javax.swing

Class JFileChooser

public class JFileChooser extends JComponent implements Accessible

A component that provides the user a dialog box to browse through a filesystem and choose one or more files or directories. A JFileChooser can be configured to filter the displayed file list by adding a FileFilter instance using addChoosableFileFilter. Additional components can be embedded in the file chooser using setAccessory. The JFileChooser properties also provide mechanisms to customize the behaviour of the file chooser.

Nested Class Summary
protected class	JFileChooser.AccessibleJFileChooser Provides the accessibility features for the `JFileChooser` component.

Field Summary
static String	ACCEPT_ALL_FILE_FILTER_USED_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'accept all file filter used' property.
protected AccessibleContext	accessibleContext The accessible context.
static String	ACCESSORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'accessory' property.
static String	APPROVE_BUTTON_MNEMONIC_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for the approve button mnemonic.
static String	APPROVE_BUTTON_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for the approve button text.
static String	APPROVE_BUTTON_TOOL_TIP_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for the approve button tool tip text.
static int	APPROVE_OPTION A return value indicating the file chooser has been closed by approving the selection.
static String	APPROVE_SELECTION Action command string for approving the current selection.
static int	CANCEL_OPTION A return value indicating the file chooser has been closed by cancelling.
static String	CANCEL_SELECTION Action command string for cancelling the current selection.
static String	CHOOSABLE_FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'choosable file filters' property.
static String	CONTROL_BUTTONS_ARE_SHOWN_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for control button visibility.
static int	CUSTOM_DIALOG A dialog type for some custom purpose.
static String	DIALOG_TITLE_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'dialog title' property.
static String	DIALOG_TYPE_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'dialog type' property.
static int	DIRECTORIES_ONLY A selection mode constant indicating acceptance of directories only.
static String	DIRECTORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for the current directory.
static int	ERROR_OPTION A return value indicating the file chooser has been closed by some error.
static String	FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'file filter' property.
static String	FILE_HIDING_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'file hiding enabled' property.
static String	FILE_SELECTION_MODE_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'file selection mode' property.
static String	FILE_SYSTEM_VIEW_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'file system view' property.
static String	FILE_VIEW_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the 'file view' property.
static int	FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES A selection mode constant indicating acceptance of files and directories.
static int	FILES_ONLY A selection mode constant indicating acceptance of files only.
static String	MULTI_SELECTION_ENABLED_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for multi-selection.
static int	OPEN_DIALOG A dialog type for selecting a file to open.
static int	SAVE_DIALOG A dialog type for selecting a file to save.
static String	SELECTED_FILE_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for the selected file.
static String	SELECTED_FILES_CHANGED_PROPERTY The name of the property for the selected files.

Constructor Summary
	JFileChooser() Creates a new `JFileChooser` object.
	JFileChooser(String currentDirectoryPath) Creates a new `JFileChooser` object.
	JFileChooser(String currentDirectoryPath, FileSystemView fsv) Creates a new `JFileChooser` object with the specified directory and FileSystemView.
	JFileChooser(File currentDirectory) Creates a new `JFileChooser` object.
	JFileChooser(FileSystemView fsv) Creates a new `JFileChooser` object.
	JFileChooser(File currentDirectory, FileSystemView fsv) Creates a new `JFileChooser` object.

