kicad/include/lib_tree_item.h

/*
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#ifndef LIB_TREE_ITEM_H
#define LIB_TREE_ITEM_H

#include <base_struct.h>
#include <lib_id.h>


/**
 * A mix-in to provide polymorphism between items stored in libraries (symbols, aliases
 * and footprints).
 *
 * It is used primarily to drive the component tree for library browsing and editing.
 */

class LIB_TREE_ITEM
{
public:
    virtual LIB_ID GetLibId() const = 0;

    virtual const wxString& GetName() const = 0;
    virtual wxString GetLibNickname() const = 0;

    virtual const wxString& GetDescription() = 0;

    virtual wxString GetSearchText() { return wxEmptyString; }

    /**
     * For items having aliases, IsRoot() indicates the principal item.
     */
    virtual bool IsRoot() const { return true; }

    /**
     * For items with units, return the number of units.
     */
    virtual int GetUnitCount() { return 0; }

    /**
     * For items with units, return an identifier for unit x.
     */
    virtual wxString GetUnitReference( int aUnit ) { return wxEmptyString; }
};

#endif //LIB_TREE_ITEM_H