What is a split pane?
A split pane is useful when creating multi-view layouts. It allows UI elements, like menus, to be displayed as the viewport width increases. If the device's screen width is below a certain size, the split pane will collapse and the menu will be hidden.
How do I create a new pane split horizontally?
For a horizontal pane of your default profile, you can use Alt + Shift + - . If you would like to change these key bindings, you can create new ones using the splitPane action and vertical , horizontal , up , right , down , left , or auto values for the split property in your profiles.
How to split screen in Java?
Click the Launch button to run the SplitPaneDemo using Java™ Web Start (download JDK 7 or later). Alternatively, to compile and run the example yourself, consult the example index. Drag the dimpled line that divides the list and the image to the left or right. Try to drag the divider all the way to the window's edge.