Method Summary
boolean	accept(File f) Returns `true` if the file is accepted by the current file filter.
void	addActionListener(ActionListener l) Adds an ActionListener to the file chooser.
void	addChoosableFileFilter(FileFilter filter) Adds a file filter to the list of available filters and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name CHOOSABLE_FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	approveSelection() Approves the selection.
void	cancelSelection() Cancels the selection.
void	changeToParentDirectory() Called by the UI delegate when the parent directory is changed.
protected JDialog	createDialog(Component parent) Creates a modal dialog in which to display the file chooser.
void	ensureFileIsVisible(File f) Ensures the the specified file is visible (this is handled by the UI delegate).
protected void	fireActionPerformed(String command) Sends an @link {ActionEvent} to all registered listeners.
FileFilter	getAcceptAllFileFilter() Returns the 'accept all' file filter from the UI delegate.
AccessibleContext	getAccessibleContext() Returns the object that provides accessibility features for this `JFileChooser` component.
JComponent	getAccessory() Returns the accessory component for the file chooser.
ActionListener[]	getActionListeners() Returns the action listeners registered with this file chooser.
int	getApproveButtonMnemonic() Returns the approve button mnemonic, or zero if no mnemonic has been set.
String	getApproveButtonText() Returns the approve button text.
String	getApproveButtonToolTipText() Returns the tool tip text for the approve button.
FileFilter[]	getChoosableFileFilters() Returns the available file filters for this file chooser.
boolean	getControlButtonsAreShown() Returns the flag that controls whether or not the control buttons are shown on the file chooser.
File	getCurrentDirectory() Returns the current directory.
String	getDescription(File f) Returns the description of the file, generated by the current (or default) FileView.
String	getDialogTitle() Returns the dialog title.
int	getDialogType() Returns the type of file chooser.
boolean	getDragEnabled() Returns true if dragging is enabled.
FileFilter	getFileFilter() Returns the file filter.
int	getFileSelectionMode() Returns the file selection mode, one of: FILES_ONLY, DIRECTORIES_ONLY or FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES.
FileSystemView	getFileSystemView() Returns the file system view being used by this file chooser.
FileView	getFileView() Returns the custom FileView for the file chooser.
Icon	getIcon(File f) Returns the icon provided by the current (or default) FileView.
String	getName(File f) Returns the name of the file, generated by the current (or default) FileView.
File	getSelectedFile() Returns the selected file, if there is one.
File[]	getSelectedFiles() Returns the selected file or files in an array.
String	getTypeDescription(File f) Returns the type description for the file, generated by the current (or default) FileView.
FileChooserUI	getUI() Returns the UI delegate for the component.
String	getUIClassID() Returns the UI delegate class identifier.
boolean	isAcceptAllFileFilterUsed() Returns the flag that controls whether or not the 'accept all' file filter is included in the list of filters.
boolean	isDirectorySelectionEnabled() Returns `true` if directory selection is enabled, and `false` otherwise.
boolean	isFileHidingEnabled() Returns `true` if hidden files are to be hidden, and `false` otherwise.
boolean	isFileSelectionEnabled() Returns `true` if file selection is enabled, and `false` otherwise.
boolean	isMultiSelectionEnabled() Returns `true` if multiple selections are allowed within this file chooser, and `false` otherwise.
boolean	isTraversable(File f) Returns `true` if the file is traversable, and `false` otherwise.
protected String	paramString() Returns a string describing the attributes for the `JFileChooser` component, for use in debugging.
void	removeActionListener(ActionListener l) Removes an ActionListener from this file chooser.
boolean	removeChoosableFileFilter(FileFilter f) Removes a file filter from the list of available filters and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name CHOOSABLE_FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	rescanCurrentDirectory() Rescans the current directory (this is handled by the UI delegate).
void	resetChoosableFileFilters() Clears the list of choosable file filters and installs the 'accept all' filter from the UI delegate.
void	setAcceptAllFileFilterUsed(boolean b) Sets the flag that controls whether or not the 'accept all' file filter is included in the list of filters, and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name ACCEPT_ALL_FILE_FILTER_USED_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setAccessory(JComponent newAccessory) Sets the accessory component for the file chooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setApproveButtonMnemonic(int mnemonic) Sets the mnemonic for the approve button and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_MNEMONIC_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setApproveButtonMnemonic(char mnemonic) Sets the mnemonic for the approve button and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_MNEMONIC_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setApproveButtonText(String approveButtonText) Sets the approve button text and fires a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setApproveButtonToolTipText(String toolTipText) Sets the tool tip text for the approve button and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_TOOL_TIP_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setControlButtonsAreShown(boolean b) Sets the flag that controls whether or not the control buttons are shown and, if it changes, sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name CONTROL_BUTTONS_ARE_SHOWN_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setCurrentDirectory(File dir) Sets the current directory and fires a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name DIRECTORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setDialogTitle(String dialogTitle) Sets the dialog title and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name DIALOG_TITLE_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setDialogType(int dialogType) Sets the dialog type and fires a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name DIALOG_TYPE_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setDragEnabled(boolean b) Sets the dragEnabled property, this disables/enables automatic drag handling (drag and drop) on this component.
void	setFileFilter(FileFilter filter) Sets the file filter and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setFileHidingEnabled(boolean b) Sets the flag that controls whether or not hidden files are displayed, and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name FILE_HIDING_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setFileSelectionMode(int mode) Sets the file selection mode and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setFileSystemView(FileSystemView fsv) Sets the file system view for the file chooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setFileView(FileView fileView) Sets a custom FileView for the file chooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setMultiSelectionEnabled(boolean b) Sets the flag that controls whether multiple selections are allowed in this filechooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name MULTI_SELECTION_ENABLED_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
void	setSelectedFile(File file) Sets the selected file and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setSelectedFiles(File[] selectedFiles) Sets the selected files and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the name SELECTED_FILES_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.
protected void	setup(FileSystemView view) Sets up the file chooser.
int	showDialog(Component parent, String approveButtonText) Displays the file chooser in a modal dialog using the CUSTOM_DIALOG type.
int	showOpenDialog(Component parent) Displays the file chooser in a modal dialog using the OPEN_DIALOG type.
int	showSaveDialog(Component parent) Displays the file chooser in a modal dialog using the SAVE_DIALOG type.
void	updateUI() Installs the UI delegate for the current look and feel.

Field Detail

ACCEPT_ALL_FILE_FILTER_USED_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String ACCEPT_ALL_FILE_FILTER_USED_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'accept all file filter used' property.

See Also: JFileChooser

accessibleContext

protected AccessibleContext accessibleContext

The accessible context.

ACCESSORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String ACCESSORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'accessory' property.

APPROVE_BUTTON_MNEMONIC_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String APPROVE_BUTTON_MNEMONIC_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for the approve button mnemonic.

See Also: JFileChooser

APPROVE_BUTTON_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String APPROVE_BUTTON_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for the approve button text.

APPROVE_BUTTON_TOOL_TIP_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String APPROVE_BUTTON_TOOL_TIP_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for the approve button tool tip text.

APPROVE_OPTION

public static final int APPROVE_OPTION

A return value indicating the file chooser has been closed by approving the selection.

APPROVE_SELECTION

public static final String APPROVE_SELECTION

Action command string for approving the current selection.

CANCEL_OPTION

public static final int CANCEL_OPTION

A return value indicating the file chooser has been closed by cancelling.

CANCEL_SELECTION

public static final String CANCEL_SELECTION

Action command string for cancelling the current selection.

CHOOSABLE_FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String CHOOSABLE_FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'choosable file filters' property.

CONTROL_BUTTONS_ARE_SHOWN_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String CONTROL_BUTTONS_ARE_SHOWN_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for control button visibility.

See Also: JFileChooser

CUSTOM_DIALOG

public static final int CUSTOM_DIALOG

A dialog type for some custom purpose.

See Also: JFileChooser

DIALOG_TITLE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String DIALOG_TITLE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'dialog title' property.

DIALOG_TYPE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String DIALOG_TYPE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'dialog type' property.

See Also: JFileChooser

DIRECTORIES_ONLY

public static final int DIRECTORIES_ONLY

A selection mode constant indicating acceptance of directories only.

See Also: JFileChooser

DIRECTORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String DIRECTORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for the current directory.

