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### class:JOptionPane [NONE]
- All Implemented Interfaces: ImageObserver, MenuContainer, Serializable, Accessible
      public class JOptionPane
      extends JComponent
      implements Accessible
  > `JOptionPane` makes it easy to pop up a standard dialog box that prompts users for a value or informs them of something. For information about using `JOptionPane`, see How to Make Dialogs , a section in The Java Tutorial . While the `JOptionPane` class may appear complex because of the large number of methods, almost all uses of this class are one-line calls to one of the static `showXxxDialog` methods shown below:
  > Method Name | Description
  > --- | ---
  > showConfirmDialog | Asks a confirming question, like yes/no/cancel.
  > showInputDialog | Prompt for some input.
  > showMessageDialog | Tell the user about something that has happened.
  > showOptionDialog | The Grand Unification of the above three.
  Each of these methods also comes in a `showInternalXXX` flavor, which uses an internal frame to hold the dialog box (see `JInternalFrame`). Multiple convenience methods have also been defined -- overloaded versions of the basic methods that use different parameter lists. All dialogs are modal. Each `showXxxDialog` method blocks the caller until the user's interaction is complete.
  icon | message
  input value
  option buttons
    The basic appearance of one of these dialog boxes is generally similar to the picture at the right, although the various look-and-feels are ultimately responsible for the final result. In particular, the look-and-feels will adjust the layout to accommodate the option pane's `ComponentOrientation` property. Parameters: The parameters to these methods follow consistent patterns: parentComponent Defines the `Component` that is to be the parent of this dialog box. It is used in two ways: the `Frame` that contains it is used as the `Frame` parent for the dialog box, and its screen coordinates are used in the placement of the dialog box. In general, the dialog box is placed just below the component. This parameter may be `null`, in which case a default `Frame` is used as the parent, and the dialog will be centered on the screen (depending on the L&F). message A descriptive message to be placed in the dialog box. In the most common usage, message is just a `String` or `String` constant. However, the type of this parameter is actually `Object`. Its interpretation depends on its type: Object[] An array of objects is interpreted as a series of messages (one per object) arranged in a vertical stack. The interpretation is recursive -- each object in the array is interpreted according to its type. Component The `Component` is displayed in the dialog. Icon The `Icon` is wrapped in a `JLabel` and displayed in the dialog. others The object is converted to a `String` by calling its `toString` method. The result is wrapped in a `JLabel` and displayed. messageType Defines the style of the message. The Look and Feel manager may lay out the dialog differently depending on this value, and will often provide a default icon. The possible values are: `ERROR_MESSAGE` `INFORMATION_MESSAGE` `WARNING_MESSAGE` `QUESTION_MESSAGE` `PLAIN_MESSAGE` optionType Defines the set of option buttons that appear at the bottom of the dialog box: `DEFAULT_OPTION` `YES_NO_OPTION` `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION` `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` You aren't limited to this set of option buttons. You can provide any buttons you want using the options parameter. options A more detailed description of the set of option buttons that will appear at the bottom of the dialog box. The usual value for the options parameter is an array of `String`s. But the parameter type is an array of `Objects`. A button is created for each object depending on its type: Component The component is added to the button row directly. Icon A `JButton` is created with this as its label. other The `Object` is converted to a string using its `toString` method and the result is used to label a `JButton`. icon A decorative icon to be placed in the dialog box. A default value for this is determined by the `messageType` parameter. title The title for the dialog box. initialValue The default selection (input value). When the selection is changed, `setValue` is invoked, which generates a `PropertyChangeEvent`. If a `JOptionPane` has configured to all input `setWantsInput` the bound property `JOptionPane.INPUT_VALUE_PROPERTY` can also be listened to, to determine when the user has input or selected a value. When one of the `showXxxDialog` methods returns an integer, the possible values are: `YES_OPTION` `NO_OPTION` `CANCEL_OPTION` `OK_OPTION` `CLOSED_OPTION` Examples: Show an error dialog that displays the message, 'alert': `JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "alert", "alert", JOptionPane.ERROR_MESSAGE);` Show an internal information dialog with the message, 'information':
         JOptionPane.showInternalMessageDialog(frame, "information",
                     "information", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);
    Show an information panel with the options yes/no and message 'choose one':
        JOptionPane.showConfirmDialog(null,
                     "choose one", "choose one", JOptionPane.YES_NO_OPTION);
    Show an internal information dialog with the options yes/no/cancel and message 'please choose one' and title information:
        JOptionPane.showInternalConfirmDialog(frame,
                     "please choose one", "information",
                     JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);
    Show a warning dialog with the options OK, CANCEL, title 'Warning', and message 'Click OK to continue':
         Object[] options = { "OK", "CANCEL" };
         JOptionPane.showOptionDialog(null, "Click OK to continue", "Warning",
                     JOptionPane.DEFAULT_OPTION, JOptionPane.WARNING_MESSAGE,
                     null, options, options[0]);
    Show a dialog asking the user to type in a String: `String inputValue = JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Please input a value");` Show a dialog asking the user to select a String:
         Object[] possibleValues = { "First", "Second", "Third" };

