Using a Custom Layout Manager
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You can easily integrate a custom layout manager into the Form Editor if the custom
layout manager:
- Implements the java.awt.LayoutManager interface.
- Is technically a JavaBeans component.
- Does not use layout parameters (constraints) for individual
components.
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If the layout manager does not meet the above requirements,
you must create a special support class in order to add the layout to the Form Editor.
You can find more information on how to create a custom layout at
http://form.netbeans.org/. |
To install a custom layout manager from the Explorer:
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Right-click the layout manager's class in the Explorer and choose Tools
Add to Component Palette from the contextual menu.
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In the Palette Category dialog box, select one of the categories and
click OK.
To install a custom layout manager that is packed in a JAR file:
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Choose Tools
Install New JavaBean.
- In the file chooser, navigate to and select the JAR file for the layout
manager.
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In the Palette Category dialog box, select one of the categories and
click OK.
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