How do change the colors of the TitleBar in java 1.3 with Swing? 1

[ModelTrains]

We have a Swing application in java 1.3 that is used as normal for accessing production data (PROD), but they will soon have an Archive database (ARCHIVE) where the same application will be used. The database knows if it is PROD or ARCHIVE, but the users want the titlebar to be a red background with white text. This is easy in Java 1.4, but this app is currently in Java 1.3. How can I change the colors on the TitleBar?

P.S. - This application will be converted to Java 1.4 later this year.

 

[timw]

If you're talking about the JFrame title bar, then I don't think it's possible in 1.3. I seem to remember reading that this bit of the window belongs to the operating system outside of Java.

Incidentally, if you're going to be putting in the work to convert to a later JDK, why not skip 1.4 and go straight to Tiger? I'd imagine the amount of work (minor code changes and lots of testing) would be the same but you'd be much more up-to-date.

Tim

 

[Diancecht]

minor code changes and lots of testing

That will depend on the application, I hope it doesn't deal with focus management.

Cheers,
Dian

 

[timw]

It was only a thought, and admittedly based on too many assumptions, Dian.

Tim

 

[ModelTrains]

Tim,
You are correct, it is JFrame. We have SEVERAL applications we support that have been written in 1.4, we are just bringing this one up to the same level this Summer. There is a lager project "on the table" to bring ALL our java-based applications up to current [proven] technology. The user's will just have to wait until the August release of the application to get the color change.

Thanks again for your answer!

Dian, the app does have a little focus management, but that is why we are upgrading to 1.4 for the time being... so we won't have to deal with it next year when everything is being upgraded. Thank you for being insightful!

Mike

 

[h0h0h0]

Stupid question - what is focus management?

 

[timw]

I was thinking that it refers to how you control the traversal of focus between controls. Is this what you mean Dian?

Tim

 

[Diancecht]

Yeah, basically.

http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-awtfocus/

Cheers,
Dian