Is it possible to defne a function inside a component ?

Question

I'd want to can to define a function inside a simple component, for example a JtextArea
I don't know how to do this.
May I do it trought a propertychange event ?, but... I want to use my custom property.... (for example beginning = 15 )
( another way can be to define a custom component, I know ...)
private JTextArea getJTextArea_numlines() {
if (jTextArea_numlines == null) {
jTextArea_numlines = new JTextArea();
jTextArea_numlines.setPreferredSize(new Dimension(28, 206));
jTextArea_numlines.setBackground(new Color(240, 240, 240));
    MY_FUNCTION_here<<<<
return jTextArea_numlines;
}Any Idea ? Thanks

Answer 1

tonnot wrote:
I'd want to can to define a function inside a simple component, for example a JtextArea
May I do it trought a propertychange event ?, but... I want to use my custom property.... (for example beginning = 15 )I think you need to describe your question a bit better.
What do you mean by a "my custom property", and what is "beginning = 15"?
If you mean some named constant, then define one. You can even make it public by putting it in a public class or interface; alternatively use an Enum.
As far as a function (I assume you mean method) goes, the same applies. First you need to ask yourself if it's likely to be used anywhere else except in that particular piece of code; if not, there's probably not much point in setting one up.
Winston