Module java.desktop
Package java.awt.dnd

Class DnDConstants


  • public final class DnDConstants
extends Object
    This class contains constant values representing the type of action(s) to be performed by a Drag and Drop operation.
    Since:
    1.2

    • Field Detail

      • ACTION_COPY_OR_MOVE

        @Native
public static final int ACTION_COPY_OR_MOVE
        An int representing a "copy" or "move" action.
        See Also:
        Constant Field Values

      • ACTION_LINK

        @Native
public static final int ACTION_LINK
        An int representing a "link" action. The link verb is found in many, if not all native DnD platforms, and the actual interpretation of LINK semantics is both platform and application dependent. Broadly speaking, the semantic is "do not copy, or move the operand, but create a reference to it". Defining the meaning of "reference" is where ambiguity is introduced. The verb is provided for completeness, but its use is not recommended for DnD operations between logically distinct applications where misinterpretation of the operations semantics could lead to confusing results for the user.
        See Also:
        Constant Field Values

      • ACTION_REFERENCE

        @Native
public static final int ACTION_REFERENCE
        An int representing a "reference" action (synonym for ACTION_LINK).
        See Also:
        Constant Field Values