Module java.desktop
Package java.awt

Class PointerInfo


  • public class PointerInfo
    extends Object
    A class that describes the pointer position. It provides the GraphicsDevice where the pointer is and the Point that represents the coordinates of the pointer.

    Instances of this class should be obtained via MouseInfo.getPointerInfo(). The PointerInfo instance is not updated dynamically as the mouse moves. To get the updated location, you must call MouseInfo.getPointerInfo() again.

    Since:
    1.5
    See Also:
    MouseInfo.getPointerInfo()
    • Method Detail

      • getDevice

        public GraphicsDevice getDevice()
        Returns the GraphicsDevice where the mouse pointer was at the moment this PointerInfo was created.
        Returns:
        GraphicsDevice corresponding to the pointer
        Since:
        1.5