title: Setting the classpath for JAR files
body: <p>I have recently just created Java project using Eclipse that requires 2 JAR files (phiget21.jar and the mysql.jar)</p>
  
  <p>Everything works fine when running the programme in Eclipse, and I have noticed the the jar files are saved in a 'lib' folder. </p>
  
  <p>I soon going to me moving the programme off my computer to be used on other machines, so I decided to create a batch file to compile all of the classes and then run. </p>
  
  <p>However, I am having trouble with the locating of the jar files. In the batch file do I require a command something like: <code>set classpath=.:..;mysql.jar:../phidget21.jar</code>, before the compilation of the Java classes?</p>
  
  <p>I have read that the dots (...) have something to do with directories but not entirely sure how to implement them. </p>
  
  <p>My programme is currently saved in these locations:</p>
  
  <p>Project/src/.java files (I have also put the .jar files in here as well as i thought this may make thing s easier)</p>
  
  <p>Project/lib/ .jar files</p>
  
  <p>Any help would be greatly appreciated!</p>