ERROR_OPTION

public static final int ERROR_OPTION

A return value indicating the file chooser has been closed by some error.

FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'file filter' property.

FILE_HIDING_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String FILE_HIDING_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'file hiding enabled' property.

See Also: JFileChooser

FILE_SELECTION_MODE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String FILE_SELECTION_MODE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'file selection mode' property.

See Also: JFileChooser

FILE_SYSTEM_VIEW_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String FILE_SYSTEM_VIEW_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'file system view' property.

FILE_VIEW_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String FILE_VIEW_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the 'file view' property.

FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES

public static final int FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES

A selection mode constant indicating acceptance of files and directories.

See Also: JFileChooser

FILES_ONLY

public static final int FILES_ONLY

A selection mode constant indicating acceptance of files only.

See Also: JFileChooser

MULTI_SELECTION_ENABLED_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String MULTI_SELECTION_ENABLED_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for multi-selection.

See Also: JFileChooser

OPEN_DIALOG

public static final int OPEN_DIALOG

A dialog type for selecting a file to open.

See Also: JFileChooser

SAVE_DIALOG

public static final int SAVE_DIALOG

A dialog type for selecting a file to save.

See Also: JFileChooser

SELECTED_FILE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String SELECTED_FILE_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for the selected file.

SELECTED_FILES_CHANGED_PROPERTY

public static final String SELECTED_FILES_CHANGED_PROPERTY

The name of the property for the selected files.

Constructor Detail

JFileChooser

public JFileChooser()

Creates a new JFileChooser object.

JFileChooser

public JFileChooser(String currentDirectoryPath)

Creates a new JFileChooser object.

Parameters: currentDirectoryPath the directory that should initially be shown in the filechooser (if null, the user's home directory is used).

JFileChooser

public JFileChooser(String currentDirectoryPath, FileSystemView fsv)

Creates a new JFileChooser object with the specified directory and FileSystemView.

Parameters: currentDirectoryPath the directory that should initially be shown in the filechooser (if null, the user's home directory is used). fsv the file system view (if null, the default file system view is used).

JFileChooser

public JFileChooser(File currentDirectory)

Creates a new JFileChooser object.

Parameters: currentDirectory the directory that should initially be shown in the filechooser (if null, the user's home directory is used).

JFileChooser

public JFileChooser(FileSystemView fsv)

Creates a new JFileChooser object.

Parameters: fsv the file system view (if null, the default file system view is used).

JFileChooser

public JFileChooser(File currentDirectory, FileSystemView fsv)

Creates a new JFileChooser object.

Parameters: currentDirectory the directory that should initially be shown in the filechooser (if null, the user's home directory is used). fsv the file system view (if null, the default file system view is used).

Method Detail

accept

public boolean accept(File f)

Returns true if the file is accepted by the current file filter.

Parameters: f the file.

Returns: A boolean.

addActionListener

public void addActionListener(ActionListener l)

Adds an ActionListener to the file chooser.

Parameters: l the listener.

addChoosableFileFilter

public void addChoosableFileFilter(FileFilter filter)

Adds a file filter to the list of available filters and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name CHOOSABLE_FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: filter the filter (null permitted).

approveSelection

public void approveSelection()

Approves the selection. An ActionEvent is sent to all registered listeners.

cancelSelection

public void cancelSelection()

Cancels the selection. An ActionEvent is sent to all registered listeners.

changeToParentDirectory

public void changeToParentDirectory()

Called by the UI delegate when the parent directory is changed.

createDialog

protected JDialog createDialog(Component parent)

Creates a modal dialog in which to display the file chooser.

Parameters: parent the parent component.

Returns: The dialog.

Throws: HeadlessException DOCUMENT ME!

ensureFileIsVisible

public void ensureFileIsVisible(File f)

Ensures the the specified file is visible (this is handled by the UI delegate).

Parameters: f the file.

fireActionPerformed

protected void fireActionPerformed(String command)

Sends an @link {ActionEvent} to all registered listeners.

