JTable add File object, but only display File Name

Question

I have a Java application which uses JTables to add files for browsing. It contains only 1 column:

DefaultTableModel model = new DefaultTableModel(new String[] {"Name"}, 0);

    JTable tracks = new JTable(model){
        public boolean isCellEditable(int rowIndex, int collIndex){
            return false;
        }
    };

tracks.addMouseListener(new PopupListener());

tracks.setShowGrid(false);

Adding files to the table is done like this:

for (File file : results){
    model.addRow(new Object[] {file});
}

I need to add the actual file, not just its name because I will use it later. However, is it possible that the table shows only the file name (file.getName();) instead of the entire path?

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:40

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..is it possible that the table shows only the file name (file.getName();) instead of the entire path?

It sure is. Use a TableCellRenderer to show just the name. See How to Use Tables - Concepts: Editors and Renderers for details.

See also the File Browser GUI for general tips (like using the icon for the file).

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:40

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answered Apr 11 '15 at 17:54

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Thank you, overriding the Default Renderer worked perfectly :) – tihomirbz Apr 12 '15 at 11:27

JTable add File object, but only display File Name

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