jacky wrote: > hi, > Today I found a funny thing, if "create" parameter in IndexWriter set > false, > and there is no index Segements in the Directory before, then an IOException > will be > thrown. > I am confused that why not using this logic : if there is a Segments, then > append it, create it otherwise. > I know we can do this in the application, but it is complex sometimes.
The reason is that if we don't *want* to create a new text index (e.g. if the user enters the wrong path to the data) then it shouldn't be created automatically because it would result in trash ending up all over the hard disk. Daniel -- Daniel Noll Nuix Pty Ltd Suite 79, 89 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia Ph: +61 2 9280 0699 Web: http://www.nuix.com.au/ Fax: +61 2 9212 6902 This message is intended only for the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or attachment is strictly prohibited. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
