convert application to applet in netbeans

[dbashby]

I have managed to locate a tutorial that explains in a way that I understand how to create an applet in netbeans.

http://blogs.sun.com/pc/entry/how_to_create_applet_with

however I cannot find one that enables you to convert a current completed application in netbeans to an applet.

Can anyone suggest any apart from netbeans.

Thanks in advance

[Fubarable]

Does your netbeans application subclass JFrame? If so, re-write it so that it subclasses JPanel (or better, produces a JPanel). Then you can place this JPanel into a JFrame or a JApplet as you desire.

[dbashby]

I have to admit you have lost me, my application is structured using a number of classes with a Main and a Jpanel gui.

Does this answer what you are asking me

We are not actually being taught java, apparently the methodology is more important, education in the uk is so wonderful!

[emceenugget]

i suppose it's a trade off for your class, then. when in class, would you rather learn a specific shortcut to convert a swing app into an applet, or actually learn concepts that will help you organize your thoughts, encourage you to research more, and overall make you a better programmer?

[dbashby]

I would prefer the having some idea of what we are doing rather than just going through the motions however I am trying to pick up more information regarding Java but this is as well as doing the work required.

[OrangeDog]

Have a method that creates the GUI and returns a JPanel. Have your main class subclass JApplet. Then use init() to add the JPanel to getContentPane() and use main() to add the JPanel to a new JFrame.

Bingo - an applet and an application

[Fubarable]

Yep, I agree 100% with OrangeDog. Creating your GUI this way will give you loads of flexibility. Shoot you can even place your GUI into the JPanel of another GUI if you so desire.

[dbashby]

Ok thanks, if I have any problems 'I will be back'
:D