Interface IPluginInfo


  • public interface IPluginInfo
    The plugin information includes name, class name, and description. The localizable name and description are information for end-users.

    The class name can be used to create an instance of the plugin.

    Version:
    $Revision$, $Date$
    • Method Summary

      All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods 
      Modifier and Type Method Description
      java.lang.String getClassName()
      Retrieves the class name of the plugin.
      java.lang.String getDescription​(java.util.Locale locale)
      Retrieves the localized plugin description.
      java.lang.String getName​(java.util.Locale locale)
      Retrieves the localized plugin name.
    • Method Detail

      • getName

        java.lang.String getName​(java.util.Locale locale)
        Retrieves the localized plugin name.
        Parameters:
        locale - end-user locale
        Returns:
        plugin name
      • getDescription

        java.lang.String getDescription​(java.util.Locale locale)
        Retrieves the localized plugin description.
        Parameters:
        locale - end-user locale
        Returns:
        plugin description
      • getClassName

        java.lang.String getClassName()
        Retrieves the class name of the plugin. Instance of plugin can be created with

        Class.forName(info.getClassName());

        Returns:
        java class name