How do I link my res folder to my java project

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I just started a new Java Project and I'm working on Animations atm, my question now is how do I link my res source folder with the project so that I can read images via

img = ImageIO.read(getClass().getClassLoader().getResourceAsStream(name));

from that folder? Normally I they can only be read when they are in the

Add the folder to the classpath or let your build process put the content into the jar(s). — Thomas, Nov 10 '14 at 14:37
That depends on how you're starting the application. If you're using the command line, have a look here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9053146/set-folder-for-classpath-in-java — Thomas, Nov 10 '14 at 14:39
I'm not running it from the command line but I found it now, THX nevertheless :D — user263980, Nov 10 '14 at 14:44

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 10 '14 at 14:41

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if we assume that your resource folder is called "resources":

Image image = Toolkit.getDefaultToolkit().createImage(yourclassName.class.getResource("/resources/..."));

answered Nov 10 '14 at 14:41

Hamilcar Barca

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How do I link my res folder to my java project

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