GUI framework Java

Question

I am looking for some framework or toolkit (style drag and drop) for creating gui in Java. I need to do quite complex application with dockings, toolbars, tables etc.

Which one would be best?

Answer 1

The Netbeans Platform might be what you are looking for, it is based on Swing, and the Netbeans IDE can be a showcase for it, check http://platform.netbeans.org/
I think the equivalent on SWT is http://www.eclipse.org/platform/

Answer 2

If you're looking for a GUI builder, NetBeans has a decent one. Otherwise, you can just write it yourself in Swing or SWT?

Answer 3

Start reading Swing Architecture and then use Netbeans UI builder and finally complement it with JIDE Software libraries.

JIDE have several libraries, for instance:

JIDE Docking:

JIDE Grids:

And many more. The only inconvenient I see is, you need a good understanding on how does Swing works before using it ( or you can acquire that knowledge in the process )