Java GUI development tools .. JBuilder??

dear people..i need some help..
i am building a GUI, which has menu options. It allows users to design a GUI.. but i have to write code that wil add objects and shapes to the GUI, when the user selects an option from the GUI menu.
however.. i have heard JBuilder or similar tools.. can automatically add my code when the user selects an option from the menu.. is this correct.. ??
If so,, what other tools can also do this..?? that can be freely downloaded??
does anyone know of any??
thank you in advance...

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