<AWT Dev> RFR: 8252015: [macos11] java.awt.TrayIcon requires updates for template images [v2]
Peter Zhelezniakov
peterz at openjdk.java.net
Fri Dec 4 14:40:24 UTC 2020
> [JDK-8252015: [macos11] java.awt.TrayIcon requires updates for template images](https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8252015)
>
> ### Problem
> According to Apple's human interface guidelines, developers should use template images for tray icons. This way icons look good when desktop theme or wallpaper change. On the API level, this means setting the `NSImage::isTemplate` flag. Currently there's no way in Java to set this flag. Even if one uses a template (black and transparent pixels only) image, MacOS will treat it as regular image. As a result, the image will not be visible when using dark theme.
>
> ### Solution:
> * Add a new system property, `java.awt.enableTemplateImages`, to indicate that template images are being used by tray icons.When this property is set, all tray icon images are treated as templates. It's the developers' responsibility to ensure their images are indeed templates. This property allows us to avoid new API and accidental behavior changes
> * Value of this property is passed from Java into `NSImage::setTemplate`
> * We need the tray icon image rendered by MacOS, so we use a button (rather than a view) to host the image
>
> To do after CSR approval:
> - [ ] Rename property `java.awt.`
> - [ ] Add `TrayIcon` javadoc, use `@systemProperty` tag there
Peter Zhelezniakov has updated the pull request incrementally with two additional commits since the last revision:
- 8252015: fixed failing tests; renamed system property
- 8252015: Added property description to TrayIcon javadoc
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Changes:
- all: https://git.openjdk.java.net/jdk/pull/481/files
- new: https://git.openjdk.java.net/jdk/pull/481/files/8e38376b..3027d821
Webrevs:
- full: https://webrevs.openjdk.java.net/?repo=jdk&pr=481&range=01
- incr: https://webrevs.openjdk.java.net/?repo=jdk&pr=481&range=00-01
Stats: 206 lines in 4 files changed: 76 ins; 75 del; 55 mod
Patch: https://git.openjdk.java.net/jdk/pull/481.diff
Fetch: git fetch https://git.openjdk.java.net/jdk pull/481/head:pull/481
PR: https://git.openjdk.java.net/jdk/pull/481
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