I am in need of a java file system browser without all the buttons and fields. Does swing have any components that can do this ? If not are there any third party components that can help me with this ?
JFileChooser
What I am looking for
In hindsight the question is vague. The JList style view of the component is not exactly what I am looking for. I just need a file browser which will fire an event when user selects something. Whether it is a JList style browser or a tree style brower is secondary. I see there are ways I can code this myself, the reason for posting a question here is to see if there are components that do this already.
Pretty much yes, you can get the horizontal listing of the files. You will have to use the JList's horizontal wrap for layout orientation. More details about the same can be found here.
JFileChooser wont allow to hide the rest of the controls, as it will end up loosing the core functionality. You will have to make use of your own custom control using the link described above and do the file operations.
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I am struggling with something regarding java swing....I need to know how the linear text fields in most google apps are made....the ones where there is only one line in the bottom and how can I make them interactive. I don't need the app designer in net beans(that's our instructor)..Anyone can help please?
PS: I tried so hard to look up for such a thing but all I find is a drag and drop design. I searched everywhere but I found nothing.
The design of the graphic component in Google app is depending to the mobile operative system. In iOS and Android you will have different design for the same component, as you can see:
If you want to change the design of a graphic component (in an App or, in this case, in Java Swing) you have to write a Custom text field.
You can read Customizing JTextField for a simple example.
I want to create UI for my program with netbeans but I don't know how to create a UI that when user change the size of program window( maximize or other sizes ) component of the program change sizes for match to that program size.
I want to create a GUI for aria2c download manager like Google Chrome that has one button to change state from HTTP to FTP or metalink and so on and a textField for import users download link and a button for settings like Google Chrome. Below this toolbar I want to show things that user want to download like IDM. That IDM show name and status of things that user want to download. Please suggest how I can create this GUI and which layout manager is comfortable for creating this GUI. Thanks very much.
You can use either GridLayout or BorderLayout. Also read this: Using Layout Manager
Agree 100% with Harry. Also:
Avoid using NetBeans default GroupLayout
Learn about nesting JPanels each with its own simple layout to in effect nest layout managers and create complex layouts.
Probably avoid usingGridBagLayout early on when learning to use layout managers and use the more simple ones if possible. Consider using MiGLayout if you need a complex gridbag-like layout and nesting of simple layouts doesn't solve the problem.
If stuck, post an image of your desired GUI layout and your latest code attempt, and we'll be able to give you more specific advice.
I'm linking a database to NetBeans now and I need to create a interface for this. But when I need to adjust the position of button, label is difficult. Is it possible that show a GUI design view that easy for me to adjust without use the JFrame component?
If I understood your question correctly, you're looking for a GUI builder for Swing.
Netbeans ships with the Matisse Swing GUI Builder which will help you build GUIs easily and quickly. Tutorials aren't uncommon (such as the official tutorial or some user created videos on YouTube).
Some folks are fine with this work flow (since it speeds up development quite a bit). Others want to use custom frameworks and have requirements to use specific layouts in which case I recommend reading about different layout managers.
Take your pick and happy development! :)
Instead of trying to design your entire application in the GUI editor, you may be able to adapt the approach shown here. This will let you focus on a single container at a time. Also, remember to backup your .form files; more here.
I'm working in the Design view of a Swing application and occassionally I see a small hazard warning symbol appear in the top corner of a component.
I assumed this was something to do with visibility overlap or similar but having adjusted things I can't match a guess against anything credible. Unfortunately it doesn't have a tool-tip and does not react to any mouse clicks.
Any ideas? Google does not seem to suggest anything either.
The NetBeans help topic, Java File and Object Node Icons, may help identify the icon in question. Tool tips on each icon indicate the relevant name. The one labeled error badge, for example, means "The file cannot be parsed."
It's a "free design" layout warning -- you put new component to panel/container without layout manager and need manually drag and resize it (e.g. attach it to container borders).
If I have Java program and I need to alter it to an interface and include icons,
is there any easy I can do this and is there a good application that can help me to do it ?
or do I have to code it in myself?
Nop, /me thinks ur need 1337 mad Java programin' skillz!
Translation for the rest of the world: Sorry, you'll need to program in Java.
Added: Hey, what's with the downvotes? He started it! :P Besides - no matter if he wants to add or modify (the original text wasn't clear on this) the UI of a Java program, he will need to program in Java to bring his UI together with the code. There is no miracle tool that can allow you to draw an UI and it will suddenly do what you do.
Netbeans has a Swing GUI Builder. Quoting from their website. Let's hope this doesn't count has hidden advertising :)
Design Swing GUIs by dragging and
positioning GUI components from a
palette onto a canvas. The GUI builder
automatically takes care of the
correct spacing and alignment. Click
into JLabels, JButtons, ButtonGroups,
JTrees, JTextFields, ComboBoxes and
edit their properties directly in
place. You can use the GUI builder to
prototype GUIs right in front of
customers.
If you want to add a UI to your Java program there are tools to help you, such as the Swing GUI Builder inside of IntelliJ Idea. However, you're still going to have to write the appropriate code to hook into the UI.
It's just a website? Well depending on whether it uses CSS you might be able to just modify a .css file. This will only let you modify how the site looks as opposed to works.
See here for an example of how this technology works. However this depends on how css-dependent the website is and it's possible you may still run into some difficulties.
You want to use a Java framework to help you with the UI. For example, you can use JSF (Javaserver faces), which allows you to drag and drop components for a UI onto the site. Otherwise, you can use web programs such as Dreamweaver to design the UI, before coding the backend logic yourself in java.