Separator

In JavaFX, a Separator is a simple visual component used to divide content in a user interface. It can be horizontal or vertical, depending on its orientation. Unlike panes or layout managers, it’s purely decorative and doesn’t handle any input.

Example: Using a Separator

FXML (hello-view.fxml)

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<?import javafx.scene.control.Button?>
<?import javafx.scene.control.Separator?>
<?import javafx.scene.layout.VBox?>

<VBox spacing="10" alignment="CENTER"
      xmlns="http://javafx.com/javafx/17"
      xmlns:fx="http://javafx.com/fxml/1">

    <Button text="Button 1"/>
    <Separator orientation="HORIZONTAL"/>
    <Button text="Button 2"/>
</VBox>

Key Points:

1. Orientation:

   • Horizontal (default): divides top and bottom.
   • Vertical: divides left and right.

   <Separator orientation="VERTICAL"/>
   

2. Usage: Usually placed inside layouts (VBox, HBox, GridPane) to visually separate groups of controls.

3. No events: It’s purely visual and doesn’t respond to clicks or other user actions.