Directory of Look and Feels Resources

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Classes that give the Swing UI components a new "look and feel".

Resources in This Category

• 3D Look & Feel

  http://www.hillenbrand.name/3dlf/index.shtml
  Look and feel for the Java2 Platform. Positioned as alternative to the Metal or Windows look and feel. [Freeware?]

• javootoo.com

  http://www.javootoo.com/
  Look and Feel repository for both Java developers and end-users. Site includes different look and feel categories and some icon collections.

• jThemeManager

  http://jtheme.sourceforge.net/
  A library that allows dynamic loading of java LookAndFeel "themes" from Jar and Zip files. [Open source, LGPL]

• Napkin Look and Feel for Swing

  http://sourceforge.net/projects/napkinlaf/
  Offers mailing list signup, CVS access, and documentation.

• NextStep

  http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA008030/swing/
  Provides NextStep appearance for Swing applications.

• Synthetica

  http://www.javasoft.de/jsf/public/products/synthetica
  Based on Synth, offers an enhanced JFileChooser and rounded borders. Includes download, FAQ, and screen shots.

• Teknolust

  http://www.geekfarm.org/emeade/teknolust_plaf/index.html
  Early custom pluggable look and feel.

• The Alloy Look and Feel

  http://lookandfeel.incors.com/
  Several themes, rollover effects and support for all Swing components, claims to be very fast. Site includes documentation, screenshots, and 30-day trial option. [Commercial]

• Wikipedia: Pluggable look and feel

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluggable_look_and_feel
  Online encyclopedia article on Swing 'Pluggable look and feel' with many links to related topics.

 

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