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abbot.converter
Interface Converter

All Known Implementing Classes:: ColorConverter, FileConverter, TreePathConverter

public interface Converter

This interface provides a method for converting a String into some destination class type. This interface was designed as an extensible method of converting Strings into arbitrary target classes when parsing scripted arguments to methods. When a script is run and a method is resolved, the String arguments are converted to the classes required for the method invocation. Built-in conversions are provided for component references and all the basic types, including arrays. You might, for instance, write a Converter that takes some ID code and converts it to some data internal to your application.

Method Summary

java.lang.Object convert(java.lang.String string)

Method Detail

convert

public java.lang.Object convert(java.lang.String string)
                         throws java.lang.IllegalArgumentException