Re: Difference between getSize and getPreferredSize

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From: Tad Frysinger
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 00:00

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In article <36364A15.554D7FBB@home.com>, michaelmn@home.com says...
> How is PreferredSize set and When is it used rather than just size ?
> Thanks for the info.
> 
> Michael,
> 
> 
The data returned by getPreferredSize is typically set within the class 
itself by the creator of the class.  It is typically called by any class 
that needs to know the "default" size the component should be - such as a 
layout manager.

Tad Frysinger
[TeamB]

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