Java Mac OS X implementing a mac like preferences dialog

Question

I am somewhat new to Java, and new to OS X programming. I have worked my way through several of the details of getting a Java app to look like a native Mac app. Now I am struggling with implementing a preferences dialog that looks "mac like".

I am working on Mountain Lion and Java SE 6. Is there a simple solution to this, or is it just working with JDialog and JToolbar, et. Al.?

Thank you Tim

Answer 1

Several things are worth noting in this regard:

• Don't override the default Look & Feel , com.apple.laf.AquaLookAndFeel .

• Do create a Mac applicaiton bundle, as suggested here .

• Do consider libraries such as Mac Widgets for Java .

• Use java.util.Preferences or javax.jnlp.BasicService , as suggested here .