JDK-6500914 : Default Swing TransferHandlers don't support drop - so don't install drop target
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: client-libs
  • Sub-Component: javax.swing
  • Affected Version: 6
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2006-12-05
  • Updated: 2017-05-16
  • Resolved: 2011-03-08
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Description
Multiple swing components (list, table, tree) get a TransferHandler installed by default. However, these TransferHandlers don't support drop. As such, we shouldn't install drop targets on them, to consume DnD events that could go other places.

Comments
EVALUATION I agree. After installing these TransferHandlers, the drop target will be removed.
05-12-2006