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JClass BWT is a collection of pre-built, pre-tested, 100% Java GUI components. Now you can develop stable Java applications faster and easier than ever before.
JClass BWT may be used in conjunction with other KL Group JClass components like JClass LiveTable and JClass Field.
All JClass BWT components are written entirely in Java; as long as the Java implementation for a particular platform works, JClass BWT will work.
You can freely distribute Java applets and applications containing JClass components according to the terms of the JCLASS STANDARD LICENSE AGREEMENT .
For a run down of features supported by each JClass BWT component, see the appropriate chapter. In general, JClass BWT components offer the Java developer:
This manual assumes that you have some experience with the Java programming language. You should have a basic understanding of object-oriented programming and Java programming concepts such as classes, methods, and packages before proceeding with this manual. See " Related Documents " later in this section of the manual for additional sources of Java-related information.
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Part I -- "Using JClass BWT", describes how to use the individual components of JClass BWT.
Getting Started contains information about configuring JClass BWT, basic information about Java, and specific issues to be aware of before you begin using JClass BWT.
Chapter 2, " JCLabel and JCButton ", describes how to use the label and pushbutton components.
Chapter 3, " JCCheckbox and JCCheckboxGroup ", describes how to use the checkbox and radio button components.
Chapter 4, " JCTabButton and JCTabManager ", describes how to use the tab manager and tab button components.
Chapter 5, " JCScrolledWindow ", describes how to use the scrolled window component.
Chapter 6, " JCList and JCMultiColumnList ", describes how to use the list box and multi-column list components.
Chapter 7, " JCOutliner ", describes how to use the outliner components.
Chapter 8, " JCTextComponent, JCTextArea and JCTextField ", describes how to use the text field and text area components.
Chapter 9, " JCArrowButton ", describes how to use the arrow button component.
Chapter 10, " JCComboBox ", describes how to use the combobox component.
Chapter 11, " JCSpinBox and JCSpinBoxString ", describes how to use the spinbox component.
Chapter 12, " JCProgressMeter ", describes how to use the progress meter component.
Chapter 13, " JCSlider ", describes how to use the slider component.
Chapter 14, " JCSplitterWindow and JCSeparator ", describes how to use the splitter window component.
Chapter 15, " JCAlignerLayout ", describes how to use the BWT Aligner layout manager.
Chapter 16, " JCScrollbar ", describes how to use the scrollbar component.
Part II --"Reference Appendices", contains additional technical reference information related to programming with JClass BWT.
Appendix A, " Colors and Fonts ", lists all of the colornames and RGB values that can be used in JClass BWT applications. It also lists all of the fonts and font style constants that can be used.
Appendix B, " JCString Properties ", describes the types of JCString properties available for adding hypertext, images and text within programs utilizing JClass BWT components.
Appendix C, " JClass BWT Event Summary ", includes a summary table of events used in JClass BWT, a listing that maps AWT events to JClass BWT 2.0 counterparts, and a table that maps JClass BWT 1.0x callbacks to their 2.0 counterparts.
The following resources are available for Java programmers in print or on the World Wide Web:
You do not need these documents to use JClass BWT and they are not endorsed by KL Group. They are simply a sampling of useful references for the Java programming language.
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