MenuDemo
Easily implement your own menu bars for your Java applet!

This is a demo that uses my MenuPanel class...

• Normally, Menu bars are only allowed in Java Frame windows, but not allowed directly in your applet's Panel.
• This class allows you to add a menu to any Container object, including the applet's Panel.
• You don't need special APIs like the MS AFC or Sun JFC classes. Just my MenuPanel class and a Java 1.1 compiler.

Notes about using the MenuPanel class...

• It appears that MenuShortcuts do not work through MenuPanel as an applet. This is likely due to Java applet model restrictions. The shortcuts do work when you use MenuPanel in stand-alone Java applications, but not in applets.
• CheckboxMenuItem events are not caught by the ActionListener interface. Use ItemListener to check for those if you need to.
• You need to include your MenuPanel container inside a Panel or other container in order for it to function properly, then add the Panel to your applet. If you add the MenuPanel directly to the applet's layout manager, it won't recieve events properly.

New for version 1.1 of the MenuPanel class: (4-1-2000)
*  Added a 3D bar on the left to make it look more like a Win98 menu bar.
*  Added support for custom colors or fonts to the menu bar.

The MenuPanel class (v1.0) was written by Bruce Stone and is a production of Stonerware Enterprises, (c) 1997-2000.
You can download a copy of the applet and source code, and are free to modify it, as long as you follow the included disclaimer.
Download your copy of my MenuDemo applet and MenuPanel class source code right here. Enjoy it!

Want to see other applets and samples made using the MenuPanel class?
Check out JavaCraft, MenuLynx and the demo of my HVRule class.

Questions or comments about my MenuPanel class? Feel free to contact me at ZStoner@hotmail.com