Defines an interface for classes that know how to layout Containers
based on a layout constraints object.
This interface extends the LayoutManager interface to deal with layouts
explicitly in terms of constraint objects that specify how and where
components should be added to the layout.
This minimal extension to LayoutManager is intended for tool
providers who wish to the creation of constraint-based layouts.
It does not yet provide full, general support for custom
constraint-based layout managers.
Adds the specified component to the layout, using the specified
constraint object.
If the layout manager uses a per-component string,
adds the component comp to the layout,
associating it
with the string specified by name.
Returns the alignment along the x axis. This specifies how
the component would like to be aligned relative to other
components. The value should be a number between 0 and 1
where 0 represents alignment along the origin, 1 is aligned
the furthest away from the origin, 0.5 is centered, etc.
Returns the alignment along the y axis. This specifies how
the component would like to be aligned relative to other
components. The value should be a number between 0 and 1
where 0 represents alignment along the origin, 1 is aligned
the furthest away from the origin, 0.5 is centered, etc.
Invalidates the layout, indicating that if the layout manager
has cached information it should be discarded.
Lays out the specified container.
Calculates the maximum size dimensions for the specified container,
given the components it contains.
Calculates the minimum size dimensions for the specified
container, given the components it contains.
Calculates the preferred size dimensions for the specified
container, given the components it contains.
Removes the specified component from the layout.