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Right after adding a new JPanel to a project, it is not possible to change layout from the pop-up menu of the "[JFrame]" in the exporer window, the section does not contain any items to choose from. After placement of any component, the menu somehow get repaired and items are displayed properly.
Old issue, seems working now.
Verified worksforme [nb 5.1 200512181900]