Re: JTextField.requestFocus

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From: John P. McGrath
Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2000 00:00

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On Tue, 06 Jun 2000 19:29:25 +0200, Manfred Wretschko wrote:

> I want to validate the content of a field and want the focus
> so remain inside it, as long as the contant is not valid.

If using JDK 1.3 features is an option, take a look at the InputVerifier 
class.  This does exactly what you want, and it will also properly handle 
a dialog "Cancel" button.  You do not want to insist that the current 
field be valid when the user presses "Cancel".

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John P. McGrath
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<jpm@nscs.fast.net>

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