Setting Java Swing application name on Mac

Question

I\'m writing a Java Swing application for the Mac using Java 1.6. I\'ve read a number of tutorials that step you through how to better integrate your Java application with

Answer 1

On Mac 10.7.5, programatically setting the property will work with with Java 1.6 but not with Java 1.7.

Answer 2

You should do the following during app initialization, before GUI is built:

// take the menu bar off the jframe
System.setProperty("apple.laf.useScreenMenuBar", "true");

// set the name of the application menu item
System.setProperty("com.apple.mrj.application.apple.menu.about.name", "AppName");

// set the look and feel
UIManager.setLookAndFeel(UIManager.getSystemLookAndFeelClassName());

UPDATE. Above code works in Java 1.5, this code may not work in 1.6

For new java see documentation:

1. Either use -Xdock:name command-line property: -Xdock:name=YourAppName
2. Or set CFBundleName in information property list file (plist)