Class Request

java.lang.Object
org.eclipse.gef.Request
Direct Known Subclasses:
CreateRequest, ForwardedRequest, GroupRequest, LocationRequest

public class Request extends Object
An Object used to communicate with EditParts. Request encapsulates the information EditParts need to perform various functions. Requests are used for obtaining commands, showing feedback, and performing generic operations. TODO: This should probably go into the org.eclipse.gef.requests package.
  • Constructor Details

    • Request

      public Request()
      Constructs an empty Request
    • Request

      public Request(Object type)
      Constructs a Request with the specified type
      Parameters:
      type - the Request type
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  • Method Details

    • getExtendedData

      public Map getExtendedData()
      Returns a Map that can be used to save useful information in this request.
      Returns:
      a map to store useful information
    • getType

      public Object getType()
      Returns the type of the request. The type is often used as a quick way to filter recognized Requests. Once the type is identified, the Request is usually cast to a more specific subclass containing additional data.
      Returns:
      the Request type
    • setExtendedData

      public void setExtendedData(Map map)
      Sets the given map to be the new extended data (by reference) for this request.
      Parameters:
      map - The new map
    • setType

      public void setType(Object type)
      Sets the type of the Request.
      Parameters:
      type - the Request type