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Custom GUI Builder Development in Java

First of all, let me say that I'm not looking for a GUI Builder to develop my application. I am looking for a GUI Builder component that I can use in my application so that my users (developers) develop their application.

In its simplest form, I need a Java component that I can embed in my application.

Some of the basic requirements for a GUI Builder;

  • Null Layout Manager for layout. Custom layout managers are a plus, but right now I don't care.

  • Custom output. GUI output should not be in Java. I have a custom XML grammar, so the GUI needs to be converted to user XML, not Java.

Either a finished project or recommendations for my code has been prepared.

In addition, I suspect that I may use the NetBeans GUI Builder for my purpose. Because the Netbeans IDE is on the Netbeans platform, its GUI Builder may be available on the Netbeans platform. Any advice from Netbeans developers is welcome.

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You can start by browsing the Netbeans Visual Library . I believe that this is the tool that they used primarily to create their own GUI Builder.

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You can definitely use Matisse (NetBeans GUI Builder) for this.

Geertjans Blog is a good starting point.

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