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* ===========================================================
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*
* ----------------
* Arrangement.java
* ----------------
* (C) Copyright 2004-2008, by Object Refinery Limited.
*
* Original Author: David Gilbert (for Object Refinery Limited);
* Contributor(s): -;
*
* Changes:
* --------
* 22-Oct-2004 : Version 1 (DG);
* 11-Feb-2005 : Modified arrange() method to return Size2D (DG);
* 22-Apr-2005 : Reordered arguments in arrange() method (DG);
*
*/
package org.jfree.chart.block;
import java.awt.Graphics2D;
import org.jfree.ui.Size2D;
/**
* An object that is responsible for arranging a collection of {@link Block}s
* within a {@link BlockContainer}.
*/
public interface Arrangement {
/**
* Adds a block and a key which can be used to determine the position of
* the block in the arrangement. This method is called by the container
* (you don't need to call this method directly) and gives the arrangement
* an opportunity to record the details if they are required.
*
* @param block the block.
* @param key the key (<code>null</code> permitted).
*/
public void add(Block block, Object key);
/**
* Arranges the blocks within the specified container, subject to the given
* constraint.
*
* @param container the container (<code>null</code> not permitted).
* @param g2 the graphics device.
* @param constraint the constraint.
*
* @return The container size after the arrangement.
*/
public Size2D arrange(BlockContainer container,
Graphics2D g2,
RectangleConstraint constraint);
/**
* Clears any cached layout information retained by the arrangement.
*/
public void clear();
}
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