Parameters: command the action command.

getAcceptAllFileFilter

public FileFilter getAcceptAllFileFilter()

Returns the 'accept all' file filter from the UI delegate.

Returns: The 'accept all' file filter.

getAccessibleContext

public AccessibleContext getAccessibleContext()

Returns the object that provides accessibility features for this JFileChooser component.

Returns: The accessible context (an instance of AccessibleJFileChooser).

getAccessory

public JComponent getAccessory()

Returns the accessory component for the file chooser. The default value is null.

Returns: The accessory component (possibly null).

getActionListeners

public ActionListener[] getActionListeners()

Returns the action listeners registered with this file chooser.

Returns: An array of listeners.

getApproveButtonMnemonic

public int getApproveButtonMnemonic()

Returns the approve button mnemonic, or zero if no mnemonic has been set.

Returns: The approve button mnemonic.

See Also: JFileChooser

getApproveButtonText

public String getApproveButtonText()

Returns the approve button text.

Returns: The approve button text (possibly null).

getApproveButtonToolTipText

public String getApproveButtonToolTipText()

Returns the tool tip text for the approve button.

Returns: The tool tip text for the approve button.

getChoosableFileFilters

public FileFilter[] getChoosableFileFilters()

Returns the available file filters for this file chooser.

Returns: The available file filters.

getControlButtonsAreShown

public boolean getControlButtonsAreShown()

Returns the flag that controls whether or not the control buttons are shown on the file chooser.

Returns: A boolean.

See Also: JFileChooser

getCurrentDirectory

public File getCurrentDirectory()

Returns the current directory.

Returns: The current directory.

getDescription

public String getDescription(File f)

Returns the description of the file, generated by the current (or default) FileView.

Parameters: f the file.

Returns: The file description.

getDialogTitle

public String getDialogTitle()

Returns the dialog title.

Returns: The dialog title (possibly null).

getDialogType

public int getDialogType()

Returns the type of file chooser.

Returns: OPEN_DIALOG, SAVE_DIALOG or CUSTOM_DIALOG.

See Also: JFileChooser

getDragEnabled

public boolean getDragEnabled()

Returns true if dragging is enabled.

Returns: true if dragging is enabled.

getFileFilter

public FileFilter getFileFilter()

Returns the file filter.

Returns: The file filter.

getFileSelectionMode

public int getFileSelectionMode()

Returns the file selection mode, one of: FILES_ONLY, DIRECTORIES_ONLY or FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES. The default is FILES_ONLY.

Returns: The file selection mode.

See Also: JFileChooser

getFileSystemView

public FileSystemView getFileSystemView()

Returns the file system view being used by this file chooser.

Returns: The file system view.

getFileView

public FileView getFileView()

Returns the custom FileView for the file chooser.

Returns: The file view (possibly null).

getIcon

public Icon getIcon(File f)

Returns the icon provided by the current (or default) FileView.

Parameters: f the file.

Returns: An icon representing the file.

getName

public String getName(File f)

Returns the name of the file, generated by the current (or default) FileView.

Parameters: f the file.

Returns: The file name.

getSelectedFile

public File getSelectedFile()

Returns the selected file, if there is one.

Returns: The selected file (possibly null).

getSelectedFiles

public File[] getSelectedFiles()

Returns the selected file or files in an array. If no files are selected, an empty array is returned.

Returns: An array of the selected files (possibly empty).

getTypeDescription

public String getTypeDescription(File f)

Returns the type description for the file, generated by the current (or default) FileView.

Parameters: f the file.

Returns: The file type description.

getUI

public FileChooserUI getUI()

Returns the UI delegate for the component.

Returns: The UI delegate.

getUIClassID

public String getUIClassID()

Returns the UI delegate class identifier.

Returns: FileChooserUI.

isAcceptAllFileFilterUsed

public boolean isAcceptAllFileFilterUsed()

Returns the flag that controls whether or not the 'accept all' file filter is included in the list of filters.

