Preface

Assumptions · Typographical Conventions Used in this Manual

Assumptions

This manual assumes that you are proficient with the Java programming language. Java concepts such as classes, methods and packages are required along with a basic knowledge of object-oriented programming before continuing with this manual. See "Related Documents" later in this section of the manual for information on Java documentation.

Typographical Conventions Used in this Manual

`Typewriter Font`	is used for	Java language source code and examples of file contents. JClass LiveTable and Java methods and constants. Commands that you enter on a terminal.
Italic Text	is used for	Pathnames, filenames, program, procedure and parameter names. New terms as they are introduced, and to emphasize important words. Figure and table titles. The names of other documents referenced in this manual, such as Java in a Nutshell.

Overview of Manual

Part I-"Getting Started", describes how to install JClass LiveTable Pro, provides an overview of JClass LiveTable Pro, and contains information on how to obtain technical support.

"Preface", (this section), describes the underlying assumptions behind this manual, the typographical conventions it uses, provides an overview of the manual and lists a number of related documents useful to Java programmers.

"Installing JClass LiveTable Pro", describes the files that comprise JClass LiveTable Pro, and contains instructions on how to install the main JClass LiveTable Pro components.

"JClass LiveTable Pro Overview" contains basic information about Java and the features of JClass LiveTable Pro.

"Installing JClass LiveTable Pro" contains information about how to install JClass LiveTable Pro.

"Technical Support & Feedback" provides information on how to contact JClass technical support, and the types of support options available.

Part II - "Using JClass LiveTable Pro" describes how to use the JClass LiveTable Pro programming components.

Chapter 1, "Developing a Simple JClass LiveTable Pro Program", provides a hands-on introduction to the JClass LiveTable Pro by providing the user with the opportunity to compile and run a simple example program. It should be read by all programmers learning to use JClass LiveTable Pro.

Chapter 2, "JClass LiveTable Pro Basics", provides basic information that you need to know before starting to develop applications with JClass LiveTable Pro. It provides basic terminology, an overview of JClass LiveTable Pro, and provides some programming approaches that apply to many properties.

Chapter 3, "Programming JClass LiveTable Pro", provides programming information for most JClass LiveTable Pro properties.

Chapter 4, "JClass LiveTable Pro Data", provides details on getting data into and out of tables, and manipulating the Cells structure.

Chapter 5, "Programming User Interaction", provides programming and end-user information on JClass LiveTable ProÆs user interaction capabilities.

Chapter 6, "Advanced JClass LiveTable Pro Programming", discusses more advanced and less commonly-used aspects of JClass LiveTable Pro.

Part III-"Reference Appendices", contains additional detailed technical reference of all JClass LiveTable Pro properties, procedures and methods and other reference information related to programming with JClass LiveTable Pro.

Appendix A, "Colors and Fonts", lists all of the colornames and RGB values that can be used in JClass LiveTable applications. It also lists all of the fonts and font style constants that can be used.

Appendix B, "JCString Properties", describes the types of JCString properties available for adding hypertext, images and text within programs utilizing JClass LiveTable components.

Appendix C, "JClass LiveTable Event Summary", contains a table that maps JClass LiveTable Pro 1.0 callbacks to their 2.0 counterparts.