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Java 2 Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT)

Course Overview

You know how to compile and run Java™ programs that use a simple, command-line interface. Now you're ready to enhance your skills and discover how to create GUI windowing applications.

Course Objective

This course will provide you with the skills needed to create GUI applications using Java AWT. In addition, this course will enable you to create windows with AWT containers and components, menuing systems, and applications that draw graphics and images. Possessing a thorough knowledge of Java AWT enables you to create visually-appealing, easy-to-use, and platform-independent GUI applications.

Target student

Java programmers who can compile and run programs from the DOS window and who would like to develop GUI applications.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Systematix course or have equivalent knowledge Java 2 Programming Language.

We offer a range of Java training courses

Creating a Simple GUI
  • Create a Container
  • Add Window Components
  • Assign a Layout Manager
  • Define Fonts and Colors
  • Assign the GridBagLayout
  • Position Components with Absolute Positioning
Creating a Menuing System
  • Add Menus
  • Add Menu Items
  • Add a Checkbox Menu Item
  • Create Cascading Menus
Using Events
  • Respond to an Action Event
  • Respond to Text Component Changes
  • Respond to Mouse Events
  • Respond to Scrollbar Adjustment Events
Painting Shapes and Images
  • Paint Shapes to a Screen
  • Paint Shapes in Response to User Input
  • Paint an Image to a Screen
  • Manipulate Images Using Filters
Adding User Enhancements
  • Use a File Dialog Box
  • Create a Popup Menu
  • Transfer Data Using a Clipboard
  • Drag-and-Drop Component Data
  • Center a Window on a Screen
  • Control User Mouse and Keyboard