println(dirPath);

I tried this way but its returning the Java Project Path that is Workspace path..

@ DhivyaSubramani: Most IDEs change directory to project workspace(or equivalent) before starting applications. — Jayan
– Jayan, Commented Aug 14, 2013 at 8:53
File fileObj = new File("aoc test.xls"); like this way i am creating Aakash. — DhivyaSubramani
– DhivyaSubramani, Commented Aug 14, 2013 at 9:08
What i am asking is by defaulty its returing the Java Project file path and my requirement is i need the Excel file path.. and the file can be stored anywhere in my system. — DhivyaSubramani
– DhivyaSubramani, Commented Aug 14, 2013 at 9:10

framauro13 · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-14 13:39:29Z

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.getParentFile() is probably returning the parent directory, which depending on the location of your file could be the project directory. If fileObj is an object of type File, just try using fileObj.getAbsolutePath() instead.

So try this:

File fileObj = new File("myFile.xls");
String dirPath = fileObj.getAbsolutePath();
System.out.println(dirPath);

This should result in output similar to:

C:/[your project directory]/myFile.xls

JavaDoc for getParentFile():

http://docs.oracle.com/javase/1.4.2/docs/api/java/io/File.html#getParentFile()

answered Aug 14, 2013 at 13:39

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DhivyaSubramani Over a year ago

Thank you framauro for your response and even i am getting the same error.. :(

DhivyaSubramani Over a year ago

Java Path=C:\Documents and Settings\z007981\workspaceSelenium\AOC_CompleteBuild_Copy\20130819_POB$X452SUVP_version.xls;

DhivyaSubramani Over a year ago

Java Project Path=C:\Documents and Settings\z007981\workspaceSelenium\AOC_CompleteBuild_Copy\20130819_POB$X452SUVP_version.xls; File Path=d:\LocalData\z007981\Desktop\AocTestFiles\20130819_POB$X452SUVP_version.xls;

DhivyaSubramani Over a year ago

In that above post i want to get the File Path.

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