ICategory.java

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 * Created Jan, 2011
 * @author jdixon
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package org.saiku.adhoc.model.metadata;

import java.io.Serializable;

import org.saiku.adhoc.model.metadata.impl.Column;



/**
 * Represents a Metadata Category containing a collection of {@see IColumn}s
 * A category is a logical grouping of columns that makes it easier for the user
 * to understand the model. It does not have to mirror the underlying physical model.
 *
 */
public interface ICategory extends Serializable {

  /**
   * Returns the id of the category
   */
  public String getId();

  /**
   * Returns the name of the cateogry for the current locale
   */
  public String getName();

  /**
   * Returns the array of {@see IColumn}s for this category
   */
  public Column[] getColumns();
  
}