Interface IGProp<VALUE>

    • Field Summary

      Fields 
      Modifier and TypeFieldDescription
      static intEQC_ERROR_IGNORE_ALL
      Bit value for equals comparison: ignore all error properties.
      static intEQC_ERROR_IGNORE_REFERENCES
      Bit value for equals comparison: ignore reference error properties.
      static intEQC_IGNORE_ARRAY
      Bit value for equals comparison: ignore array properties.
      static intEQC_IGNORE_VOLATILE_OR_EDITOR
      Bit value for equals comparison: ignore volatile or editor-only properties, i.e.
      static intEQC_PRIVATE
      Bit value for equals comparison: check private.
      static intEQC_SAVE_FILE
      Bit value for equals comparison when saving files: EQC_PRIVATE | EQC_ERROR_IGNORE_ALL | EQC_IGNORE_VOLATILE_OR_EDITOR.
      static intEXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS
      Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags():Container extends another container (0x1000), for containers only.
      static intEXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS_VALID
      Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Container extends another container, and reference is valid (0x2000), for containers only.
      static intEXT_EXTENDED
      Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Extended property (0x0001).
      static intEXT_FINAL
      Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Final Extends (0x0004).
      static intEXT_OVERRIDES
      Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Overrides a source property (0x0008).
      static intEXT_OVERRIDES_FINAL_ERR
      Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Overrides a source property that is final [= error] (0x0010).
      static intEXT_PRIVATE
      Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Private Extends (0x0002).
    • Method Summary

