How can I open an application for .txt in java (regardless of operating system )?

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I should open a .txt file on my java application, so i've searched a way to do this but what i've found is only java calls to operating system, writing console commands. There is a way to open a .txt file independently of operating system of the user? Note that I want to open an application that reads .txt, not only its content! I'm wondering if there is a way to call default application for reading .txt, without write for example "notepad myTxt.txt" on console from java :)

possible duplicate of [Best way to read a text file](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4716503/best-way-to-read-a-text-file) — Filip Roséen - refp, Jul 14 '12 at 16:07
That's very different than how your question reads. I recommend that you update "edit" your question. — Chimera, Jul 14 '12 at 16:12

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 14 '12 at 16:28

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You can use Desktop.open()

From the Javadocs:

Launches the associated application to open the file.

http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/awt/Desktop.html#open(java.io.File)

An alternative (because you mentioned "editing") might also be Desktop.edit()

answered Jul 14 '12 at 16:28

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Thanks, I didn't know that class, very useful! – Andrea Tucci Jul 14 '12 at 16:50

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 14 '12 at 16:11

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You'll most likely want to use: FileReader and BufferedReader classes that work on any platform that Java supports. In fact, because Java runs on a virtual machine, simple IO is inherently platorm, OS independent. See this reference for ideas.

answered Jul 14 '12 at 16:11

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Thanks for answer, but I didn't mean this! I've made my question clearer than before! – Andrea Tucci Jul 14 '12 at 16:21

How can I open an application for .txt in java (regardless of operating system )?

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