I am working on a project that uses Java Swing. The default look and feel of the Java Swing GUI is very boring. Is there any way I can use a better look and feel? Something like on web pages...
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A:
Look at the Java tutorial for setting the look and feel. In addition to those mentioned there, recent Java 6 releases also include the Nimbus Look and Feel.
Michael Borgwardt
2010-04-07 12:07:08
+1 for Nimbus. It was introduced in Java 1.6.10
Jason Nichols
2010-04-07 12:29:52
A:
You can take a look here. I googled on java swing theme.
That said, if you're making a hobby project changing the LAF is no problem. If you're making software for your buddies it's also not a problem. If you make software for customers keep the swing default. It works well and isn't too exciting:)
extraneon
2010-04-07 12:07:54
Michael Borgwardt
2010-04-07 12:18:21
@Michael Borgwardt OK. I agree with you there. What I actually tried to say is that a boring GUI is not really a problem for most users, they actually like something standard.
extraneon
2010-04-07 12:40:51
I think thats a fair statement. My experience is that the user gets scared when seeing a gui he's not familiar with.They need something they can relate to. Which also improves usability.
Frederik Wordenskjold
2010-04-07 13:29:43
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Another option is the Plastic Look-and-feel. It gives Swing apps an XP-like look and offers a lot of customization options.
EDIT: I just noticed that the images on that page are broken. If you click through to the JGoodies Looks page, you at least see 3 examples of what you can accomplish with those looks.
Carl Smotricz
2010-04-07 12:09:00
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A:
You can set the look and feel to reflect the platform:
try{
UIManager.setLookAndFeel(
UIManager.getSystemLookAndFeelClassName());
}
catch(Exception e){
e.printStackTrace();
}
If this is not nice enough for you, take a look at swt for Eclipse
Frederik Wordenskjold
2010-04-07 12:09:05
Probably the very simplest recommendation. With luck, it could be exactly what the OP wanted!
Carl Smotricz
2010-04-07 12:13:41
hi frederik i tried this. its so nice thanks for your help. this was something i wanted.
Mandar
2010-04-08 09:05:22