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package diva.graph;

import diva.canvas.Figure;

/**
 * A factory which creates a visual representation (Figure)
 * given a node input.  The factory is not responsible for
 * positioning the figure, but is responsible for determining
 * the size of the figure.
 *
 * @author  Michael Shilman
 * @version $Id: NodeRenderer.java 43472 2006-08-21 23:16:56Z cxh $
 * @Pt.AcceptedRating  Red
 */
public interface NodeRenderer {
    /**
     * Render a visual representation of the given node.
     * @param node The node to render.
     * @return The persistent object that is drawn on the screen.
     */
    public Figure render(Object node);
}