Can I create a layer like on websites using Java Swing?

Question

I want to create a layer in Java Swing which will be displayed when I move my mouse over a specific region on editor pane.

Answer 1

Yes, You must create a Component to draw whatever it is you want to show, and set it as the glasspane of a frame. I have created a loupe this way. For more information, see here.

Answer 2

The simplest solutution is to use a JXLayer framework