jvider - Java GUI Builder logo FAQ - Visual Interface Designer for JAVA™




What is jvider ?
jvider is GUI builder tool for Java™ Swing applications.
With jvider you can easily design graphical user interfaces
for your Java™ applets and applications.


Why jvider ?
jvider is fully visual GUI builder tool for Java™ Swing applications.
This tool is platform independent and runs on all environments that
support Java™ Virtual Machine (VM).

jvider abilities :
- easy understandable interface;
- draggable and resizable components;
- ability to generate source code in Java™ language;
- ability to export source code as frame or applet;
- and much more ...
Read more in : How jvider was born and
A Unique Concept of GUI Builder's GUI
What users have to say about jvider


What system requirements are ?
- Java™ Runtime Environment 1.4 or later;
- For the jvider plugin for Eclipse, Eclipse 3.0 final or 3.0M8 is required. Eclipse 3.0M9 and 3.0RCx seem to have some minor issues handling Swing components (SWT_AWT) and are not recommended.
- Mac OS users: There are reports of jvider plugin for Eclipse not working on Apple systems. We are working to resolve the problem. Your patience and provided information is appreciated. Thank you.


How to install jvider ?
download jvider, unpack archive to chosen directory .



What SWING components supports jvider ?
jvider supports these components :
  • JPanel
  • JButton
  • JToggleButton
  • JCheckBox
  • JRadioButton
  • JTextField
  • JTextArea
  • JLabel
  • JTable
  • JComboBox
  • JList
  • JTabbedPane
  • JProgressBar
  • JSlider
  • JTree
  • JSplitPane
  • JSpinner
  • JToolBar

How do the Weight, Fill and Anchor toggles relate to each other ?

Weight toggles define how the cell is acting when extra space in the window is available.
Let's say selecting Weight X means that if there is more space horizontally than required for the component the cell will expand and occupy it.

Fill toggles define how the component is acting when extra space in the cell is available.
Let's say selecting Fill H means that if there is more space in the cell horizontally than required for the component the component will expand and occupy it.

Anchor toggles define where the component is placed in the cell if it is not occupying the whole cell space.
So Anchor values have effect only if Fill toggle is not set.

Click here to download an example design that may help you to understand those toggles. You need to open it with jvider, select OK button and play with Fill and Anchor toggles. Other buttons are there just to keep the cell of OK button expanded. Effect of Weight toggles you will see only when resizing Test window.


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