Layout Managers Available

Each layout manager has some common characteristics, but the placement of components is typically what differs from one to another. Some layout managers are used to drive portable layouts, such as FlowLayout and BorderLayout. Others, such as null and XYLayout, are designed to quickly develop a user interface without much intervention from a layout manager. Table 12.1 describes in text the different layout managers.

Table 12.1. The Available Layout Managers in JBuilder
Layout Description
<Default Layout> This layout will always be one of the following layouts. The default layout for the container will be used. For example, a frame in AWT will select the BorderLayout.
BorderLayout Components are placed in the directions ...

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