         Object selectedValue = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null,
                     "Choose one", "Input",
                     JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE, null,
                     possibleValues, possibleValues[0]);
  Direct Use: To create and use an `JOptionPane` directly, the standard pattern is roughly as follows:
           JOptionPane pane = new JOptionPane(arguments);
           pane.set.Xxxx(...); // Configure
           JDialog dialog = pane.createDialog(parentComponent, title);
           dialog.show();
           Object selectedValue = pane.getValue();
           if(selectedValue == null)
             return CLOSED_OPTION;
           //If there is not an array of option buttons:
           if(options == null) {
             if(selectedValue instanceof Integer)
                return ((Integer)selectedValue).intValue();
             return CLOSED_OPTION;
           }
           //If there is an array of option buttons:
           for(int counter = 0, maxCounter = options.length;
              counter < maxCounter; counter++) {
              if(options[counter].equals(selectedValue))
              return counter;
           }
           return CLOSED_OPTION;
Warning: Swing is not thread safe. For more information see Swing's Threading Policy . Warning: Serialized objects of this class will not be compatible with future Swing releases. The current serialization support is appropriate for short term storage or RMI between applications running the same version of Swing. As of 1.4, support for long term storage of all JavaBeans™ has been added to the `java.beans` package. Please see `XMLEncoder`. Since: 1.2 See Also: `JInternalFrame`

### field:UNINITIALIZED_VALUE [NONE]
- #### UNINITIALIZED_VALUE
      public static final Object UNINITIALIZED_VALUE
Indicates that the user has not yet selected a value.

### field:DEFAULT_OPTION [NONE]
- #### DEFAULT_OPTION
      public static final int DEFAULT_OPTION
Type meaning Look and Feel should not supply any options -- only use the options from the `JOptionPane`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:YES_NO_OPTION [NONE]
- #### YES_NO_OPTION
      public static final int YES_NO_OPTION
Type used for `showConfirmDialog`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION [NONE]
- #### YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION
      public static final int YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION
Type used for `showConfirmDialog`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:OK_CANCEL_OPTION [NONE]
- #### OK_CANCEL_OPTION
      public static final int OK_CANCEL_OPTION
Type used for `showConfirmDialog`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:YES_OPTION [NONE]
- #### YES_OPTION
      public static final int YES_OPTION
Return value from class method if YES is chosen. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:NO_OPTION [NONE]
- #### NO_OPTION
      public static final int NO_OPTION
Return value from class method if NO is chosen. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:CANCEL_OPTION [NONE]
- #### CANCEL_OPTION
      public static final int CANCEL_OPTION
Return value from class method if CANCEL is chosen. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:OK_OPTION [NONE]
- #### OK_OPTION
      public static final int OK_OPTION
Return value form class method if OK is chosen. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:CLOSED_OPTION [NONE]
- #### CLOSED_OPTION
      public static final int CLOSED_OPTION
Return value from class method if user closes window without selecting anything, more than likely this should be treated as either a `CANCEL_OPTION` or `NO_OPTION`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:ERROR_MESSAGE [NONE]
- #### ERROR_MESSAGE
      public static final int ERROR_MESSAGE
Used for error messages. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:INFORMATION_MESSAGE [NONE]
- #### INFORMATION_MESSAGE
      public static final int INFORMATION_MESSAGE
Used for information messages. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:WARNING_MESSAGE [NONE]
- #### WARNING_MESSAGE
      public static final int WARNING_MESSAGE
Used for warning messages. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:QUESTION_MESSAGE [NONE]
- #### QUESTION_MESSAGE
      public static final int QUESTION_MESSAGE
Used for questions. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:PLAIN_MESSAGE [NONE]
- #### PLAIN_MESSAGE
      public static final int PLAIN_MESSAGE
No icon is used. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:ICON_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### ICON_PROPERTY
      public static final String ICON_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `icon`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:MESSAGE_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### MESSAGE_PROPERTY
      public static final String MESSAGE_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `message`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:VALUE_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### VALUE_PROPERTY
      public static final String VALUE_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `value`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:OPTIONS_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### OPTIONS_PROPERTY
      public static final String OPTIONS_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `option`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:INITIAL_VALUE_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### INITIAL_VALUE_PROPERTY
      public static final String INITIAL_VALUE_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `initialValue`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:MESSAGE_TYPE_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### MESSAGE_TYPE_PROPERTY
      public static final String MESSAGE_TYPE_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `type`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:OPTION_TYPE_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### OPTION_TYPE_PROPERTY
      public static final String OPTION_TYPE_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `optionType`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:SELECTION_VALUES_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### SELECTION_VALUES_PROPERTY
      public static final String SELECTION_VALUES_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `selectionValues`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:INITIAL_SELECTION_VALUE_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### INITIAL_SELECTION_VALUE_PROPERTY
      public static final String INITIAL_SELECTION_VALUE_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `initialSelectionValue`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:INPUT_VALUE_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### INPUT_VALUE_PROPERTY
      public static final String INPUT_VALUE_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `inputValue`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:WANTS_INPUT_PROPERTY [NONE]
- #### WANTS_INPUT_PROPERTY
      public static final String WANTS_INPUT_PROPERTY
Bound property name for `wantsInput`. See Also: Constant Field Values

### field:icon [NONE]
- #### icon
      protected transient Icon icon
Icon used in pane.

### field:message [NONE]
- #### message
      protected transient Object message
Message to display.

### field:options [NONE]
- #### options
      protected transient Object[] options
Options to display to the user.

### field:initialValue [NONE]
- #### initialValue
      protected transient Object initialValue
Value that should be initially selected in `options`.

