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## com.jgoodies.forms.builder
Class DefaultFormBuilder

    java.lang.Object
      com.jgoodies.forms.builder.AbstractBuilder
          com.jgoodies.forms.builder.AbstractFormBuilder
              com.jgoodies.forms.builder.PanelBuilder
                  com.jgoodies.forms.builder.AbstractI15dPanelBuilder
                      com.jgoodies.forms.builder.I15dPanelBuilder
                          com.jgoodies.forms.builder.DefaultFormBuilder

    public final class DefaultFormBuilder

extends I15dPanelBuilder

Provides a means to build form-oriented panels quickly and consistently using the `FormLayout`. This builder combines frequently used panel building steps: add a new row, add a label, proceed to the next data column, then add a component.

The extra value lies in the `#append` methods that append gap rows and component rows if necessary and then add the given components. They are built upon the superclass behavior `#appendRow` and the set of `#add` methods. A set of component appenders allows to add a textual label and associated component in a single step.

This builder can map resource keys to internationalized (i15d) texts when creating text labels, titles and titled separators. Therefore you must specify a `ResourceBundle` in the constructor. The builder methods throw an `IllegalStateException` if one of the mapping builder methods is invoked and no bundle has been set.

You can configure the build process by setting a leading column, enabling the row grouping and by modifying the gaps between normal lines and between paragraphs. The leading column will be honored if the cursor proceeds to the next row. All appended components start in the specified lead column, except appended separators that span all columns.

It is temptive to use the DefaultFormBuilder all the time and to let it add rows automatically. Use a simpler style if it increases the code readability. Explicit row specifications and cell constraints make your layout easier to understand - but harder to maintain. See also the accompanying tutorial sources and the Tips & Tricks that are part of the Forms documentation.

Sometimes a form consists of many standardized rows but has a few rows that require a customization. The DefaultFormBuilder can do everything that the superclasses `AbstractFormBuilder` and `PanelBuilder` can do; among other things: appending new rows and moving the cursor. Again, ask yourself if the DefaultFormBuilder is the appropriate builder. As a rule of thumb you should have more components than builder commands. There are different ways to add custom rows. Find below example code that presents and compares the pros and cons of three approaches.

The texts for labels and titles can be marked texts, i.e. strings with an optional mnemonic marker. See the `MnemonicUtils` class comment for details.

Example:

     public void build() {
         FormLayout layout = new FormLayout(
             "right:max(40dlu;pref), 3dlu, 80dlu, 7dlu, " // 1st major colum
           + "right:max(40dlu;pref), 3dlu, 80dlu",        // 2nd major column
             "");                                         // add rows dynamically
         DefaultFormBuilder builder = new DefaultFormBuilder(layout);
         builder.setDefaultDialogBorder();

         builder.appendSeparator("Flange");

         builder.append("Identifier", identifierField);
         builder.nextLine();

         builder.append("PTI [kW]",   new JTextField());
         builder.append("Power [kW]", new JTextField());

         builder.append("s [mm]",     new JTextField());
         builder.nextLine();

         builder.appendSeparator("Diameters");

         builder.append("da [mm]",    new JTextField());
         builder.append("di [mm]",    new JTextField());

         builder.append("da2 [mm]",   new JTextField());
         builder.append("di2 [mm]",   new JTextField());

         builder.append("R [mm]",     new JTextField());
         builder.append("D [mm]",     new JTextField());

         builder.appendSeparator("Criteria");

         builder.append("Location",   buildLocationComboBox());
         builder.append("k-factor",   new JTextField());

         builder.appendSeparator("Bolts");

         builder.append("Material",   ViewerUIFactory.buildMaterialComboBox());
         builder.nextLine();

         builder.append("Numbers",    new JTextField());
         builder.nextLine();

         builder.append("ds [mm]",    new JTextField());
     }

Custom Row Example:

     public JComponent buildPanel() {
         initComponents();

         FormLayout layout = new FormLayout(
                 "right:pref, 3dlu, default:grow",
                 "");
         DefaultFormBuilder builder = new DefaultFormBuilder(layout);
         builder.setDefaultDialogBorder();
         builder.setRowGroupingEnabled(true);

