[ http://opensource.atlassian.com/projects/hibernate/browse/HBX-589?page=co... ] Antony Stubbs commented on HBX-589: ----------------------------------- I am using HibernateTools-3.2.0.beta9a.zip and ran into this exact problem. I assumed the directory would be created if it didn't exist, as I was still able to run the tool. I also got the mysterious null pointer exception. IMO, the tool shouldn't be allowed to run if the folder doesn't exist, or the exception should be caught, and a more meaningful error reported to the user. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://opensource.atlassian.com/projects/hibernate/secure/Administrators.... - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira