Module java.desktop
Package javax.swing

Class JPanel

java.lang.Object
All Implemented Interfaces:
ImageObserver, MenuContainer, Serializable, Accessible
Direct Known Subclasses:
AbstractColorChooserPanel, JSpinner.DefaultEditor

@JavaBean(defaultProperty="UI", description="A generic lightweight container.") public class JPanel extends JComponent implements Accessible
JPanel is a generic lightweight container. For examples and task-oriented documentation for JPanel, see How to Use Panels, a section in The Java Tutorial.

Warning: Swing is not thread safe. For more information see Swing's Threading Policy.

Warning: Serialized objects of this class will not be compatible with future Swing releases. The current serialization support is appropriate for short term storage or RMI between applications running the same version of Swing. As of 1.4, support for long term storage of all JavaBeans has been added to the java.beans package. Please see XMLEncoder.

Since:
1.2