DocumentFilter: Why is replace() invoked and not insertString()?

Question

I've implemented a DocumentFilter subclass, and when I type text into the JTextComponent, the replace() method of the filter is invoked, and not insertString() (which is never invoked). Any idea why that is?

What do you mean "why that is"?

Invictus
– Invictus

2014-05-07 18:31:37 +00:00
Commented May 7, 2014 at 18:31 — Invictus
– Invictus, Commented May 7, 2014 at 18:31

camickr · Accepted Answer · 2023-12-17 15:59:53Z

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The insertString(...) method is invoked when you update the Document directly, by using the Document.insertString(...) method.

The replace(...) method is invoked when the Document is updated by methods of the View (ie. the JTextField) when the user enters text or the user invokes Actions (cut, paste) associated with the text field.

I guess its is easier to always do a replace and then let the replace logic check to see if remove/insert is required.

edited Dec 17, 2023 at 15:59

answered May 7, 2014 at 18:31

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