org.jfree.chart.plot

Class Plot

java.lang.Object

org.jfree.chart.plot.Plot

All Implemented Interfaces:

java.io.Serializable, java.lang.Cloneable, java.util.EventListener, AnnotationChangeListener, AxisChangeListener, MarkerChangeListener, LegendItemSource, DatasetChangeListener, org.jfree.util.PublicCloneable

Direct Known Subclasses:

CategoryPlot, CompassPlot, ContourPlot, DialPlot, FastScatterPlot, MeterPlot, MultiplePiePlot, PiePlot, PolarPlot, SpiderWebPlot, ThermometerPlot, WaferMapPlot, XYPlot

public abstract class Plot
extends java.lang.Object
implements AxisChangeListener, DatasetChangeListener, AnnotationChangeListener, MarkerChangeListener, LegendItemSource, org.jfree.util.PublicCloneable, java.lang.Cloneable, java.io.Serializable

The base class for all plots in JFreeChart. The JFreeChart class delegates the drawing of axes and data to the plot. This base class provides facilities common to most plot types.

See Also:

Serialized Form

Field Summary

Fields

Modifier and Type	Field and Description
static float	DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_ALPHA The default background alpha transparency.
static java.awt.Paint	DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_PAINT The default background color.
static float	DEFAULT_FOREGROUND_ALPHA The default foreground alpha transparency.
static org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets	DEFAULT_INSETS The default insets.
static java.awt.Shape	DEFAULT_LEGEND_ITEM_BOX A default box shape for legend items.
static java.awt.Shape	DEFAULT_LEGEND_ITEM_CIRCLE A default circle shape for legend items.
static java.awt.Paint	DEFAULT_OUTLINE_PAINT The default outline color.
static java.awt.Stroke	DEFAULT_OUTLINE_STROKE The default outline stroke.
static int	MINIMUM_HEIGHT_TO_DRAW The minimum height at which the plot should be drawn.
static int	MINIMUM_WIDTH_TO_DRAW The minimum width at which the plot should be drawn.
static java.lang.Number	ZERO Useful constant representing zero.

