How do I change the path name to fix my javac: invalid flag: error?

I am using atom.io which works perfectly with my Python programs, but I can't run any Java without getting this error? From looking at other users questions on the issue, the answers said to change the path name but I can't seem to figure out how.

javac: invalid flag: /Users/MacBookHAL/Documents/AtomWorkspace/CompSci/Test
Usage: javac <options> <source files>
use --help for a list of possible options

junkinmunchkin

Posted 2019-02-13T03:05:09.080

Reputation: 11

How are you running the command? Are you running it through terminal? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:16:44.483

I am just trying to run a simple program in the atom.io IDE but I get the error when I run it. – junkinmunchkin – 2019-02-13T03:17:55.647

Have you tried renaming the file/running a file without spaces in the name? How do you know the spaces are the issue? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:20:14.300

1I don't, but I don't know how to edit the path name. I have looked at previous Stack questions on this issue and they all have said it is a problem with the path name. – junkinmunchkin – 2019-02-13T03:21:50.657

I'd suggest editing the question to include that information. – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:23:10.020

Regarding the path name, what file are you trying to run? Or is it all java files that will do that? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:23:42.770

Yes all java projects that I am trying to run are all giving me this error. – junkinmunchkin – 2019-02-13T03:27:16.007

Did you configure atom at all for java? For example installing a plugin/package? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:36:54.393

I installed linter packages for Java specifically and updated Java but not much else, anything I should have done? – junkinmunchkin – 2019-02-13T03:38:07.700

What packages specifically? Also, what is the output in terminal.app of which javac? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:39:28.920

Can you try to isolate the issue to atom by running in terminal javac <your-.java-file>? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:40:02.450

1When I run javac followed by my file name in the terminal I am given the same error message. – junkinmunchkin – 2019-02-13T03:42:37.830

Ah, that's important. You should edit your question with that information. What's the output of which javac? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:44:30.217

1when I run which javac it returns /usr/bin/javac – junkinmunchkin – 2019-02-13T03:45:44.887

Did you put quotes around your file name when running javac? – BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:47:52.743

Do you have the script package installed?

– BlueDrink9 – 2019-02-13T03:49:13.817

How do I change the path name to fix my javac: invalid flag: error?

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