The Class wizard adds a new .java
file to your project that extends either java.lang.Object
, javax.swing.JComponent
, or java.awt.Component
. Use the ellipsis button to search for a base class that is not included in the drop-down list.
To open the Class wizard, choose File|New to launch the object gallery and double-click the Class icon on the New page.
The package name is derived from the project file name. To assign a different package name to the new Java file, click in the Package field and type a new name.
For more information on packages, see the "Packages" topic in the "Managing paths" chapter of Introducing JBuilder.
Displays the default name assigned to the class. To rename it, click in the Class Name field and type in a new name.
Important: In order for the class to be visually designable, the class name must match the file name.
The name of the base class that this class extends. The default is java.lang.Object
. Click the ellipsis button to search for a base class that is not included in this drop-down list.
If you want the class to be visually designable, the class must be a descendant of java.awt.Container
. For example, it can extend Frame
, Panel
, Dialog
, or Applet
.
Makes the class public. The class must be public in order to be visually designable.
Generates a main()
Method.
Uses information entered in the Class Javadoc fields in Step 3 of the Project wizard as header comments at the top of the file.
/** * <p>Title: </p> * <p>Description: </p> * <p>Copyright: Copyright (c) 2001</p> * <p>Company: </p> * @author unascribed * @version 1.0 */
Generates a default parameterless constructor.
Overrides all abstract methods.
See also