How to make Java program run in the background?

[divs1210]

I want to make a program that will have to display desktop notifications from time to time.

I don't want the program to show up on the desktop taskbar, as the user might accidentally close it, though it will be nice if it is displayed in the system tray.

is this possible using Java, or should i switch to C# for this project instead?

[KevinWorkman]

is this possible using Java

Yes. Did you google java system tray?

[divs1210]

now i know the next question im going to ask u is not related AT ALL, but how can i make an editable table?

[KevinWorkman]

How to Use Tables (The Java™ Tutorials > Creating a GUI With JFC/Swing > Using Swing Components)

[divs1210]

thanks a LOT. that's exactly what i needed.

[KevinWorkman]

thanks a LOT. that's exactly what i needed.

No problem.

I don't want to sound like a smartass, but it probably would have been faster for you to just google both of these things. The API and the tutorials should be the first place you check. You'll save yourself tons of time by doing that before coming to a forum.

But either way, glad you got it sorted!

[divs1210]

yup.

sorry. i know i should have googled it first. just that i wasn't sure whether Java even SUPPORTED this functionality.

here, i would like to ask u ANOTHER question, which is again TOTALLY unrelated to the topic:

How do i write a pdf file WITHOUT USING any of those APIs available on the net?
How do i get to know the FORMAT for a pdf file?

i tried searching adobe's site, but got nowhere.

Also, pls tell me how to format other types, like doc, docx, rtf, etc. as well.

..and thanks in advance!

[KevinWorkman]

yup.

sorry. i know i should have googled it first. just that i wasn't sure whether Java even SUPPORTED this functionality.

here, i would like to ask u ANOTHER question, which is again TOTALLY unrelated to the topic:

How do i write a pdf file WITHOUT USING any of those APIs available on the net?
How do i get to know the FORMAT for a pdf file?

i tried searching adobe's site, but got nowhere.

Also, pls tell me how to format other types, like doc, docx, rtf, etc. as well.

..and thanks in advance!

Why do you not want to use "those APIs"? Again, this is more of a question for google- you're probably going to have to use a 3rd party library (I think that's what you mean by "those APIs"). Somebody here might have some advice, but it's going to be quicker for you to just google it and try a few, see what you like. If you download one and then have questions, that's when we can help more effectively.