Interface ResourceLocator

    • Method Summary

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      Modifier and Type Method Description
      java.io.InputStream open​(java.lang.String searchLocation, java.lang.String resourceName)
      Opens a search location, potentially applying some resolution rules to that location
    • Method Detail

      • open

        java.io.InputStream open​(java.lang.String searchLocation,
                                 java.lang.String resourceName)
                          throws java.io.IOException
        Opens a search location, potentially applying some resolution rules to that location

        If the given resourceName exists in the search location then that resource should be returned. If that is not a valid resource but the search location itself is a valid resource then the locator should return that instead.

        Parameters:
        searchLocation - Search location
        resourceName - Resource name expected in the search location
        Returns:
        Input stream to read the search location or null if not a valid location
        Throws:
        java.io.IOException - Thrown if there is a problem accessing the search location