Thanks for telling me about the [code] tag.. I didnt know there was one lol...
In any event, I finally figured out GridBagLayout after about 4 days, pretty much got it down pat. I can lay out any GUI given to me on paper now, it's so easy to use once you know what your doing.
If anyone needs help with it, give me a yell
As for the AbsoluteLayout, i'll check that out, sounds good
Thanks for the help guys
SunGun