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Java Forum / General / July 2006Transparent Windows?
People, is there a way to have translucidy windoes in Swing? TIA, Scirious. > People, is there a way to have translucidy windoes in Swing? When I google for "translucent window in swing" I get http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/excerpt/swinghks_hack41/index.html - Oliver Thanks for the link. I've found this one, but I'm more interested in real transparency. One the even makes the title bar and status bar transparent. Scirious. > Thanks for the link. I've found this one, but I'm more interested in real > transparency. One the even makes the title bar and status bar transparent. You could set windows decoration to false and draw the title bar and status bar yourself. - Oliver >> Thanks for the link. I've found this one, but I'm more interested in real >> transparency. One the even makes the title bar and status bar [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > - Oliver Or use JWindow instead of JFrame, as windows don't actually have title bars and such? >>> Thanks for the link. I've found this one, but I'm more interested in >>> real [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Or use JWindow instead of JFrame, as windows don't actually have title > bars and such? Read up on Java2D and read up on alpha. IMHO they should call it opaqueness value since as the value get higher the window becomes more opaque(opposite of transparent). Yes JWindow and have a look at java.awt.Window and all its parents. The trick is you can create a window without all the decorations which is what you want. If you want to change the shape of the main window(i.e. mostly known as "the Frame" which is why there is a special class for it), check out the masking and window region operations(union, intersection...). 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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