How to load properties file in a JSF application? [duplicate] - jsf

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I'm trying to load a properties file in a JSF application I'm working on, though I can't manage to reference the file.
package com.nivis.util;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.util.Properties;
public class PropHandler {
String result = "";
InputStream inputStream;
public void loadProp() {
try {
inputStream = this.getClass().getResourceAsStream("prop.properties");
if (inputStream == null) {
System.err.println("===== Did not load =====");
} else {
System.err.println("===== Loaded =====");
}
} catch (Exception ex) {
ex.printStackTrace();
} finally {
try {
inputStream.close();
} catch (IOException ex) {
ex.printStackTrace();
}
}
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
PropHandler ph = new PropHandler();
ph.loadProp();
}
}
The file is located in the same package and in the different examples I've found when searching for this, that should work. I've also tried to put the file in every conceivable place in the application and reference it to the best of my knowledge, but it does not work.
(only some of the folders that I've tested to put the file)
What am I doing wrong?
Optimally I'd like to have it in the same folder that I use for the msg.properties file.

Answer 1

As this answer elaborates, com/nivis/prop.properties should be the right way to reference the file nested in your resources folder.
But because you're not using ClassLoader classloader = Thread.currentThread().getContextClassLoader(); to locate the Classloader you have to use an absolute path starting with "/" resulting in /com/nivis/prop.properties.

Answer 2

try something like this
ClassLoader classloader = Thread.currentThread().getContextClassLoader();
InputStream is = classloader.getResourceAsStream("prop.properties");