Layering Objects (That extend JComponet) on JApplet

Question

I currently have a JApplet within which I add two objects that both extend JComponet. Object A is basically a large square and object B is a small square, I need Object B to

Answer 1

You might look at JLayeredPane, seen here, or OverlayLayout, seen here. Either should work in an applet, but this hybrid approach may offer additional flexibility.

Answer 2

You may want to look at this method: Container.setComponentZOrder(Component comp, int index)