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How do I set a suggested file name using JFileChooser.showSaveDialog(...)?

The JFileChooser seems to be missing a feature: a way to suggest the file name when saving a file (the thing that usually gets selected so that it would get replaced when the user starts typing).

Is there a way around this?

Solution

  • If I understand you correctly, you need to use the setSelectedFile method.

    JFileChooser jFileChooser = new JFileChooser();
jFileChooser.setSelectedFile(new File("fileToSave.txt"));
jFileChooser.showSaveDialog(parent);

    The file doesn't need to exist.

    If you pass a File with an absolute path, JFileChooser will try to position itself in that directory (if it exists).