ComponentFactory (OpenJUMP 2.4.0 API)

```
public interface ComponentFactory<T extends Component>
```
The ComponentFactory is used to create instances of the Component type T.

Author:

Paul Austin

Method Summary

All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods
Modifier and Type	Method	Description
`T`	`createComponent()`	Create an instance of the component.
`Icon`	`getIcon()`	Get the icon for the component.
`String`	`getName()`	Get the display name of the component.
`String`	`getToolTip()`	Get the tool-tip for the component.

- Method Detail
  - createComponent
```
T createComponent()
```
    Create an instance of the component.
    
    Returns:
    
    The new component instance.
  - getName
```
String getName()
```
    Get the display name of the component. Used in the UI as a Frame or menu title.
    
    Returns:
    
    The name.
  - getIcon
```
Icon getIcon()
```
    Get the icon for the component.
    
    Returns:
    
    The icon.
  - getToolTip
```
String getToolTip()
```
    Get the tool-tip for the component.
    
    Returns:
    
    The tool-tip.