background image in JPanel or JFrame

[Rishabh Rathi]

I want to insert a background image ( .jpg , .gif , .png ) to my JPanel( or JFrame) form to make it look attractive.
PLease suggest the code for it.

[Paul Clapham]

Perhaps you might find this surprising, but since Java was invented over a decade ago, you are not the first person to ask this question. In fact you aren't even close to being first. If you use the google keywords "jpanel background image" you will find numerous examples. (Not to mention numerous other posts from people who didn't search before posting!)

[Rob Spoor]

We even have an FAQ entry for it.

[Rob Camick]

Also, you where given the same answer when you posted the same question over an hour ago!

http://www.coderanch.com/t/532226/GUI/java/add-background-image-JPANEL

Ignoring peoples answers and wasting our time is NOT a good way to get help in the future.

[Darryl Burke]

Rob Camick wrote:Also, you where given the same answer when you posted the same question over an hour ago!.

Two days and an hour.

[Rob Spoor]

But it still wasted my time because the link I posted was already posted. I'm annoyed now so this thread is closed.

(Well, not because I'm annoyed but because one should UseOneThreadPerQuestion )