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window taskbar notification like skype

I am interested to implement a window taskbar notification function similar to what skype has, whereby there is a small circle is pinned on the bottom right side of the taskbar with the number when there is a incoming message.

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But however I don't know what to search for. Please help.

Solution

  • AWT provides an API for system tray (note that not all platforms are supported): https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/misc/systemtray.html

    If you want to change the image (e.g. showing the number of incoming messages), then you can provide a new image using: TrayIcon.setImage