Zoomable panel in netbeans

Question

I have to create an application in Java, that allow the user to display a URL in a small panel, and it should allow the user to zoom the panel so as it covers the other components in the frame.

Answer 1

I would suggest using a LayeredPane and putting the component on top of the other components. Here is the tutortial on how to use them: http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/layeredpane.html

Answer 2

CardLayout might be a suitable choice.