InteractiveComponentList is a Java Swing component that offers a vertical list of interactive components, which can be sorted through drag-and-drop functionality. Unlike traditional JList or JTable components, InteractiveComponentList allows for the components within the list to remain interactive, providing a more dynamic and flexible user experience.
- Drag-and-Drop Sorting: Easily reorder components within the list by dragging and dropping.
- Auto-Scrolling: Supports auto-scrolling when dragging elements near the top or bottom of the viewport, enhancing the user experience during reordering.
- Interactive Components: Unlike JList, components within the list remain interactive, allowing for a wide range of component types to be included in the list.
- ListDataListener Support: Subscribe to ListDataListener events to be notified when the list changes order.
add new Components to an InteractiveComponentList with add(Component c) and remove(Component c).
ListDataListener subscribers will be notified when the list changes order or an item is deleted.
public static void main(String[] args) {
SwingUtilities.invokeLater(() -> {
JFrame frame = new JFrame();
InteractiveComponentList panel = new InteractiveComponentList();
panel.add(new JButton("Item 1"));
panel.add(new JButton("Item 2"));
panel.add(new JButton("Item 3"));
frame.add(new JScrollPane(panel));
frame.setTitle("Drag-and-Drop Panels with Buttons");
frame.setSize(200, 160);
frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(WindowConstants.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
frame.setLocationRelativeTo(null);
frame.setVisible(true);
});
}InteractiveComponentList does not provide a mechanism to delete items. You must call remove() on the item you want to delete.
However, you can use enableSelection(true) to allow the user to select items with the mouse and then getSelectedComponents() to obtain the list.
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