Thread: Complete newbie keybinding

So, I'm really new to Java as a whole. Started a class on it 2 months ago now, but I have gotten really into it. I've started doing graphics based things, but most of my learning is without a specific teacher, just trial and error. This has led to some... gaps... in my knowledge. Mainly in terminology. Every time I try and use an online guide, I get hopelessly turned around, so I'm here asking humans who can probably help explain it better for help.

Here's what I want to do:
I know how to make a label move when I click a button, I want it to move when I press keys. Specifically, WASD and arrows.

Like I said, I have no idea what most of the terminology means, or even if I have this in the right section, so write this as if you were explaining it to an idiot.

Thanks in advance
-Peperono

Yeah, I messed around with the stuff I got off Google, I wasnt sure exactly what I was looking for though, so I kept coming up empty. Those links were great though! Thanks.

So... It's mostly working. Just one bug. It wont work with just the keys, it also requires alt. As in, Alt+A to move left.

I'm not sure how much of my code ill need to post, so ill try and limit it to the relevant parts.

btnWest = new JButton("West");
btnWest.addActionListener(new ActionListener(){
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent arg0){
lblBoat.setBounds((x = x - 30), y, 50, 40);
location.setRect (x, y, 50, 40);
if (x <= 0){
x = 0;
location.setRect (x, y, 50, 40);
lblBoat.setBounds(x, y, 50, 40);
}
}
});
btnWest.setMnemonic(KeyEvent.VK_A);
btnWest.setBounds(0, 25, 70, 25);
contentPane.add(btnWest);


So thats one of my 4 movement buttons. Any advice/help for fixing my alt problem?

Edit: Wow, it retained none of my tabbing, is there a way to put quote tags on too?