net.miginfocom.layout
Class LC

java.lang.Object
  net.miginfocom.layout.LC

All Implemented Interfaces:

java.io.Externalizable, java.io.Serializable

public final class LC
extends java.lang.Object
implements java.io.Externalizable

Contains the constraints for an instance of the LC layout manager.

See Also:

Serialized Form

Constructor Summary

LC()
Empty constructor.

Method Summary

LC	align(java.lang.String ax, java.lang.String ay) Sets both the alignX and alignY as the same time.
LC	alignX(java.lang.String align) Same functionality as setAlignX(ConstraintParser.parseUnitValueOrAlign(unitValue, true)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	alignY(java.lang.String align) Same functionality as setAlignY(ConstraintParser.parseUnitValueOrAlign(align, false)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	bottomToTop() Same functionality as setTopToBottom(boolean false) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	debug(int repaintMillis) Same functionality as setDebugMillis(int repaintMillis) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	fill() Same functionality as setFillX(boolean true) and setFillY(boolean true) conmbined.T his method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	fillX() Same functionality as setFillX(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	fillY() Same functionality as setFillY(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	flowY() Same functionality as setFlowX(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
UnitValue	getAlignX() If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent.
UnitValue	getAlignY() If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent.
int	getDebugMillis() If > 0 the debug decorations will be repainted every millis.
BoundSize	getGridGapX() If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the columns in the grid.
BoundSize	getGridGapY() If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the rows in the grid.
int	getHideMode() How a component that is hidden (not visible) should be treated by default.
UnitValue[]	getInsets() The insets for the layed out panel.
java.lang.Boolean	getLeftToRight() If the layout should be forced to be left-to-right or right-to-left.
int	getWrapAfter() Returns after what cell the grid should always auto wrap.
LC	gridGap(java.lang.String gapx, java.lang.String gapy) Sets both grid gaps at the same time. see gridGapX(String) and gridGapY(String).
LC	gridGapX(java.lang.String boundsSize) Same functionality as setGridGapX(ConstraintParser.parseBoundSize(boundsSize, true, true)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	gridGapY(java.lang.String boundsSize) Same functionality as setGridGapY(ConstraintParser.parseBoundSize(boundsSize, true, false)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	hideMode(int mode) Same functionality as setHideMode(int mode) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	insets(java.lang.String s) Same functionality as setInsets(ConstraintParser.parseInsets(s, true)).
LC	insets(java.lang.String top, java.lang.String left, java.lang.String bottom, java.lang.String right) Sets the different insets (expressed as a UnitValues, e.g. "10px" or "20mm") for the corresponding sides.
LC	insetsAll(java.lang.String allSides) Sets the same inset (expressed as a UnitValue, e.g. "10px" or "20mm") all around.
boolean	isFillX() If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.
boolean	isFillY() If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.
boolean	isFlowX() The default flow direction.
boolean	isNoCache() If components have sizes or positions linked to the bounds of the parent in some way (as for instance the "%" unit has) the cache must be turned off for the panel.
boolean	isNoGrid() If the whole layout should be non grid based.
boolean	isTopToBottom() If the layout should go from the default top-to-bottom in the grid instead of the optinal bottom-to-top.
boolean	isVisualPadding() If visual padding should be automatically used and compensated for by this layout instance.
LC	leftToRight(boolean b) Same functionality as setLeftToRight(Boolean) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	noCache() Same functionality as setNoCache(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	noGrid() Same functionality as setNoGrid(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
LC	noVisualPadding() Same functionality as setVisualPadding(boolean false) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
void	readExternal(java.io.ObjectInput in)
void	setAlignX(UnitValue uv) If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent.
void	setAlignY(UnitValue uv) If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent.
void	setDebugMillis(int millis) If > 0 the debug decorations will be repainted every millis.
void	setFillX(boolean b) If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.
void	setFillY(boolean b) If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.
void	setFlowX(boolean b) The default flow direction.
void	setGridGapX(BoundSize x) If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the columns in the grid.
void	setGridGapY(BoundSize y) If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the rows in the grid.
void	setHideMode(int mode) How a component that is hidden (not visible) should be treated.
void	setInsets(UnitValue[] ins) The insets for the layed out panel.
void	setLeftToRight(java.lang.Boolean b) If the layout should be forced to be left-to-right or right-to-left.
void	setNoCache(boolean b) If components have sizes or positions linked to the bounds of the parent in some way (as for instance the "%" unit has) the cache must be turned off for the panel.
void	setNoGrid(boolean b) If the whole layout should be non grid based.
void	setTopToBottom(boolean b) If the layout should go from the default top-to-bottom in the grid instead of the optinal bottom-to-top.
void	setVisualPadding(boolean b) If visual padding should be automatically used and compensated for by this layout instance.
void	setWrapAfter(int count) Sets after what cell the grid should always auto wrap.
LC	wrap() Sets a wrap after the number of columns/rows that is defined in the AC.
LC	wrapAfter(int count) Same functionality as setWrapAfter(int) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.
void	writeExternal(java.io.ObjectOutput out)

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Detail

LC

public LC()

Empty constructor.