      All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods 
      Modifier and TypeMethodDescription
      booleanaddPropError​(IPropErrorItem item)
      Adds an error input to the property.
      voidaddPropListener​(EventListener l)
      Adds a listener for the property.
      voiddispose()
      Disposes of the property, but doesn't remove it from a parent.
      booleanequals​(java.lang.Object o, int how)
      Checks for equality.
      voidfine​(java.lang.String msg)
      Logs a fine event.
      voidfine​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Object... params)
      Logs a fine event.
      voidfiner​(java.lang.String msg)
      Logs a finer event.
      voidfiner​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Object... params)
      Logs a finer event.
      voidfinest​(java.lang.String msg)
      Logs a finest event.
      voidfinest​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Object... params)
      Logs a finest event.
      java.lang.ObjectfromElementString​(java.lang.String string)
      Called from the initializeProperty(Element element) method once the element String is retrieved from the "value" attribute of the element.
      IAppSessionGyrogetAppSessionGyro()
      Returns the Application Session Gyro instance of this virtualized property.
      Atom[]getAtomPath​(PropCnr stopAt)
      Gets the atom path of this property.
      IClientSessionGyrogetClientSessionGyro()
      Returns the Client Session Gyro instance of this virtualized property.
      java.lang.StringgetConstraints()
      Gets the constraints string for this property.
      EnvPropsgetEnvironment()
      Gets the environment properties.
      voidgetErroredPropItems​(java.util.ArrayList<PropErrorItemOrigin> list, boolean excludeExtends)
      Retrieves the list of error items for this property and its children (if this property is a container).
      voidgetErroredProps​(java.util.ArrayList<GProp<?>> list, boolean excludeExtends)
      Retrieves the properties containing errors.
      ErrorsPropgetErrorsProp()
      Gets the error property from the parent.
      PropCnrgetExtendsRootContainer()
      Searches for an Extends container for a property.
      java.lang.StringgetFullPropName()
      Gets the full name of this property, i.e.
      java.lang.StringgetFullPropNameDebug()
      Gets the full name of this property, i.e.
      FolderURIPropCnrgetModuleFolder​(IPluginDescriptor<?> descriptor)
      Gets the property container of specified type from the properties root.
      FolderURIPropCnrgetModuleFolder​(java.lang.String folderName)
      Gets the property container of specified type from the properties root.
      PropCnrgetParent()
      Gets the parent of this property.
      <PROPCNR extends PropCnr>
      PROPCNR
      getParent​(java.lang.Class<PROPCNR> clazz)
      Gets the parent of this property with the requested type.
      AtomgetPropAtom()
      Gets the atom used for the name of this property.
      PropCnrgetPropBaseReference()
      Gets a base property container reference instance from the container or any parent containers.
      PropErrorgetPropError()
      Gets the property error instance.
      IPropErrorItemgetPropError​(java.lang.String id)
      Gets the error input item with specified ID, for none specify empty string.
      intgetPropErrorSeverity()
      Gets the error severity of this property.
      intgetPropExtendsFlags()
      Checks if this property extends another property, and if so gets the extends flags.
      GProp<?>getPropFromPath​(java.lang.String path)
      Finds a property in the tree of the requested name from a path specification, i.e.
      GProp<?>getPropFromReference​(java.lang.String ref)
      Gets a property from a reference name.
      intgetPropIndex()
      Gets the index of this property in the parent container.
      java.lang.StringgetPropName()
      Gets the name of this property.
      PropCnr[]getPropPath​(boolean includeThisPropCnr)
      Gets the parents to the root of this property.
      PropCnr[]getPropPath​(boolean includeThisPropCnr, IPropCnr stop)
      Gets the parents to the input property or the root of this property.
      PropMgrgetPropRootPropMgr()
      Gets the Property Manager used for communication for the root container.
      intgetPropTreeErrorSeverity​(boolean excludeExtends)
      Gets the error severity of this property or any property below.
      VALUEgetPropValue()
      Gets the current value set, null for an uninitialized value.
      java.lang.ObjectgetPropValue​(java.lang.Class<?> requestedType)
      Gets the property value in another class form than the "native" one.
      java.lang.StringgetReferencePropName()
      Gets the reference property name, overridden when used in the Designer to skip the file storage property, and by the root property.
      intgetReferences​(java.util.List<Reference> references)
      Gets the references of this property top others.
      java.lang.StringgetRelativePropName​(IPropCnr container)
      Gets the relative name of this property to a container.
      PropCnrgetRootParent()
      Gets the root container in the property tree.
      java.lang.ObjectgetTreeLock()
      Gets the tree-lock object used when locking the property tree when structural changes are made or when creating/reading transactions that could potentially cause a structural change.
      java.lang.Class<?>[]getValueClasses()
      Gets the list of possible native Java classes that can be used to set a value using setPropertyValue, in order of importance.
      VSReferencegetVSReference​(Atom refAtom)
      Gets a VSReference instance from the container or any parent containers.
      booleanhasChanged()
      Checks if the value has been changed since last time the other party was updated by a call to append or since last call to resetChanged.
      booleanhasPrivateChangeEventProp()
      Checks the flag indicating this property uses a "private" change event, i.e.
      booleanhasPropError()
      Checks if this property has an error.
      booleanhasPropTreeError​(boolean excludeExtends)
      Checks if any property in the tree below this property has an error.
      voidinfo​(java.lang.String msg)
      Logs an informational event.
      voidinfo​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Object... params)
      Logs an informational event.
      voidinitializeGElement​(org.w3c.dom.Element element)
      Called when the XML file for the property tree is serialized from properties.
      voidinitializeGProp​(org.w3c.dom.Element element)
      Called to initialize the generic property from an Element.
      booleanisDisposed()
      Checks if the property is disposed.
      booleanisPropChildOf​(IPropCnr parent)
      Checks if this property is child of a parent property.
      booleanisPropClientCreated()
      Checks if this property is created on the client or not.
      booleanisPropCommunicating()
      Checks if this property container is used with the communication framework.
      booleanisPropCreateRequired()
      Checks if this property requires a "create transaction" when sent to the other party (server to client or vice versa).
      booleanisPropExtended()
      Checks the flag indicating this property is a property belonging to another container.
      booleanisPropExtendsFinal()
      Checks if this property is Extends Final in regards to the Extends Framework.
      booleanisPropExtendsPrivate()
      Checks if this property is Extends Private in regards to the Extends Framework.
      booleanisPropExtendsPrivateInRoot()
      Checks if the property is Extends Private from this property and up to, but not including the "isExtendsRoot()" property container in the parent chain of properties.
      booleanisPropExtendsPrivateInRoot​(IPropCnr root)
      Checks if the property is Extends Private from this property and up to, but not including the "isExtendsRoot()" property container in the parent chain of properties.
      booleanisPropFile()
      Checks if this is a File property container.
      booleanisPropFolder()
      Checks if this is a Folder property container.
      booleanisPropNullable()
      Checks if this property is nullable.
      booleanisPropPrivate()
      Checks if this property is private, i.e.
      booleanisPropReadOnly()
      Checks if this property is read-only.
      booleanisPropReferenceTreeValid()
      Verifies if the tree is valid for reference creation.
      booleanisPropRoot()
      Checks if this is a root property container.
      booleanisPropVirtualized()
      Checks if this property has been virtualized.
      voidlist()
      Prints a listing of this property to the standard system output stream System.out.
      voidlist​(java.io.PrintStream out)
      Prints a listing of this property to the specified output stream.
      voidlist​(java.io.PrintStream out, int indent)
      Prints out a list, starting at the specified indentation, to the specified print stream.
      voidlist​(java.io.PrintWriter out)
      Prints a listing to the specified print writer.
      voidlist​(java.io.PrintWriter out, int indent)
      Prints out a list, starting at the specified indentation, to the specified print writer.
      java.lang.StringmapAliasToReference​(java.lang.String aliasReference)
      Maps an alias reference name to a reference name.
      java.lang.StringmapReferenceToAlias​(java.lang.String referenceName)
      Maps a reference name to an alias name.
      java.lang.StringmapReferenceToProjectRelative​(java.lang.String referenceName)
      Maps a reference name to project relative format, i.e.
      booleanmoveProp​(PropCnr moveToContainer)
      Moves this property container to another container, without changing the listeners.
      booleanmoveProp​(PropCnr moveToContainer, Atom newName, int destinationIndex)
      Moves this property container to another container, without changing the listeners.
      booleanmoveProp​(PropCnr moveToContainer, Atom newName, Atom reference, boolean isAfter)
      Moves this property container to another container, without changing the listeners.
      voidonEvent​(GEvent event)
      Called when a property event is send to this property.
      voidonEventSelf​(GEvent event)
      Called when a property event is send to this property.
      voidonPropTreeInitialized()
      Called when the property has initialized from the Element when streamed from an XML file, has had all (if any) children elements and nodes added as properties and that the property has been added into it's parent.
      voidonRemoteEvent​(RemoteEvent event)
      Called when a remote property event should be processed by this property.
      booleanremovePropError​(java.lang.String id)
      Removes an error input from the property.
      voidremovePropListener​(EventListener l)
      Removes a listener for the property.
      booleanrenameProp​(Atom propertyAtom)
      Renames this property.
      voidresolveRuntimeReferences​(IRuntimeResolver resolver)
      Called before transactions are prepared for sending.
      voidsetChanged()
      Forces setting of the change flag.
      voidsetConstraints​(java.lang.Object constraints, java.lang.String prevConstraints, org.w3c.dom.Element prevElement)
      Sets the constraints for the property previously returned from the same constraints call to setConstraints(String,Element) with the same String and Element as this instance would require.
      java.lang.ObjectsetConstraints​(java.lang.String constraints, org.w3c.dom.Element element)
      Sets the constraints for the property.
      voidsetParent​(IPropCnr aParent)
      Sets the parent for this property.
      booleansetPrivateChangeEventProp​(boolean on)
      Sets the flag indicating this property uses a "private" change event, i.e.
      booleansetPropError​(PropError error)
      Sets all or clears the errors for the property.
      booleansetPropExtendsFinal​(boolean on)
      Sets the flag indicating property is a Extends Final property in the container when this property belongs to the Extends Framework.
      booleansetPropExtendsPrivate​(boolean on)
      Sets the flag indicating property is a Extends Private property in the container when this property belongs to the Extends Framework.
      booleansetPropNullable​(boolean on)
      Sets the flag indicating property is nullable with setPropValue.
      booleansetPropPrivate​(boolean on)
      Sets the flag indicating property is private.
      booleansetPropReadOnly​(boolean on)
      Sets the flag indicating property is read-only.
      booleansetPropValue​(java.lang.Object newValue)
      Sets a new value for this property.
      booleansetPropValue​(java.lang.Object newValue, IGProp<?> trigger)
      Sets a new value for this property.
      voidsevere​(java.lang.String msg)
      Logs a severe event.
      voidsevere​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Object... params)
      Logs a severe event.
      voidsevere​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Throwable exception)
      Logs a severe event.
      java.lang.StringtoElementString​(java.lang.Object value)
      Called from the initializeElement(Element element) method.
      java.lang.ObjecttoNativeValue​(java.lang.Object value)
      Tries conversion of possibly accepted properties values using the setPropertyValue method into the most preferred property value type.
      voidtriggerRemoteEvent​(int localID)
      Triggers a remote event for execution at the remote party onRemoteEvent() method of this remote property instance.
      voidtriggerRemoteEvent​(int localID, PropCnr params)
      Triggers a remote event for execution at the remote party onRemoteEvent() method of this remote property instance.
      voidvalidateProp​(java.lang.Object newValue)
      Validates the value to set by first calling validateType, then validateValue.
      voidvalidatePropType​(java.lang.Object newValue)
      Validates the newValue against the property object type.
      voidvalidatePropValue​(java.lang.Object newValue)
      Validates the value to set.
      booleanverify​(PropVerification verification)
      Verifies this property.
      booleanverifyHasPropertyItem​(java.lang.String propertyItem)
      Checks if this property has the property item during validation of references.
      voidwarning​(java.lang.String msg)
      Logs a warning event.
      voidwarning​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Object... params)
      Logs a warning event.
      voidwarning​(java.lang.String msg, java.lang.Throwable exception)
      Logs a warning event.
    • Field Detail

