How to open files in Java Swing without JFileChooser

Question

I\'m using Java Swing (GUI) and I want to add a button to my project for opening files.

I don\'t like the JFileChooser since it opens a small window for

Answer 1

If you do not need the flexibility of the JFileChooser, you can opt for the FileDialog which uses the native OS file dialog. See also Code ranch topic and this answer on SO