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Absolute Layout


This layout allows the user to specify the exact location and size of each component in the layout. The layout can be given a preferred size. Additionally, if the layout is resized the parts can optionally be scaled proportionally to fit the new size. Should two parts overlap, the Z-order will determine which part will be on top. (Note: any 'heavyweight' part, such as most AWT components, will always appear on top of a lightweight part, such as a Swing component.)

The mouse editing option allows the user to adjust the size and position of components in the Absolute Layout.by dragging on the components within the layout. To move a component, drag on the edge of it. To adjust the size of a component, drag the rectangles displayed in the corners and sides of the component's frame. If the preferred size is being used, then the user can move the components, but not resize them.

An absolute Layout starts out with no Empty Spaces. The user can add or remove Empty Spaces, as well as change the Z-order of the parts using the buttons at the left of the properties page. The user can also set the preferred size and scaling using the controls at the left. The rest of the properties page is a table which shows the location and size for each part that is placed in the layout. Any of these constraints can be edited in this table.


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