      • EXT_EXTENDED

        static final int EXT_EXTENDED
        Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Extended property (0x0001).
        See Also:
        Constant Field Values
      • EXT_PRIVATE

        static final int EXT_PRIVATE
        Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Private Extends (0x0002).
        See Also:
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      • EXT_FINAL

        static final int EXT_FINAL
        Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Final Extends (0x0004).
        See Also:
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      • EXT_OVERRIDES

        static final int EXT_OVERRIDES
        Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Overrides a source property (0x0008).
        See Also:
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      • EXT_OVERRIDES_FINAL_ERR

        static final int EXT_OVERRIDES_FINAL_ERR
        Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Overrides a source property that is final [= error] (0x0010).
        See Also:
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      • EXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS

        static final int EXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS
        Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags():Container extends another container (0x1000), for containers only.
        See Also:
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      • EXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS_VALID

        static final int EXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS_VALID
        Bit value for getPropExtendsFlags(): Container extends another container, and reference is valid (0x2000), for containers only.
        See Also:
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      • EQC_ERROR_IGNORE_REFERENCES

        static final int EQC_ERROR_IGNORE_REFERENCES
        Bit value for equals comparison: ignore reference error properties.
        See Also:
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      • EQC_ERROR_IGNORE_ALL

        static final int EQC_ERROR_IGNORE_ALL
        Bit value for equals comparison: ignore all error properties.
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      • EQC_IGNORE_VOLATILE_OR_EDITOR

        static final int EQC_IGNORE_VOLATILE_OR_EDITOR
        Bit value for equals comparison: ignore volatile or editor-only properties, i.e. content properties that are not persisting or that should not affect save operations.
        See Also:
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      • EQC_IGNORE_ARRAY

        static final int EQC_IGNORE_ARRAY
        Bit value for equals comparison: ignore array properties.
        See Also:
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      • EQC_PRIVATE

        static final int EQC_PRIVATE
        Bit value for equals comparison: check private.
        See Also:
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      • EQC_SAVE_FILE

        static final int EQC_SAVE_FILE
        Bit value for equals comparison when saving files: EQC_PRIVATE | EQC_ERROR_IGNORE_ALL | EQC_IGNORE_VOLATILE_OR_EDITOR.
        See Also:
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    • Method Detail

      • dispose

        void dispose()
        Disposes of the property, but doesn't remove it from a parent. Calling the method more than once will result in a no-operation.

        All children of this property, if any, will also be disposed of.

        This method calls the onPropDispose() method.

      • isDisposed

        boolean isDisposed()
        Checks if the property is disposed.
        Returns:
        true if property is disposed of, false otherwise.
      • getTreeLock

        java.lang.Object getTreeLock()
        Gets the tree-lock object used when locking the property tree when structural changes are made or when creating/reading transactions that could potentially cause a structural change. Code synchronized on a single property should not synchronize on the tree, it must synchronize on the tree first, then the property itself.
        Returns:
        The lock object for the property tree.
      • isPropClientCreated

        boolean isPropClientCreated()
        Checks if this property is created on the client or not.
        Returns:
        true for the client, false for server or editor.
      • getVSReference

        VSReference getVSReference​(Atom refAtom)
        Gets a VSReference instance from the container or any parent containers. The method is used by VSRelativeReference to look up the VSReference instance in order to resolve the relative path to the target property.

        This method needs to be overridden by subclasses of PropCnr that has a VSReference as property, e.g. the JSONInProp class in the Web Service plug-in.

        The default is to re-target the call to the parent container, and if the root, a folder or a file property is reached, null is returned.

        Parameters:
        refAtom - The property asking for the VSReference.
        Returns:
        The instance of the VSReference or null if unassigned.
      • getPropBaseReference

        PropCnr getPropBaseReference()
        Gets a base property container reference instance from the container or any parent containers. The method is used by PropRelativeReference to look up the reference instance in order to resolve the relative path to the target property.

        This method needs to be overridden by subclasses of PropCnr that has a PropRelativeReference as property, e.g. the ScreenProp class in the Terminal Core plug-in.

        The default is to re-target the call to the parent container, and if the root, a folder or a file property is reached, null is returned.

        Returns:
        The instance of the PropCnr or null if unassigned.
      • resolveRuntimeReferences

        void resolveRuntimeReferences​(IRuntimeResolver resolver)
        Called before transactions are prepared for sending. This method allows creation of e.g. runtime references such as Styles or Panel references that adds a virtual instance for the Client.

        This call is propagated in the entire client tree.

        Parameters:
        resolver - The reference resolver.
      • isPropExtended

        boolean isPropExtended()
        Checks the flag indicating this property is a property belonging to another container. This flag means the property is originating from an Extends container initially.
        Returns:
        true if the property originates from the Extends container, false otherwise.
      • setPropExtendsPrivate

        boolean setPropExtendsPrivate​(boolean on)
        Sets the flag indicating property is a Extends Private property in the container when this property belongs to the Extends Framework. Extends Private properties are not transported to the container that extends the original container.
        Parameters:
        on - flag indicating if it's Extends Private or not.
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • isPropExtendsPrivate

        boolean isPropExtendsPrivate()
        Checks if this property is Extends Private in regards to the Extends Framework.
        Returns:
        true is the property has the Extends Private attribute.
      • setPropExtendsFinal

        boolean setPropExtendsFinal​(boolean on)
        Sets the flag indicating property is a Extends Final property in the container when this property belongs to the Extends Framework. Extends Final properties cannot be modified in containers that extends the original container, and to clarify, the Extends Final properties are set in the original container's properties or the container itself.
        Parameters:
        on - flag indicating if it's Extends Final or not.
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • isPropExtendsFinal

        boolean isPropExtendsFinal()
        Checks if this property is Extends Final in regards to the Extends Framework.
        Returns:
        true is the property has the Extends Final attribute.
      • isPropExtendsPrivateInRoot

        boolean isPropExtendsPrivateInRoot()
        Checks if the property is Extends Private from this property and up to, but not including the "isExtendsRoot()" property container in the parent chain of properties.