Constructor Summary

Constructors

Modifier	Constructor and Description
protected	Plot() Creates a new plot.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
void	addChangeListener(PlotChangeListener listener) Registers an object for notification of changes to the plot.
void	annotationChanged(AnnotationChangeEvent event) Receives notification of a change to an Annotation added to this plot.
void	axisChanged(AxisChangeEvent event) Receives notification of a change to one of the plot's axes.
java.lang.Object	clone() Creates a clone of the plot.
protected void	createAndAddEntity(java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D dataArea, PlotRenderingInfo plotState, java.lang.String toolTip, java.lang.String urlText) Creates a plot entity that contains a reference to the plot and the data area as shape.
void	datasetChanged(DatasetChangeEvent event) Receives notification of a change to the plot's dataset.
abstract void	draw(java.awt.Graphics2D g2, java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area, java.awt.geom.Point2D anchor, PlotState parentState, PlotRenderingInfo info) Draws the plot within the specified area.
void	drawBackground(java.awt.Graphics2D g2, java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area) Draws the plot background (the background color and/or image).
void	drawBackgroundImage(java.awt.Graphics2D g2, java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area) Draws the background image (if there is one) aligned within the specified area.
protected void	drawNoDataMessage(java.awt.Graphics2D g2, java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area) Draws a message to state that there is no data to plot.
void	drawOutline(java.awt.Graphics2D g2, java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area) Draws the plot outline.
boolean	equals(java.lang.Object obj) Tests this plot for equality with another object.
protected void	fillBackground(java.awt.Graphics2D g2, java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area) Fills the specified area with the background paint.
protected void	fillBackground(java.awt.Graphics2D g2, java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area, PlotOrientation orientation) Fills the specified area with the background paint.
protected void	fireChangeEvent() Sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
float	getBackgroundAlpha() Returns the alpha transparency of the plot area background.
java.awt.Image	getBackgroundImage() Returns the background image that is used to fill the plot's background area.
int	getBackgroundImageAlignment() Returns the background image alignment.
float	getBackgroundImageAlpha() Returns the alpha transparency used to draw the background image.
java.awt.Paint	getBackgroundPaint() Returns the background color of the plot area.
DatasetGroup	getDatasetGroup() Returns the dataset group for the plot (not currently used).
DrawingSupplier	getDrawingSupplier() Returns the drawing supplier for the plot.
float	getForegroundAlpha() Returns the alpha-transparency for the plot foreground.
org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets	getInsets() Returns the insets for the plot area.
LegendItemCollection	getLegendItems() Returns the legend items for the plot.
java.lang.String	getNoDataMessage() Returns the string that is displayed when the dataset is empty or null.
java.awt.Font	getNoDataMessageFont() Returns the font used to display the 'no data' message.
java.awt.Paint	getNoDataMessagePaint() Returns the paint used to display the 'no data' message.
java.awt.Paint	getOutlinePaint() Returns the color used to draw the outline of the plot area.
java.awt.Stroke	getOutlineStroke() Returns the stroke used to outline the plot area.
Plot	getParent() Returns the parent plot (or null if this plot is not part of a combined plot).
abstract java.lang.String	getPlotType() Returns a short string describing the plot type.
protected double	getRectX(double x, double w1, double w2, org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge edge) Adjusts the supplied x-value.
protected double	getRectY(double y, double h1, double h2, org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge edge) Adjusts the supplied y-value.
Plot	getRootPlot() Returns the root plot.
void	handleClick(int x, int y, PlotRenderingInfo info) Handles a 'click' on the plot.
boolean	isNotify() Returns a flag that controls whether or not change events are sent to registered listeners.
boolean	isOutlineVisible() Returns the flag that controls whether or not the plot outline is drawn.
boolean	isSubplot() Returns true if this plot is part of a combined plot structure (that is, getParent() returns a non-null value), and false otherwise.
void	markerChanged(MarkerChangeEvent event) Receives notification of a change to a marker that is assigned to the plot.
void	notifyListeners(PlotChangeEvent event) Notifies all registered listeners that the plot has been modified.
void	removeChangeListener(PlotChangeListener listener) Unregisters an object for notification of changes to the plot.
static org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge	resolveDomainAxisLocation(AxisLocation location, PlotOrientation orientation) Resolves a domain axis location for a given plot orientation.
static org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge	resolveRangeAxisLocation(AxisLocation location, PlotOrientation orientation) Resolves a range axis location for a given plot orientation.
void	setBackgroundAlpha(float alpha) Sets the alpha transparency of the plot area background, and notifies registered listeners that the plot has been modified.
void	setBackgroundImage(java.awt.Image image) Sets the background image for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setBackgroundImageAlignment(int alignment) Sets the alignment for the background image and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setBackgroundImageAlpha(float alpha) Sets the alpha transparency used when drawing the background image.
void	setBackgroundPaint(java.awt.Paint paint) Sets the background color of the plot area and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
protected void	setDatasetGroup(DatasetGroup group) Sets the dataset group (not currently used).
void	setDrawingSupplier(DrawingSupplier supplier) Sets the drawing supplier for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setDrawingSupplier(DrawingSupplier supplier, boolean notify) Sets the drawing supplier for the plot and, if requested, sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setForegroundAlpha(float alpha) Sets the alpha-transparency for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setInsets(org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets insets) Sets the insets for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setInsets(org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets insets, boolean notify) Sets the insets for the plot and, if requested, and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setNoDataMessage(java.lang.String message) Sets the message that is displayed when the dataset is empty or null, and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setNoDataMessageFont(java.awt.Font font) Sets the font used to display the 'no data' message and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setNoDataMessagePaint(java.awt.Paint paint) Sets the paint used to display the 'no data' message and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setNotify(boolean notify) Sets a flag that controls whether or not listeners receive PlotChangeEvent notifications.
void	setOutlinePaint(java.awt.Paint paint) Sets the paint used to draw the outline of the plot area and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setOutlineStroke(java.awt.Stroke stroke) Sets the stroke used to outline the plot area and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setOutlineVisible(boolean visible) Sets the flag that controls whether or not the plot's outline is drawn, and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.
void	setParent(Plot parent) Sets the parent plot.
void	zoom(double percent) Performs a zoom on the plot.

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Field Detail

ZERO

public static final java.lang.Number ZERO

Useful constant representing zero.

DEFAULT_INSETS

public static final org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets DEFAULT_INSETS

The default insets.

DEFAULT_OUTLINE_STROKE

public static final java.awt.Stroke DEFAULT_OUTLINE_STROKE

The default outline stroke.

DEFAULT_OUTLINE_PAINT

public static final java.awt.Paint DEFAULT_OUTLINE_PAINT

The default outline color.

DEFAULT_FOREGROUND_ALPHA

public static final float DEFAULT_FOREGROUND_ALPHA

The default foreground alpha transparency.

See Also:

Constant Field Values

DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_ALPHA

public static final float DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_ALPHA

The default background alpha transparency.

