Java shapes convert to BufferedImage

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I want to make rectangles on a JLabel and the convert that rectangle into a BufferedImage... like layers in paint shop... drage that BufferedImage and resize...can anyone help

I have done this but it didnt work

Rectangle2D rectangle2D;
                            BufferedImage bi = new BufferedImage(bimg.getWidth(), bimg.getHeight(), BufferedImage.TYPE_INT_RGB);
                            Graphics2D big = bi.createGraphics();
                            rectangle2D = new Rectangle2D.Float(eX, eY, sW, sH);
                            big.setStroke(new BasicStroke(5));
                            big.setColor(color);
                            shapePaint = new TexturePaint(bi, rectangle2D);
                            g2d.setPaint(shapePaint);

You mean you want something like vector based rectangle then? — MadProgrammer, Mar 19 '13 at 06:33

score 5 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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I want to make rectangles on a JLabel and the convert that rectangle into a BufferedImage

You are doing it the wrong way around. Draw to the buffered image, add it to a label, call label.repaint() to display any changes.

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edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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answered Mar 19 '13 at 07:01

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See edit to answer, which links to 4 SSCCEs. For better help sooner, post an [SSCCE](http://sscce.org/) of *your* best attempt. – Andrew Thompson Mar 19 '13 at 07:11
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Well like I said yesterday. For better help sooner, post an [SSCCE](http://sscce.org/). – Andrew Thompson Mar 20 '13 at 10:42
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Did you ***read*** the linked document, or are you just ***guessing*** what SSCCE means? – Andrew Thompson Mar 20 '13 at 11:05

Java shapes convert to BufferedImage

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