        If using this method to search for Extends Private in the Extends "Source Container", use the method that uses a container as parameter instead: isPropExtendsPrivateInRoot(PropCnr root).

        Returns:
        true if a property in the hierarchy between the extends root (excluded), and this property, the isPropExtendsPrivate() method would return true. It is false if no Extends Private exists, or if the root is not found.
      • isPropExtendsPrivateInRoot

        boolean isPropExtendsPrivateInRoot​(IPropCnr root)
        Checks if the property is Extends Private from this property and up to, but not including the "isExtendsRoot()" property container in the parent chain of properties.
        Parameters:
        root - The root to use if an alternate one is required, otherwise set to null for root look-up (note: this works only in the target container, not for the source container).
        Returns:
        true if a property in the hierarchy between the extends root (excluded), and this property, the isPropExtendsPrivate() method would return true. It is false if no Extends Private exists, or if the root is not found.
      • getExtendsRootContainer

        PropCnr getExtendsRootContainer()
        Searches for an Extends container for a property. The parent tree is searched for a container with PropCnr.isExtendsRoot(), including this property (if it's a container).

        The search is ended with a "not found" null return code if a property file, folder or root is found (i.e. isPropFile(), isPropFolder() or isPropRoot() returns true).

        Returns:
        The Extends container root, or null if such a container is not found.
      • getPropExtendsFlags

        int getPropExtendsFlags()
        Checks if this property extends another property, and if so gets the extends flags. This call is only interesting to do in the Designer where the Extends Framework is used. It requires a little processing, so do not call it too often if not required.
        Returns:
        A value with the flags in the bit-values below:
        • EXT_EXTENDED - Extended property.
        • EXT_PRIVATE - Private Extends.
        • EXT_FINAL - Final Extends.
        • EXT_OVERRIDES - Overrides a source property.
        • EXT_OVERRIDES_FINAL_ERR - Overrides a source property that is final = error.
        For containers, these two bit values also apply:
        • EXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS - Container extends another container (only for containers)
        • EXT_CONTAINER_EXTENDS_VALID - Container extends another container, and reference is valid (only for containers).
      • getValueClasses

        java.lang.Class<?>[] getValueClasses()
        Gets the list of possible native Java classes that can be used to set a value using setPropertyValue, in order of importance. Note that loss of precision in data if e.g. an Float property accepts a Double. However, the setPropertyValue throws IllegalArgumentException if the range in invalid, e.g. conversion of a Integer to a Byte, and the value is not -127 to 128.
        Returns:
        The array of Java classes that can be accepted in the setPropertyValue method. The first type is the "native" or most preferred type. The array is at least one item in length and never null.
      • renameProp

        boolean renameProp​(Atom propertyAtom)
                    throws PropException
        Renames this property. This is allowed if the property has no parent or the parent accepts the rename.
        Parameters:
        propertyAtom - The new atom name.
        Returns:
        true if name has changed, false otherwise.
        Throws:
        PropException - If rename causes duplicate names in parent.
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If propertyAtom is null.
      • getPropAtom

        Atom getPropAtom()
        Gets the atom used for the name of this property.
        Returns:
        Atom, the property atom.
      • getPropName

        java.lang.String getPropName()
        Gets the name of this property.
        Returns:
        String Name of the property.
      • getModuleFolder

        FolderURIPropCnr getModuleFolder​(java.lang.String folderName)
        Gets the property container of specified type from the properties root.
        Parameters:
        folderName - The folder name.
        Returns:
        The folder in the project, null if not found.
      • getModuleFolder

        FolderURIPropCnr getModuleFolder​(IPluginDescriptor<?> descriptor)
        Gets the property container of specified type from the properties root.
        Parameters:
        descriptor - The folder descriptor.
        Returns:
        The folder in the project, null if not found.
      • getFullPropName

        java.lang.String getFullPropName()
        Gets the full name of this property, i.e. concatenated with the parent names separated with slashes ("/"), and in the Designer including the project name. The difference with this method and getReferencePropName() is that instances of FilePropCnr are omitted in the path in getReferencePropName(), but not in this method.
        Returns:
        A full property path string as "/path/propName" in the Server, "project:/path/propName" in the Designer.
      • getFullPropNameDebug

        java.lang.String getFullPropNameDebug()
        Gets the full name of this property, i.e. concatenated with the parent names separated with slashes ("/"), and in the Designer including the project name. The difference with this method and getReferencePropName() is that instances of FilePropCnr are omitted in the path in getReferencePropName(), but not in this method.

        This method is equal to the getFullPropName() method, without checks for root parent. This method is typically used for debugging and trace output.

        Returns:
        A full property path string as "/path/propName" in the Server, "project:/path/propName" in the Designer.
      • getRelativePropName

        java.lang.String getRelativePropName​(IPropCnr container)
        Gets the relative name of this property to a container.

        When running with assertions, check is done that the container really contains this property. Without assertions, this results in a NullPointerException.

        Assertions exceptions are also thrown if the properties in the tree are disposed of.

        Parameters:
        container - The container to use as base name, null if root is required.
        Returns:
        The relative property name with a path to the container as "path/propName".
      • isPropRoot

        boolean isPropRoot()
        Checks if this is a root property container. It is overridden by the root property.
        Returns:
        true for the root, false otherwise.
      • isPropFolder

        boolean isPropFolder()
        Checks if this is a Folder property container. It is overridden by FolderPropCnr.
        Returns:
        true for FolderPropCnr, false otherwise.
      • isPropFile

        boolean isPropFile()
        Checks if this is a File property container. It is overridden by FilePropCnr.
        Returns:
        true for FilePropCnr, false otherwise.
      • getPropRootPropMgr

        PropMgr getPropRootPropMgr()
        Gets the Property Manager used for communication for the root container. If this is not the root container, the parent function is called upwards in tree.
        Returns:
        The Property Manager, or null when not attached to a root.
      • isPropReferenceTreeValid

        boolean isPropReferenceTreeValid()
        Verifies if the tree is valid for reference creation. This method is typically overridden in a root property that has a Property Manager owner that in turn is checked for a particular configuration (e.g. Client-related references such as LabelForReference that does not create references when communicating).
        Returns:
        true if the root property manager is found, false otherwise.
      • mapAliasToReference

        java.lang.String mapAliasToReference​(java.lang.String aliasReference)
        Maps an alias reference name to a reference name.