See Also:

Constant Field Values

DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_PAINT

public static final java.awt.Paint DEFAULT_BACKGROUND_PAINT

The default background color.

MINIMUM_WIDTH_TO_DRAW

public static final int MINIMUM_WIDTH_TO_DRAW

The minimum width at which the plot should be drawn.

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Constant Field Values

MINIMUM_HEIGHT_TO_DRAW

public static final int MINIMUM_HEIGHT_TO_DRAW

The minimum height at which the plot should be drawn.

See Also:

Constant Field Values

DEFAULT_LEGEND_ITEM_BOX

public static final java.awt.Shape DEFAULT_LEGEND_ITEM_BOX

A default box shape for legend items.

DEFAULT_LEGEND_ITEM_CIRCLE

public static final java.awt.Shape DEFAULT_LEGEND_ITEM_CIRCLE

A default circle shape for legend items.

Constructor Detail

Plot

protected Plot()

Creates a new plot.

Method Detail

getDatasetGroup

public DatasetGroup getDatasetGroup()

Returns the dataset group for the plot (not currently used).

Returns:

The dataset group.

See Also:

setDatasetGroup(DatasetGroup)

setDatasetGroup

protected void setDatasetGroup(DatasetGroup group)

Sets the dataset group (not currently used).

Parameters:

group - the dataset group (null permitted).

See Also:

getDatasetGroup()

getNoDataMessage

public java.lang.String getNoDataMessage()

Returns the string that is displayed when the dataset is empty or null.

Returns:

The 'no data' message (null possible).

See Also:

setNoDataMessage(String), getNoDataMessageFont(), getNoDataMessagePaint()

setNoDataMessage

public void setNoDataMessage(java.lang.String message)

Sets the message that is displayed when the dataset is empty or null, and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

message - the message (null permitted).

See Also:

getNoDataMessage()

getNoDataMessageFont

public java.awt.Font getNoDataMessageFont()

Returns the font used to display the 'no data' message.

Returns:

The font (never null).

See Also:

setNoDataMessageFont(Font), getNoDataMessage()

setNoDataMessageFont

public void setNoDataMessageFont(java.awt.Font font)

Sets the font used to display the 'no data' message and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

font - the font (null not permitted).

See Also:

getNoDataMessageFont()

getNoDataMessagePaint

public java.awt.Paint getNoDataMessagePaint()

Returns the paint used to display the 'no data' message.

Returns:

The paint (never null).

See Also:

setNoDataMessagePaint(Paint), getNoDataMessage()

setNoDataMessagePaint

public void setNoDataMessagePaint(java.awt.Paint paint)

Sets the paint used to display the 'no data' message and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

paint - the paint (null not permitted).

See Also:

getNoDataMessagePaint()

getPlotType

public abstract java.lang.String getPlotType()

Returns a short string describing the plot type.

Note: this gets used in the chart property editing user interface, but there needs to be a better mechanism for identifying the plot type.

Returns:

A short string describing the plot type (never null).

getParent

public Plot getParent()

Returns the parent plot (or null if this plot is not part of a combined plot).

Returns:

The parent plot.

See Also:

setParent(Plot), getRootPlot()

setParent

public void setParent(Plot parent)

Sets the parent plot. This method is intended for internal use, you shouldn't need to call it directly.

Parameters:

parent - the parent plot (null permitted).

See Also:

getParent()

getRootPlot

public Plot getRootPlot()

Returns the root plot.

Returns:

The root plot.

See Also:

getParent()

isSubplot

public boolean isSubplot()

Returns true if this plot is part of a combined plot structure (that is, getParent() returns a non-null value), and false otherwise.

Returns:

true if this plot is part of a combined plot structure.

See Also:

getParent()

getInsets

public org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets getInsets()

Returns the insets for the plot area.

Returns:

The insets (never null).

See Also:

setInsets(RectangleInsets)

setInsets

public void setInsets(org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets insets)

Sets the insets for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

insets - the new insets (null not permitted).

See Also:

getInsets(), setInsets(RectangleInsets, boolean)

setInsets

public void setInsets(org.jfree.ui.RectangleInsets insets,
                      boolean notify)

Sets the insets for the plot and, if requested, and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

insets - the new insets (null not permitted).

notify - a flag that controls whether the registered listeners are notified.

See Also:

getInsets(), setInsets(RectangleInsets)

getBackgroundPaint

public java.awt.Paint getBackgroundPaint()

Returns the background color of the plot area.

