I don't think you'd want to use either GridPane or FlowPane as a basis for this component - those are containers, whereas I think what you want is a data-driven component.
I think there is a JIRA ticked for a "GridView" component that might be similar to what you are describing. On Jul 12, 2011, at 11:55 AM, SYSE | Edvin wrote: > I find myself missing an IconView in Pivot more and more often. With IconView > I mean a view that behaves like Windows Explorer in Icon mode. > > Each cell flows horizontaly and wraps vertically when there is no more space. > > Have anyone created a component like this? I've created some rudimentary > versions myself, but it would be nice to have something as complete as > TableView. If not, would it be any interest in such a component? I could do > most of the work myself, but it would be good with some pointers: > > What component is best suited as the base for an IconView? A GridPane sounded > like a good plan until you need to account for resizing. I'm thinking > FlowPane? > > -- Edvin
