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 *
 * ---------------
 * BlockFrame.java
 * ---------------
 * (C) Copyright 2007, by Object Refinery Limited.
 *
 * Original Author:  David Gilbert (for Object Refinery Limited);
 * Contributor(s):   -;
 *
 * $Id: BlockFrame.java,v 1.1.2.1 2007/03/16 15:26:15 mungady Exp $
 *
 * Changes:
 * --------
 * 16-Mar-2007 : Version 1 (DG);
 * 
 */

package org.jfree.chart.block;

import java.awt.Graphics2D;
import java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D;

import org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets;
import org.jfree.util.PublicCloneable;

/**
 * A block frame is a type of border that can be drawn around the outside of 
 * any {@link AbstractBlock}.  Classes that implement this interface should
 * implement {@link PublicCloneable} OR be immutable.
 * 
 * @since 1.0.5
 */
public interface BlockFrame {
    
    /**
     * Returns the space reserved for the border.
     * 
     * @return The space (never <code>null</code>).
     */
    public RectangleInsets getInsets();
    
    /**
     * Draws the border by filling in the reserved space (in black).
     * 
     * @param g2  the graphics device.
     * @param area  the area.
     */
    public void draw(Graphics2D g2, Rectangle2D area);

}