Returns: A boolean.

See Also: JFileChooser

isDirectorySelectionEnabled

public boolean isDirectorySelectionEnabled()

Returns true if directory selection is enabled, and false otherwise. Directory selection is enabled when the file selection mode is DIRECTORIES_ONLY or FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES.

Returns: true if file selection is enabled.

isFileHidingEnabled

public boolean isFileHidingEnabled()

Returns true if hidden files are to be hidden, and false otherwise.

Returns: A boolean.

See Also: JFileChooser

isFileSelectionEnabled

public boolean isFileSelectionEnabled()

Returns true if file selection is enabled, and false otherwise. File selection is enabled when the file selection mode is FILES_ONLY or FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES.

Returns: true if file selection is enabled.

isMultiSelectionEnabled

public boolean isMultiSelectionEnabled()

Returns true if multiple selections are allowed within this file chooser, and false otherwise.

Returns: A boolean.

See Also: JFileChooser

isTraversable

public boolean isTraversable(File f)

Returns true if the file is traversable, and false otherwise.

Parameters: f the file or directory.

Returns: A boolean.

paramString

protected String paramString()

Returns a string describing the attributes for the JFileChooser component, for use in debugging. The return value is guaranteed to be non-null, but the format of the string may vary between implementations.

Returns: A string describing the attributes of the JFileChooser.

removeActionListener

public void removeActionListener(ActionListener l)

Removes an ActionListener from this file chooser.

Parameters: l the listener.

removeChoosableFileFilter

public boolean removeChoosableFileFilter(FileFilter f)

Removes a file filter from the list of available filters and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name CHOOSABLE_FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: f the file filter.

Returns: true if the filter was removed and false otherwise.

rescanCurrentDirectory

public void rescanCurrentDirectory()

Rescans the current directory (this is handled by the UI delegate).

resetChoosableFileFilters

public void resetChoosableFileFilters()

Clears the list of choosable file filters and installs the 'accept all' filter from the UI delegate.

setAcceptAllFileFilterUsed

public void setAcceptAllFileFilterUsed(boolean b)

Sets the flag that controls whether or not the 'accept all' file filter is included in the list of filters, and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name ACCEPT_ALL_FILE_FILTER_USED_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: b the new value of the flag.

setAccessory

public void setAccessory(JComponent newAccessory)

Sets the accessory component for the file chooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners. The property name is ACCESSORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY.

Parameters: newAccessory the accessory component.

setApproveButtonMnemonic

public void setApproveButtonMnemonic(int mnemonic)

Sets the mnemonic for the approve button and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_MNEMONIC_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: mnemonic the mnemonic.

See Also: JFileChooser

setApproveButtonMnemonic

public void setApproveButtonMnemonic(char mnemonic)

Sets the mnemonic for the approve button and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_MNEMONIC_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: mnemonic the mnemonic.

See Also: JFileChooser

setApproveButtonText

public void setApproveButtonText(String approveButtonText)

Sets the approve button text and fires a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: approveButtonText the text (null permitted).

setApproveButtonToolTipText

public void setApproveButtonToolTipText(String toolTipText)

Sets the tool tip text for the approve button and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name APPROVE_BUTTON_TOOL_TIP_TEXT_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: toolTipText the text.

setControlButtonsAreShown

public void setControlButtonsAreShown(boolean b)

Sets the flag that controls whether or not the control buttons are shown and, if it changes, sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name CONTROL_BUTTONS_ARE_SHOWN_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: b the new value for the flag.

setCurrentDirectory

public void setCurrentDirectory(File dir)

Sets the current directory and fires a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name DIRECTORY_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners. If dir is null, the current directory is set to the default directory returned by the file system view.

Parameters: dir the new directory (null permitted).