Method Detail

isNoCache

public boolean isNoCache()

If components have sizes or positions linked to the bounds of the parent in some way (as for instance the "%" unit has) the cache must be turned off for the panel. If components does not get the correct or expected size or position try to set this property to true.

Returns:

true means no cache and slightly slower layout.

setNoCache

public void setNoCache(boolean b)

If components have sizes or positions linked to the bounds of the parent in some way (as for instance the "%" unit has) the cache must be turned off for the panel. If components does not get the correct or expected size or position try to set this property to true.

Parameters:

b - true means no cache and slightly slower layout.

getAlignX

public final UnitValue getAlignX()

If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent. null is default and that means top/left alignment. The relative distances between the components will not be affected by this property.

Returns:

The current alignment.

setAlignX

public final void setAlignX(UnitValue uv)

If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent. null is default and that means top/left alignment. The relative distances between the components will not be affected by this property.

Parameters:

uv - The new alignment. Use ConstraintParser.parseAlignKeywords(String, boolean) to create the UnitValue. May be null.

getAlignY

public final UnitValue getAlignY()

If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent. null is default and that means top/left alignment. The relative distances between the components will not be affected by this property.

Returns:

The current alignment.

setAlignY

public final void setAlignY(UnitValue uv)

If the laid out components' bounds in total is less than the final size of the container these align values will be used to align the components in the parent. null is default and that means top/left alignment. The relative distances between the components will not be affected by this property.

Parameters:

uv - The new alignment. Use ConstraintParser.parseAlignKeywords(String, boolean) to create the UnitValue. May be null.

getDebugMillis

public final int getDebugMillis()

If > 0 the debug decorations will be repainted every millis. No debug information if <= 0 (default).

Returns:

The current debug repaint interval.

setDebugMillis

public final void setDebugMillis(int millis)

If > 0 the debug decorations will be repainted every millis. No debug information if <= 0 (default).

Parameters:

millis - The new debug repaint interval.

isFillX

public final boolean isFillX()

If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.

Returns:

true means fill. false is default.

setFillX

public final void setFillX(boolean b)

If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.

Parameters:

b - true means fill. false is default.

isFillY

public final boolean isFillY()

If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.

Returns:

true means fill. false is default.

setFillY

public final void setFillY(boolean b)

If the layout should always claim the whole bounds of the laid out container even if the preferred size is smaller.

Parameters:

b - true means fill. false is default.

isFlowX

public final boolean isFlowX()

The default flow direction. Normally (which is true) this is horizontal and that means that the "next" component will be put in the cell to the right (or to the left if left-to-right is false).

Returns:

true is the default flow horizontally.

See Also:

setLeftToRight(Boolean)

setFlowX

public final void setFlowX(boolean b)

The default flow direction. Normally (which is true) this is horizontal and that means that the "next" component will be put in the cell to the right (or to the left if left-to-right is false).

Parameters:

b - true is the default flow horizontally.

See Also:

setLeftToRight(Boolean)

getGridGapX

public final BoundSize getGridGapX()

If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the columns in the grid.

Returns:

The default grid gap between columns in the grid. null if the platform default is used.

setGridGapX

public final void setGridGapX(BoundSize x)

If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the columns in the grid.

Parameters:

x - The default grid gap between columns in the grid. If null the platform default is used.

getGridGapY

public final BoundSize getGridGapY()

If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the rows in the grid.

Returns:

The default grid gap between rows in the grid. null if the platform default is used.

setGridGapY

public final void setGridGapY(BoundSize y)

If non-null (null is default) these value will be used as the default gaps between the rows in the grid.

Parameters:

y - The default grid gap between rows in the grid. If null the platform default is used.

getHideMode

public final int getHideMode()

How a component that is hidden (not visible) should be treated by default.

Returns:

The mode:
0 == Normal. Bounds will be caclulated as if the component was visible.
1 == If hidden the size will be 0, 0 but the gaps remain.
2 == If hidden the size will be 0, 0 and gaps set to zero.
3 == If hidden the component will be disregarded completely and not take up a cell in the grid..

setHideMode

public final void setHideMode(int mode)

How a component that is hidden (not visible) should be treated.

