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package org.apache.batik.gvt;

import java.awt.Shape;

/**
 * Interface describing object that can be selected or have selections
 * made on it.
 *
 * @author <a href="mailto:bill.haneman@ireland.sun.com">Bill Haneman</a>
 * @version $Id$
 */
public interface Selectable {

    /**
     * Initializes the current selection to begin with the character at (x, y).
     * @return true if action resulted in change of selection.
     */
    boolean selectAt(double x, double y);

    /**
     * Extends the current selection to the character at (x, y)..
     * @return true if action resulted in change of selection.
     */
    boolean selectTo(double x, double y);

    /**
     * Selects the entire contents of the GraphicsNode at (x, y).
     * @return true if action resulted in change of selection.
     */
    boolean selectAll(double x, double y);

    /**
     * Get the current text selection.
     * @return an object containing the selected content.
     */
    Object getSelection();

    /**
     * Return a shape in user coords which encloses the current selection.
     */
    Shape getHighlightShape();
}