How to access hidden linux folders in a java file chooser

1.2k Views Asked by alex At 16 November 2025 at 13:13

When you're in a java app and you use it's built-in file chooser, how can i view/access the hidden items in a LINUX directory

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Uku Loskit On 21 October 2011 at 10:14

You should try

fileChooser.setFileHidingEnabled(false);

Konstantin Yovkov On 21 October 2011 at 10:15

I think this might be useful to you:

jd_abcde On 02 September 2021 at 21:10

If you know the hidden folder name or full path, just submit it in File Name field - then you will see the hidden folder contents.

For example, submit .src to go to hidden subdirectory .src.