Customizing the Component Palette


You can also customize the Component Palette. In the Global Options window under Component Palette you can find the current Component Palette categories. By expanding a category node, you can view a list of all components in that category.

To create a Palette category:

Standard clipboard operations are available at each level of the Explorer's Component Palette hierarchy. Individual components can be cut, copied, and pasted between component categories. For example, you can copy the components you use most to a new category for quick and easy access. You can also cut, copy and paste component categories.

Component categories can be renamed--either by choosing Rename on the contextual menu or using in-place renaming in the Explorer.

It is also possible to customize the ordering of component categories and the components within a category.

To move a component category:
To change the order of a component within a category:
To remove a component or component category from the Component Palette:

For information on adding JavaBeans components to the Component Palette, see Adding JavaBeans components to the IDE.


Contents Prev Next Index