### field:messageType [NONE]
- #### messageType
      protected int messageType
Message type.

### field:optionType [NONE]
- #### optionType
      protected int optionType
Option type, one of `DEFAULT_OPTION`, `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION` or `OK_CANCEL_OPTION`.

### field:value [NONE]
- #### value
      protected transient Object value
Currently selected value, will be a valid option, or `UNINITIALIZED_VALUE` or `null`.

### field:selectionValues [NONE]
- #### selectionValues
      protected transient Object[] selectionValues
Array of values the user can choose from. Look and feel will provide the UI component to choose this from.

### field:inputValue [NONE]
- #### inputValue
      protected transient Object inputValue
Value the user has input.

### field:initialSelectionValue [NONE]
- #### initialSelectionValue
      protected transient Object initialSelectionValue
Initial value to select in `selectionValues`.

### field:wantsInput [NONE]
- #### wantsInput
      protected boolean wantsInput
If true, a UI widget will be provided to the user to get input.

### constructor:JOptionPane() [NONE]
- #### JOptionPane
      public JOptionPane()
Creates a `JOptionPane` with a test message.

### constructor:JOptionPane(java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### JOptionPane
      public JOptionPane(Object message)
Creates a instance of `JOptionPane` to display a message using the plain-message message type and the default options delivered by the UI. Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display

### constructor:JOptionPane(java.lang.Object, int) [NONE]
- #### JOptionPane
      public JOptionPane(Object message,
                         int messageType)
Creates an instance of `JOptionPane` to display a message with the specified message type and the default options, Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE`

### constructor:JOptionPane(java.lang.Object, int, int) [NONE]
- #### JOptionPane
      public JOptionPane(Object message,
                         int messageType,
                         int optionType)
Creates an instance of `JOptionPane` to display a message with the specified message type and options. Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `optionType` - the options to display in the pane: `DEFAULT_OPTION`, `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, `OK_CANCEL_OPTION`

### constructor:JOptionPane(java.lang.Object, int, int, javax.swing.Icon) [NONE]
- #### JOptionPane
      public JOptionPane(Object message,
                         int messageType,
                         int optionType,
                         Icon icon)
Creates an instance of `JOptionPane` to display a message with the specified message type, options, and icon. Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `optionType` - the options to display in the pane: `DEFAULT_OPTION`, `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` `icon` - the `Icon` image to display

### constructor:JOptionPane(java.lang.Object, int, int, javax.swing.Icon, java.lang.Object[]) [NONE]
- #### JOptionPane
      public JOptionPane(Object message,
                         int messageType,
                         int optionType,
                         Icon icon,
                         Object[] options)
Creates an instance of `JOptionPane` to display a message with the specified message type, icon, and options. None of the options is initially selected. The options objects should contain either instances of `Component`s, (which are added directly) or `Strings` (which are wrapped in a `JButton`). If you provide `Component`s, you must ensure that when the `Component` is clicked it messages `setValue` in the created `JOptionPane`. Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `optionType` - the options to display in the pane: `DEFAULT_OPTION`, `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` `icon` - the `Icon` image to display `options` - the choices the user can select

### constructor:JOptionPane(java.lang.Object, int, int, javax.swing.Icon, java.lang.Object[], java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### JOptionPane
      public JOptionPane(Object message,
                         int messageType,
                         int optionType,
                         Icon icon,
                         Object[] options,
                         Object initialValue)
Creates an instance of `JOptionPane` to display a message with the specified message type, icon, and options, with the initially-selected option specified. Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `optionType` - the options to display in the pane: `DEFAULT_OPTION`, `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` `icon` - the Icon image to display `options` - the choices the user can select `initialValue` - the choice that is initially selected; if `null`, then nothing will be initially selected; only meaningful if `options` is used

### method:showInputDialog(java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInputDialog
      public static String showInputDialog(Object message)
                                    throws HeadlessException
Shows a question-message dialog requesting input from the user. The dialog uses the default frame, which usually means it is centered on the screen. Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display Returns: user's input Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showInputDialog(java.lang.Object, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInputDialog
      public static String showInputDialog(Object message,
                                           Object initialSelectionValue)
Shows a question-message dialog requesting input from the user, with the input value initialized to `initialSelectionValue`. The dialog uses the default frame, which usually means it is centered on the screen. Parameters: `message` - the `Object` to display `initialSelectionValue` - the value used to initialize the input field Returns: user's input Since: 1.4

### method:showInputDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInputDialog
      public static String showInputDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                           Object message)
                                    throws HeadlessException
Shows a question-message dialog requesting input from the user parented to `parentComponent`. The dialog is displayed on top of the `Component`'s frame, and is usually positioned below the `Component`. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the dialog `message` - the `Object` to display Returns: user's input Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showInputDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInputDialog
      public static String showInputDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                           Object message,
                                           Object initialSelectionValue)
Shows a question-message dialog requesting input from the user and parented to `parentComponent`. The input value will be initialized to `initialSelectionValue`. The dialog is displayed on top of the `Component`'s frame, and is usually positioned below the `Component`. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the dialog `message` - the `Object` to display `initialSelectionValue` - the value used to initialize the input field Returns: user's input Since: 1.4