        Alias reference names have the format "*alias:/path/propName".

        This method is overridden by the root container in a project.

        Parameters:
        aliasReference - The alias reference name.
        Returns:
        The default implementation is to return the same as the input aliasReference. If the aliasReference is not found, the same String as the input aliasReference is returned.
      • mapReferenceToAlias

        java.lang.String mapReferenceToAlias​(java.lang.String referenceName)
        Maps a reference name to an alias name.

        Alias names have the format "*alias:/path/propName".

        This method is overridden by the root container in a project.

        Parameters:
        referenceName - The reference name.
        Returns:
        The default implementation is to return the same as the input referenceName. If there is not alias for the project, the same String as the input referenceName is returned.
      • mapReferenceToProjectRelative

        java.lang.String mapReferenceToProjectRelative​(java.lang.String referenceName)
        Maps a reference name to project relative format, i.e. with a project name of "." instead of the project name (if it's the current project name).
        Parameters:
        referenceName - The reference name.
        Returns:
        A reference like ".:/path/propName" instead of "currentProject:/path/propName". If there is not alias for the project, the same String as the input referenceName is returned.
      • getReferencePropName

        java.lang.String getReferencePropName()
        Gets the reference property name, overridden when used in the Designer to skip the file storage property, and by the root property.
        Returns:
        A property reference string as "/path/propName" in the Server, "project:/path/propName" in the Designer.
      • getPropFromReference

        GProp<?> getPropFromReference​(java.lang.String ref)
        Gets a property from a reference name. This can be called from any property in the property tree, and will direct the request to the root property.
        Parameters:
        ref - The reference string.
        Returns:
        The property with the reference in question, or null if not found.
      • getPropFromPath

        GProp<?> getPropFromPath​(java.lang.String path)
        Finds a property in the tree of the requested name from a path specification, i.e. a string divided by "/" for child properties, e.g. "component/host/flag" would perhaps find the grand child "flag" property in the child "host" property located in the "component" property.

        The "part" as ".." specifies the parent property, if any, otherwise null is returned.

        The path may start with "project:/path" (for the Designer) or "/path", in which case the path is taken from the root.

        The path may be relative or absolute, with or without a project specification.

        Parameters:
        path - the path name of the property to locate in the tree.
        Returns:
        GProp the property or null for uninitialized container or the property with specified name is not found.
      • isPropChildOf

        boolean isPropChildOf​(IPropCnr parent)

        Checks if this property is child of a parent property. The parent tree is searched.

        Parameters:
        parent - The parent to check.
        Returns:
        true if this property has
      • setParent

        void setParent​(IPropCnr aParent)
        Sets the parent for this property. To remove the parent, set the parent to null.
        Parameters:
        aParent - The parent to set or null to clear the parent.
      • getParent

        PropCnr getParent()
        Gets the parent of this property.
        Returns:
        PropCnr The parent or null for none.
      • getParent

        <PROPCNR extends PropCnr> PROPCNR getParent​(java.lang.Class<PROPCNR> clazz)
        Gets the parent of this property with the requested type.
        Type Parameters:
        PROPCNR - The property container class requested.
        Parameters:
        clazz - The type.
        Returns:
        The parent of specified type, null for no parent or parent not of specified type.
      • getRootParent

        PropCnr getRootParent()
        Gets the root container in the property tree.
        Returns:
        PropCnr The root parent or null for none.
      • getAtomPath

        Atom[] getAtomPath​(PropCnr stopAt)
        Gets the atom path of this property.
        Parameters:
        stopAt - Stop at this property container. If null the root is used.
        Returns:
        An array of Atom's.
      • getPropPath

        PropCnr[] getPropPath​(boolean includeThisPropCnr)
        Gets the parents to the root of this property.
        Parameters:
        includeThisPropCnr - If true and this property is an instance of PropCnr, it is added at the end of the array.
        Returns:
        The array of parents, first element being the root parent, last the direct parent.
      • getPropPath

        PropCnr[] getPropPath​(boolean includeThisPropCnr,
                              IPropCnr stop)
        Gets the parents to the input property or the root of this property.
        Parameters:
        includeThisPropCnr - If true and this property is an instance of PropCnr, it is added at the end of the array.
        stop - The property container to stop at (it will be included as the first element in the array).
        Returns:
        The array of parents, first element being the input property or root parent, last the direct parent.
      • getEnvironment

        EnvProps getEnvironment()
        Gets the environment properties.
        Returns:
        The EnvProps for the client/server environment or null if not found.
      • getPropIndex

        int getPropIndex()
        Gets the index of this property in the parent container.
        Returns:
        int, the index of this property in the parent container, -1 if no parent or not found.
      • moveProp

        boolean moveProp​(PropCnr moveToContainer)
                  throws PropException
        Moves this property container to another container, without changing the listeners. The event "PropMoveEvent" is fired. For a client connection, this results in two operations: one add and one remove event.

        This method is only intended for the designer, and the interface "com.iizigo.prop.IPropDesigner" must be implemented in both this container as well as the receiver.

        During the move, two "onPropParentChanged" calls are done to the property, first to set parent to null, then to the new parent.

        Note: This method is not thread-safe, but used in an "SWT-thread-safe'd" environment, in conjunction with Eclipse Data Structure Integrity within a project in a workspace, it is safe.

        Parameters:
        moveToContainer - The container to move this container to.
        Returns:
        true for success, false for failure (e.g. property not found in the parent). true is returned even if there is no change in the move operation.
        Throws:
        PropException - If the destination container cannot receive this container due to duplicate name or that it is read-only. It is also thrown if this container has no parent or the parent is read-only.
      • moveProp

        boolean moveProp​(PropCnr moveToContainer,
                         Atom newName,
                         Atom reference,
                         boolean isAfter)
                  throws PropException
        Moves this property container to another container, without changing the listeners. The event "PropMoveEvent" is fired. For a client connection, this results in two operations: one add and one remove event.

        This method is only intended for the designer, and the interface "com.iizigo.prop.IPropDesigner" must be implemented in both this container as well as the receiver.

        During the move, two "onPropParentChanged" calls are done to the property, first to set parent to null, then to the new parent.

        Note: This method is not thread-safe, but used in an "SWT-thread-safe'd" environment, in conjunction with Eclipse Data Structure Integrity within a project in a workspace, it is safe.

