Class DeveloperUtil

java.lang.Object
net.infonode.docking.util.DeveloperUtil

public class DeveloperUtil extends Object

Utility methods to make certain tasks easier during the development of an application using IDW.

Note: These methods might be changed/removed or not be compatible with future versions of IDW.

Since:
IDW 1.4.0
  • Constructor Details

    • DeveloperUtil

      public DeveloperUtil()
  • Method Details

    • getWindowLayoutAsString

      public static String getWindowLayoutAsString(DockingWindow window)

      Returns a Java code pseudo-like string with information about the current window layout in a docking window.

      If the given window is a root window a complete layout is returned i.e. windows inside the root window, windows on window bars and floating windows. This is useful when for example creating a default layout. Just add all the views to the root window, drag them around to create a nice layout and the call this function to retrieve the layout as a string.

      Note: The returned string contains pseudo-like Java code. All views in the layout are called View: "title" - view class.

      Note: The method might be changed/removed or not be compatible with future versions of IDW.

      Parameters:
      window - the docking window to retrieve layout for
      Returns:
      the layout as a pseudo-like Java code
    • createWindowLayoutFrame

      public static JFrame createWindowLayoutFrame(String title, DockingWindow window)

      Creates a JFrame with a text area that shows the layout of the given window as pseudo-like Java code, i.e. the layout retrieved by getWindowLayoutAsString(DockingWindow). The frame also has a button that when clicked gets the current layout from the window.

      The frame is useful when designing window layouts in an application. Just create a frame and use your root window as window. Drag around your views, press the "Get Layout" button and you'll se your layout in the text area.

      Note: The method might be changed/removed or not be compatible with future versions of IDW.

      Parameters:
      title - frame title
      window - the docking window to retrieve layout for
      Returns:
      the frame