### method:showInputDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int) [NONE]
- #### showInputDialog
      public static String showInputDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                           Object message,
                                           String title,
                                           int messageType)
                                    throws HeadlessException
Shows a dialog requesting input from the user parented to `parentComponent` with the dialog having the title `title` and message type `messageType`. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the dialog `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the `String` to display in the dialog title bar `messageType` - the type of message that is to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` Returns: user's input Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showInputDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, javax.swing.Icon, java.lang.Object[], java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInputDialog
      public static Object showInputDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                           Object message,
                                           String title,
                                           int messageType,
                                           Icon icon,
                                           Object[] selectionValues,
                                           Object initialSelectionValue)
                                    throws HeadlessException
Prompts the user for input in a blocking dialog where the initial selection, possible selections, and all other options can be specified. The user will able to choose from `selectionValues`, where `null` implies the user can input whatever they wish, usually by means of a `JTextField`. `initialSelectionValue` is the initial value to prompt the user with. It is up to the UI to decide how best to represent the `selectionValues`, but usually a `JComboBox`, `JList`, or `JTextField` will be used. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the dialog `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the `String` to display in the dialog title bar `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - the `Icon` image to display `selectionValues` - an array of `Object`s that gives the possible selections `initialSelectionValue` - the value used to initialize the input field Returns: user's input, or `null` meaning the user canceled the input Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showMessageDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showMessageDialog
      public static void showMessageDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                           Object message)
                                    throws HeadlessException
Brings up an information-message dialog titled "Message". Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showMessageDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int) [NONE]
- #### showMessageDialog
      public static void showMessageDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                           Object message,
                                           String title,
                                           int messageType)
                                    throws HeadlessException
Brings up a dialog that displays a message using a default icon determined by the `messageType` parameter. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showMessageDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, javax.swing.Icon) [NONE]
- #### showMessageDialog
      public static void showMessageDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                           Object message,
                                           String title,
                                           int messageType,
                                           Icon icon)
                                    throws HeadlessException
Brings up a dialog displaying a message, specifying all parameters. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - an icon to display in the dialog that helps the user identify the kind of message that is being displayed Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showConfirmDialog
      public static int showConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                          Object message)
                                   throws HeadlessException
Brings up a dialog with the options Yes, No and Cancel; with the title, Select an Option . Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display Returns: an integer indicating the option selected by the user Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int) [NONE]
- #### showConfirmDialog
      public static int showConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                          Object message,
                                          String title,
                                          int optionType)
                                   throws HeadlessException
Brings up a dialog where the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an int designating the options available on the dialog: `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, or `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` Returns: an int indicating the option selected by the user Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, int) [NONE]
- #### showConfirmDialog
      public static int showConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                          Object message,
                                          String title,
                                          int optionType,
                                          int messageType)
                                   throws HeadlessException
Brings up a dialog where the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter, where the `messageType` parameter determines the icon to display. The `messageType` parameter is primarily used to supply a default icon from the Look and Feel. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used. `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an integer designating the options available on the dialog: `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, or `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` `messageType` - an integer designating the kind of message this is; primarily used to determine the icon from the pluggable Look and Feel: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` Returns: an integer indicating the option selected by the user Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, int, javax.swing.Icon) [NONE]
- #### showConfirmDialog
      public static int showConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                          Object message,
                                          String title,
                                          int optionType,
                                          int messageType,
                                          Icon icon)
                                   throws HeadlessException
Brings up a dialog with a specified icon, where the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter. The `messageType` parameter is primarily used to supply a default icon from the look and feel. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the Object to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an int designating the options available on the dialog: `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, or `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` `messageType` - an int designating the kind of message this is, primarily used to determine the icon from the pluggable Look and Feel: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - the icon to display in the dialog Returns: an int indicating the option selected by the user Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showOptionDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, int, javax.swing.Icon, java.lang.Object[], java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showOptionDialog
      public static int showOptionDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                         Object message,
                                         String title,
                                         int optionType,
                                         int messageType,
                                         Icon icon,
                                         Object[] options,
                                         Object initialValue)
                                  throws HeadlessException
Brings up a dialog with a specified icon, where the initial choice is determined by the `initialValue` parameter and the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter. If `optionType` is `YES_NO_OPTION`, or `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION` and the `options` parameter is `null`, then the options are supplied by the look and feel. The `messageType` parameter is primarily used to supply a default icon from the look and feel. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an integer designating the options available on the dialog: `DEFAULT_OPTION`, `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, or `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` `messageType` - an integer designating the kind of message this is, primarily used to determine the icon from the pluggable Look and Feel: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - the icon to display in the dialog `options` - an array of objects indicating the possible choices the user can make; if the objects are components, they are rendered properly; non-`String` objects are rendered using their `toString` methods; if this parameter is `null`, the options are determined by the Look and Feel `initialValue` - the object that represents the default selection for the dialog; only meaningful if `options` is used; can be `null` Returns: an integer indicating the option chosen by the user, or `CLOSED_OPTION` if the user closed the dialog Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:createDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.String) [NONE]
- #### createDialog
      public JDialog createDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                  String title)
                           throws HeadlessException
Creates and returns a new `JDialog` wrapping `this` centered on the `parentComponent` in the `parentComponent`'s frame. `title` is the title of the returned dialog. The returned `JDialog` will not be resizable by the user, however programs can invoke `setResizable` on the `JDialog` instance to change this property. The returned `JDialog` will be set up such that once it is closed, or the user clicks on one of the buttons, the optionpane's value property will be set accordingly and the dialog will be closed. Each time the dialog is made visible, it will reset the option pane's value property to `JOptionPane.UNINITIALIZED_VALUE` to ensure the user's subsequent action closes the dialog properly. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the frame in which the dialog is displayed; if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `title` - the title string for the dialog Returns: a new `JDialog` containing this instance Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:createDialog(java.lang.String) [NONE]
- #### createDialog
      public JDialog createDialog(String title)
                           throws HeadlessException
Creates and returns a new parentless `JDialog` with the specified title. The returned `JDialog` will not be resizable by the user, however programs can invoke `setResizable` on the `JDialog` instance to change this property. The returned `JDialog` will be set up such that once it is closed, or the user clicks on one of the buttons, the optionpane's value property will be set accordingly and the dialog will be closed. Each time the dialog is made visible, it will reset the option pane's value property to `JOptionPane.UNINITIALIZED_VALUE` to ensure the user's subsequent action closes the dialog properly. Parameters: `title` - the title string for the dialog Returns: a new `JDialog` containing this instance Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` Since: 1.6 See Also: `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:showInternalMessageDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInternalMessageDialog
      public static void showInternalMessageDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                   Object message)
Brings up an internal confirmation dialog panel. The dialog is a information-message dialog titled "Message". Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the object to display

