Is it possible to get and store items to a variable in a combo box?

[Soda]

I need to get the selected item in a combo box then store it in a variable..... Is it possible?

Can I get the text from an editable combo box then store it in a variable?



Thnx much for the help

[hardwired]

Code:

        String[] items = { "item 1", "item 2", "item 3" };
        JComboBox combo = new JComboBox(items);
        combo.setEditable(true);
        combo.setSelectedIndex(1);
        String selectedItem = (String)combo.getSelectedItem();
        System.out.println(selectedItem.equals("item 2"));

[Soda]

Thnx much!!!