         CellConstraints cc = new CellConstraints();

         // In this approach, we add a gap and a custom row.
         // The advantage of this approach is, that we can express
         // the row spec and comment area cell constraints freely.
         // The disadvantage is the misalignment of the leading label.
         // Also the row's height may be inconsistent with other rows.
         builder.appendSeparator("Single Custom Row");
         builder.append("Name", name1Field);
         builder.appendRow(builder.getLineGapSpec());
         builder.appendRow(new RowSpec("top:31dlu")); // Assumes line is 14, gap is 3
         builder.nextLine(2);
         builder.append("Comment");
         builder.add(new JScrollPane(comment1Area),
                     CC.xy(builder.getColumn(), builder.getRow(), "fill, fill"));
         builder.nextLine();

         // In this approach, we append a standard row with gap before it.
         // The advantage is, that the leading label is aligned well.
         // The disadvantage is that the comment area now spans
         // multiple cells and is slightly less flexible.
         // Also the row's height may be inconsistent with other rows.
         builder.appendSeparator("Standard + Custom Row");
         builder.append("Name", name2Field);
         builder.append("Comment");
         builder.appendRow(new RowSpec("17dlu")); // Assumes line is 14, gap is 3
         builder.add(new JScrollPane(comment2Area),
                     CC.xywh(builder.getColumn(), builder.getRow(), 1, 2));
         builder.nextLine(2);

         // In this approach, we append two standard rows with associated gaps.
         // The advantage is, that the leading label is aligned well,
         // and the height is consistent with other rows.
         // The disadvantage is that the comment area now spans
         // multiple cells and is slightly less flexible.
         builder.appendSeparator("Two Standard Rows");
         builder.append("Name", name3Field);
         builder.append("Comment");
         builder.nextLine();
         builder.append("");
         builder.nextRow(-2);
         builder.add(new JScrollPane(comment3Area),
                     CC.xywh(builder.getColumn(), builder.getRow(), 1, 3));

         return builder.getPanel();
     }

TODO: Consider adding a method for appending a component that spans the remaining columns in the current row. Method name candidates are `#appendFullSpan` and `#appendRemaining`.

Since:
  1.0.3
Version:
  $Revision: 1.16 $
Author:
  Karsten Lentzsch
See Also:
  `AbstractFormBuilder`, `FormFactory`, `FormLayout`

Field Summary

Fields inherited from class com.jgoodies.forms.builder.AbstractBuilder
`currentCellConstraints`

Constructor Summary
`DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout)` Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout.
`DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout, JPanel container)` Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout and panel.
`DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout, ResourceBundle bundle)` Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout and resource bundle.
`DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout, ResourceBundle bundle, JPanel container)` Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout, resource bundle, and panel.

