Generated Object
A javax.swing.Action object, of some sort.
Value Argument
A pre-existing javax.swing.Action instance can be provided. In this cases the attributes will be applied to that action instead of createing a new groovy.swing.impl.DefaultAction.
Attributes
- closure <Closure> The action to be performed when the actionPerformend method is called. The actionEvent will be the only parameter passed in.
- name <String> The name to be shown on a button or menu item
- shortDescription <String> The text to be displayed as a button's tool tip
- smallIcon <String> The icon shown on the button or menu item
- actionCommandKey <String> Sets the actionCommand on the button or menu item
- accelerator <String> or <KeyStroke> The keyboard accelerator for a menu item to associate with this action
- mnemonic <char> or <String> The mnemonic for the action in the button or menu item
- enabled <boolean> Whether this action is enabled. Will be reflected in enabled state of button or menu item
unused Action magic values
- longDescription <String> Intended for context sensitive help (like a status bar).
Content
No content is accepted by an action() node.
Usage
Actions are the lifeblood of a full fledged swing application. Other sources can expound on their usefullness.
Examples
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