problem saving a file!!!!

[Elizabeth Jacob]

Hi Guys,
when i try to save the file Say as Say.java,it is getting saved as Say.java.txt(till the reinstalling of my computer it used to be saved as a .java file).when i compile it,it's getting me the foll error,
"error:can't read:Say.java".
then i deleted the file and tried to compile it and it gives the same error as above, so i concluded that the saving as .java.txt could be a problem.
I've set the PATH and CLASSPATH as Richard had said.
could u pl help me out of this.
Thanks,
Elizabeth.

[Johannes de Jong]

javac works fith files ending with .java You really need to save you files as that only.
I got the same problem (.txt being added) when I used Notepad under windows 98.
I used to save my file as a text file and then renamed it to .java under explorer. Eventually I switched over to TextPad.
see this posting for some details TextPad.
Good luck

[This message has been edited by Johannes de Jong (edited June 07, 2001).]

[Peter Gragert]

Eventually renaming the file (deleting .txt) suffices!

[Adam Vinueza]

In Windows, you can always have a file saved as .xxx by putting quotes around the whole thing in the Save As window, e.g.: "Myfile.xxx". This will solve your problem.

[Marilyn de Queiroz]

Or you can rename it in a DOS box by going to the subdirectory that contains the file ( cd\ {enter} cd C:\the path to the file {enter} ren Say.java.txt Say.java )

[Richard Boren]

Another way.
Change the file form Say.java.txt to Say.java as Marilyn suggested (You can use Windows Explore to do this as well).
Now from Windows Explore highlight the Say.java file (click once on it).
Once you have the file highlighted hold down the shift key and right click on the file.
This will give you a menu with one of the options being Open With. Click Open With.
You will get a dialogue box with a list of programs. Scroll down the list (or type Notepad) to Notepad. Highlight Notepad. Check the checkbox at the bottom that says "Always use this program to open this type of file".
This should allow you to save files with the java extension in Notepad without adding the txt to the end.
Let us know if you are still having problems.

[Carol Murphy]

This is probably too simple, but I use Notepad as my text editor, and every once in a blue moon I forget to select the all files option in the save as type dialog box. Then I get the same problem. Check to see if you are selecting all files(*.*) when you are saving your file! Good luck!

[Joel Cochran]

I do exactly what Carol does...works everytime.
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[Elizabeth Jacob]

Hi all,
after posting the topic i had been out to the Dayton's daisy sale.i was so happy to see so many replies by the time i came back.i think i should get the things going now. Thanks to everyone of you.Marilyn thanks for the e-mail too.
Thanks,
Elizabeth.

[Elizabeth Jacob]

Hurray!!!
It worked.this was the first time,i was ever happy to see an error message after a file being compiled.that simple quotes thing worked.
thanks again.
Elizabeth.

[Johannes de Jong]

Yes Adam's tip sure was nice and simple.
The thread is a nice example of how we contribute together to solve someone's problem.
[This message has been edited by Johannes de Jong (edited June 07, 2001).]

[Richard Boren]

My way means you never have to remember to use quotes, change the file type to all files, rename the file, etc. Notepad will always allow you to save a file with a java ext. without modifying the ext.; once you make Notepad the program to always open java ext. files.
I was using the all files type when Saving As from Notepad, but I kept forgetting to make the change before saving the file. Then I couldn't compile which just added to my frustration. It's hard enough writing code in Notepad; however, I'm getting where I can spot a { from a } and a ; from a : at a glance. Don't know if that means I'm becoming a better programmer though