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Answer and Explanation
Creating a GridPane with a single column in SceneBuilder is straightforward. Here's how to do it:
1. Open SceneBuilder:
- Launch SceneBuilder, the visual layout tool for JavaFX.
2. Add a GridPane:
- From the "Containers" section in the "Library" panel, drag a GridPane onto the desired part of your application's layout (usually into a parent layout container like an AnchorPane or BorderPane).
3. Modify the Column Count:
- Initially, the GridPane may have multiple columns and rows. To ensure it has only one column, select the GridPane by clicking on it within the "Hierarchy" panel or directly in the design area.
- In the "Properties" panel (usually located on the right side), you will find a section labeled "Grid Constraints".
- Locate the "Column Constraints" setting. By default it may show more than one column. If there's more than one column, remove all but one. Usually, you can do this by right-clicking on a column and selecting "Remove Column." This way, you can reduce the number of columns until there is only one left.
4. Adjust Row Constraints:
- You can add rows as needed by adding child nodes into the GridPane. Each child will automatically get added to the next available row. If you want more rows than there are elements, just add them manually by right-clicking in the grid and selecting "Add Row Below".
5. Add Child Nodes:
- Add your UI elements (such as Labels, Buttons, TextFields, etc.) to the GridPane. Simply drag them from the "Library" panel and drop them into the grid. If you only have one column, each new control will appear under the last one.
6. Verify Single Column:
- Ensure that all components are arranged in a single vertical column within the GridPane. You can do this by looking at how items are organized in the Scenebuilder preview.
7. Save Your Work:
- Save your .fxml file. This file will contain the structure of your user interface layout. Now you can reference this in your code using the FXMLLoader.
By following these steps, you will have created a GridPane with only one column in SceneBuilder. This is useful when you want to arrange elements vertically.