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Java Forum / GUI / September 2004Digital Clock - Transparent Background
I am planning on learning the Java language. I have heard it is very useful, and integrates well with Macromedia ColdFusion. Not sure about details, but I guess that comes later. Anyway, I have a small project at the moment and I wanted to be sure Java could acheive the effect before I started. I want a countdown timer centered on a computer screen. It would be nice to have big letters in that analog clock font. The numbers need to be the only thing in my program showing so a transparent background is a must. My question is: can this be done? While it would be nice to see an example, a simple yes or no would be helpful too. Thanks in advance, Matthew > ..a transparent background is a must. > > My question is: can this be done? No, <http://www.physci.org/guifaq.jsp#2.5>, but here is the beginnings of how you might approach a (kludgy) form of it.. <http://google.com/groups?selm=400ff364%240%246972%247a628cd7%40news.club-internet.fr>  SignatureAndrew Thompson http://www.PhySci.org/codes/ Web & IT Help http://www.PhySci.org/ Open-source software suite http://www.1point1C.org/ Science & Technology http://www.lensescapes.com/ Images that escape the mundane > Here is the > beginnings of how you might approach a (kludgy) form of it.. > <http://google.com/groups?selm=400ff364%240%246972%247a628cd7%40news.club-internet.fr> That idea is an amazing workaround. Unfortunately, it won't work for my application. I have a movie playing in another program that needs to be visible behind the clock. > > My question is: can this be done? > No <http://www.physci.org/guifaq.jsp#2.5> I apologize, I didn't know there was a FAQ. I'll check that before posting next time. Quoting that section of the FAQ: Q: How can I make a transparent or non-rectangular window? A: You can't in a good, platform independent way. That makes it sound like there is a way to do it in a platform specific way. I have a Win XP Pro computer, and that's the only one this needs to function on. Does this change anything? Matthew > That makes it sound like there is a way to do it in a platform specific way. > I have a Win XP Pro computer, and that's the only one this needs to function > on. > Does this change anything? My level of interest*. Good luck with it. * .NET would probably be the best dev. language to achieve what you want. SignatureAndrew Thompson http://www.PhySci.org/codes/ Web & IT Help http://www.PhySci.org/ Open-source software suite http://www.1point1C.org/ Science & Technology http://www.lensescapes.com/ Images that escape the mundane >> Does this change anything? > > My level of interest*. Good luck with it. > > * .NET would probably be the best dev. > language to achieve what you want. Sorry about that. I'll look into Visual Basic .NET. When I was reading about Java on Sun's web site, it sounded like it could do anything but wash your dishes (no offense to you folks). As I understand it, Visual Basic only runs on Windows computers. Java's strength is it can run on (almost?) any platform, and allows multithreaded code. Is this true, and are there any other compelling reasons to learn Java instead of or alongside VB that I don't know about? Matthew > ..Java's strength is it can run on (almost?) any platform, True. As a result of which, it either foregos some very OS specific functionality, or alternatively invites you to use JNI or Runtime.exec() or other such mechanisms to hook into libraries and executables of the underlying OS. Unfortunately, x-platform comes at a price. > ..and allows multithreaded code. That is a major advantage of Java, the inbuilt nature and inherent ease of use, of basic multi-threading. > Is this true, and are there any other compelling reasons to learn Java > instead of or alongside VB that I don't know about? Probably many, but I concentrate on Java mostly for it's x-platform ability. OTOH, there is good reason to learn a second (at least) language, just so you do not fall into the "When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail." syndrome. If you are coding a project for a Win PC base exclusively, .Net makes a lot of sense. HTH SignatureAndrew Thompson http://www.PhySci.org/codes/ Web & IT Help http://www.PhySci.org/ Open-source software suite http://www.1point1C.org/ Science & Technology http://www.lensescapes.com/ Images that escape the mundane > There is good reason to learn > a second (at least) language, just so you do not fall into [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > If you are coding a project for a Win PC base exclusively, > .Net makes a lot of sense. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for all your help! Matthew Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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