Simple Java GUI Question

[screw3d]

Let's say I have a bunch of JTextFields. What I want to do is, when I hit tab from one JTextField to another, I want the target JTextField to highlight the text in there. I can't find anything in the API that does this. Anyone?

 

[HJB417]

I haven't used java since last spring, but I was checking out the java docs and the JTextField class has inherited methods JTextFields.selectAll. Invoking this should do the trick for you, I hope.

 

[screw3d]

Originally posted by: HJB417
I haven't used java since last spring, but I was checking out the java docs and the JTextField class has inherited methods JTextFields.selectAll. Invoking this should do the trick for you, I hope.

I am aware of this method.. but I don't know where am I supposed to use it to highlight automatically when I hit tab to go to another field?

 

[Templeton]

You'll need to implement the FocusListener interface and call the selectAll method when the textfield fires a FocusEvent. If you need me to go more indepth, fell free to ask.

 

[screw3d]

Originally posted by: Templeton
You'll need to implement the FocusListener interface and call the selectAll method when the textfield fires a FocusEvent. If you need me to go more indepth, fell free to ask.

Thanks! I'll see if I can implement it.. but if it's too much of a hassle I'll just forget about it.