Package org.esa.snap.ui.layer

Interface LayerSourceDescriptor

All Known Implementing Classes:
DefaultLayerSourceDescriptor
public interface LayerSourceDescriptor
The LayerSourceDescriptor provides metadata and a factory method for a LayerSource.

Note: This API is not public yet and may significantly change in the future. Use it at your own risk.

Since:
BEAM 4.6
Version:
$ Revision $ $ Date $

  • Method Details

    • getId

      String getId()
      A unique ID.
      Returns:
      The unique ID.

    • getName

      String getName()
      A human readable name.
      Returns:
      The name.

    • getDescription

      String getDescription()
      A text describing what the LayerSource, created by this LayerSourceDescriptor, does.
      Returns:
      A description.

    • createLayerSource

      LayerSource createLayerSource()
      Creates the LayerSource which is used in the graphical user interface to add Layer to a view.
      Returns:
      The LayerSource.

    • getLayerType

      LayerType getLayerType()
      The LayerType.
      Returns:
      the type of the layer which is added to a view, or null if multiple layers are added.