Hello.
Where are many way in java to store settings-like data.
In your case, simplest, I think, will be use java.util.pref.Preferences
class. It was designed specially for such cases, and gives you the the
chance to store you settings without taking in mind the details. Actually,
on Win32 jdk implementation data really stored in regestry (if security
policy allows it). On unix-like machines, I think (but not sure) it will be
some sort of config-files. Take the look on javadoc for this class --
usage is very easy.
Good luck!
Ruslan.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peder Skånning" <PAX@...>
To: <Firebird-Java@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 5:29 PM
Subject: [Firebird-Java] "ini-files" in Java


> Hi!
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> I am building a Java application as a frontend to a Firebird Database. The
> ConnectionDescriptor is compiled into the binary, which is deployed with the
> customer. In Win32 applications I usually store the ConnectionDescriptor in
> an ini file or in registry, so the customer can cnange server or path
> without a recompile of the application.
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> In my Java application i have tried to store the ConnectionDescriptor in a
> text file "connection.txt", which I put in the same directory as the
> application. I works if the path is not to tricky (spaces or volumes on UNC
> like paths are tricky in Java).
>
> Is there a standard way to store settigns like the registry in Java?
>
> I have put the Connection and all the SQL in a dbClass. Durint
> initialisation I replace the ConnectionDescriptor with the contents of
> "connection.txt". However it is hard for me to do this replace before the
> application tries to connect with the original ConnectionDescriptor. How do
> I affect the creation order in the application? I build with jBuilder2005.
>
> Thanks
>
> Peder
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