### method:showInternalMessageDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int) [NONE]
- #### showInternalMessageDialog
      public static void showInternalMessageDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                   Object message,
                                                   String title,
                                                   int messageType)
Brings up an internal dialog panel that displays a message using a default icon determined by the `messageType` parameter. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE`

### method:showInternalMessageDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, javax.swing.Icon) [NONE]
- #### showInternalMessageDialog
      public static void showInternalMessageDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                   Object message,
                                                   String title,
                                                   int messageType,
                                                   Icon icon)
Brings up an internal dialog panel displaying a message, specifying all parameters. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the title string for the dialog `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - an icon to display in the dialog that helps the user identify the kind of message that is being displayed

### method:showInternalConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInternalConfirmDialog
      public static int showInternalConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                  Object message)
Brings up an internal dialog panel with the options Yes, No and Cancel; with the title, Select an Option . Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the `Object` to display Returns: an integer indicating the option selected by the user

### method:showInternalConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int) [NONE]
- #### showInternalConfirmDialog
      public static int showInternalConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                  Object message,
                                                  String title,
                                                  int optionType)
Brings up a internal dialog panel where the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the object to display in the dialog; a `Component` object is rendered as a `Component`; a `String` object is rendered as a string; other objects are converted to a `String` using the `toString` method `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an integer designating the options available on the dialog: `YES_NO_OPTION`, or `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION` Returns: an integer indicating the option selected by the user

### method:showInternalConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, int) [NONE]
- #### showInternalConfirmDialog
      public static int showInternalConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                  Object message,
                                                  String title,
                                                  int optionType,
                                                  int messageType)
Brings up an internal dialog panel where the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter, where the `messageType` parameter determines the icon to display. The `messageType` parameter is primarily used to supply a default icon from the Look and Feel. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the object to display in the dialog; a `Component` object is rendered as a `Component`; a `String` object is rendered as a string; other objects are converted to a `String` using the `toString` method `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an integer designating the options available on the dialog: `YES_NO_OPTION`, or `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION` `messageType` - an integer designating the kind of message this is, primarily used to determine the icon from the pluggable Look and Feel: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` Returns: an integer indicating the option selected by the user

### method:showInternalConfirmDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, int, javax.swing.Icon) [NONE]
- #### showInternalConfirmDialog
      public static int showInternalConfirmDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                  Object message,
                                                  String title,
                                                  int optionType,
                                                  int messageType,
                                                  Icon icon)
Brings up an internal dialog panel with a specified icon, where the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter. The `messageType` parameter is primarily used to supply a default icon from the look and feel. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the parentComponent has no Frame, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the object to display in the dialog; a `Component` object is rendered as a `Component`; a `String` object is rendered as a string; other objects are converted to a `String` using the `toString` method `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an integer designating the options available on the dialog: `YES_NO_OPTION`, or `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`. `messageType` - an integer designating the kind of message this is, primarily used to determine the icon from the pluggable Look and Feel: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - the icon to display in the dialog Returns: an integer indicating the option selected by the user

