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Thread: Rainbow colored text in Swing

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    Default Rainbow colored text in Swing

    Hi there.

    I want to display text in a swing panel, problem is, each word is supposed to have a different color.
    I know that I could use a JLabel and use HTML-input into that label. I would really like not to have to do this though.
    For one, my words might include < and/or > signs. Furthermore some of the words are user input and a mischievous user might enter HTML-code to screw with the interface.
    Another thing is, that this big HTML input is not as easy to maintain then having a simpler API. All I need is some color.

    So, if there is any alternative to this, I would really appreciate if anybody could point me in the right direction.


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    Default Re: Rainbow colored text in Swing

    a) Create your own JPanel in which you draw each word, alternating the color before drawing a word b) Create multiple JLabels (aligned in the proper LayoutManager), one for each word, and set the foreground color for each JLabel as appropriate. c) Use a JTextPane and add an attribute specifying the appropriate foreground color

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    Default Re: Rainbow colored text in Swing

    This sounds great, thank you very much.

    Lets assume I know beforehand how many words its going to be, they are all aligned in a single line and I also know the color for each of these.
    Which of the alternatives you have listed would you suggest is the best for the task? Can you give me any kind of pro-contra-list for these?

    Thanks again.

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    Default Re: Rainbow colored text in Swing

    Quote Originally Posted by Cornix View Post
    This sounds great, thank you very much.

    Lets assume I know beforehand how many words its going to be, they are all aligned in a single line and I also know the color for each of these.
    Which of the alternatives you have listed would you suggest is the best for the task? Can you give me any kind of pro-contra-list for these?

    Thanks again.
    Best is relative: your layout, other possible requirements, what you are familiar with and time constraints, etc....all play a part. Choice (a) probably gives the greatest flexibility insofar as customizing the rendering, but if you're unfamiliar with custom painting you may opt to go the other route(s) if you are under time constraints.

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    Default Re: Rainbow colored text in Swing

    I need to use it as a TreeCellRenderer.
    I think I will go with the JPanels. Seems rather simple compared to the JTextPane API. And I guess it also has better performance for my simple use-case.

    Thank you again.

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