Java (File Search Problem)

dolvmin · 03-30-2005, 03:37 PM

I need help. I'm working on a program that will load several files with the file extension *.tmp. However the program's search can not be case insensitive.

I can write up a static String based on 8 constants regarding to this problem, but I feel that is a very weak method of programing. Further more, if I have to create an extension to the program, by seeking out other file extensions, using the static String idea would at that point be ridiculous.

I've gone through .toUpperCase(), .toLowerCase() references from the java API, but they don't answer my questions. This is driving me mad, I been on it for five hours. Can someone help me please?

dolvmin · 03-30-2005, 07:23 PM

Problem fixed. Here's a sample for those who were going to help...
This line is outside the method of which provides the extension.

Code:

private static String fileExtention = ".txt";

This line provides an understand of what is happening when the file is being opened

Code:

File fileOpen = new File("c:/temp/myfile" + fileExtention);

Java will automatically provide a case insensitive search for the file myfile.txt.

This was my prior mistake

Code:

File fileOpen = new File("c:/temp/myfile.txt");

The only error that will be found is if "myfile" requires a case insensitive search.

In circumstances like that, this may be an option to consider Be sure to place this outside the method.

Code:

private static String fileName = "myfile";
private static String fileExtention = ".txt";

This goes within the method

Code:

File fileOpen = new File("c:/temp/" + fileName + fileExtention);

This is untested, but I'm sure it will work. Thanks for viewing my posts.