Form Objects reference


The last six properties on this table are listed under the Expert tab on the property sheet.

Table 49: Form Objects properties
Property
Description
Event Variable Name
The name of the variable generated in the signature of the event handler method for the event object. For example, evt is the variable name in private void button1ActionPerformed (java.awt.event.ActionEvent evt).
Generate Null Layout
If True, forms using the Absolute Layout manager will generate null layouts instead of Absolute layouts.
Grid X
Size of grid for AbsoluteLayout in the X axis.
Grid Y
Size of grid for AbsoluteLayout in the Y axis.
Indent AWT Hierarchy
If True, the code generated in initComponents () is indented for child components of a container.
Output Detail Level
Determines how detailed information written to the Output Window is. Choice between Normal, Minimum, and Maximum.
Property Editor Search Path
List of packages that are searched for property editors that are to be used in the Form Editor.
Property Editors
Explicitly registered editors for certain property types.
Show Grid
If True, a grid is displayed in the Form Editor when using AbsoluteLayout.
Variables Modifier
The access modifier of variables generated for components on the form (private, package private, protected, or public).
Apply Grid to Position
If True, the position of components is snapped to grid (if a grid is used).
Apply Grid to Size
If True, the size of components is snapped to grid (if a grid is used).
Connection Border Color
Color of components' selection border during connection mode.
Drag Border Color
Color of components' drag border during dragging.
Selection Border Color
Color of the boxes around a component which mark it as "selected".
Selection Border Size
Size (in pixels) of the boxes around a component which mark it as "selected".

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