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J. Duke319a3b92007-12-01 00:00:00 +00001/*
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25package javax.swing;
26
27/**
28 * A data model for a combo box. This interface extends <code>ListDataModel</code>
29 * and adds the concept of a <i>selected item</i>. The selected item is generally
30 * the item which is visible in the combo box display area.
31 * <p>
32 * The selected item may not necessarily be managed by the underlying
33 * <code>ListModel</code>. This disjoint behavior allows for the temporary
34 * storage and retrieval of a selected item in the model.
35 *
36 * @author Arnaud Weber
37 */
38public interface ComboBoxModel extends ListModel {
39
40 /**
41 * Set the selected item. The implementation of this method should notify
42 * all registered <code>ListDataListener</code>s that the contents
43 * have changed.
44 *
45 * @param anItem the list object to select or <code>null</code>
46 * to clear the selection
47 */
48 void setSelectedItem(Object anItem);
49
50 /**
51 * Returns the selected item
52 * @return The selected item or <code>null</code> if there is no selection
53 */
54 Object getSelectedItem();
55}