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Java Forum / GUI / January 2005JFileChooser Localization
I have been able to localize every string in the JFileChooser except the tooltip on the "Desktop" icon. This continues to come out as "Desktop" regardless of the Locale I specify. Does anyone know if there is a resource that can be used to customize this string to the Locale? > I have been able to localize every string in the JFileChooser except the > tooltip on the "Desktop" icon. This continues to come out as "Desktop" > regardless of the Locale I specify. Does anyone know if there is a > resource that can be used to customize this string to the Locale? Did you take a look at the source code? A quick search comes up with code in both the Windows and Metal FileChooserUI classes that looks like: toolTipText = getFileView(fc).getName(homeDir); // Probably "Desktop". So it looks like it is displaying the name of the actual desktop folder. Have you tried renaming that to see if it changes the tooltip.  SignatureRegards, John McGrath Thank you for finding that code for me. I tried going into Explorer and changing the name of the Desktop, but I get a message "Cannot rename file. File system error (1026)" > > I have been able to localize every string in the JFileChooser except the > > tooltip on the "Desktop" icon. This continues to come out as "Desktop" [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > So it looks like it is displaying the name of the actual desktop folder. > Have you tried renaming that to see if it changes the tooltip. > I tried going into Explorer and changing the name of the Desktop, > but I get a message "Cannot rename file. File system error (1026)" I just renamed it on my system without any problems. I just found the actual folder and renamed it using Windows Explorer. As I recall, the folder is normally under "Documents and Settings/<username>", although I have it in a different location on my system. The error you got may be because you are using a different operating system - I am using Window XP Pro. I ran the SwingSet JFileChooser example, and the tooltip for the Desktop button showed the new name. So my guess is that you really do not have to worry about this. The folder name probably varies by locale and the name should make sense for that locale. If you really need to change the tooltip, you should be able to accomplish that. The tooltip is set by the UI when it is installed, so you could add a property listener to the JFileChooser for the "UI" property and change it then by hunting down the button in the component hierarchy and setting it using setTooltipText(). Obviously, this kind of approach is dependent on the UI and can be somewhat fragile, but if you use a conservative approach, you should be able to make it work in almost all cases and "do no harm" in others. SignatureRegards, John McGrath Thank you for going out of your way to help me. I am still running Win98 which may explain a lot of my problems. For example, although nobody else can reproduce this behavior, I cannot get JFileChooser to show the correct file icons for Windows. I have had to override FileSystemView to supply my own icons for the file types that my application supports. I attempted to change the name of the desktop folder not in its real location in the hierarchy but rather in the spot where it appears when you first enter Explorer. Your test reassures me that the button will have an appropriate name on any system that it is run on. I assume that the Windows installation process names various folders, including Desktop, in a manner appropriate to the locale specified when the system was installed. > > I tried going into Explorer and changing the name of the Desktop, > > but I get a message "Cannot rename file. File system error (1026)" [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > somewhat fragile, but if you use a conservative approach, you should be > able to make it work in almost all cases and "do no harm" in others. 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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