How to Insert a Text File in a jar file?

Hi!,
I have a program which runs smoothly both from the IDE and also from the .jar file when it is on the Hard Disk. When i copied everything onto a CD, the .jar file runs but when it comes to access a text file it pops up the message, which should pop up when a FileNotFoundException is encountered. Now i am using relative paths, in fact i tried to load the whole thing from a pen drive and it works fine as well. I think that if the text file is included in the jar file itself, it might work from the CD as well, but i dont know how to do it. can anyone pls tell me how i can solve this problem?
Thx in advance, Spi_Mlt

OK this might give you some trouble (gave me trouble for a long time) so I will try to help you.
1. in your code load the file as a resources not a FileObject or a local stream, this is what I mean...
A_stream_that_best_fits_your_needs = getClass().getResourceAsStream("fileName");
// something like that...if you don't know streams google it2. put a copy of your text file in the same folder as the .java file that loads it and a copy where the .class file that loads it (if they are in the same directory then it just easier than for you).
3. when compiling the jar include the text file in it!
Hope that helps!

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