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How to get the directory of a file within an executable jar?

807601Jan 3 2008 — edited Jan 4 2008

I want to be able to create a new File() with a .xml that is within a folder in my executable jar. I have tried getting the directory with

String.valueOf(getClass().getResource("/data/info.xml")).substring(6).trim()

which works if i use command prompt but does not work when i use the excutable. Any ideas are welcome :D

Thanks.

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