Create txt in directories dynamically

[Cassandra Low]

Hi,

I'm currently trying to store all the text in text area into a txt file in directories using java. I know how 2 use mkdirs() to create directories, for example C:/d1/d2, but if i type

(new File(C:/d1/d2/sample.txt)).mkdirs()

it makes the txt file into a folder too. I tried with mkdir() too but failed. Is there any way to create d directories and txt file togather so i can store the information into it?
Below is my sample code:

public static void saveToTextFile(){
		String strFilePath = "C:/d1/d2/sample.txt";
		File f = new File(strFilePath);
		try{
			if(f.exists()){
				f.delete();	
			}else{
				f.mkdirs();
			}
			String s = textArea.getText();
	        FileWriter fw = new FileWriter(f);
	        fw.write(s);
	        fw.flush();
	        fw.close();
	        System.out.println("Data has been saved to C:/d1/d2/sample.txt");		
		}catch(IOException e){
			System.out.println("Error during writing");
		}
	}

I really appreciate for any help!
Cass

[masijade]

f.getParentFile().mkdirs();

The api docs work wonders, if you actually look at them.

[JamesCherrill]

You need to makedirs on C:/d1/d2 to set up the directory structure, then write your C:/d1/d2/sample.txt file to the directory.

[Cassandra Low]

You need to makedirs on C:/d1/d2 to set up the directory structure, then write your C:/d1/d2/sample.txt file to the directory.

I managed to run my code smoothly by following your advice. I tried a few times and finally i remove the following code then it runs normally.
Really thank both of u, especially James!

public static void saveToTextFile(){
		String strFilePath = "C:/d1/d2";
		File f = new File(strFilePath);
		try{
			f.mkdirs();
			//i close the following section
			/*if(f.exists()){
				f.delete();
				print("delete!");
			}*/
			String s = textArea.getText();
			File g = new File(strFilePath + "/xmlText.txt");
	        FileWriter fw = new FileWriter(g);
	        fw.write(s);
	        fw.flush();
	        fw.close();
	        print("Data has been saved to C:/d1/d2/sample.txt");	
		}catch(IOException e){
			System.out.println("Error during writing");
		}
	}

Is it really alright if I close the loop? I only worry that i might cause problem in the future..

[JamesCherrill]

That looks OK to me. Only suggestion is to put a full e.printStackTrace(); into your catch block so you can see the full text of any error message generated by Java.

[Cassandra Low]

That looks OK to me. Only suggestion is to put a full e.printStackTrace(); into your catch block so you can see the full text of any error message generated by Java.

Ok, thanks for your advice, James! Cheers!

[mKorbel]

maybe you solved exception, anyway you have to move fw.close(); from try block to the finally block (try - catch - finally)