Creating mixed components in swing + java

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Is there any way to create a custom component in swing. By custom I mean say right now I am able to create a circle and do actions like dragging it etc.

But now I also want that along with the circle a text label with its number is also present. Can we combine them into a new type of component where say we can do actions on it collectively?

If yes please give me pointers on how to do so.

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:19

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Yes, just extend JComponent and handle painting and interaction however you want. If there is a component that already does most of what you want you could extend that class and tweak it slightly.

I would suggest reading some of the tutorials about how JComponent works: http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/jcomponent.html

Here is a similar question but I am sure you can find more specific ones that have been asked once you get deeper into it. How to create a custom Swing Component

The Swing tutorial as a whole if very useful to understand how other components work etc. http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/index.html

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answered Mar 21 '11 at 11:00

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Like I want to have a label associated with a circle then for that too I would need to extend jcomponent ??? Or is there any other method?? – Mar 21 '11 at 13:00
@user, yes, no other method. (As a side note, you don't need to repeat punctuation marks) – jzd Mar 21 '11 at 13:20

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:55

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You can create your own Swing component extending JComponent. Several question here on Stack on the topic like this one. Personally, I advise you to get this book: Java Swing as it contains an excellent guide on how to create Swing components.

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answered Mar 21 '11 at 11:01

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Creating mixed components in swing + java

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