WidgetFX is an open-source desktop widget platform written from the ground up in the JavaFX Script language. It can run widgets written in JavaFX Script and Java and takes advantage of the latest features in the Java Consumer JRE (Java SE 6 Update 10).
Key Features:
Key Features:
- Open-Source - WidgetFX is a fully open-source widget platform (widgets themselves can be licensed commercially)
- Cross-Platform Support - WidgetFX runs on all major platforms including Windows XP/Vista, Linux, and Mac OS X.
- One-Click Installation - WidgetFX takes advantage of Java Web Start to provide one-click installation and automatic updates of the dock and widgets.
- Rich Desktop Applications - WidgetFX leverages the full power of Java and JavaFX providing a very rich library of graphics, animation, and media capabilities.
Prerequisites: WidgetFX requires Java SE 6 or higher. For best results install Java SE 6 Update 10.
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WidgetFX 0.1 Release
This release is targeted at developers who are interested in authoring new widgets. To learn how to create your own widgets:
For more information visit the WidgetFX Project Website
This release is targeted at developers who are interested in authoring new widgets. To learn how to create your own widgets:
- Give the Hello World Widget Tutorial a try. It introduces the basics of widget development in JavaFX Script.
- For help coding JavaFX Script, there are plenty of good resources, including Jim Weaver's blog.
- Join the WidgetFX User Mailing List. The WidgetFX team is glad to answer questions or hear comments and feedback directly from users.
For more information visit the WidgetFX Project Website