> I have a rather general question.
>
> The JTable has grid lines but how do increase the size of the
> grid lines something like when the graphics 2D class uses the BasicStroke
> class to increase the size of lines it draws
yourTable.setIntercellSpacing(new Dimension(3,3));
may fit your need.
See also at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/docs/api/javax/swing/JTable.html

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