        Parameters:
        moveToContainer - The container to move this container to.
        newName - The new name of the property, null for same.
        reference - The reference atom where to place the moved property (before or after), null indicates added last.
        isAfter - Flag to move the property after reference (if non-null), otherwise it's before.
        Returns:
        true for success, false for failure (e.g. property not found in the parent). true is returned even if there is no change in the move operation.
        Throws:
        PropException - If the destination container cannot receive this container due to duplicate name or that it is read-only. It is also thrown if this container has no parent or the parent is read-only.
      • moveProp

        boolean moveProp​(PropCnr moveToContainer,
                         Atom newName,
                         int destinationIndex)
                  throws PropException
        Moves this property container to another container, without changing the listeners. The event "PropMoveEvent" is fired. For a client connection, this results in two operations: one add and one remove event.

        This method is only intended for the designer, and the interface "com.iizigo.prop.IPropDesigner" must be implemented in both this container as well as the receiver.

        During the move, two "onPropParentChanged" calls are done to the property, first to set parent to null, then to the new parent.

        Note: This method is not thread-safe, but used in an "SWT-thread-safe'd" environment, in conjunction with Eclipse Data Structure Integrity within a project in a workspace, it is safe.

        Parameters:
        moveToContainer - The container to move this container to.
        newName - The new name of the property, null for same.
        destinationIndex - The reference atom where to place the moved property (before or after), null indicates added last.
        Returns:
        true for success, false for failure (e.g. property not found in the parent). true is returned even if there is no change in the move operation.
        Throws:
        PropException - If the destination container cannot receive this container due to duplicate name or that it is read-only. It is also thrown if this container has no parent or the parent is read-only.
      • setChanged

        void setChanged()
        Forces setting of the change flag. If the flag was cleared prior to this call, the setChanged will propagate to the topmost parent (if any).
      • hasChanged

        boolean hasChanged()
        Checks if the value has been changed since last time the other party was updated by a call to append or since last call to resetChanged.
        Returns:
        true if changed, false otherwise.
      • setPropPrivate

        boolean setPropPrivate​(boolean on)
        Sets the flag indicating property is private.
        Parameters:
        on - flag indicating if it's private or not.
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • isPropPrivate

        boolean isPropPrivate()
        Checks if this property is private, i.e. is not sent to the remote party (server to client or vice versa).
        Returns:
        true if private, false otherwise.
      • isPropCommunicating

        boolean isPropCommunicating()
        Checks if this property container is used with the communication framework.
        Returns:
        true if property is attached to a container that is communicating with a client, false otherwise.
      • isPropVirtualized

        boolean isPropVirtualized()
        Checks if this property has been virtualized.
        Returns:
        true if the property is virtualized, false otherwise.
      • setPropReadOnly

        boolean setPropReadOnly​(boolean on)
        Sets the flag indicating property is read-only.
        Parameters:
        on - flag indicating if it's read-only or not.
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • isPropReadOnly

        boolean isPropReadOnly()
        Checks if this property is read-only.
        Returns:
        true if read-only, false otherwise.
      • setPropNullable

        boolean setPropNullable​(boolean on)
        Sets the flag indicating property is nullable with setPropValue.
        Parameters:
        on - flag indicating if it's nullable or not.
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • isPropNullable

        boolean isPropNullable()
        Checks if this property is nullable.
        Returns:
        true if property is nullable, false otherwise.
      • getErrorsProp

        ErrorsProp getErrorsProp()
        Gets the error property from the parent. If not found, the property up to the root is searched and if found, that error property is returned. Several property containers, such as UIComp, override this method and creates the error property in its own container, and that error property is returned.
        Returns:
        The error property for this property or above in the property tree.
      • addPropError

        boolean addPropError​(IPropErrorItem item)
        Adds an error input to the property.
        Parameters:
        item - The error item.
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • removePropError

        boolean removePropError​(java.lang.String id)
        Removes an error input from the property.
        Parameters:
        id - The error ID or null for "".
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change or error ID not found.
      • getPropError

        PropError getPropError()
        Gets the property error instance.
        Returns:
        The error property instance null for no error.
      • getPropError

        IPropErrorItem getPropError​(java.lang.String id)
        Gets the error input item with specified ID, for none specify empty string.
        Parameters:
        id - The ID for the error, can be empty string (null means default empty string).
        Returns:
        The error item for the ID, or null for not found.
      • setPropError

        boolean setPropError​(PropError error)
        Sets all or clears the errors for the property. If the error instance is non-null, a check if done if the error instance is empty, and if so, changed to null, causing it to have the same effect as to call setPropError(null).
        Parameters:
        error - The error property or null to clear the errors.
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • hasPropError

        boolean hasPropError()
        Checks if this property has an error. If this property object has a registered errors, true is returned.
        Returns:
        true if an error is registered for the property.
      • getPropErrorSeverity

        int getPropErrorSeverity()
        Gets the error severity of this property.
        Returns:
        -1 for none, otherwise IPropErrorItem.INFO=0, WARNING=1, ERROR=2.
      • hasPropTreeError

        boolean hasPropTreeError​(boolean excludeExtends)
        Checks if any property in the tree below this property has an error.
        Parameters:
        excludeExtends - Flag indicating the properties that originates from the Extends Framework should be excluded from the search.
        Returns:
        true if any error is present in any property or their values.
      • getPropTreeErrorSeverity

        int getPropTreeErrorSeverity​(boolean excludeExtends)
        Gets the error severity of this property or any property below.
        Parameters:
        excludeExtends - Flag indicating the properties that originates from the Extends Framework should be excluded from the search.
        Returns:
        -1 for none, otherwise IPropErrorItem.INFO=0, WARNING=1, ERROR=2.
      • getErroredProps

        void getErroredProps​(java.util.ArrayList<GProp<?>> list,
                             boolean excludeExtends)
        Retrieves the properties containing errors.
        Parameters:
        list - The list that will be filled in with the errored properties.
        excludeExtends - Flag indicating the properties that originates from the Extends Framework should be excluded from the search.
      • getErroredPropItems

        void getErroredPropItems​(java.util.ArrayList<PropErrorItemOrigin> list,
                                 boolean excludeExtends)
        Retrieves the list of error items for this property and its children (if this property is a container).
        Parameters:
        list - The list that will be filled with error items.
        excludeExtends - Flag indicating the properties that originates from the Extends Framework should be excluded from the search.
      • isPropCreateRequired

        boolean isPropCreateRequired()
        Checks if this property requires a "create transaction" when sent to the other party (server to client or vice versa).
        Returns:
        true if the property needs creation for transactions, false otherwise.
      • setPrivateChangeEventProp

        boolean setPrivateChangeEventProp​(boolean on)
        Sets the flag indicating this property uses a "private" change event, i.e. doesn't inform the parent when value changes.
        Parameters:
        on - flag indicates this is set (true) or cleared (false).
        Returns:
        true for changed, false for no change.
      • hasPrivateChangeEventProp

        boolean hasPrivateChangeEventProp()
        Checks the flag indicating this property uses a "private" change event, i.e. doesn't inform the parent when value changes.
        Returns:
        true if the change event is "private", false otherwise.
      • setConstraints

        java.lang.Object setConstraints​(java.lang.String constraints,
                                        org.w3c.dom.Element element)
                                 throws PropException
        Sets the constraints for the property.

