Thanks Antonio, that solved the problem. I used java.util.Properties so now the special characters are not coming
by the way, what if I try to put russian characters or use non ascii characters in my keys?? would it be converted to ascii and what would be the display like for example the Pound symbol regards, Roy -----Original Message----- From: Antonio Petrelli [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 6:17 PM To: Struts Users Mailing List Subject: Re: query about application resource and charset Roy, Ansuman ha scritto: > I parse through the xml and using io i write it into a .properties file > > I think instead of java io i should use java.util's property class is it?? > Yes, java.util.Properties. ".properties" files must be ASCII 7-bit, the "Properties" class takes all the burden of encoding. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]