Guys, I currently have three files in my data folder inside the sketch’s own folder. One file, test.db, a file I use with BezierSQL, shows “true” when I run System.out.println(new java.io.File(“test.db”).exists()); With the same script, in the same sketch, I try to do the same with a “.png” file …

Use sketchFile() or dataFile() to obtain a File object pointing to sketch’s folder. Use sketchPath() or dataPath() to obtain sketch’s folder path as a String.

I used dataPath() to find out the path I needed and it was the right one. I’ll try to see if with dataFile() I’ll be able to retrieve either the .png or the .txt file

[image] mv511: … I’ll be able to retrieve either the .png or the .txt file. [image] How do I slowly layer photos to appear on top of eachother? Coding Questions This example loads all images inside subfolder “data/” and assign them to a PImage[] array: framed_pictur…

Thanks, I’ll definetly compare my code with your example, and I’ll gather all the images I need for the project I’m working on. Hope things get sorted out, because I was really scratching my head today :slight_smile: I’ll let you know if things worked out!

Files in data folder not found by IDE

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Files in data folder not found by IDE

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