Without main method, how to transfer control from one module to another?

[henryas]

Hello all,

I am new to netbeans platform, so sorry if my question sounds ridiculous.

My understanding is that Netbeans does not recognize main class. Thus, I think it would be quite impossible to execute the application in more-or-less a linear fashion. I have this application that contains many modules. Each module handles specific task such as login and user management functions, reminder function, main application function, etc. Now, my problem is how to connect all these modules, especially with netbeans platform not supporting main application class.

For instance, when user starts the application, the login module would appear. Once user has logged in, the login TopComponent would close itself, and transfer control to another module. Once that module has done its work, it would close itself and transfer control to yet another module, etc.

Is there any standard way to handle this kind of task in Netbeans platform?

Thanks.