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# AWT Enhancements

> In 1.1, we aimed at solving some major AWT (Abstract Window Toolkit) deficiencies, with a strong focus on quality and performance. The AWT enhancements include the beginnings of a richer infrastructure for larger-scale GUI development, including APIs for printing, easier/faster scrolling, popup menus, clipboard (copy/paste), cursors per component, a delegation-based event model, imaging and graphics enhancements, and more flexible font support for internationalization. Additionally, the Windows (Win32) version of AWT was completely rewritten for improved speed, quality, and consistency with the other platforms.

> Keep an eye on The AWT Home Page for the latest information about the AWT, including bug workarounds, examples, and links to the best sources of information.

AWT Guide

- AWT Enhancements Design Specification
- How to Convert Programs to the 1.1 AWT API

AWT Examples

- Examples of Using the JDK 1.1 AWT

AWT API Reference
(javadoc)

- java.awt Package
- java.awt.event Package
- java.awt.image Package
- java.awt.datatransfer Package

AWT Tools

- updateAWT
  A simple "sed" script for updating 1.0.x AWT source code to 1.1 (UNIX only)

For More Information

Located on the JavaSoft website:
- The AWT Home Page.

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