Java SWT application - Bring To Front

Question

I am currently developing an SWT java application on Windows 7. Usually the application will be minimized, and when there is an event on the serial port the application should m

Answer 1

I found some workaround for the problem, might not be the best solution but works for me. If someone have better solution keep posted. Thanks

Using the method showDesktop() first simulate windows key + D event to show the desktop

     private void showDesktop()  {  
       try{  
          Robot robot = new Robot();  
          robot.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_WINDOWS);  
          robot.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_D);  
          robot.keyRelease(KeyEvent.VK_D);  
          robot.keyRelease(KeyEvent.VK_WINDOWS);  
          }  
        catch(Exception e){e.printStackTrace();}  
     }

Then maximize the shell application

    private void bringToFront(final Shell shell) {

         showDesktop(); //minimize all the application

         Thread.sleep(5000); // here have to wait for some time, I am not sure why

         shell.getDisplay().asyncExec(new Runnable() {
         public void run() {
             if(!shell.getMaximized()){
                shell.setMaximized(true);
             }
             shell.forceActive();
         }
    });
  }