Java Garage

Setting the Classpath at Compile Time

You can set the classpath at compile time. This is useful if you have a quick class you want to try out, and it relies on a library or other class that is not currently on your classpath. You do so using the -cp flag. You can also use -classpath if you are exceptionally fond of typing.

Try it like this:

javac -cp C:\\garage\classes SomeClass.java

Note that you can combine flags as well:

javac -source 1.5 -cp
     /user/eben/garage/SomeClass.java