Get the path of a directory using JFileChooser

Question

How can I get the absolute path of a directory using JFileChooser, just selecting the directory?

Answer 1

JFileChooser's getSelectedFile() method, returns a File object. Use the getAbsolutePath() to get the absolute name to the file.

modified example from the javadoc:

JFileChooser chooser = new JFileChooser();
chooser.setFileSelectionMode(JFileChooser.DIRECTORIES_ONLY);
int returnVal = chooser.showOpenDialog(parent);
if(returnVal == JFileChooser.APPROVE_OPTION) {
   System.out.println("You chose to open this directory: " +
        chooser.getSelectedFile().getAbsolutePath());
}