Rendering graphics on JPanel

[wired-in=p]

I have a JPanel that is half covered by a Jtextarea. In addition, i tried to display graphics on the panel as well. I assume that I cannot display graphics on top of the Jtextarea, or any other component for that matter, and instead I would need to use a JLayer and LayerUI. However, i tried to display my graphics below the jtextarea, where the panel was empty, and it wouldn't work. Does this mean that to display graphics on a panel that contains a component, a Jlayer must be used?

[jammas615]

Make two separate JPanels and place them in each half of your Frame. And use a paintComponent on the second JPanel.

[wired-in=p]

I've done that... if i don't add the panel with the text box, my graphics are displayed, if i have both panels, then the graphics won't be displayed.

[mine0926]

It also depends on the type of Layout you are using. In this case, you can use GridLayout and set its column to 2.
See: Lesson: Laying Out Components Within a Container (The Java™ Tutorials > Creating a GUI With JFC/Swing)

[jammas615]

Make sure your JPanels are placed in different places so both can be displayed and one is not completely overlapping the other.