JFrame setSize...

Java 2D
#1

Hi there,

I have been fiddling with exclusive fullscreen and now all of a sudden setSize on a JFrame also takes decorations into account. What I am trying to say is that I believe that setSize is supposed to set the size of the content of the JFrame, and not the complete window.

Lets say I do a this.setSize(320,240); on a JFrame extended object, then the physical representation of the window ( the content, menubar etc.) is 320x240. I recall setSize setting size of the content in window.

Any hints on this one?

#2

Try setting the size of the content pane.

#3

That does not affect the frame at all. Strange though, since a this.getContentPane( ) should return the JFrame that I am using.

#4

pack() your JFrame to let it adjust its size to its contents.

#5

As far as I can say, setsize always worked on the outer bounds of a frame, with or without decoration.
Either you count the deco in or use setDecorated(false).

-JAW

#6

[quote]pack() your JFrame to let it adjust its size to its contents.
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Actually, I tried that. adding a JPanel that is set to a size to the JFrame and then pack( ); that JFrame. The JFrame is then something like (0,10) in size.

I will have a look at it again… I mean, that IS the way to do it. unless there is some undocumented… do a setVisible first after a pack( ), but only in case you have a undecorated JFrame… or something obscure like that.

#7

Don’t do setSize but do setPreferredSize

#8

[quote]Don’t do setSize but do setPreferredSize
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Thanks, that hit the spot. :slight_smile: