Launch IntelliJ and create a new project called: CalculatorGUI. In this example we shall create a simple calculator application to demonstrate how you work with the GUI Designer. The bound class can be updated at any point to add specific behavior on the components that have been added in the form. A Bound Class is a Java class that is bound to a form and contains auto-generated code that reflects the components that are added on the form. When a form is created, IntelliJ provides you with an option of also creating a Bound Class. When creating a GUI component in IntelliJ you begin by creating a form, this form serves as a container that groups all other components that are required for your application. All GUI information related to the form are stored in a file with. When working with the GUI Designer you operate in design view where you are able to drag and drop swing components within the context of a form. It must be noted that IntelliJ does not support modeling of non-swing components. This example demonstrates how you can utilize IntelliJ GUI Designer to create a graphical user interface that is based on the Swing library components.

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