[FIXED] How to use drag and drop in IntelliJ for java swing

Issue

I am using IntelliJ for java application development using swing . It is difficult to manage content using layout manager. So, is there is any facility to make drag and drop features like in visual studio for vb.net...

Solution

You can use IntelliJ's GUI designer

JetBrains website has some resources detailing how to use it:

• Designing GUI. Major Steps
• Creating and Opening Forms
• GUI Designer Basics
• Components of the GUI Designer

There are also several walkthroughs available on YouTube

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Here are a few screen shots showing how to launch/display the designer:

The designer:

Answered By - Peter
Answer Checked By - Willingham (JavaFixing Volunteer)