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resizing problems [message #780518]

Wed, 18 January 2012 12:32

andrew schlaich

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Registered: January 2012

Junior Member

When i create a JButton, a JLabel, any sort of widget or component--i can't resize it. This is true for applications i've designed and been able to do this with in the past, and for brand new ones. I've even made a blank class by extending JPanel. I figured a new version might have caused the issue since i was running on helios, but after upgrading to indigo i still have the same issue.

In any case, i can resize the main JPanel area where things get put, but anything that i put on the panel after that cannot be resized.

Why can't i resize components?

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Re: resizing problems [message #780545 is a reply to message #780518]

Wed, 18 January 2012 14:47

Eric Clayberg

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Registered: July 2009
Location: Boston, MA

Senior Member

What layout manager are you using?

BTW, it is always a good idea to post an actual test case.

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Re: resizing problems [message #780682 is a reply to message #780545]

Thu, 19 January 2012 02:30

andrew schlaich

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Registered: January 2012

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I don't think there's a way to post a test case here - it happens with every class i have. As for layout manager, i'm afraid i'm too new at eclipse to understand the question. Is it something i can change that would effect how things work?

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Re: resizing problems [message #780697 is a reply to message #780682]

Thu, 19 January 2012 05:38

Eric Clayberg

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Registered: July 2009
Location: Boston, MA

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Lots of folks post test cases here...just use copy/paste.

If you don't know what a layout manager is, I would strongly suggest learning a bit more about Swing before using WindowBuilder (it expects you to understand Swing and to know what a layout manager is).

Different layout managers will impose different constraints on your widgets. Some will allow you to set the size while others will calculate the size for you.

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