Features of the JGoodies Looks

Simplifying Multi Platform Support

The JGoodies Looks help you support different Java versions and operating systems. Each look&feel is consistent over the Java versions 1.4.2x, 1.5, and 1.6 - to the possible extent w.r.t. to features of the underlying Swing API.

Also, Plastic and the JGoodies Windows L&f use similiar widget dimensions and widget font baselines to minimize layout differences between these looks.

High-Fidelity Windows Appearance

The JGoodies Windows look&feel focuses on a precise emulation of the Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista flavors in the following areas: menus, icons, colors, borders, fonts, font sizes, insets, and widget dimensions. Furthermore, it honors the screen resolution (96dpi vs. 120 dpi) to adjust size constants, insets, and widget dimensions.

Although Plastic is a multi-platform look&feel, it works very well on all Windows platforms, including XP. The Plastic color themes have been optimized for a harmonic integration with the majority of desktops and won't alienate a Windows user.