Beans must implement java.io.Serializable if they are to be saved, or used as components in other beans that are saved. |
There are no methods to provide - implementing Serializable is a promise that all member data of the class can be successfully saved and restored used the serialization mechanism. |
Static and transient members are not saved. |
Any class that would present a security risk can't be serializable, for example a FileInputStream can't be saved because it contains a file handle. |
In the BeanBox, use the Save and Load functions under the File menu. |