        This method must be overridden by subclasses in order to load the constraints properly if the constraints-string is not sufficient, i.e. that additional settings must be loaded from the XML Element.

        Parameters:
        constraints - The constraints string from the properties definition.
        element - The Element that loads the property class from the properties definition. Note that Element may be null if the constructor isn't called from the PropertyFactory.
        Returns:
        The constraints object for reuse by the PropertyFactory with a subsequent setConstraints(Object) call instead of to this method. This method always returns null and must be overridden by subclasses.
        Throws:
        PropException - For errors in the constraints definitions.
      • setConstraints

        void setConstraints​(java.lang.Object constraints,
                            java.lang.String prevConstraints,
                            org.w3c.dom.Element prevElement)
                     throws PropException
        Sets the constraints for the property previously returned from the same constraints call to setConstraints(String,Element) with the same String and Element as this instance would require.

        This method must be overridden by subclasses in order to load the constraints properly if the constraints-string is not sufficient, i.e. that additional settings must be loaded from the XML Element.

        Parameters:
        constraints - The constraints Object from the properties definition.
        prevConstraints - The previous constraints string from the properties definition.
        prevElement - The previous Element that loads the property class from the properties definition.
        Throws:
        PropException - For errors in the constraints definitions.
      • getConstraints

        java.lang.String getConstraints()
        Gets the constraints string for this property.

        This method must be overridden by subclasses in order to return something of interest, because this method by default returns null.

        Returns:
        The constraints string used to in setConstraints to initiate the constraints for this property.
      • setPropValue

        boolean setPropValue​(java.lang.Object newValue)
                      throws PropException
        Sets a new value for this property. If any listener is present and the value has changed compare to the last value, the listener is informed.
        Parameters:
        newValue - the new value.
        Returns:
        boolean true for value has changed, false for same value as current value.
        Throws:
        PropException - When the new value doesn't validate correctly.
        PropTypeException - If the property is read-only.
      • setPropValue

        boolean setPropValue​(java.lang.Object newValue,
                             IGProp<?> trigger)
                      throws PropException
        Sets a new value for this property. If any listener is present and the value has changed compare to the last value, the listener is informed.
        Parameters:
        newValue - The new value.
        trigger - The trigger property, or null for none.
        Returns:
        boolean true for value has changed, false for same value as current value.
        Throws:
        PropException - When the new value doesn't validate correctly.
        PropTypeException - If the property is read-only.
      • validateProp

        void validateProp​(java.lang.Object newValue)
                   throws PropException
        Validates the value to set by first calling validateType, then validateValue.

        Note: When this method is called, synchronization is done at the property itself, so no synchronization on the tree should be done. This method calls validatePropertyType and validatePropertyValue in the property-synchronized code, so these methods should not synchronize the tree either.

        Parameters:
        newValue - The new value to set.
        Throws:
        PropException - when the new value doesn't validate correctly.
      • validatePropType

        void validatePropType​(java.lang.Object newValue)
                       throws PropTypeException
        Validates the newValue against the property object type. Subclasses must override this method to perform optional value type validation.

        Note: When this method is called, synchronization is done at the property itself, so no synchronization on the tree should be done.

        Parameters:
        newValue - The new value to set.
        Throws:
        PropTypeException - when the new value isn't of the correct class.
      • validatePropValue

        void validatePropValue​(java.lang.Object newValue)
                        throws PropException
        Validates the value to set. Subclasses can override this method to perform optional value validation. No validation is performed in this method.

        Note: When this method is called, synchronization is done at the property itself, so no synchronization on the tree should be done.

        Parameters:
        newValue - The new value to set.
        Throws:
        PropException - when the new value doesn't validate correctly.
      • getPropValue

        VALUE getPropValue()
        Gets the current value set, null for an uninitialized value.
        Returns:
        Object the value or null for uninitialized value.
      • getPropValue

        java.lang.Object getPropValue​(java.lang.Class<?> requestedType)
                               throws java.lang.IllegalArgumentException,
                                      java.lang.Exception
        Gets the property value in another class form than the "native" one. This method tries conversion of a "native" property value into another class type. This method is used when filling in a POJO variable (Plain Old Java Object Field) from a "native" property value.

        Subclasses overrides the method getPropertyValue0 in order to provide the appropriate conversion.

        Parameters:
        requestedType - The requested class type of the property value, using appropriate conversion.
        Returns:
        The property value in the requested class, after conversion.
        Throws:
        java.lang.IllegalArgumentException - If the class is not supported by the property for conversion.
        java.lang.Exception - Other exceptions that could occur.
      • addPropListener

        void addPropListener​(EventListener l)
        Adds a listener for the property.
        Parameters:
        l - The listener to add.
      • removePropListener

        void removePropListener​(EventListener l)
        Removes a listener for the property.
        Parameters:
        l - The listener to remove.
      • onEvent

        void onEvent​(GEvent event)
        Called when a property event is send to this property.

        If this property is disposed, no processing will take place.

        This method checks the event's Operations to perform and handles it accordingly.

        If, at any time, the event is canceled, the processing is stopped.

        Parameters:
        event - The property event.
      • onEventSelf

        void onEventSelf​(GEvent event)
        Called when a property event is send to this property.

        A subclass can override this method to perform appropriate processing and is not required to call super.onEventSelf(e).

        Parameters:
        event - The property event.
      • onRemoteEvent

        void onRemoteEvent​(RemoteEvent event)
        Called when a remote property event should be processed by this property.

        A subclass can override this method to perform appropriate processing and is not required to call super.onRemoteEvent(e).

        The onRemoteEvent is NOT called when in a proxied property container, but rather the normal onEventSelf method.

