How do I use File.new to find a file from Rails?

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Published on 2010-05-23T22:40:36Z Indexed on 2010/05/23 22:50 UTC
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I am trying to read a file that has been saved on the /system folder using Paperclip, for example. But when I use that .url method from Paperclip to read that file using File.new, I get that the file isn't found. The directory is correct, but I still can't access it.

What is the right way to find a file for File.new for example? I tried to point to other files, as well, and to no avail.

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