Question

This is the code I tried. But this returns false even if the file exists. The variables FilePath and FileName is obtained from the UI.

File exportFile = new File("\""+FilePath + "\\"+ FileName+"\"");  
boolean exists = exportFile.exists();  

if (!exists) {  

    System.out.println("File does not exists");               
}
else{  

    System.out.println( "File exists.");                                      
}

What is the proper way to do this? And BTW, How can I prompt the user to replace or rename the FileName?

Answer 1

replace

File exportFile = new File("\""+FilePath + "\\"+ FileName+"\""); 

with

File exportFile = new File(FilePath + "\\" + FileName); 

There is no need for quoting the file name. Even if it contains spaces.