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package bxf.ui.inspectors
{
	import flash.events.IEventDispatcher;
	
	public interface IPropertiesEditor extends IEventDispatcher
	{
		/**An instance of an IPropertiesEditor can be cached and re-used across multiple instances of the same
			object type.  The 'reset()' function is called on an existing property editor when a different
			instance of the component is selected.  The intent is that any internal state related to a previous
			editing session is removed and the editor is in a condition similar to it was upon initial
			construction */
		function reset():void;
		
		function get properties():Object;	// associative array of property IDs and their values. 
		
		function rebuildUI():void;
		
		//function draw():void;	// Use this for any custom drawing. Dynamic renderer needs it; dont' think anyone else does
	}
}