javax.swing
Interface ComboBoxModel<E>
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- Type Parameters:
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E- the type of the elements of this model
- All Superinterfaces:
- ListModel<E>
- All Known Subinterfaces:
- MutableComboBoxModel<E>
- All Known Implementing Classes:
- DefaultComboBoxModel, MetalFileChooserUI.DirectoryComboBoxModel, MetalFileChooserUI.FilterComboBoxModel
public interface ComboBoxModel<E> extends ListModel<E>
A data model for a combo box. This interface extendsListDataModeland adds the concept of a selected item. The selected item is generally the item which is visible in the combo box display area.The selected item may not necessarily be managed by the underlying
ListModel. This disjoint behavior allows for the temporary storage and retrieval of a selected item in the model.
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Method Summary
All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods Modifier and Type Method and Description ObjectgetSelectedItem()Returns the selected itemvoidsetSelectedItem(Object anItem)Set the selected item.-
Methods inherited from interface javax.swing.ListModel
addListDataListener, getElementAt, getSize, removeListDataListener
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Method Detail
setSelectedItem
void setSelectedItem(Object anItem)
Set the selected item. The implementation of this method should notify all registeredListDataListeners that the contents have changed.- Parameters:
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anItem- the list object to select ornullto clear the selection
getSelectedItem
Object getSelectedItem()
Returns the selected item- Returns:
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The selected item or
nullif there is no selection
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