A DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST :
Say I have a container with a number of controls. I would like to be able to change the "TAB" order according to the preferences.
JComponent.setNextFocusableComponent has been deprecated.

References:
1. http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/api/javax/swing/JComponent.html
2. Core Java Vol I 8th Edition (ISBN: 978-0-13-235476-9)

JUSTIFICATION :
Flexibility in programming aides the developer in meeting specific requirements.

ACTUAL -
Method has been deprecated.

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND :
  Suggested workaround:
"Try grouping related components into panels so that they form cycles. If that doesn't work, you have to either install a comparator that sorts the components differently or completely replace the transversal policy."

Reference book #1 (see description) Pg.452.