Hook: Create A Table

Requirement

A table is needed for displaying the contents of some data container. This hook is somewhat generic in that it solely describes the usual procedure. This procedure might vary slightly for concrete subclasses of the abstract table implementation. However, the general principle should hold well.

Method of Adaptation

Enable Feature

Level of Support

Parameter Pattern

HotSpot

Tables

Hooks used

Select Table Layout , Define Table Sort Order

Participants

data , entryDescriptor , comparator , JAbstractTable, NewTable , table

Changes

1. select data container to be displayed: data.
2. entryDescriptor = Select Table Layout [entryDescriptor].
3. comparator = instance of Define Table Sort Order [NewComparator].
4. subclass NewTable of util.swing.JAbstractTable .
5. instance table of NewTable with data, entryDescriptor, comparator.
6. integrate table into FormSheet and display FormSheet.