Definition.h

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#ifndef OPAL_Definition_HH
#define OPAL_Definition_HH

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// $RCSfile: Definition.h,v $
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// $Revision: 1.1.1.1 $
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// Copyright: see Copyright.readme
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//
// Class: Definition
//
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//
// $Date: 2000/03/27 09:33:34 $
// $Author: Andreas Adelmann $
//
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#include "AbstractObjects/Object.h"


// Class Definition
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//  It implements the common behaviour of definitions, it can also be used
//  via dynamic casting to determine whether an object represents a definition.

class Definition: public Object {

public:

    virtual ~Definition();

    //  Return the string "DEFINITION".
    virtual const std::string getCategory() const;

    //  If true, the object's execute() function should be traced.
    //  Always false for definitions.
    virtual bool shouldTrace() const;

    //  If true, the data structure should be updated before calling execute().
    //  Always false for definitions.
    virtual bool shouldUpdate() const;

protected:

    Definition(int size, const char *name, const char *help);

    Definition(const std::string &name, Definition *parent);

private:

    // Not implemented.
    Definition();
    Definition(const Definition &);
    void operator=(const Definition &);
};

#endif // OPAL_Definition_HH