This document describes the API of the JGoodies Looks, a library that makes your Swing applications and applets look better. The package consists of a Windows look&feel and the Plastic look&feel family. These have been optimized for readability, precise micro-design and usability.

The Looks require Java 1.4 or later. A version for Java 1.3 is here.

Getting Started

First, download and run the JGoodies Looks Demo. Then follow the Quick Start and read the user's guide. If you want to use a JGoodies l&f in NetBeans read here. As a next step you can study the JGoodies articles and presentations.