How to Draw a Sphere in Java

A Java applet is designed to perform one basic task within a Web browser environment. Java applets are written in the Java programming language. You can configure an applet to display geometric patterns and figures as well as photos and graphics. Drawing a sphere within the Java language can be done through working with the "Graphics" class. With a simple code, you can draw a sphere in Java.

Things You'll Need

• Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Java

Instructions

1. Launch the "IDE" toolbar, and click "File," then "New" to create a new Java project.

2. Click "Java Application" when prompted.

3. Name the project, and select the option create a main class for the sphere, then name the main class when prompted.

4. Place the following code in the window to create a sphere:

   /////////////////////////////
   package ShapeApplet;

   import java.applet.*;
   import java.awt.*;
   public class Main extends Applet{
   public void init(){
   }
   public void paint(Graphics g){
   g.fillOval(10, 10, 200, 200);
   }
   }
   /////////////////////////////

5. Click "Run," then "Run Program" to launch your sphere.

References

• Sun Microsystems: Java API: the Paint Method