VLDocking Framework 2.1 - Java Web Start Demos

The following links are dedicated to VLDocking testing via Java Web Start.

If the applications won't start, please update your java runtime from this link : Get Java

Application 1 - Text Editor

This application simulates a Text Editor (buttons have no effect).

Main features illustrated are :

  • Workspace Switching (from the Actions menu
  • Floating (with tab support) dockables
  • Auto-hidden dockables
  • VLToolBars : toolbars with dynamic layout
  • Customized Title bars with specific button

VLDocking via Java Web Start

Click here to try the same application with the new 'Tabbed' look : TabFactory Demo

As some users have asked for it, here is the source code of this demo. However, please note this demo hasn't been written for an educational purpose and doesn't follow our coding standards.

Application 2 - Forum

This forum is the one in use here at vlsolutions.com. Is it presented here packaged as a demonstration.

you can use it to post real messages (we will reply) but you'd better use this page which contains the true forum application, stripped down of its demonstration components.

VLDocking via Java Web Start

Application 3 - Heavyweight components support

VLDocking supports native components integration (this demo uses a JOGL Open GL Canvas), like those of Java3D, Open CASCADE, or the JDIC Browser.

For more information on that topic, please go the appropriate section of the tutorial.

JOGL Demo (heavyweight support) via Java Web Start

Application 4 - Heavyweight 2 : the JDIC Browser

This demonstration introduces the JDIC Web Browser component (version 20050930) included into a Swing application with VLDocking (for Windows and Linux).

The JDIC Browser is a heavyweight component embedding the default native browser (Internet Explorer or Mozilla). Think about the befenits of having such a component into your Swing applications !

VLDocking via Java Web Start

Note : this application is signed with a temporary certificate, giving it full access to your computer's resources (at the same level or any executable program). If you don't want to trust this application, or if you are just curious, you can download the source code to compile and test the application locally.

For more information on that topic, please go the dedicated section of the tutorial.