Netdraw

Description

Netdraw is a simple, distributed white board. The system is controlled by a central server that basically works like a chat server. The server distributes lines and text to all clients that are connected to the server. The netdraw system also supports storing and retrieval of drawings and the undo command.

Manual

1. To start the server: java netdraw.server.Server
2. To start a client: java netdraw.Netdraw. When the main window appears, choose the connect-option from the File menu. Type a user name and the IP address of the server. If the server is on the same computer as the client, just use the default IP address. Otherwise type the IP address of the server.
3. Once you are connected to the server, you will receive the current drawing from the server.
4. To draw a line, press the left mouse button where the line should start, move the mouse to where the line should end (while still pressing the left mouse button) and release the left button. The line will then be distributed to all the other clients.
5. To send text, choose "Text" from the Action menu. Then press the left mouse button where you want the text. A dialog will appear, where you can type your text. Click the "OK" button and the text will show in the selected position (on the drawing board on all clients).