I need to migrate some swing-based projects in the netbeans, with windows generated by GUI-Builder, to Eclipse, but Window Builder can't generate the screen design by reading .java files created by netbeans.
Is it possible to have the Window Builder render correctly the screens created in the Gui-Builder of the netbeans?
No, it isn't. Using a GUI builder locks the code into that IDE, and that GUI builder. This is one of a number of reasons that experienced GUI developers advise not to use them.
I am not exactly sure but when you go to File there is an option to Export Project. Try that, it could work but again I am not sure. I am new to Netbeans
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I'm currently studying Computer Science, and we've gotten to the point that I just got feed up with the Eclipse IDE, so I tried to make the switch to the IntelliJ IDEA, just to try it out.
The only thing keeping me from switching, is the Window Builder in Eclipse which writes the code into the class and then parses it when executing.
I know theres a feature in IntelliJ which is named GUI Builder. However the issue is that while the rest of my group along with the teachers use Eclipse's Window Builder, I still can't make a complete switch, because I can't find a way to use the GUI Builder in IntelliJ IDEA to work with hard coded (or as close as it's going to get) UI Design.
So the question at hand: How can I still edit files which is compatible with both IntelliJ's GUI Builder and Eclipse's Window Builder?
Since IntelliJ claims to use Swing + SWT, I don't see why it's this difficult to edit (both visually and in class) compared to eclipses windowbuilder.
I've written a simulation with animations in Swing (and awt components) and graphing in JavaFX. However, I would like to build this in Netbeans so that all components are build correctly. I read on Oracle's site that I need to build with certain parameters to enable e.g. Swing functionality in a JavaFX application, but as I don't have any experience with packaging, I have no idea how to do this. I created my project in Netbeans as a "Java Application", but added the JavaFX functionality much later.
I recommend that you start looking here:
http://docs.oracle.com/javafx/2/installation_2-2/javafx-installation-mac.htm
Eventually you will find this:
https://netbeans.org/kb/72/java/javafx-setup.html
Projects done in a IDE can be confusing for those who do not know very well how to manipulate them. What you can do now is take a look at the link I gave you so you can learn to create and manipulate a JavaFX project. Then what you can do is create a new JavaFX project and import the classes you were using in the previous project. To copy the classes, you can simply import your class files with NetBeans, or you can copy and paste the files from your computer into Netbeans project that Netbeans will recognize your files.
Remember that at the end of all, the projects reflect the existing files on your computer. What an IDE primarily does for you is just to help you manipulate these files.
OBS: To learn how to use Netbeans with scene builder, look at the following link:
http://docs.oracle.com/javafx/scenebuilder/1/use_java_ides/sb-with-nb.htm
Hope this helps. As always, we're here. Good luck! :)
I have been sent a Java file containing a GUI interface that I have to edit and add features. I have created a project on NetBeans and I am able to launch it. The problem is I can't edit the interface, and all the documentation I have found is about creating a new interface. So I would like to know if there is a way to edit the interface of the project with NetBeans. I am using NetBeans 7.2 on Linux.
So I would like to know if there is a way to edit the interface of the project with NetBeans.
Yes there is. But not using the 'form designer' or whatever Netbeans is calling it now. It requires actual knowledge of coding Java.
For the lazy people:
Open the old swing on the design tab, select all the items, copy and paste into the new swing file.
and voila..
It is also import the code from the old file (everything that is related to the swing elements).
I hope it helps
does anyone know a free windows explorer type of project written in java?
Basically i just want to implement a simple windows explorer but dont want to start from scratch with all the drag and drops, icon arrangements and so on.
Thanks
See File Browser GUI.
You can explore common navigator framework for eclipse, it would use swt, jface, draw2d. It provides with drag and drop options.
i'm new for java how can i add a button or others like Microsoft visual studio?
If you mean that you want a GUI builder, you'd better consider NetBeans with its Matisse. I think it is the most popular now for Swing apps.
This Google search shows a number of GUI builders for Eclipse
Many people prefer building GUI in Swing manually (just writing code) because it is by far not that difficult as in MSVC++ applications.
If you are looking for the Eclipse IDE to help with the development of Java applications, this can be found on eclipse.org.
Though I'm not sure I understood your question correctly.
What you are looking for is Eclipse Visual Editor. However, as pointed out by others, the GUI Builder from NetBeans (formerly known as Matisse) is more popular for Swing development.
Download Netbeans, its visual editor is very good, and will give you a the perfect Swing User Interface. Its also very easy to use.
When making desktop applications, i always do it with Netbeans, if i know the application will be more complicated later, then i do only one or two JFrame classes with Netbeans, and use them in a new project in Eclipse :)