Creating Graphics using Java

[dashingncool]

Hi!

I am working on a program that shows a graph in terms of table of nodes and edges. It creates an adjacency matrix. Now I was wondering if there is any way by which I can plot the graph graphically. I understand that I can use AWT to create circles for nodes and connect them using lines(edges) by specifying the coordinates. I want something more. I want my nodes to be represented as Java objects (not mere shapes) so that I can handle events on them. Also, I want to design the nodes like the way we can do in photoshop or coreldraw. I don't know whether my query is relevant or not. Still, Is this possible.?

[Norm]

Yes, you can draw shapes on the screen and use the mouse/cursor to move them around.
There are some sample programs here on the forum that do what you describe. I'm not sure who posted them. It could have been: Fubarable

[dashingncool]

Thanks for your response. Drawing tools like AutoCad etc allow drawing graphics i 3D too. Is it possible that I can integrate CAD with my java app and plot the graph in that through command line....

[Norm]

I do not know anything about using an AutoCad program with java. You should read the doc for the program to see if it is possible.