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Hi, I've used keylisteners multiple times, but I am having trouble with this situation. I want the keylistener to recognize a series of characters. For example, if 'e' is typed, I want the program to listen for 'l', then 'e', etc. (spelling "elephant", if you wanted to know). It recognizes …

Hi, I am making a program to open the application TextEdit on a mac (not a specific file, just open the program). I have been researching it, but have not come across much help. I have seen that I should use Runtime or Desktop classes, but i'm not sure which …

Hey, I am trying to use a for loop inside a recusive method, but everytime the method runs recursively, the integer in the for loop resets to zero because of the initialization. Is there anyway to keep the integer counting up, and not resetting to zero? Thanks in advanced!

Hey. I am trying to make a "virus" that will not let the user exit the program even with pressing Command+Q (oh, ya, I have an Apple). Here is what I have so far: if (keylistener.getKeyCode()==81){ System.out.println("Works"); } I have the println just to see if it works (which it …

Hey, I am having trouble compiling in netbeans. When I go to compile, I usually go to Run>Clean and Build Main Project (or shift F11). When it compilies, it says Copying 1 file to /Users/me/NetBeansProjects/JavaApplication11/build Nothing to copy. And when I go to run the .jar file, it doesn't open …

Hey, I am now programming in a MacBook Pro and for the KeyCodes in the Robot Class, there is no set key for Command. Can I set a KeyCode to do the actions of the Command key? Thanks

Hello, I am confused between the differences between a key logger and key listener in Java....i looked online but I couldn't find a straight-up answer. Thanks in advance!

Hey, Is there a way to get the keycode from a char? I tried using KeyEvent.getKeyCode() but the KeyEvent class didn't have a constructor so it was freaking out. I've been searching for 2+ hours already and nothing. My goal is to have a char, convert it to keycode, and …

Hey, Is there a way to play a system beep on mac os x in Java? I usually use the beep function in Toolkit class for my PC but I tried the beep function in Toolkit but it doesn't work on my mac. Any help? Thanks in advance!

Hey, I've had this question for a while now and forgot to post a thread asking it. I'm really interested in databases and i've been wanting to create a program that recalls information from a database. I've done one that reads a text file but that just seemed...boring to me. …

Hello, I got a MacBook Pro for college and i'm trying to program on it. It's all good except when i use the robot class, i don't see any key codes or key events for keys such as function, option, and command. Can i use those keys when using the …

Hey, Is there any code that will hide the icons on my desktop? Thanks in advance

Hi, I'm trying to set a background image of a JFrame. I researched on google but i haven't gotten anything to work. My idea is to make monopoly with the board in the background and have the pieces move around on top of the board. Thanks in advance

Hello, I have this code that sorts strings but it does not sort them at all. I've been working on it for 2 hours already. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance :)[code]public void SelectionSort() { for (int i = 0; i < myList.length - 1; i++) { int …

Hello, I am making a simple program that has you select Bible chapters and verses. I have all the chapters and verses in separate text files. I moved them into my source package. I am having trouble finding the code to put in the program so that java will open …

Hi, I have a program that uses JButtons (under ActionEvent e) and the user clicks a button and it brings up the appropriate text file associated with that name. I have the files on a flash drive but every time i transfer the files to different computer and want to …

Hello, I am doing my first JFrame. I want it to have a button where the user clicks it and music plays. I already made the button (called b1) but i can't seem to find code for the music to be imported and played. I have tried a whole bunch …

Hello, I am trying to add audio files to my program. I am using a desktop application and not an applet. All the code that i have found online is for an applet. Is there a way for me to add audio code to a desktop application and not an …

Hey, I'm making a password program for my programming class. If the user doesn't get the password correct in 10 tries, then it says "Your hard drive is erased". (Obviously, it isn't erased). I've been looking for a code to end all programs running and close down everything and can't …