manipulate virtual directories or web applications from a java application

msohaib,I guess u can use the java.io.File class for such operation. And the InputStream, OutputStream, Reader and Writer classes are also useful in such stuffs. Pls have a look at the java.io package for your information.Joey

I believe that depends on the servlet engine. Some engines (like Resin) have apis to move around the virtual file system.David