Example Programs

You can find source files for all the examples from this chapter on the CD and online:

JavaTutorial/uiswing/14painting/example-1dot4/index.html

http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/uiswing/14painting/example-1dot4/index.html

The preceding URLs take you to an index that has links to the files required by each example. You can go directly to the entry for a particular example by adding # ExampleName to the URL. Most examples have a "Run" link in the index which executes the example using Java Web Start technology.

Example	Where Described	Notes
CoordinatesDemo	page 136	Lets you familiarize yourself with the coordinate system.
SelectionDemo	page 137	Gives you a feeling for coordinates. To avoid unnecessary painting, the repaint method specifies which area of the component needs to be repainted.
IconDisplayer	page 141	Demonstrates custom painting. The application features a custom component that paints an icon multiple times with all but the rightmost icon transparent.