How to configure log4j with a properties file

Question

How do I get log4j to pick up a properties file.

I\'m writing a Java desktop app which I want to use log4j. In my main method if have this:

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Answer 1

I have this code in my application today

File log4jfile = new File("./conf/log4j.properties");
PropertyConfigurator.configure(log4jfile.getAbsolutePath());

The relative path is from the working directory of the JVM (where the JVM starts).