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package flex.management;

/**
 * Manageability of a class is enabled by implementing this interface. The
 * specific level of manageability is defined by the relationship between
 * a manageable component and its corresponding control.
 */
public interface Manageable
{
    /**
     * Returns <code>true</code> if the component is enabled for management.
     * 
     * @return <code>true</code> if the component is enabled for management.
     */
    boolean isManaged();
    
    /**
     * Enables or disables management for the component.
     * 
     * @param enableManagement <code>true</code> to enable management, <code>false</code> to disable management.
     */
    void setManaged(boolean enableManagement);
    
    /**
     * Returns the control MBean used to manage the component.
     * 
     * @return The control MBean used to manage the component.
     */
    BaseControl getControl();
    
    /**
     * Set the control MBean used to manage the component.
     * 
     * @param control The <code>BaseControl</code> MBean used to manage the component.
     */
    void setControl(BaseControl control);
}