FindByCriteriaAccess2.java

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package org.sculptor.framework.accessapi;

/**
 * <p>
 * Access command for finding objects by simple restrictions
 * of a criteria. The specified {@link #setRestrictions restrictions}
 * are used to build the restrictions with simple equals conditions.
 * </p>
 * <p>
 * Command design pattern.
 * </p>
 *
 */
public interface FindByCriteriaAccess2<R> extends FindByCriteriaAccess<R>, Countable {

	// allow to set query hints like timeout,...
	void setHint(String hint, Object value);

    void setUseSingleResult(boolean singleResult);
    R getSingleResult();

    void setSelections(String selections);
    void setGroupBy(String selections);
}