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e873. Creating and Setting a Border

There are several types of borders available, each represented by its own class. A border can be created using the class' constructor or using a border factory. The border factory is the typical method for creating a border since it creates the border using values that are compatible with the current look and feel. However, if custom values are required, the border should be created using a constructor.

This example creates one of each of the available borders. See also e874 Adding a Title to a Border.

    // Create a border
    EmptyBorder emptyBorder = (EmptyBorder)BorderFactory.createEmptyBorder();
    
    LineBorder lineBorder = (LineBorder)BorderFactory.createLineBorder(Color.black);
    
    EtchedBorder etchedBorder = (EtchedBorder)BorderFactory.createEtchedBorder();
    
    BevelBorder raisedBevelBorder = (BevelBorder)BorderFactory.createRaisedBevelBorder();
    
    BevelBorder loweredBevelBorder = (BevelBorder)BorderFactory.createLoweredBevelBorder();
    
    ImageIcon icon = new ImageIcon("image.gif");
    MatteBorder matteBorder = (MatteBorder)BorderFactory.createMatteBorder(-1, -1, -1, -1, icon);
    
    
    // Set the border
    component.setBorder(emptyBorder);