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Create .class files from the command line with package dependencies

So I have the following structure:

HelloWorld
  -> Package1
      -> Class1.java
  -> Package2
      -> Class2.java

I am trying to complile Class2.java from the command line using: 

javac -classpath ../equinox.jar Package2/Class2.java

But i keep on getting the error : package Package1 does not exist

How can I fix this?

Solution

  • Include the current directory in the compilation path

    javac -classpath ../equinox.jar:. Package2/Class2.java

    Explanation: because the -classpath argument is used the current directory is no longer automatically used in the classpath so needs to be added explicitly.

    See the Java programming language compiler for a full description of all command line options