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BeanInfo Class SmartGuide

Use the SmartGuide - BeanInfo Class window to create bean information class code for the bean you are working with. This produces bean information for the bean, but not for existing features. When you add new features, bean information is added to the BeanInfo class.

Before you add any new features, bean information for the BeanInfo page is obtained by reflection. After you generate the bean information class, the class is used to find bean information.

Fields

Display name
The display name represents the BeanInfo class in the VisualAge user interface. This field is optional. If you do not specify a display name, the BeanInfo class name is used.
Short description
The short description is used in the VisualAge user interface. This field is optional. If you do not provide a description, the BeanInfo class name is used.
Customizer
A customizer class provides customized definition of property values for a bean. This field is optional. If you want to provide a custom dialog for modification of your bean properties, specify a class to support the dialog. If you want to select an existing customizer class, select the Browse button.
expert
Expert beans do not appear in the Visual Composition Editor by default. However, you can request that expert beans be shown. Mark the bean as expert if you want it to be available in visual composition, but not by default. This option is not initially selected.
hidden
Hidden beans do not appear in some tools, but are available in the Visual Composition Editor. Mark the bean as hidden if you do not want it to be available in other tools. This option is not initially selected.


Related references
Class Qualification Dialog
Bean Icon Information SmartGuide
Features--BeanInfo Page