I have a little program that uses the java api to check if a dataset column is based on a list. If it is, it queries the actual list to find all possible values for the column. When the list is in the same folder as the dataset, this works fine. However, sometimes the list is stored elsewhere. I'm using Study.DataSetColumns to find information about the dataset column. When it's based on a list, and the list is NOT in the current folder, the LookupContainer column is filled in. However, it's not filled in with a container path, but with an entityId. What is the best way to translate the entityId into a path so that I can find the right list?

I know there is a Core.Containers dataset in each folder, which includes the EntityId of that folder and the EntityId of the parent. I guess I could move up the folder hierarchy looking for a match, but I'm wondering if there's a more straightforward way of doing this. Any help is appreciated!

- Jen