VTK-5.0.0/Widgets/vtkPolyDataSourceWidget.h

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// .NAME vtkPolyDataSourceWidget - abstract PolyDataSource-based 3D widget
// .SECTION Description
// This abstract class serves as parent to 3D widgets that have simple
// vtkPolyDataSource instances defining their geometry.
//
// In addition to what is offered by the vtk3DWidget parent, this class
// makes it possible to manipulate the underlying polydatasource and to
// PlaceWidget() according to that, instead of having to make use of
// SetInput() or SetProp3D().
//
// Implementors of child classes HAVE to implement their PlaceWidget(bounds)
// to check for the existence of Input and Prop3D FIRST.  If these don't
// exist, place according to the underlying PolyDataSource.  Child classes
// also have to imprement UpdatePlacement(), which updates the widget according
// to the geometry of the underlying PolyDataSource.

// .SECTION See Also
// vtk3DWidget vtkLineWidget vtkPlaneWidget vtkSphereWidget

#ifndef __vtkPolyDataSourceWidget_h
#define __vtkPolyDataSourceWidget_h

#include "vtk3DWidget.h"

class vtkPolyDataAlgorithm;
class vtkPolyDataSource;

class VTK_WIDGETS_EXPORT vtkPolyDataSourceWidget : public vtk3DWidget
{
 public:
  vtkTypeRevisionMacro(vtkPolyDataSourceWidget, vtk3DWidget);
  void PrintSelf(ostream& os, vtkIndent indent);

  // Description:
  // Overrides vtk3DWidget PlaceWidget() so that it doesn't complain if
  // there's no Input and no Prop3D.
  virtual void PlaceWidget();

  // Description:
  // We have to redeclare this abstract, PlaceWidget() requires it.  You HAVE
  // to override this in your concrete child classes.  If there's no Prop3D
  // and no Input, your PlaceWidget must make use of the underlying 
  // PolyDataSource to do its work.
  virtual void PlaceWidget(double bounds[6]) = 0;

  // Description:
  // Convenience method brought over from vtkPlaneWidget.
  void PlaceWidget(double xmin, double xmax, double ymin, double ymax, 
                   double zmin, double zmax)
    {this->Superclass::PlaceWidget(xmin,xmax,ymin,ymax,zmin,zmax);}

  // Description:
  // Returns underlying vtkPolyDataSource that determines geometry.  This
  // can be modified after which PlaceWidget() or UpdatePlacement() can be
  // called.  UpdatePlacement() will always update the planewidget according
  // to the geometry of the underlying PolyDataSource.  PlaceWidget() will
  // only make use of this geometry if there is no Input and no Prop3D set.
  virtual vtkPolyDataSource* GetPolyDataSource();
  virtual vtkPolyDataAlgorithm* GetPolyDataAlgorithm() = 0;

  // Description:
  // If you've made changes to the underlying vtkPolyDataSource AFTER your
  // initial call to PlaceWidget(), use this method to realise the changes
  // in the widget.
  virtual void UpdatePlacement() = 0;

protected:
  // Description:
  // Empty constructor that calls the parent constructor.  Child classes
  // should call this constructor as part of their initialisation.
  vtkPolyDataSourceWidget();

private:
  // this copy constructor and assignment operator are deliberately not
  // implemented so that any "accidental" invocation of a copy (pass by value)
  // or assignment will trigger linker errors; the class is not meant to
  // be used in these ways.  I couldn't resist adding this explanation. :)
  vtkPolyDataSourceWidget(const vtkPolyDataSourceWidget&);  // Not implemented.
  void operator=(const vtkPolyDataSourceWidget&);  // Not implemented.
};

#endif