Re: JTextArea: How can i make this behave like a console/log viewer

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From: John Zukowski
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 00:00

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Your probably better off using a JList (or JTable) instead.

Keep in mind that the text is stored in a Document, not in the JTextArea. You
can create a custom Document that when each line is added it chops one off from
the top when over the limit.

J

Kingsley wrote:

> im using a JTextArea to display text messages. im appending strings line by
> line.
>
> as the message grows beyond a certain limit (say 40 lines of text or beyond
> the viewing area) the messages at the top should get deleted and the new
> messages should be appended to the bottom.
>
> can any one give me possible solution or an idea !
>
> thanks for even just considering it! and THANKS for the solution in
> advance!!
>
> kingsley

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