JDK-8175966 : Release Note: Stage background is now filled with Scene fill color
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: javafx
  • Sub-Component: graphics
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Delivered
  • Submitted: 2017-02-28
  • Updated: 2017-09-22
  • Resolved: 2017-03-08
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JDK 9
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Description
Starting with the JDK 9 release, a Stage on Mac and Linux platforms will be initially filled using the Fill property of the Scene if its Fill is a Color. An average color, computed within the stops range, will be used if the Fill is a LinearGradient or RadialGradient. 
Previously, it was initially filled with WHITE, irrespective of the Fill in the Scene. This change in behavior will reduce the flashing that can be seen with a dark Scene background, but applications should be aware of this change in behavior so they can set an appropriate Fill color for their Scene.
Comments
Received a +1 from Jim via email.
08-03-2017
"the" JDK 9 release ... Minor grammatical issue: either say just "JDK 9" or "the JDK 9 release". Also, please capitalize "fill" consistently (either always use upper-case or always lower-case). The rest looks fine to me.
08-03-2017
Kevin and Jim, Please review this proposed note: Starting with JDK 9 release, a Stage on Mac and LInux will be initially filled using the fill property of the Scene if its Fill is a Color. An average color, computed within the stops range, will be used if the Fill is a LinearGradient or RadialGradient. Previously, it was initially filled with WHITE, irrespective of the Fill in the Scene. This change in behavior will reduce the flashing that can be seen with a dark Scene background, but applications should be aware of this change in behavior so they can set an appropriate fill color for their Scene.
08-03-2017