See Also: FileSystemView#getDefaultDirectory()

setDialogTitle

public void setDialogTitle(String dialogTitle)

Sets the dialog title and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name DIALOG_TITLE_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: dialogTitle the dialog title (null permitted).

setDialogType

public void setDialogType(int dialogType)

Sets the dialog type and fires a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name DIALOG_TYPE_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: dialogType the dialog type (one of: OPEN_DIALOG, SAVE_DIALOG, CUSTOM_DIALOG).

Throws: IllegalArgumentException if dialogType is not valid.

setDragEnabled

public void setDragEnabled(boolean b)

Sets the dragEnabled property, this disables/enables automatic drag handling (drag and drop) on this component. The default value of the dragEnabled property is false. Some look and feels might not support automatic drag and drop; they will ignore this property.

Parameters: b - the new dragEnabled value

setFileFilter

public void setFileFilter(FileFilter filter)

Sets the file filter and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name FILE_FILTER_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: filter the filter (null permitted).

setFileHidingEnabled

public void setFileHidingEnabled(boolean b)

Sets the flag that controls whether or not hidden files are displayed, and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name FILE_HIDING_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: b the new value of the flag.

setFileSelectionMode

public void setFileSelectionMode(int mode)

Sets the file selection mode and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners. The property name is FILE_SELECTION_MODE_CHANGED_PROPERTY.

Parameters: mode the mode (FILES_ONLY, DIRECTORIES_ONLY or FILES_AND_DIRECTORIES).

Throws: IllegalArgumentException if the mode is invalid.

setFileSystemView

public void setFileSystemView(FileSystemView fsv)

Sets the file system view for the file chooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters: fsv the file system view.

setFileView

public void setFileView(FileView fileView)

Sets a custom FileView for the file chooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners. The property name is FILE_VIEW_CHANGED_PROPERTY.

Parameters: fileView the file view (null permitted).

setMultiSelectionEnabled

public void setMultiSelectionEnabled(boolean b)

Sets the flag that controls whether multiple selections are allowed in this filechooser and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the property name MULTI_SELECTION_ENABLED_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: b the new value of the flag.

setSelectedFile

public void setSelectedFile(File file)

Sets the selected file and sends a PropertyChangeEvent to all registered listeners. The property name is SELECTED_FILE_CHANGED_PROPERTY.

Parameters: file the file (null permitted).

setSelectedFiles

public void setSelectedFiles(File[] selectedFiles)

Sets the selected files and sends a PropertyChangeEvent (with the name SELECTED_FILES_CHANGED_PROPERTY) to all registered listeners.

Parameters: selectedFiles the selected files (null permitted).

setup

protected void setup(FileSystemView view)

Sets up the file chooser. This method is called by all the constructors.

Parameters: view the file system view (if null, the default file system view is used).

See Also: FileSystemView#getFileSystemView()

showDialog

public int showDialog(Component parent, String approveButtonText)

Displays the file chooser in a modal dialog using the CUSTOM_DIALOG type.

Parameters: parent the parent component.

Returns: A return value indicating how the dialog was closed (one of APPROVE_OPTION, CANCEL_OPTION and ERROR_OPTION).

Throws: HeadlessException DOCUMENT ME!

showOpenDialog

public int showOpenDialog(Component parent)

Displays the file chooser in a modal dialog using the OPEN_DIALOG type.

Parameters: parent the parent component.

Returns: A return value indicating how the dialog was closed (one of APPROVE_OPTION, CANCEL_OPTION and ERROR_OPTION).

Throws: HeadlessException DOCUMENT ME!

showSaveDialog

public int showSaveDialog(Component parent)

Displays the file chooser in a modal dialog using the SAVE_DIALOG type.

Parameters: parent the parent component.

Returns: A return value indicating how the dialog was closed (one of APPROVE_OPTION, CANCEL_OPTION and ERROR_OPTION).

Throws: HeadlessException DOCUMENT ME!

updateUI

public void updateUI()

Installs the UI delegate for the current look and feel.