Method Summary
`void` | `append(Component component)` Adds a component to the panel using the default constraints with a column span of 1.
`void` | `append(Component c1, Component c2)` Adds two components to the panel; each component will span a single data column.
`void` | `append(Component c1, Component c2, Component c3)` Adds three components to the panel; each component will span a single data column.
`void` | `append(Component component, int columnSpan)` Adds a component to the panel using the default constraints with the given columnSpan.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic)` Adds a text label to the panel and proceeds to the next column.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic, Component component)` Adds a text label and component to the panel.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic, Component c, boolean nextLine)` Adds a text label and component to the panel; the component will span the specified number columns.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic, Component c1, Component c2)` Adds a text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic, Component c1, Component c2, Component c3)` Adds a text label and three components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic, Component c1, Component c2, Component c3, Component c4)` Adds a text label and four components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic, Component c1, Component c2, int colSpan)` Adds a text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `append(String textWithMnemonic, Component c, int columnSpan)` Adds a text label and component to the panel; the component will span the specified number columns.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label to the panel using the given resource key and proceeds to the next column.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey, Component component)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and component to the panel.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey, Component component, boolean nextLine)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and component to the panel.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey, Component c1, Component c2)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey, Component c1, Component c2, Component c3)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and three components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey, Component c1, Component c2, Component c3, Component c4)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and four components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey, Component c1, Component c2, int colSpan)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column.
`JLabel` | `appendI15d(String resourceKey, Component c, int columnSpan)` Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label to the panel using the given resource key; then proceeds to the next data column and adds a component with the given column span.
`JComponent` | `appendI15dSeparator(String resourceKey)` Appends an internationalized titled separator for the given resource key that spans all columns.
`JLabel` | `appendI15dTitle(String resourceKey)` Adds an internationalized title label to the panel and proceeds to the next column.
`JComponent` | `appendSeparator()` Adds a separator without text that spans all columns.
`JComponent` | `appendSeparator(String text)` Adds a separator with the given text that spans all columns.
`JLabel` | `appendTitle(String textWithMnemonic)` Adds a title label to the panel and proceeds to the next column.
`RowSpec` | `getDefaultRowSpec()` Returns the row specification that is used for component rows.
`protected int` | `getLeadingColumn()` Returns the leading column.
`int` | `getLeadingColumnOffset()` Returns the offset of the leading column, often 0 or 1.
`RowSpec` | `getLineGapSpec()` Returns the row specification that is used to separate component row.
`boolean` | `isRowGroupingEnabled()` Returns whether new data rows are being grouped or not.
`void` | `setDefaultRowSpec(RowSpec defaultRowSpec)` Sets the row specification that shall be used for component rows.
`void` | `setLeadingColumnOffset(int columnOffset)` Sets the offset of the leading column, often 0 or 1.
`void` | `setLineGapSize(ConstantSize lineGapSize)` Sets the size of gaps between component lines using the given constant size.
`void` | `setParagraphGapSize(ConstantSize paragraphGapSize)` Sets the size of gaps between paragraphs using the given constant size.
`void` | `setRowGroupingEnabled(boolean enabled)` Enables or disables the grouping of new data rows.

Methods inherited from class com.jgoodies.forms.builder.I15dPanelBuilder
`getI15dString`

Methods inherited from class com.jgoodies.forms.builder.AbstractI15dPanelBuilder
`addI15dLabel, addI15dLabel, addI15dLabel, addI15dROLabel, addI15dROLabel, addI15dROLabel, addI15dSeparator, addI15dSeparator, addI15dTitle, addI15dTitle, isDebugToolTipsEnabled, setDebugToolTipsEnabled`

Methods inherited from class com.jgoodies.forms.builder.PanelBuilder
`add, add, addLabel, addLabel, addLabel, addLabel, addROLabel, addROLabel, addROLabel, addROLabel, addSeparator, addSeparator, addSeparator, addSeparator, addTitle, addTitle, addTitle, getLabelForFeatureEnabledDefault, getPanel, isLabelForApplicable, isLabelForFeatureEnabled, setBackground, setBorder, setDefaultDialogBorder, setLabelFor, setLabelForFeatureEnabled, setLabelForFeatureEnabledDefault, setOpaque`

Methods inherited from class com.jgoodies.forms.builder.AbstractFormBuilder
`add, add, appendColumn, appendColumn, appendGlueColumn, appendGlueRow, appendLabelComponentsGapColumn, appendParagraphGapRow, appendRelatedComponentsGapColumn, appendRelatedComponentsGapRow, appendRow, appendRow, appendUnrelatedComponentsGapColumn, appendUnrelatedComponentsGapRow, cellConstraints, createLeftAdjustedConstraints, getColumn, getColumnIncrementSign, getRow, isLeftToRight, nextColumn, nextColumn, nextLine, nextLine, nextRow, nextRow, setAlignment, setBounds, setColumn, setColumnSpan, setExtent, setHAlignment, setLeftToRight, setOrigin, setRow, setRowSpan, setVAlignment`

Methods inherited from class com.jgoodies.forms.builder.AbstractBuilder
`createComponentFactory, getColumnCount, getComponentFactory, getContainer, getDefaultComponentFactory, getLayout, getRowCount, setComponentFactory, setDefaultComponentFactory`

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
`clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait`

Constructor Detail

### DefaultFormBuilder

    public DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout)

  Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout.

  Parameters:
    `layout` - the `FormLayout` to be used
  Throws:
    `NullPointerException` - if `layout` is `null`

### DefaultFormBuilder

    public DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout,
                              JPanel container)

  Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout and panel.

