Introduction
DockingFrames is an open source Java Swing docking framework, licenced under LGPL 2.1.
Most graphical user interfaces consist of some panels.
A JTree showing some files on the left, a JTable showing detailed information
about a directory on the right, ...
DockingFrames provides a way to organize these panels such that the user can drag
& drop them.
Demonstration
There is a demonstration available, using Java Webstart. You need to install at least Java 1.5 on your computer to let the demo run.
Note: for some unknown reason, webstart does not work for everyone. Workaround: download the whole application and run it directly.
Philosophy
The philosophy of DockingFrames is to have as much flexibility as possible, even
if that means to sacrifice simplicity or clearity.
Most modules can be replaced by developers without changing the code of DockingFrames.
You don't like the look of the titles? Replace them.
You don't like the way drag & drop is handled? Replace it (ey, I didn't say that
this is meaningful, but it is possible).
Requirements
DockingFrames was developed under Java 1.5, so you need at least Java 1.5.
You have to agree to the LGPL-licence.