Problem extending JFrame with JTabbedPane in it

Hi!

I want to use one JFrame with JTabbedPane in it as a prototype for the few other forms (frames) and got the following code for this prototype:

Code:

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public class ProtoForm extends JFrame
        {
        JTabbedPane tabbedPane;
        JPanel p1;
        JPanel p2;
 
        public ProtoForm()
                {
                super();
                setBounds(100, 100, 500, 375);
                setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
 
                tabbedPane = new JTabbedPane();
                getContentPane().add(tabbedPane);
 
                panel = new JPanel();
                tabbedPane.addTab("Main panel", null, panel, null);
 
                panel = new JPanel();
                tabbedPane.addTab("Main panel", null, panel, null);
                }
        }

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Here is a code for the extending (inheriting) form:

Code:

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public class NewForm extends ProtoForm
        {
 
        public NewForm()
                {
                super();
                setBounds(100, 100, 500, 375);
                setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);               
                }
        }

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The very same code works without any problems when I put JButton's or JTextField's. But JTabbedPane seems to be not inheritable yet :).
If anyone had same problem or knows how to solve it please leave a message.

1) Don't subclass JFrame here. You're not extending JFrame's behavior and doing this will diminish your app's flexibility. Rather either subclass JPanel or extend through composition (which is my preference).

2) If you want to be able to access components contained in your class, give the class public methods just for that purpose. For instance, your top class could have a method like so:

Code:

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public void addTab(String title, Component component) {
  tabbedPane.addTab(title, component);
}

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This way classes that inherit from your base class can add to the tabbed pane. You will likely need several more similar methods to give your class the functionality you desire.

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Originally Posted by Fubarable

1) Don't subclass JFrame here. You're not extending JFrame's behavior and doing this will diminish your app's flexibility. Rather either subclass JPanel or extend through (which is my preference).

2) If you want to be able to access components contained in your class, give the class public methods just for that purpose. For instance, your top class could have a method like so:

Code:

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public void addTab(String title, Component component) {
  tabbedPane.addTab(title, component);
}

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This way classes that inherit from your base class can add to the tabbed pane. You will likely need several more similar methods to give your class the functionality you desire.

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Hi Fubarable!

Actually I tried to make a function like the one you have in 2 paragraph. But it did not help, though the same example was working with JButtons and other components.
Thanks, I'll try to do it with JPanel instead of JFrame.

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Originally Posted by Cybex

Actually I tried to make a function like the one you have in 2 paragraph. But it did not help, though the same example was working with JButtons and other components.

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Likely there was an error in your attempted implementation, but without the code, it's difficult to say what. You may wish to show your attempt here.

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Thanks, I'll try to do it with JPanel instead of JFrame.

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No prob, but it still won't solve your initial question.

Cross posted

And here is the reply from the OP when he got friendly advice not to cross post:

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camrick, you are one funny dude.
I use multiple sources to get my answer faster. Ever heard of it?
And I posted it simultaneously on both forums.
Also I still did not receive real answer.

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By the way the OP was asked hours ago for a SSCCE and ignored that advice as well.

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Originally Posted by camickr

And here is the reply from the OP when he got friendly advice not to cross post:



By the way the OP was asked hours ago for a SSCCE and ignored that advice as well.

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Somebody, help me!
There is a stalker here :).

That SSCCE had nothing to do with the question I asked.
And if you read I updated my question in the thread you mentioned.

OP: Most of us don't mind you cross-posting, but we do mind your cross-posting without being up front about it in your initial post(s). If you don't post a link to the main cross-post, we volunteers risk wasting our time answering a question that's already been answered. So if you appreciate our help and respect us, you'd let us know if you've cross-posted and where.

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camrick, you are one funny dude.
I use multiple sources to get my answer faster. Ever heard of it?
And I posted it simultaneously on both forums.
Also I still did not receive real answer.

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This suggests that you really don't respect us, or our help. Is that the message that you're trying to convey? If so, it might induce myself and others not to help you now and in the future. You may wish to revise this statement.

Much luck

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Originally Posted by Fubarable

OP: Most of us don't mind you cross-posting, but we do mind your cross-posting without being up front about it in your initial post(s). If you don't post a link to the main cross-post, we volunteers risk wasting our time answering a question that's already been answered. So if you appreciate our help and respect us, you'd let us know if you've cross-posted and where.



This suggests that you really don't respect us, or our help. Is that the message that you're trying to convey? If so, it might induce myself and others not to help you now and in the future. You may wish to revise this statement.

Much luck

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Actually I did not know about posting a cross-link and camrick just was preaching about usage of multiple sources without saying that I could just add cross-link.
Never had such problem on any other forum.

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Originally Posted by Cybex

Actually I did not know about posting a cross-link and camrick just was preaching about usage of multiple sources without saying that I could just add cross-link.
Never had such problem on any other forum.

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Well feel free to post elsewhere, but before doing so, you might want to read their policy statements and FAQ. For instance at JavaRanch.com, you'll find this: BeForthrightWhenCrossPostingToOtherSites

I solved this problem by removing setLayout() call from the code. Now it works like it should. If you are closing threads with solved problems feel free to close this one.