How to compile source in different packages?

[SoonAnn Lim]

Hi,
I wonder how can i compile two or more source files located in different packages while these source files one or more method on each other?
For instance. A.java in package pa has a method called amethod(). B.java in package pb has a method called bmethod(). A.java uses bmethod() and B.java uses amethod(). While these two java files are in the same package, they are compiled perfectly and runs fine. When i put them in different packages as described above, i cannot compile them. How can i compile these two files correctly?

Thanks.
SoonAnn Lim

[Mark Herschberg]

Make sure both directories are in the classpath.
--Mark

[Bear Bibeault]

...and make sure that you are compiling from the root of your package hierarchy.
hth,
bear

[SoonAnn Lim]

Thanks. These information are very helpful.

[timothy zimmerman]

Don't forget the import statements. If A and B are in different packages, A must 'import pb.B;' and B must 'import pa.A;'.