How to create a "chat" interface in a plugin
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Hi.
I would like to make a plugin. It needs a chat-like interface - there needs to be a textarea for writing messages and there needs to be an area where the messages are displayed. What would be the right user interface components for that use case?
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Hi Damian,
There is no easy answer to this question. It depends on the chat requirements. In the simplest form, it could be JList/JBList for messages with the custom renderer rendering message information (e.g. JPanel with some JLabels). I suggest experimenting with different components and seeing what works for you.
All could be embedded in a Tool Window. See also Tool Window design hints.