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package org.carewebframework.shell.designer;
/**
* Provides methods for interacting with the clipboard.
*
* @param <T> Type of stored object.
*/
public interface IClipboardAware<T> {
/**
* Converts to string format suitable for displaying in clipboard viewer.
*
* @return String format
*/
String toClipboard();
/**
* Converts from clipboard string format to instance of original class.
*
* @param data String data from clipboard.
* @return Instance of original class.
* @throws Exception Unspecified exception.
*/
T fromClipboard(String data) throws Exception;
}