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Java Forum / GUI / March 2006Accessibility Testing
In the past, I've been able to test, for example, international support, by running an application with an extra option: java -jar -Duser.language=de jar_file_name Is there a define to test the impact of changing the font size? I'd like to be sure that, as the font size is increased, the code still handles it properly. > In the past, I've been able to test, for example, international > support, by running an application with an extra option: [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I'd like to be sure that, as the font size is increased, the > code still handles it properly. Ideally, the layout manager should handle this. Do you ever "hardcode" size or layout information in your program, or do you allow full control to the layout manager? - Oliver >> In the past, I've been able to test, for example, international >> support, by running an application with an extra option: [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > "hardcode" size or layout information in your program, or do you allow > full control to the layout manager? Not knowingly. That's the item that has to be tested, though. >>> In the past, I've been able to test, for example, international >>> support, by running an application with an extra option: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Not knowingly. That's the item that has to be tested, though. Right. Well, I don't know of a system property or command line flag that you could set to change only the Java program. The only thing I can think of is actually adjusting the settings in your OS as if you were visually impaired to magnify the font sizes, and run the program to check that the font sizes are updated properly. You might also be interested in the Java Look and Feel Design Guidelines at http://java.sun.com/products/jlf/ed2/book/ which has a (short) section on designing for accessibility. - Oliver >>> Ideally, the layout manager should handle this. Do you ever >>> "hardcode" size or layout information in your program, or do you [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > visually impaired to magnify the font sizes, and run the program to > check that the font sizes are updated properly. The font sizes are not changed. But, then again, most of the (in this case M$) environment is not changed. People who have difficulty with small print must really be happy... >> The only thing I can think of is actually adjusting the settings in your >> OS as if you were visually impaired to magnify the font sizes, and run [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > case M$) environment is not changed. People who have difficulty with > small print must really be happy... Try setting a different Look And Feel; I heard the MS-themed L&F for Java is a bit buggy with font sizes. I have one of my computers hooked up to a TV (as opposed ot a CRT), and the resolution on TVs are horrible. So I've actually enabled visual impairment aides, but unfortunately a lot of programs seem to ignore these settings. At the other end of the problem though are programs which are overcrowded with controls which DO obey the font settings. The form gets enlarged bigger than my screen, and so I cannot access some of the controls. I guess I should start saving up for an HDTV. - Oliver > Try setting a different Look And Feel; I heard the MS-themed L&F for > Java is a bit buggy with font sizes. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I guess I should start saving up for an HDTV. Actually, another option of the original, related, was to change the screen resolution instead of the font size (BTW, when only the font size was changed, Java did change the font size in the title, but nowhere else.). When I used that option, my application handled it properly and added the necessary scrollbar, and kept its net size well within the screen (test successfully completed !!). The Neville Longbottom Memorial Accessibility Wizard (M$;-), however, failed to provide a method of reverting the resolution back after test completion. Had to find another method. 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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