identify each character entred into the cell of jtable

[raggwd]

Hi,

I have a JTable and implemented a model. I implemented the setValueAt(...) method to reflect the user input in my model. However, the setValueAt(...) method is not reliable enough, because it only fires when the user actually LEAVES the cell. If he does some input and then hits a button, the model is still in the old state. How can I force each and every input the user makes to be reflected in my model? Do I have to add a listener that updates the model at user input? In that case, can you show me an example, cause Im a Swing noob :)

Thanks in advance!

[JosAH]

@raggwd
You are probably using a JTextField for your editor. Add an InputMethodListener and a FocusListener and take appropriate actions when such an event is fired.

kind regards,

Jos

[raggwd]

Thank you for the reply.I am using a default editor...i.e label not textbox.
I will try with what you hav said and let you know the outcome.
My requirement is something similar to what happens in excel.
when we type in a cell of an excel sheet the type char will be displayed both in the cell and in the textbox present on top.Here the text box on top is update every time a character is enter .But in the jtable the update happens only when we press enter.

[raggwd]

hi,
Got a solution for it
created custom cell editor with jtextbox component as the cell and added key listener to the component....So now its working.
Thank tou for the reply josah... :)

[JosAH]

@raggwd
You're welcome of course but I doubt if your approach works: try to copy and paste a piece of illegal text in your JTextField; there'll be no KeyEvents but there is new text ...

kind regards,

Jos

[raggwd]

You are right...It didnt work when i pasted the data.
what shall i do..And where should i add InputMethodListener and a FocusListener.For the table or the cell of the table.

[JosAH]

@raggwd
Your TableCellEditor knows about that JField; add your listeners to that JField.

kind regards,

Jos