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Is there a FREE Java GUI designer? [closed]

Is there a FREE (or relatively cheaper) Java GUI designer/builder?

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derrdji Avatar asked Aug 11 '09 14:08

derrdji


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I highly recommend NetBeans's Matisse GUI editor.

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Chris Jester-Young Avatar answered Sep 19 '22 12:09

Chris Jester-Young