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package org.apache.batik.gvt;

import java.awt.Shape;

Interface describing object that can be selected or have selections made on it.
Author:Bill Haneman
Version:$Id: Selectable.java 1733416 2016-03-03 07:07:13Z gadams $
/** * Interface describing object that can be selected or have selections * made on it. * * @author <a href="mailto:bill.haneman@ireland.sun.com">Bill Haneman</a> * @version $Id: Selectable.java 1733416 2016-03-03 07:07:13Z gadams $ */
public interface Selectable {
Initializes the current selection to begin with the character at (x, y).
Returns:true if action resulted in change of selection.
/** * Initializes the current selection to begin with the character at (x, y). * @return true if action resulted in change of selection. */
boolean selectAt(double x, double y);
Extends the current selection to the character at (x, y)..
Returns:true if action resulted in change of selection.
/** * Extends the current selection to the character at (x, y).. * @return true if action resulted in change of selection. */
boolean selectTo(double x, double y);
Selects the entire contents of the GraphicsNode at (x, y).
Returns:true if action resulted in change of selection.
/** * Selects the entire contents of the GraphicsNode at (x, y). * @return true if action resulted in change of selection. */
boolean selectAll(double x, double y);
Get the current text selection.
Returns:an object containing the selected content.
/** * Get the current text selection. * @return an object containing the selected content. */
Object getSelection();
Return a shape in user coords which encloses the current selection.
/** * Return a shape in user coords which encloses the current selection. */
Shape getHighlightShape(); }