Parameters:

mode - The mode:
0 == Normal. Bounds will be caclulated as if the component was visible.
1 == If hidden the size will be 0, 0 but the gaps remain.
2 == If hidden the size will be 0, 0 and gaps set to zero.
3 == If hidden the component will be disregarded completely and not take up a cell in the grid..

getInsets

public final UnitValue[] getInsets()

The insets for the layed out panel. The insets will be an empty space around the components in the panel. null values means that the default panel insets for the platform is used. See PlatformDefaults.setDialogInsets(net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue, net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue, net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue, net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue).

Returns:

The insets. Of length 4 (top, left, bottom, right) or null. The elements (1 to 4) may be null. The array is a copy and can be used freely.

See Also:

ConstraintParser.parseInsets(String, boolean)

setInsets

public final void setInsets(UnitValue[] ins)

The insets for the layed out panel. The insets will be an empty space around the components in the panel. null values means that the default panel insets for the platform is used. See PlatformDefaults.setDialogInsets(net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue, net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue, net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue, net.miginfocom.layout.UnitValue).

Parameters:

ins - The new insets. Must be of length 4 (top, left, bottom, right) or null. The elements (1 to 4) may be null to use the platform default for that side. The array is copied for storage.

See Also:

ConstraintParser.parseInsets(String, boolean)

getLeftToRight

public final java.lang.Boolean getLeftToRight()

If the layout should be forced to be left-to-right or right-to-left. A value of null is default and means that this will be picked up from the Locale that the container being layed out is reporting.

Returns:

Boolean.TRUE if force left-to-right. Boolean.FALSE if force tight-to-left. null for the default "let the current Locale decide".

setLeftToRight

public final void setLeftToRight(java.lang.Boolean b)

If the layout should be forced to be left-to-right or right-to-left. A value of null is default and means that this will be picked up from the Locale that the container being layed out is reporting.

Parameters:

b - Boolean.TRUE to force left-to-right. Boolean.FALSE to force tight-to-left. null for the default "let the current Locale decide".

isNoGrid

public final boolean isNoGrid()

If the whole layout should be non grid based. It is the same as setting the "nogrid" property on every row/column in the grid.

Returns:

true means not grid based. false is default.

setNoGrid

public final void setNoGrid(boolean b)

If the whole layout should be non grid based. It is the same as setting the "nogrid" property on every row/column in the grid.

Parameters:

b - true means no grid. false is default.

isTopToBottom

public final boolean isTopToBottom()

If the layout should go from the default top-to-bottom in the grid instead of the optinal bottom-to-top.

Returns:

true for the default top-to-bottom.

setTopToBottom

public final void setTopToBottom(boolean b)

If the layout should go from the default top-to-bottom in the grid instead of the optinal bottom-to-top.

Parameters:

b - true for the default top-to-bottom.

isVisualPadding

public final boolean isVisualPadding()

If visual padding should be automatically used and compensated for by this layout instance.

Returns:

true if visual padding.

setVisualPadding

public final void setVisualPadding(boolean b)

If visual padding should be automatically used and compensated for by this layout instance.

Parameters:

b - true turns on visual padding.

getWrapAfter

public final int getWrapAfter()

Returns after what cell the grid should always auto wrap.

Returns:

After what cell the grid should always auto wrap. If 0 the number of columns/rows in the AC is used. LayoutUtil.INF is used for no auto wrap.

setWrapAfter

public final void setWrapAfter(int count)

Sets after what cell the grid should always auto wrap.

Parameters:

count - After what cell the grid should always auto wrap. If 0 the number of columns/rows in the AC is used. LayoutUtil.INF is used for no auto wrap.

wrap

public final LC wrap()

Sets a wrap after the number of columns/rows that is defined in the AC.

Same functionality as setWrapAfter(int 0) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

wrapAfter

public final LC wrapAfter(int count)

Same functionality as setWrapAfter(int) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

count - After what cell the grid should always auto wrap. If 0 the number of columns/rows in the

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

noCache

public final LC noCache()

Same functionality as setNoCache(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

flowY

public final LC flowY()

Same functionality as setFlowX(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

fill

public final LC fill()

Same functionality as setFillX(boolean true) and setFillY(boolean true) conmbined.T his method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

fillX

public final LC fillX()

Same functionality as setFillX(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

fillY

public final LC fillY()

Same functionality as setFillY(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

leftToRight

public final LC leftToRight(boolean b)

Same functionality as setLeftToRight(Boolean) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

b - true for forcing left-to-right. false for forcing right-to-left.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

bottomToTop

public final LC bottomToTop()

Same functionality as setTopToBottom(boolean false) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

noGrid

public final LC noGrid()

Same functionality as setNoGrid(boolean true) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

noVisualPadding

public final LC noVisualPadding()