  Parameters:
    `layout` - the `FormLayout` to be used
    `container` - the layout container
  Throws:
    `NullPointerException` - if `layout` or `container` is `null`

### DefaultFormBuilder

    public DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout,
                              ResourceBundle bundle)

  Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout and resource bundle.

  Parameters:
    `layout` - the `FormLayout` to be used
    `bundle` - the `ResourceBundle` used to lookup i15d strings
  Throws:
    `NullPointerException` - if `layout` is `null`

### DefaultFormBuilder

    public DefaultFormBuilder(FormLayout layout,
                              ResourceBundle bundle,
                              JPanel container)

  Constructs a `DefaultFormBuilder` for the given layout, resource bundle, and panel.

  Parameters:
    `layout` - the `FormLayout` to be used
    `container` - the layout container
    `bundle` - the `ResourceBundle` used to lookup i15d strings
  Throws:
    `NullPointerException` - if `layout` or `container` is `null`

Method Detail

### getDefaultRowSpec

    public RowSpec getDefaultRowSpec()

  Returns the row specification that is used for component rows.

  Returns:
    the `RowSpec` used for component rows
  Since:
    1.2

### setDefaultRowSpec

    public void setDefaultRowSpec(RowSpec defaultRowSpec)

  Sets the row specification that shall be used for component rows. It is `FormFactory.PREF_ROWSPEC` by default.

  Parameters:
    `defaultRowSpec` - the RowSpec to be used for component rows
  Since:
    1.2

### getLineGapSpec

    public RowSpec getLineGapSpec()

  Returns the row specification that is used to separate component row.

  Returns:
    the `RowSpec` that is used to separate component rows

### setLineGapSize

    public void setLineGapSize(ConstantSize lineGapSize)

  Sets the size of gaps between component lines using the given constant size.

  Examples:

       builder.setLineGapSize(Sizes.ZERO);
       builder.setLineGapSize(Sizes.DLUY9);
       builder.setLineGapSize(Sizes.pixel(1));

  Parameters:
    `lineGapSize` - the `ConstantSize` that describes the size of the gaps between component lines

### setParagraphGapSize

    public void setParagraphGapSize(ConstantSize paragraphGapSize)

  Sets the size of gaps between paragraphs using the given constant size.

  Examples:

       builder.setParagraphGapSize(Sizes.DLUY14);
       builder.setParagraphGapSize(Sizes.dluY(22));
       builder.setParagraphGapSize(Sizes.pixel(42));

  Parameters:
    `paragraphGapSize` - the `ConstantSize` that describes the size of the gaps between paragraphs

### getLeadingColumnOffset

    public int getLeadingColumnOffset()

  Returns the offset of the leading column, often 0 or 1.

  Returns:
    the offset of the leading column

### setLeadingColumnOffset

    public void setLeadingColumnOffset(int columnOffset)

  Sets the offset of the leading column, often 0 or 1.

  Parameters:
    `columnOffset` - the new offset of the leading column

### isRowGroupingEnabled

    public boolean isRowGroupingEnabled()

  Returns whether new data rows are being grouped or not.

  Returns:
    true indicates grouping enabled, false disabled

### setRowGroupingEnabled

    public void setRowGroupingEnabled(boolean enabled)

  Enables or disables the grouping of new data rows.

  Parameters:
    `enabled` - indicates grouping enabled, false disabled

### append

    public void append(Component component)

  Adds a component to the panel using the default constraints with a column span of 1. Then proceeds to the next data column.

  Parameters:
    `component` - the component to add

### append

    public void append(Component component,
                       int columnSpan)

  Adds a component to the panel using the default constraints with the given columnSpan. Proceeds to the next data column.

  Parameters:
    `component` - the component to append
    `columnSpan` - the column span used to add

### append

    public void append(Component c1,
                       Component c2)

  Adds two components to the panel; each component will span a single data column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  Parameters:
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add

### append

    public void append(Component c1,
                       Component c2,
                       Component c3)

  Adds three components to the panel; each component will span a single data column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  Parameters:
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
    `c3` - the third component to add

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic)

  Adds a text label to the panel and proceeds to the next column.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
  Returns:
    the added label

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic,
                         Component component)

  Adds a text label and component to the panel. Then proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the given component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
    `component` - the component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic,
                         Component c,
                         boolean nextLine)

  Adds a text label and component to the panel; the component will span the specified number columns. Proceeds to the next data column, and goes to the next line if the boolean flag is set.