### method:showInternalOptionDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, int, javax.swing.Icon, java.lang.Object[], java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInternalOptionDialog
      public static int showInternalOptionDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                 Object message,
                                                 String title,
                                                 int optionType,
                                                 int messageType,
                                                 Icon icon,
                                                 Object[] options,
                                                 Object initialValue)
Brings up an internal dialog panel with a specified icon, where the initial choice is determined by the `initialValue` parameter and the number of choices is determined by the `optionType` parameter. If `optionType` is `YES_NO_OPTION`, or `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION` and the `options` parameter is `null`, then the options are supplied by the Look and Feel. The `messageType` parameter is primarily used to supply a default icon from the look and feel. Parameters: `parentComponent` - determines the `Frame` in which the dialog is displayed; if `null`, or if the `parentComponent` has no `Frame`, a default `Frame` is used `message` - the object to display in the dialog; a `Component` object is rendered as a `Component`; a `String` object is rendered as a string. Other objects are converted to a `String` using the `toString` method `title` - the title string for the dialog `optionType` - an integer designating the options available on the dialog: `YES_NO_OPTION`, or `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION` `messageType` - an integer designating the kind of message this is; primarily used to determine the icon from the pluggable Look and Feel: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - the icon to display in the dialog `options` - an array of objects indicating the possible choices the user can make; if the objects are components, they are rendered properly; non-`String` objects are rendered using their `toString` methods; if this parameter is `null`, the options are determined by the Look and Feel `initialValue` - the object that represents the default selection for the dialog; only meaningful if `options` is used; can be `null` Returns: an integer indicating the option chosen by the user, or `CLOSED_OPTION` if the user closed the Dialog

### method:showInternalInputDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInternalInputDialog
      public static String showInternalInputDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                   Object message)
Shows an internal question-message dialog requesting input from the user parented to `parentComponent`. The dialog is displayed in the `Component`'s frame, and is usually positioned below the `Component`. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the dialog `message` - the `Object` to display Returns: user's input

### method:showInternalInputDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int) [NONE]
- #### showInternalInputDialog
      public static String showInternalInputDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                   Object message,
                                                   String title,
                                                   int messageType)
Shows an internal dialog requesting input from the user parented to `parentComponent` with the dialog having the title `title` and message type `messageType`. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the dialog `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the `String` to display in the dialog title bar `messageType` - the type of message that is to be displayed: ERROR_MESSAGE, INFORMATION_MESSAGE, WARNING_MESSAGE, QUESTION_MESSAGE, or PLAIN_MESSAGE Returns: user's input

### method:showInternalInputDialog(java.awt.Component, java.lang.Object, java.lang.String, int, javax.swing.Icon, java.lang.Object[], java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### showInternalInputDialog
      public static Object showInternalInputDialog(Component parentComponent,
                                                   Object message,
                                                   String title,
                                                   int messageType,
                                                   Icon icon,
                                                   Object[] selectionValues,
                                                   Object initialSelectionValue)
Prompts the user for input in a blocking internal dialog where the initial selection, possible selections, and all other options can be specified. The user will able to choose from `selectionValues`, where `null` implies the user can input whatever they wish, usually by means of a `JTextField`. `initialSelectionValue` is the initial value to prompt the user with. It is up to the UI to decide how best to represent the `selectionValues`, but usually a `JComboBox`, `JList`, or `JTextField` will be used. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the dialog `message` - the `Object` to display `title` - the `String` to display in the dialog title bar `messageType` - the type of message to be displayed: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` `icon` - the `Icon` image to display `selectionValues` - an array of `Objects` that gives the possible selections `initialSelectionValue` - the value used to initialize the input field Returns: user's input, or `null` meaning the user canceled the input

### method:createInternalFrame(java.awt.Component, java.lang.String) [NONE]
- #### createInternalFrame
      public JInternalFrame createInternalFrame(Component parentComponent,
                                                String title)
Creates and returns an instance of `JInternalFrame`. The internal frame is created with the specified title, and wrapping the `JOptionPane`. The returned `JInternalFrame` is added to the `JDesktopPane` ancestor of `parentComponent`, or components parent if one its ancestors isn't a `JDesktopPane`, or if `parentComponent` doesn't have a parent then a `RuntimeException` is thrown. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the parent `Component` for the internal frame `title` - the `String` to display in the frame's title bar Returns: a `JInternalFrame` containing a `JOptionPane` Throws: `RuntimeException` - if `parentComponent` does not have a valid parent

### method:getFrameForComponent(java.awt.Component) [NONE]
- #### getFrameForComponent
      public static Frame getFrameForComponent(Component parentComponent)
                                        throws HeadlessException
Returns the specified component's `Frame`. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the `Component` to check for a `Frame` Returns: the `Frame` that contains the component, or `getRootFrame` if the component is `null`, or does not have a valid `Frame` parent Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `getRootFrame()`, `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:getDesktopPaneForComponent(java.awt.Component) [NONE]
- #### getDesktopPaneForComponent
      public static JDesktopPane getDesktopPaneForComponent(Component parentComponent)
Returns the specified component's desktop pane. Parameters: `parentComponent` - the `Component` to check for a desktop Returns: the `JDesktopPane` that contains the component, or `null` if the component is `null` or does not have an ancestor that is a `JInternalFrame`

### method:setRootFrame(java.awt.Frame) [NONE]
- #### setRootFrame
      public static void setRootFrame(Frame newRootFrame)
Sets the frame to use for class methods in which a frame is not provided. Note: It is recommended that rather than using this method you supply a valid parent. Parameters: `newRootFrame` - the default `Frame` to use

