polygon-shaped JComponent

[zenMarko]

I would like to create a class that extends JComponent, but that has any polygonal shape (as you would describe a Polygon object). Any thoughts on how to do this?

[xcallmejudasx]

If i understand correctly you could have a Polygon interface where you define common values that every polygon will have(like sides,area, etc). From there i'm not really sure. Hope that at least gets you in the water

[Norm]

create a class that extends JComponent, but that has any polygonal shape

Don't know if JComponents can be other than rectangular. I assume that part of the reason for trying to extend JComponent is so that the component will draw itself when in a container.

Perhaps you want to create a lightweight component with its own methods and attributes.