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JOptionPane Lecture

The document provides an overview of the JOptionPane class in Java, detailing its types and uses for creating dialog boxes in GUI applications. It covers four main dialog types: Message Dialogs, Confirm Dialogs, Input Dialogs, and Option Dialogs, along with their syntax and examples. Additionally, it highlights practical applications of JOptionPane for user interaction and concludes with a summary of its utility in enhancing user experience.

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JOptionPane Lecture

The document provides an overview of the JOptionPane class in Java, detailing its types and uses for creating dialog boxes in GUI applications. It covers four main dialog types: Message Dialogs, Confirm Dialogs, Input Dialogs, and Option Dialogs, along with their syntax and examples. Additionally, it highlights practical applications of JOptionPane for user interaction and concludes with a summary of its utility in enhancing user experience.

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Lecture on JOptionPane in Java: Types and Uses

Introduction to JOptionPane
The JOptionPane class in Java is a part of the javax.swing package. It provides a simple way to
display standard dialog boxes for getting input, showing messages, or confirming actions in a GUI
application. This class is commonly used for creating pop-up windows that interact with users.
The main types of dialogs provided by JOptionPane are:

1. Message Dialogs (to display information)


2. Confirm Dialogs (to ask for user confirmation)
3. Input Dialogs (to get user input)
4. Option Dialogs (to offer multiple choices)
Let’s go through each type in detail.

1. Message Dialogs (showMessageDialog)


A Message Dialog is used to display information to the user in a pop-up window. It can be used to
show information, warnings, errors, or other messages.

Syntax:
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(Component parentComponent, Object message, String
title, int messageType);

Message Types:
• JOptionPane.PLAIN_MESSAGE – No icon.
• JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE – Information icon.
• JOptionPane.WARNING_MESSAGE – Warning icon.
• JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE – Error icon.
• JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE – Question icon.

Example:
import javax.swing.*;

public class MessageDialogExample


{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "This is an information message",
"Info", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);
}
}
2. Confirm Dialogs (showConfirmDialog)
A Confirm Dialog asks the user for a Yes/No/Cancel response. It’s useful when you need the user to
confirm an action.

Syntax:
int response = JOptionPane.showConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent, Object
message, String title, int optionType, int messageType);

Option Types:
• JOptionPane.YES_NO_OPTION – Yes and No buttons.
• JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION – Yes, No, and Cancel buttons.
• JOptionPane.OK_CANCEL_OPTION – OK and Cancel buttons.

Example:
import javax.swing.*;

public class ConfirmDialogExample


{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
int response = JOptionPane.showConfirmDialog(null, "Do you want to
continue?", "Confirm", JOptionPane.YES_NO_OPTION);
if (response == JOptionPane.YES_OPTION)
{
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "You chose Yes!");
}
else
{
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "You chose No!");
}
}
}
3. Input Dialogs (showInputDialog)
An Input Dialog prompts the user to enter some text or input. It’s a quick way to get user input without
creating a separate input form.

Syntax:
String input = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(Component parentComponent, Object
message, String title, int messageType);

Example:
import javax.swing.*;

public class InputDialogExample


{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
String name = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Enter your name:", "Input
Dialog", JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Hello, " + name + "!");
}
}
4. Option Dialogs (showOptionDialog)
An Option Dialog allows you to customize the buttons displayed on the dialog. You can provide your
own set of options.

Syntax:
int response = JoptionPane.showOptionDialog
(
Component parentComponent,
Object message,
String title,
int optionType,
int messageType,
Icon icon,
Object[] options,
Object initialValue
);

Example:
import javax.swing.*;

public class OptionDialogExample


{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
Object[] options = {"Option 1", "Option 2", "Option 3"};
int choice = JoptionPane.showOptionDialog
(
null,
"Choose an option:",
"Option Dialog",
JOptionPane.DEFAULT_OPTION,
JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE,
null,
options,
options[0]
);

JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "You chose: " + options[choice]);


}
}

Uses of JOptionPane in Java


The JOptionPane class is useful for:

1. Displaying messages to users (e.g., success, warnings, errors).


2. Getting user confirmations before performing critical actions (e.g., delete files).
3. Prompting users to enter inputs (e.g., login credentials, user preferences).
4. Offering multiple options in a customized dialog.
Summary Table of JOptionPane Methods
Method Description Example Usage
showMessageDialog() Displays a message to the user Information, Warnings, Errors
showConfirmDialog() Asks for user confirmation Yes/No/Cancel
showInputDialog() Prompts the user for input Entering text
showOptionDialog() Displays a customizable dialog Custom buttons, multiple options

Practical Example (Combining Different Dialogs)


import javax.swing.*;

public class JOptionPaneExample


{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
// Show a welcome message
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Welcome to the Application!",
"Welcome", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);

// Ask for user confirmation to proceed


int response = JOptionPane.showConfirmDialog(null, "Do you want to
continue?", "Confirm", JOptionPane.YES_NO_OPTION);
if (response == JOptionPane.YES_OPTION)
{
// Prompt the user to enter their name
String name = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Enter your name:",
"Input Dialog", JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE);
if (name != null)
{
// Display a custom option dialog
Object[] options = {"Option A", "Option B", "Option C"};
int choice = JoptionPane.showOptionDialog
(
null,
"Hello " + name + ", choose an option:",
"Custom Dialog",
JOptionPane.DEFAULT_OPTION,
JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE,
null,
options,
options[0]
);

JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "You chose: " +


options[choice]);
}
}
else
{
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Goodbye!");
}
}
}
Conclusion
JOptionPane is a powerful utility for creating dialog boxes in Java. It simplifies the process of
interacting with users through GUI pop-ups. By understanding the different types of dialogs and how to
use them, developers can enhance user interaction in their applications.

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