Progress Bar used as Health Bar
java, jprogressbar, progress-bar, swing
Solution
If you want an "official" answer, then yes, a JProgressBar can do this easily. I suggest that you give it a try and let us know how it works out, especially if you have any problems with it.
Problem
I am making a java game that has a sidebar that displays a player's health. I want the bar to be like a progress bar which is along the lines of the picture below: Would a progress bar be capable enough to accomplish this? If not, what will?