5.2 JApplet and JToolTip Class
JApplet Class
JApplet is swing version of Applet class.
JApplet can use all the Swing components.
JApplet is a container and we can add GUI components on it and handle the events.
The javax.swing.JApplet class defines the core functionality of an applet.
Applet Code is run inside a web browser and is embedded in html code.
The browser provides everything the applet needs through an applet context—the API the applet uses to interact with its environment.<appletcode="AnalogClock"width="100"height="100"></applet>
Differences between Applet and JApplet
| Sr. No. | Applet | JApplet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AWT Component | Swing Component |
| 2 | Heavy-weight | Light-weight |
| 3 | Classic Look and Feel | Better Look and Feel |
| 4 | derived from java.applet.* | derived from javax.swing.* |
| 5 |
JApplet Class Hierarchy
JToolTip Class
Tooltip - Text which pops up when mouse rests over a component. Provide instant help to user.
Used to display a "Tip" for a Component.
Swing component can use the JComponent setToolTipText( ) method to specify the text for a standard tooltip.
A component that wants to create a custom ToolTip display can override JComponent's createToolTip method and use a subclass of this class.
Return Type | Method
String | getTipText() Returns the text that is shown when the tool tip is displayed. |
void | setTipText(String tipText) Sets the text to show when the tool tip is displayed. |
