Controls4J Library streamlines the process of creating visually appealing Graphical User Interface. This tool allows for a reduction in development time, freeing up focus on higher-level objectives, while removing the need to construct new controls from scratch.
I had the opportunity to use the Controls4J Library, which is a set of graphical controls for Java/Swing. In this review, I will briefly discuss the library's components.
The JFontChooser is a dialog used for selecting fonts. One notable feature of this component is that it allows increased control over user actions. For instance, a user cannot add letters or negative numbers in the digit entry fields. Additionally, it enables auto addition in the font name field.
The JBasicFindDlg is a simplified dialogue box used for text searching. Similarly, the JBasicFindReplaceDlg is a simplified dialogue box used for searching and replacing text fragments.
The JIntegerField is a control designed for inputting numeric values. It allows users to set upper and lower limits of legitimate values, restricts editing if the user enters false information, or highlights the contents of the field if an unallowed value is entered. Moreover, control over the focus is provided.
Also, the JSortedList is a control used for selecting values from a large data list, including countries, cities, among others. It allows auto-completing upon user input and auto-scrolling through the list.
The JOutlookBar is an implementation of the well-known OutlookBar control. It has two work modes and allows selecting animation effects for the drop-down action.
The JInternetLink is a control that looks like a standard link on an HTML page. It allows launching the browser installed in the system with an assigned URL as a default browser location.
Moreover, the JTreeComboBox is a combo-box in which the drop-down list is replaced with a drop-down tree. There is JCheckBox, which is a check box with three status modes instead of two ones.
The JCheckBoxPane is a panel with a check box in the title. It is used to control the disabled and enabled state of the panel's child elements.
Finally, the JHeapManager is used to show JVM memory usage at the moment. It also allows activating the garbage collector. Additionally, JInputValidator is a control used for marking the text fields that are required for filling. It is a necessary component for ensuring that forms are filled out correctly.
Overall, I found the Controls4J Library to be a useful tool for designing interfaces with improved functionality. The components are intuitive, and they offer a wide range of options for controlling user inputs and actions. I recommend this library to any developer looking to improve their Java/Swing projects.
The JFontChooser is a dialog used for selecting fonts. One notable feature of this component is that it allows increased control over user actions. For instance, a user cannot add letters or negative numbers in the digit entry fields. Additionally, it enables auto addition in the font name field.
The JBasicFindDlg is a simplified dialogue box used for text searching. Similarly, the JBasicFindReplaceDlg is a simplified dialogue box used for searching and replacing text fragments.
The JIntegerField is a control designed for inputting numeric values. It allows users to set upper and lower limits of legitimate values, restricts editing if the user enters false information, or highlights the contents of the field if an unallowed value is entered. Moreover, control over the focus is provided.
Also, the JSortedList is a control used for selecting values from a large data list, including countries, cities, among others. It allows auto-completing upon user input and auto-scrolling through the list.
The JOutlookBar is an implementation of the well-known OutlookBar control. It has two work modes and allows selecting animation effects for the drop-down action.
The JInternetLink is a control that looks like a standard link on an HTML page. It allows launching the browser installed in the system with an assigned URL as a default browser location.
Moreover, the JTreeComboBox is a combo-box in which the drop-down list is replaced with a drop-down tree. There is JCheckBox, which is a check box with three status modes instead of two ones.
The JCheckBoxPane is a panel with a check box in the title. It is used to control the disabled and enabled state of the panel's child elements.
Finally, the JHeapManager is used to show JVM memory usage at the moment. It also allows activating the garbage collector. Additionally, JInputValidator is a control used for marking the text fields that are required for filling. It is a necessary component for ensuring that forms are filled out correctly.
Overall, I found the Controls4J Library to be a useful tool for designing interfaces with improved functionality. The components are intuitive, and they offer a wide range of options for controlling user inputs and actions. I recommend this library to any developer looking to improve their Java/Swing projects.
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