Objects repositioning automatically

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06-07-2010, 03:58 PM
ashish9590

Objects repositioning automatically

Im developing a swing application where in i have a login button on pressing which the username and password fields are setvisible.

The problem is initially the button position is low.when i press it.. it moves upward and displays username n password fields.when i enter the wrong information the button moves further up n displays the message.

Ive positioned button initially in the top position itself but its movin from bottom to top on each item setting visible.

How could i make it stationary even if others are not visible.

dont ask me to use layouts... im using a free design as it helps me easily position all my objects.

waiting for a solution to stop this automatic repositiong in netbeans.
thnq
06-07-2010, 05:10 PM
Sno

.. thats the problem with free design, it is free to move, you have to determine some sort of layout normally to allow things to work, or you do a trial and error to keep it stable.
06-07-2010, 08:28 PM
ashish9590

well thanks....
i managed to solve the issue using a different layout manager....

but isnt ther any way to stop the automatic repositioning in the free design??
06-07-2010, 10:54 PM
Fubarable

I agree with Sno, learning the various layouts is certainly the way to go, and you've done well to take his advice to heart, learn how to use the layouts and solve your problem. The only other suggestion I can give is to consider placing unrelated components into different JPanels and then lay out the JPanels in a larger JPanel -- nest your JPanels. This can allow for more complex and yet easier to manage layouts.

Best of luck!
06-30-2010, 12:08 PM
Prajin

If you don't like layouts try 'setBounds()' with 'setLayout(null)'.

It's always best to use layouts and panels.
06-30-2010, 12:10 PM
Fubarable

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prajin

If you don't like layouts try 'setBounds()' with 'setLayout(null)'.

There are very few times when you'll need to do this, and by doing this you're taking on the responsibility of making sure that the GUI is proportioned correctly when the app is run on a computer with a different OS or video setting.

Quote:

It's always best to use layouts and panels.

amen.