### method:getRootFrame() [NONE]
- #### getRootFrame
      public static Frame getRootFrame()
                                throws HeadlessException
Returns the `Frame` to use for the class methods in which a frame is not provided. Returns: the default `Frame` to use Throws: `HeadlessException` - if `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless` returns `true` See Also: `setRootFrame(java.awt.Frame)`, `GraphicsEnvironment.isHeadless()`

### method:setUI(javax.swing.plaf.OptionPaneUI) [NONE]
- #### setUI
      public void setUI(OptionPaneUI ui)
Sets the UI object which implements the L&F for this component. Parameters: `ui` - the `OptionPaneUI` L&F object See Also: `UIDefaults.getUI(javax.swing.JComponent)`

### method:getUI() [NONE]
- #### getUI
      public OptionPaneUI getUI()
Returns the UI object which implements the L&F for this component. Returns: the `OptionPaneUI` object

### method:updateUI() [NONE]
- #### updateUI
      public void updateUI()
Notification from the `UIManager` that the L&F has changed. Replaces the current UI object with the latest version from the `UIManager`. Overrides: `updateUI` in class `JComponent` See Also: `JComponent.updateUI()`

### method:getUIClassID() [NONE]
- #### getUIClassID
      public String getUIClassID()
Returns the name of the UI class that implements the L&F for this component. Overrides: `getUIClassID` in class `JComponent` Returns: the string "OptionPaneUI" See Also: `JComponent.getUIClassID()`, `UIDefaults.getUI(javax.swing.JComponent)`

### method:setMessage(java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### setMessage
      public void setMessage(Object newMessage)
Sets the option pane's message-object. Parameters: `newMessage` - the `Object` to display See Also: `getMessage()`

### method:getMessage() [NONE]
- #### getMessage
      public Object getMessage()
Returns the message-object this pane displays. Returns: the `Object` that is displayed See Also: `setMessage(java.lang.Object)`

### method:setIcon(javax.swing.Icon) [NONE]
- #### setIcon
      public void setIcon(Icon newIcon)
Sets the icon to display. If non-`null`, the look and feel does not provide an icon. Parameters: `newIcon` - the `Icon` to display See Also: `getIcon()`

### method:getIcon() [NONE]
- #### getIcon
      public Icon getIcon()
Returns the icon this pane displays. Returns: the `Icon` that is displayed See Also: `setIcon(javax.swing.Icon)`

### method:setValue(java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### setValue
      public void setValue(Object newValue)
Sets the value the user has chosen. Parameters: `newValue` - the chosen value See Also: `getValue()`

### method:getValue() [NONE]
- #### getValue
      public Object getValue()
Returns the value the user has selected. `UNINITIALIZED_VALUE` implies the user has not yet made a choice, `null` means the user closed the window with out choosing anything. Otherwise the returned value will be one of the options defined in this object. Returns: the `Object` chosen by the user, `UNINITIALIZED_VALUE` if the user has not yet made a choice, or `null` if the user closed the window without making a choice See Also: `setValue(java.lang.Object)`

### method:setOptions(java.lang.Object[]) [NONE]
- #### setOptions
      public void setOptions(Object[] newOptions)
Sets the options this pane displays. If an element in `newOptions` is a `Component` it is added directly to the pane, otherwise a button is created for the element. Parameters: `newOptions` - an array of `Objects` that create the buttons the user can click on, or arbitrary `Components` to add to the pane See Also: `getOptions()`

### method:getOptions() [NONE]
- #### getOptions
      public Object[] getOptions()
Returns the choices the user can make. Returns: the array of `Objects` that give the user's choices See Also: `setOptions(java.lang.Object[])`

### method:setInitialValue(java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### setInitialValue
      public void setInitialValue(Object newInitialValue)
Sets the initial value that is to be enabled -- the `Component` that has the focus when the pane is initially displayed. Parameters: `newInitialValue` - the `Object` that gets the initial keyboard focus See Also: `getInitialValue()`

### method:getInitialValue() [NONE]
- #### getInitialValue
      public Object getInitialValue()
Returns the initial value. Returns: the `Object` that gets the initial keyboard focus See Also: `setInitialValue(java.lang.Object)`

### method:setMessageType(int) [NONE]
- #### setMessageType
      public void setMessageType(int newType)
Sets the option pane's message type. The message type is used by the Look and Feel to determine the icon to display (if not supplied) as well as potentially how to lay out the `parentComponent`. Parameters: `newType` - an integer specifying the kind of message to display: `ERROR_MESSAGE`, `INFORMATION_MESSAGE`, `WARNING_MESSAGE`, `QUESTION_MESSAGE`, or `PLAIN_MESSAGE` Throws: `RuntimeException` - if `newType` is not one of the legal values listed above See Also: `getMessageType()`

### method:getMessageType() [NONE]
- #### getMessageType
      public int getMessageType()
Returns the message type. Returns: an integer specifying the message type See Also: `setMessageType(int)`

### method:setOptionType(int) [NONE]
- #### setOptionType
      public void setOptionType(int newType)
Sets the options to display. The option type is used by the Look and Feel to determine what buttons to show (unless options are supplied). Parameters: `newType` - an integer specifying the options the L&F is to display: `DEFAULT_OPTION`, `YES_NO_OPTION`, `YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION`, or `OK_CANCEL_OPTION` Throws: `RuntimeException` - if `newType` is not one of the legal values listed above See Also: `getOptionType()`, `setOptions(java.lang.Object[])`

