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Interface FileExtensionDescriptor


public interface FileExtensionDescriptor

Describes a file extension handled by a connector. Typical use of this extension is to provide a comprehensive file selection dialog box to the end-user.

This interface is not intended to be implemented by clients.

See Also:
ConnectorDescriptor.getFileExtensions()

Method Summary
 String getDescription()
          Returns a description of this file extension ("XML File" for example).
 String getExtension()
          Returns the file extension ("xml" for example).
 boolean isDefault()
          Determines wheter this file extension is the default extension to handle.
 

Method Detail

getExtension

String getExtension()
Returns the file extension ("xml" for example).

Returns:
the file extension.

getDescription

String getDescription()
Returns a description of this file extension ("XML File" for example).

Returns:
a description of the file extension.

isDefault

boolean isDefault()
Determines wheter this file extension is the default extension to handle.

Typical use is to select this extension as the default one in a file selection dialog box.

Returns:
true if this is the default extension, false otherwise.
See Also:
ConnectorDescriptor.getDefaultFileExtension()