Package org.opengis.util
Interface Factory
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- All Known Subinterfaces:
AuthorityFactory
,CoordinateOperationAuthorityFactory
,CoordinateOperationFactory
,CRSAuthorityFactory
,CRSFactory
,CSAuthorityFactory
,CSFactory
,DatumAuthorityFactory
,DatumFactory
,MathTransformFactory
,ObjectFactory
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public interface Factory
Base interface for all factories. Factories can be grouped in two categories:- Authority factories creates objects from a compact string defined by an authority.
- Object factories allows applications to make objects that cannot be created by an authority factory. This factory is very flexible, whereas the authority factory is easier to use.
- Since:
- 1.0
- Version:
- 3.0
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Method Summary
All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods Modifier and Type Method Description Citation
getVendor()
Returns the vendor responsible for creating this factory implementation.
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Method Detail
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getVendor
Citation getVendor()
Returns the vendor responsible for creating this factory implementation. Many implementations may be available for the same factory interface. Implementations can be managed by a service loader.- Returns:
- The vendor for this factory implementation.
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