JavaFX 2.0: Introduction by Example

1-2. Creating a Simple User Interface

Problem

You want to create, code, compile, and run a simple JavaFX Hello World application.

Solution #1

Develop a JavaFX HelloWorld application using the JavaFX project creation wizard in the NetBeans IDE.

CREATING A JAVAFX HELLO WORLD APPLICATION IN NETBEANS

To quickly get started with creating, coding, compiling, and running a simple JavaFX HelloWorld application using the NetBeans IDE, follow these steps:

Launch NetBeans IDE.

1) On the File menu, select New Project.

2) Under Choose Project and Categories, select the JavaFX folder.

3) Under Projects, select Java FX Application, and click Next.

4) Specify HelloWorldMain for your project name.

5) Change or accept the defaults for the Project Location and ...