        Parameters:
        event - The property event.
      • triggerRemoteEvent

        void triggerRemoteEvent​(int localID)
        Triggers a remote event for execution at the remote party onRemoteEvent() method of this remote property instance.
        Parameters:
        localID - The property-local event ID.
      • triggerRemoteEvent

        void triggerRemoteEvent​(int localID,
                                PropCnr params)
        Triggers a remote event for execution at the remote party onRemoteEvent() method of this remote property instance.
        Parameters:
        localID - The local event ID received on the other end.
        params - A new (unnamed) property container, or null for none.
      • initializeGProp

        void initializeGProp​(org.w3c.dom.Element element)
                      throws PropException
        Called to initialize the generic property from an Element.

        This method initializes the generic property and then calls the initializeProperty(AtomManager atomManager,Element element).

        The attributes "readOnly", "private" and "informParent" are read from the Element.

        Parameters:
        element - The Element.
        Throws:
        PropException - when the initialization fails.
      • fromElementString

        java.lang.Object fromElementString​(java.lang.String string)
                                    throws PropException
        Called from the initializeProperty(Element element) method once the element String is retrieved from the "value" attribute of the element. Override this method to provide the appropriate String to Object conversion.

        The default implementation returns the String passed as the parameter.

        Parameters:
        string - the String value of the object from the String value attribute.
        Returns:
        the Object in "native" property value form of the string value.
        Throws:
        PropException - when the conversion fails.
      • onPropTreeInitialized

        void onPropTreeInitialized()
                            throws java.io.IOException,
                                   PropException
        Called when the property has initialized from the Element when streamed from an XML file, has had all (if any) children elements and nodes added as properties and that the property has been added into it's parent.

        This method does nothing and may be overridden by any subclasses to perform custom processing. The PropertyContainer calls all its children with this method in order to inform the tree.

        The ExtendablePropertyContainer overrides this method to load all extended containers.

        Throws:
        java.io.IOException - For file errors.
        PropException - When there is an initialization problem.
      • initializeGElement

        void initializeGElement​(org.w3c.dom.Element element)
        Called when the XML file for the property tree is serialized from properties. The property should fill attributes and nodes with appropriate information.

        This method initializes the generic property and then calls the initializeElement(Element element).

        The attributes "readOnly", "private" and "informParent" are set for the Element.

        Parameters:
        element - The element.
      • toElementString

        java.lang.String toElementString​(java.lang.Object value)
        Called from the initializeElement(Element element) method. Override this method to provide the appropriate Object to String conversion.

        The default implementation returns the Object value.toString() return code. If the value is null, null is returned.

        Parameters:
        value - the value in the object to convert to a string.
        Returns:
        the string corresponding to the object value, or null for a null value.
      • toNativeValue

        java.lang.Object toNativeValue​(java.lang.Object value)
                                throws java.lang.NullPointerException,
                                       java.lang.Exception
        Tries conversion of possibly accepted properties values using the setPropertyValue method into the most preferred property value type. If the input value already is of the preferred type, the same object is returned.

        Subclasses overrides the method toNativeValue0 in order to provide the appropriate conversion.

        Parameters:
        value - the input value to convert to native value.
        Returns:
        The converted input value in the preferred property value object type.
        Throws:
        java.lang.NullPointerException - If the input Object value is null.
        java.lang.Exception - Other exceptions.
      • verifyHasPropertyItem

        boolean verifyHasPropertyItem​(java.lang.String propertyItem)
        Checks if this property has the property item during validation of references. The default behavior is to return false, because a property by default doesn't have a "property item", but e.g. the Text Table has, so that property overrides this method.
        Parameters:
        propertyItem - The property item name.
        Returns:
        false Always, unless overridden by a subclass.
      • getReferences

        int getReferences​(java.util.List<Reference> references)
        Gets the references of this property top others. This method is typically used in the Designer to search for circular references during verification.
        Parameters:
        references - The references array is filled in by this method.
        Returns:
        The count of references added.
      • verify

        boolean verify​(PropVerification verification)
        Verifies this property. The check performed is the extension of classes and that no circular reference is present.
        Parameters:
        verification - The property verification class.
        Returns:
        true if verification should proceed, false if disposed of and verification should not take place.
      • equals

        boolean equals​(java.lang.Object o,
                       int how)
        Checks for equality.
        Parameters:
        o - The other property to compare with.
        how - Flags EQC_* values for equal checking.
        Returns:
        Both atom and value are equal.
      • list

        void list()
        Prints a listing of this property to the standard system output stream System.out.
      • list

        void list​(java.io.PrintStream out)
        Prints a listing of this property to the specified output stream.
        Parameters:
        out - a print stream.
      • list

        void list​(java.io.PrintStream out,
                  int indent)
        Prints out a list, starting at the specified indentation, to the specified print stream.
        Parameters:
        out - a print stream.
        indent - number of spaces to indent.
      • list

        void list​(java.io.PrintWriter out)
        Prints a listing to the specified print writer.
        Parameters:
        out - The print writer to print to.
      • list

        void list​(java.io.PrintWriter out,
                  int indent)
        Prints out a list, starting at the specified indentation, to the specified print writer.
        Parameters:
        out - The print writer to print to.
        indent - The number of spaces to indent.
      • finest

        void finest​(java.lang.String msg)
        Logs a finest event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
      • finest

        void finest​(java.lang.String msg,
                    java.lang.Object... params)
        Logs a finest event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        params - Parameters.
      • finer

        void finer​(java.lang.String msg)
        Logs a finer event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
      • finer

        void finer​(java.lang.String msg,
                   java.lang.Object... params)
        Logs a finer event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        params - Parameters.
      • fine

        void fine​(java.lang.String msg)
        Logs a fine event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
      • fine

        void fine​(java.lang.String msg,
                  java.lang.Object... params)
        Logs a fine event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        params - Parameters.
      • info

        void info​(java.lang.String msg)
        Logs an informational event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
      • info

        void info​(java.lang.String msg,
                  java.lang.Object... params)
        Logs an informational event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        params - Parameters.
      • warning

        void warning​(java.lang.String msg)
        Logs a warning event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
      • warning

        void warning​(java.lang.String msg,
                     java.lang.Object... params)
        Logs a warning event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        params - Parameters.
      • warning

        void warning​(java.lang.String msg,
                     java.lang.Throwable exception)
        Logs a warning event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        exception - The exception.
      • severe

        void severe​(java.lang.String msg)
        Logs a severe event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
      • severe

        void severe​(java.lang.String msg,
                    java.lang.Throwable exception)
        Logs a severe event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        exception - The exception.
      • severe

        void severe​(java.lang.String msg,
                    java.lang.Object... params)
        Logs a severe event.
        Parameters:
        msg - The message.
        params - Parameters.