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package org.eclipse.gef.handles;
import org.eclipse.draw2d.geometry.Rectangle;
/**
* Identifies figures which use an alternative rectangle to place their handles.
* Normally, handles will appear around a GraphicalEditPart's figure's bounds.
* However, if that figure has an irregular shape, it may implement this
* interface to indicate that some rectangle other than its bounding rectangle
* should be used to place handles.
*
* @author hudsonr
*/
public interface HandleBounds extends org.eclipse.draw2d.IFigure {
/**
* Returns the Rectangle around which handles are to be placed. The
* Rectangle should be in the same coordinate system as the figure itself.
*
* @return The rectangle used for handles
*/
Rectangle getHandleBounds();
}