Module java.desktop
Package javax.swing

Interface DesktopManager

All Known Implementing Classes:
DefaultDesktopManager
public interface DesktopManager
DesktopManager objects are owned by a JDesktopPane object. They are responsible for implementing L&F specific behaviors for the JDesktopPane. JInternalFrame implementations should delegate specific behaviors to the DesktopManager. For instance, if a JInternalFrame was asked to iconify, it should try: 
    getDesktopPane().getDesktopManager().iconifyFrame(frame);
This delegation allows each L&F to provide custom behaviors for desktop-specific actions. (For example, how and where the internal frame's icon would appear.)

This class provides a policy for the various JInternalFrame methods, it is not meant to be called directly rather the various JInternalFrame methods will call into the DesktopManager.

Since:
1.2
See Also:

  • Method Details

    • openFrame

      void openFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      If possible, display this frame in an appropriate location. Normally, this is not called, as the creator of the JInternalFrame will add the frame to the appropriate parent.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be displayed

    • closeFrame

      void closeFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      Generally, this call should remove the frame from its parent.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be removed

    • maximizeFrame

      void maximizeFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      Generally, the frame should be resized to match its parents bounds.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be resized

    • minimizeFrame

      void minimizeFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      Generally, this indicates that the frame should be restored to its size and position prior to a maximizeFrame() call.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be restored

    • iconifyFrame

      void iconifyFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      Generally, remove this frame from its parent and add an iconic representation.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be iconified

    • deiconifyFrame

      void deiconifyFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      Generally, remove any iconic representation that is present and restore the frame to it's original size and location.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be de-iconified

    • activateFrame

      void activateFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      Generally, indicate that this frame has focus. This is usually called after the JInternalFrame's IS_SELECTED_PROPERTY has been set to true.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be activated

    • deactivateFrame

      void deactivateFrame(JInternalFrame f)
      Generally, indicate that this frame has lost focus. This is usually called after the JInternalFrame's IS_SELECTED_PROPERTY has been set to false.
      Parameters:
      f - the JInternalFrame to be deactivated

    • beginDraggingFrame

      void beginDraggingFrame(JComponent f)
      This method is normally called when the user has indicated that they will begin dragging a component around. This method should be called prior to any dragFrame() calls to allow the DesktopManager to prepare any necessary state. Normally f will be a JInternalFrame.
      Parameters:
      f - the JComponent being dragged

    • dragFrame

      void dragFrame(JComponent f, int newX, int newY)
      The user has moved the frame. Calls to this method will be preceded by calls to beginDraggingFrame(). Normally f will be a JInternalFrame.
      Parameters:
      f - the JComponent being dragged
      newX - the new x-coordinate
      newY - the new y-coordinate

    • endDraggingFrame

      void endDraggingFrame(JComponent f)
      This method signals the end of the dragging session. Any state maintained by the DesktopManager can be removed here. Normally f will be a JInternalFrame.
      Parameters:
      f - the JComponent being dragged

    • beginResizingFrame

      void beginResizingFrame(JComponent f, int direction)
      This method is normally called when the user has indicated that they will begin resizing the frame. This method should be called prior to any resizeFrame() calls to allow the DesktopManager to prepare any necessary state. Normally f will be a JInternalFrame.
      Parameters:
      f - the JComponent being resized
      direction - the direction

    • resizeFrame

      void resizeFrame(JComponent f, int newX, int newY, int newWidth, int newHeight)
      The user has resized the component. Calls to this method will be preceded by calls to beginResizingFrame(). Normally f will be a JInternalFrame.
      Parameters:
      f - the JComponent being resized
      newX - the new x-coordinate
      newY - the new y-coordinate
      newWidth - the new width
      newHeight - the new height

    • endResizingFrame

      void endResizingFrame(JComponent f)
      This method signals the end of the resize session. Any state maintained by the DesktopManager can be removed here. Normally f will be a JInternalFrame.
      Parameters:
      f - the JComponent being resized

    • setBoundsForFrame

      void setBoundsForFrame(JComponent f, int newX, int newY, int newWidth, int newHeight)
      This is a primitive reshape method.
      Parameters:
      f - the JComponent being moved or resized
      newX - the new x-coordinate
      newY - the new y-coordinate
      newWidth - the new width
      newHeight - the new height