  The created label is labeling the given component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
    `c` - the component to add
    `nextLine` - true forces a next line
  Returns:
    the added label
  See Also:
    `JLabel.setLabelFor(java.awt.Component)`

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic,
                         Component c,
                         int columnSpan)

  Adds a text label and component to the panel; the component will span the specified number columns. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the given component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
    `c` - the component to add
    `columnSpan` - number of columns the component shall span
  Returns:
    the added label
  See Also:
    `JLabel.setLabelFor(java.awt.Component)`

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic,
                         Component c1,
                         Component c2)

  Adds a text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic,
                         Component c1,
                         Component c2,
                         int colSpan)

  Adds a text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
    `colSpan` - the column span for the second component
  Returns:
    the created label

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic,
                         Component c1,
                         Component c2,
                         Component c3)

  Adds a text label and three components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
    `c3` - the third component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### append

    public JLabel append(String textWithMnemonic,
                         Component c1,
                         Component c2,
                         Component c3,
                         Component c4)

  Adds a text label and four components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
    `c3` - the third component to add
    `c4` - the fourth component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label to the panel using the given resource key and proceeds to the next column.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the the label's text
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey,
                             Component component)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and component to the panel. Then proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the given component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the text to add
    `component` - the component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey,
                             Component component,
                             boolean nextLine)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and component to the panel. Then proceeds to the next data column. Goes to the next line if the boolean flag is set.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the text to add
    `component` - the component to add
    `nextLine` - true forces a next line
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey,
                             Component c,
                             int columnSpan)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label to the panel using the given resource key; then proceeds to the next data column and adds a component with the given column span. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the text to add
    `c` - the component to add
    `columnSpan` - number of columns the component shall span
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey,
                             Component c1,
                             Component c2)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the text to add
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey,
                             Component c1,
                             Component c2,
                             int colSpan)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and two components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the text to add
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
    `colSpan` - the column span for the second component
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey,
                             Component c1,
                             Component c2,
                             Component c3)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and three components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the text to add
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
    `c3` - the third component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendI15d

    public JLabel appendI15d(String resourceKey,
                             Component c1,
                             Component c2,
                             Component c3,
                             Component c4)

  Adds an internationalized (i15d) text label and four components to the panel; each component will span a single column. Proceeds to the next data column.

  The created label is labeling the first component; so the component gets the focus if the (optional) label mnemonic is pressed.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the text to add
    `c1` - the first component to add
    `c2` - the second component to add
    `c3` - the third component to add
    `c4` - the third component to add
  Returns:
    the added label

### appendTitle

    public JLabel appendTitle(String textWithMnemonic)

  Adds a title label to the panel and proceeds to the next column.

  Parameters:
    `textWithMnemonic` - the label's text - may mark a mnemonic
  Returns:
    the added title label

### appendI15dTitle

    public JLabel appendI15dTitle(String resourceKey)

  Adds an internationalized title label to the panel and proceeds to the next column.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the title's text
  Returns:
    the added title label

### appendSeparator

    public JComponent appendSeparator()

  Adds a separator without text that spans all columns.

  Returns:
    the added titled separator

### appendSeparator

    public JComponent appendSeparator(String text)

  Adds a separator with the given text that spans all columns.

  Parameters:
    `text` - the separator title text
  Returns:
    the added titled separator

### appendI15dSeparator

    public JComponent appendI15dSeparator(String resourceKey)

  Appends an internationalized titled separator for the given resource key that spans all columns.

  Parameters:
    `resourceKey` - the resource key for the separator title's text
  Returns:
    the added titled separator

### getLeadingColumn

    protected int getLeadingColumn()

  Returns the leading column. Unlike the superclass this method honors the column offset.

  Overrides:
    `getLeadingColumn` in class `AbstractFormBuilder`
  Returns:
    the leading column

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