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[java] using slider

Started by joeyg2477 Apr 3, 2006 at 12:35 PM 2 replies 650+ views

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Apr 3, 2006 at 12:35 PM

im trying to implement a slider on a jframe and it's taking up the whole window. I've searched for information on it, but I can't find the imformation I need. So, how can I add a jslider to a jframe that only takes up a little space on the side of the window?

Son of Cain

Apr 3, 2006 at 8:30 PM

The reason why it takes the whole window space is because of the Layout manager used. You should specify a (GridBag) layout manager to order your components and place them where you want them to be.

I'm fond of using a null layout manager - frame.getContentPane().setLayout(null) - and placing the components using X, Y, Width and Height. That keeps their position to where you want them, but the drawback is when you want to resize the window - which I usually disable when appropriate.

Son Of Cain

Son of Cain

Apr 4, 2006 at 10:35 AM

JFrame frame = new JFrame();JSlider slider = new JSlider();frame.getContentPane().setLayout( null );frame.getContentPane().add( slider );slider.setBounds(0, 0, 100, 50);

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