Package org.alfresco.repo.nodelocator

Interface NodeLocator

All Known Implementing Classes:
AbstractNodeLocator, AncestorNodeLocator, CompanyHomeNodeLocator, DocLibNodeLocator, SelfNodeLocator, SharedHomeNodeLocator, SitesHomeNodeLocator, UserHomeNodeLocator, XPathNodeLocator
public interface NodeLocator
A strategy for locating a NodeRef in the repository, given a source node and an arbitrary set of parameters.
Since:
4.0
Author:
Nick Smith

  • Method Details

    • getNode

      NodeRef getNode(NodeRef source, Map<String,Serializable> params)
      Finds a NodeRef given a starting NodeRef and a Map of parameters. Returns null if the specified node could not be found.
      Parameters:
      source - the starting point for locating a new node. The source node. Can be null.
      params - an arbitrary Map of parameters.Can be null.
      Returns:
      the node to be found or null.

    • getParameterDefinitions

      List<ParameterDefinition> getParameterDefinitions()
      A list containing the parmameter defintions for this NodeLocator.
      Returns:
      a list of parameter definitions