Same functionality as setVisualPadding(boolean false) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

insetsAll

public final LC insetsAll(java.lang.String allSides)

Sets the same inset (expressed as a UnitValue, e.g. "10px" or "20mm") all around.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

allSides - The unit value to set for all sides. May be null which means that the default panel insets for the platform is used.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setInsets(UnitValue[])

insets

public final LC insets(java.lang.String s)

Same functionality as setInsets(ConstraintParser.parseInsets(s, true)). This method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

s - The string to parse. E.g. "10 10 10 10" or "20". If less than 4 groups the last will be used for the missing.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setInsets(UnitValue[])

insets

public final LC insets(java.lang.String top,
                       java.lang.String left,
                       java.lang.String bottom,
                       java.lang.String right)

Sets the different insets (expressed as a UnitValues, e.g. "10px" or "20mm") for the corresponding sides.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

top - The top inset. E.g. "10px" or "10mm" or "related". May be null in which case the default inset for this side for the platform will be used.

left - The left inset. E.g. "10px" or "10mm" or "related". May be null in which case the default inset for this side for the platform will be used.

bottom - The bottom inset. E.g. "10px" or "10mm" or "related". May be null in which case the default inset for this side for the platform will be used.

right - The right inset. E.g. "10px" or "10mm" or "related". May be null in which case the default inset for this side for the platform will be used.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setInsets(UnitValue[])

alignX

public final LC alignX(java.lang.String align)

Same functionality as setAlignX(ConstraintParser.parseUnitValueOrAlign(unitValue, true)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

align - The align keyword or for instance "100px". E.g "left", "right", "leading" or "trailing".

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setAlignX(UnitValue)

alignY

public final LC alignY(java.lang.String align)

Same functionality as setAlignY(ConstraintParser.parseUnitValueOrAlign(align, false)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

align - The align keyword or for instance "100px". E.g "top" or "bottom".

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setAlignY(UnitValue)

align

public final LC align(java.lang.String ax,
                      java.lang.String ay)

Sets both the alignX and alignY as the same time.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

ax - The align keyword or for instance "100px". E.g "left", "right", "leading" or "trailing".

ay - The align keyword or for instance "100px". E.g "top" or "bottom".

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

alignX(String), alignY(String)

gridGapX

public final LC gridGapX(java.lang.String boundsSize)

Same functionality as setGridGapX(ConstraintParser.parseBoundSize(boundsSize, true, true)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

boundsSize - The BoundSize of the gap. This is a minimum and/or preferred and/or maximum size. E.g. "50:100:200" or "100px".

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setGridGapX(BoundSize)

gridGapY

public final LC gridGapY(java.lang.String boundsSize)

Same functionality as setGridGapY(ConstraintParser.parseBoundSize(boundsSize, true, false)) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

boundsSize - The BoundSize of the gap. This is a minimum and/or preferred and/or maximum size. E.g. "50:100:200" or "100px".

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setGridGapY(BoundSize)

gridGap

public final LC gridGap(java.lang.String gapx,
                        java.lang.String gapy)

Sets both grid gaps at the same time. see gridGapX(String) and gridGapY(String).

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

gapx - The BoundSize of the gap. This is a minimum and/or preferred and/or maximum size. E.g. "50:100:200" or "100px".

gapy - The BoundSize of the gap. This is a minimum and/or preferred and/or maximum size. E.g. "50:100:200" or "100px".

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

gridGapX(String), gridGapY(String)

debug

public final LC debug(int repaintMillis)

Same functionality as setDebugMillis(int repaintMillis) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

repaintMillis - The new debug repaint interval.

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setDebugMillis(int)

hideMode

public final LC hideMode(int mode)

Same functionality as setHideMode(int mode) only this method returns this for chaining multiple calls.

For a more thorough explanation of what this constraint does see the white paper or cheat Sheet at www.migcomponents.com.

Parameters:

mode - The mode:
0 == Normal. Bounds will be caclulated as if the component was visible.
1 == If hidden the size will be 0, 0 but the gaps remain.
2 == If hidden the size will be 0, 0 and gaps set to zero.
3 == If hidden the component will be disregarded completely and not take up a cell in the grid..

Returns:

this so it is possible to chain calls. E.g. new LayoutConstraint().noGrid().gap().fill().

See Also:

setHideMode(int)

readExternal

public void readExternal(java.io.ObjectInput in)
                  throws java.io.IOException,
                         java.lang.ClassNotFoundException

Specified by:

readExternal in interface java.io.Externalizable

Throws:

java.io.IOException

java.lang.ClassNotFoundException

writeExternal

public void writeExternal(java.io.ObjectOutput out)
                   throws java.io.IOException

Specified by:

writeExternal in interface java.io.Externalizable

Throws:

java.io.IOException