Xml files deployment in a jsp application

Question

I have a xml file and i want to read it in a jsp file.I use some java classes to read the xml file.I use DOM.
In the jsp file i'm calling a function from a clas that returns a vector with elements from the xml file.
Problem:If the same function is called by a main function (not in web app) it works just fine,but if the function is called in a jsp file it does not see the xml file!!!!
Question:Where do i have to place my xml file that my function called in a jsp file to see (use) the xml file??
Describe the exact location please....the directory
Please help me.I've tried everything.
Thank you

Answer 1

For example if you put your XML under WEB-INF then from JSP it can be accessible as:
String path = session.getServletContext().getRealPath("/WEB-INF/myfile.xml");
.. read the file code goes here ...
P.S. That will work if your application is not packed into WAR.