Re: Can ImageJ resolve aliases?

Posted by Justin McGrath on
URL: http://imagej.273.s1.nabble.com/Can-ImageJ-resolve-aliases-tp3695907p3695909.html

Mac is now a Unix-like OS isn't it?  Maybe you can use symbolic links
instead of aliases. I know Java can follow links on Linux.

Use "ln -s targetfile linkname"

Justin

On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 10:38 AM, Wayne Rasband <[hidden email]> wrote:

>> Hello list members,
>>
>> The only way I can use aliases (shortcuts) is:
>> -  drag & drop an alias onto the ImageJ microscope icon,
>> -  or choose menu File>Open ect.
>>
>> However, both are manual operations. I didn't succeed to resolve an alias
>> in an automated way such as via macro; also, drag & drop an alias onto the
>> ImageJ main window does not work. I tried this on a Mac.
>>
>> I'd like to organize my project folders so they partly contain aliases and
>> would like to have full macro access to all items in the folder.
>>
>> Has anyone experience with aliases and Java?
>
> This appears to be a Java problem. The File.getCanonicalPath() method, which
> ImageJ calls when you drag a file or folder on the "ImageJ" window, does not
> resolve alias and shortcuts. They are resolved if you use File>Open, but not
> if you are using JFileChooser, which is written in Java.
>
> -wayne
>