Can't find file when use the main(String[] args) method

Question

I put a file under the DefaultDomain directory of Weblogic 11.1.1.5 on my local machine. Below is how I look up this file
FileInputStream fis = new FileInputStream("input.xml");
I started up the IntegratedWeblogicServer instance and I tested using the below 2 approaches.
1) When I test a web service program using the below approach, it CAN'T find the input.xml file
public static void main(String[] args)
2) When I package it into an EAR file and deploy it onto the server then log into the admin console and use the test client approach then it's able to find the file
How do I make it so it can find the file using #1 approach?
Thanks

Answer 1

That's how relative paths work, and it's nothing particular to Java.
When you type ls input.xml or dir input.xml does it list the file, or give an error? If it lists the file, then it's in your current directory, and it will work if you run Java from that directory. If it gives an error, then that file is not in your current working directory, and Java won't be able to find it either.