Adding a contribution to the windows task bar in java - similar to laptop battery widgets

Question

I am trying to make a contribution to the windows task bar so when i minimize my app it docks itself into the windows task bar , the best way of describing this is by looking at a picture I have drawn:

If anybody knows if this is possible or how to do it please let me know.

I am well aware of the ability to add an icon to the system tray - but this is slightly different.

Thanks in advance,

Andy

Answer 1

You should probably have to use JNI or JNA to achieve this - wrapping the native windows API seems like the most viable idea. It'll greatly diminish the value of using Java, however - using JNI/JNA should always be considered last resort...