diff --git a/src/helma/util/SystemProperties.java b/src/helma/util/SystemProperties.java
index 85359cee..f70ce60b 100644
--- a/src/helma/util/SystemProperties.java
+++ b/src/helma/util/SystemProperties.java
@@ -110,6 +110,15 @@ public final class SystemProperties extends Properties {
         lastcheck = System.currentTimeMillis();
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Get the properties file
+     *
+     * @return the properties file
+     */
+    public File getFile() {
+        return file;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Reload properties. This clears out the existing entries,
      * loads the main properties file and then adds any additional