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Java Forum / GUI / August 2005Why aren't there setName, setSize, setStyle methods in Font class?
Why aren't there setName, setSize, setStyle methods in Font class? Is one suppose to create a new Font object everytime instead? > Why aren't there setName, setSize, setStyle methods in Font class? > Is one suppose to create a new Font object everytime instead? Except for setName, these can all be done through deriveFont. deriveFont(float size) deriveFont(int style) deriveFont(int style, float size) To look at all your options: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/java/awt/Font.html > Why aren't there setName, setSize, setStyle methods in Font class? Because Font is designed to be immutable (= not changeable after created). > Is one suppose to create a new Font object everytime instead? Yes. By new Font(...), or by font.deriveFont(...), ... However, 2 different Font object may internally decide to refer to the same native font data. So there is no memory waste anyway.  Signature"Thomas:Fritsch$ops:de".replace(':','.').replace('$','@') 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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