### method:getOptionType() [NONE]
- #### getOptionType
      public int getOptionType()
Returns the type of options that are displayed. Returns: an integer specifying the user-selectable options See Also: `setOptionType(int)`

### method:setSelectionValues(java.lang.Object[]) [NONE]
- #### setSelectionValues
      public void setSelectionValues(Object[] newValues)
Sets the input selection values for a pane that provides the user with a list of items to choose from. (The UI provides a widget for choosing one of the values.) A `null` value implies the user can input whatever they wish, usually by means of a `JTextField`. Sets `wantsInput` to true. Use `setInitialSelectionValue` to specify the initially-chosen value. After the pane as been enabled, `inputValue` is set to the value the user has selected. Parameters: `newValues` - an array of `Objects` the user to be displayed (usually in a list or combo-box) from which the user can make a selection See Also: `setWantsInput(boolean)`, `setInitialSelectionValue(java.lang.Object)`, `getSelectionValues()`

### method:getSelectionValues() [NONE]
- #### getSelectionValues
      public Object[] getSelectionValues()
Returns the input selection values. Returns: the array of `Objects` the user can select See Also: `setSelectionValues(java.lang.Object[])`

### method:setInitialSelectionValue(java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### setInitialSelectionValue
      public void setInitialSelectionValue(Object newValue)
Sets the input value that is initially displayed as selected to the user. Only used if `wantsInput` is true. Parameters: `newValue` - the initially selected value See Also: `setSelectionValues(java.lang.Object[])`, `getInitialSelectionValue()`

### method:getInitialSelectionValue() [NONE]
- #### getInitialSelectionValue
      public Object getInitialSelectionValue()
Returns the input value that is displayed as initially selected to the user. Returns: the initially selected value See Also: `setInitialSelectionValue(java.lang.Object)`, `setSelectionValues(java.lang.Object[])`

### method:setInputValue(java.lang.Object) [NONE]
- #### setInputValue
      public void setInputValue(Object newValue)
Sets the input value that was selected or input by the user. Only used if `wantsInput` is true. Note that this method is invoked internally by the option pane (in response to user action) and should generally not be called by client programs. To set the input value initially displayed as selected to the user, use `setInitialSelectionValue`. Parameters: `newValue` - the `Object` used to set the value that the user specified (usually in a text field) See Also: `setSelectionValues(java.lang.Object[])`, `setInitialSelectionValue(java.lang.Object)`, `setWantsInput(boolean)`, `getInputValue()`

### method:getInputValue() [NONE]
- #### getInputValue
      public Object getInputValue()
Returns the value the user has input, if `wantsInput` is true. Returns: the `Object` the user specified, if it was one of the objects, or a `String` if it was a value typed into a field See Also: `setSelectionValues(java.lang.Object[])`, `setWantsInput(boolean)`, `setInputValue(java.lang.Object)`

### method:getMaxCharactersPerLineCount() [NONE]
- #### getMaxCharactersPerLineCount
      public int getMaxCharactersPerLineCount()
Returns the maximum number of characters to place on a line in a message. Default is to return `Integer.MAX_VALUE`. The value can be changed by overriding this method in a subclass. Returns: an integer giving the maximum number of characters on a line

### method:setWantsInput(boolean) [NONE]
- #### setWantsInput
      public void setWantsInput(boolean newValue)
Sets the `wantsInput` property. If `newValue` is true, an input component (such as a text field or combo box) whose parent is `parentComponent` is provided to allow the user to input a value. If `getSelectionValues` returns a non-`null` array, the input value is one of the objects in that array. Otherwise the input value is whatever the user inputs. This is a bound property. Parameters: `newValue` - if true, an input component whose parent is `parentComponent` is provided to allow the user to input a value. See Also: `setSelectionValues(java.lang.Object[])`, `setInputValue(java.lang.Object)`

### method:getWantsInput() [NONE]
- #### getWantsInput
      public boolean getWantsInput()
Returns the value of the `wantsInput` property. Returns: true if an input component will be provided See Also: `setWantsInput(boolean)`

### method:selectInitialValue() [NONE]
- #### selectInitialValue
      public void selectInitialValue()
Requests that the initial value be selected, which will set focus to the initial value. This method should be invoked after the window containing the option pane is made visible.

### method:paramString() [NONE]
- #### paramString
      protected String paramString()
Returns a string representation of this `JOptionPane`. This method is intended to be used only for debugging purposes, and the content and format of the returned string may vary between implementations. The returned string may be empty but may not be `null`. Overrides: `paramString` in class `JComponent` Returns: a string representation of this `JOptionPane`

### method:getAccessibleContext() [NONE]
- #### getAccessibleContext
      public AccessibleContext getAccessibleContext()
Returns the `AccessibleContext` associated with this JOptionPane. For option panes, the `AccessibleContext` takes the form of an `AccessibleJOptionPane`. A new `AccessibleJOptionPane` instance is created if necessary. Specified by: `getAccessibleContext` in interface `Accessible` Overrides: `getAccessibleContext` in class `Component` Returns: an AccessibleJOptionPane that serves as the AccessibleContext of this AccessibleJOptionPane