Returns:

The paint (possibly null).

See Also:

setBackgroundPaint(Paint)

setBackgroundPaint

public void setBackgroundPaint(java.awt.Paint paint)

Sets the background color of the plot area and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

paint - the paint (null permitted).

See Also:

getBackgroundPaint()

getBackgroundAlpha

public float getBackgroundAlpha()

Returns the alpha transparency of the plot area background.

Returns:

The alpha transparency.

See Also:

setBackgroundAlpha(float)

setBackgroundAlpha

public void setBackgroundAlpha(float alpha)

Sets the alpha transparency of the plot area background, and notifies registered listeners that the plot has been modified.

Parameters:

alpha - the new alpha value (in the range 0.0f to 1.0f).

See Also:

getBackgroundAlpha()

getDrawingSupplier

public DrawingSupplier getDrawingSupplier()

Returns the drawing supplier for the plot.

Returns:

The drawing supplier (possibly null).

See Also:

setDrawingSupplier(DrawingSupplier)

setDrawingSupplier

public void setDrawingSupplier(DrawingSupplier supplier)

Sets the drawing supplier for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners. The drawing supplier is responsible for supplying a limitless (possibly repeating) sequence of Paint, Stroke and Shape objects that the plot's renderer(s) can use to populate its (their) tables.

Parameters:

supplier - the new supplier.

See Also:

getDrawingSupplier()

setDrawingSupplier

public void setDrawingSupplier(DrawingSupplier supplier,
                               boolean notify)

Sets the drawing supplier for the plot and, if requested, sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners. The drawing supplier is responsible for supplying a limitless (possibly repeating) sequence of Paint, Stroke and Shape objects that the plot's renderer(s) can use to populate its (their) tables.

Parameters:

supplier - the new supplier.

notify - notify listeners?

Since:

1.0.11

See Also:

getDrawingSupplier()

getBackgroundImage

public java.awt.Image getBackgroundImage()

Returns the background image that is used to fill the plot's background area.

Returns:

The image (possibly null).

See Also:

setBackgroundImage(Image)

setBackgroundImage

public void setBackgroundImage(java.awt.Image image)

Sets the background image for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

image - the image (null permitted).

See Also:

getBackgroundImage()

getBackgroundImageAlignment

public int getBackgroundImageAlignment()

Returns the background image alignment. Alignment constants are defined in the org.jfree.ui.Align class in the JCommon class library.

Returns:

The alignment.

See Also:

setBackgroundImageAlignment(int)

setBackgroundImageAlignment

public void setBackgroundImageAlignment(int alignment)

Sets the alignment for the background image and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners. Alignment options are defined by the Align class in the JCommon class library.

Parameters:

alignment - the alignment.

See Also:

getBackgroundImageAlignment()

getBackgroundImageAlpha

public float getBackgroundImageAlpha()

Returns the alpha transparency used to draw the background image. This is a value in the range 0.0f to 1.0f, where 0.0f is fully transparent and 1.0f is fully opaque.

Returns:

The alpha transparency.

See Also:

setBackgroundImageAlpha(float)

setBackgroundImageAlpha

public void setBackgroundImageAlpha(float alpha)

Sets the alpha transparency used when drawing the background image.

Parameters:

alpha - the alpha transparency (in the range 0.0f to 1.0f, where 0.0f is fully transparent, and 1.0f is fully opaque).

Throws:

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException - if alpha is not within the specified range.

See Also:

getBackgroundImageAlpha()

isOutlineVisible

public boolean isOutlineVisible()

Returns the flag that controls whether or not the plot outline is drawn. The default value is true. Note that for historical reasons, the plot's outline paint and stroke can take on null values, in which case the outline will not be drawn even if this flag is set to true.

Returns:

The outline visibility flag.

Since:

1.0.6

See Also:

setOutlineVisible(boolean)

setOutlineVisible

public void setOutlineVisible(boolean visible)

Sets the flag that controls whether or not the plot's outline is drawn, and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

visible - the new flag value.

Since:

1.0.6

See Also:

isOutlineVisible()

getOutlineStroke

public java.awt.Stroke getOutlineStroke()

Returns the stroke used to outline the plot area.

Returns:

The stroke (possibly null).

See Also:

setOutlineStroke(Stroke)

setOutlineStroke

public void setOutlineStroke(java.awt.Stroke stroke)

Sets the stroke used to outline the plot area and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners. If you set this attribute to null, no outline will be drawn.

Parameters:

stroke - the stroke (null permitted).

See Also:

getOutlineStroke()

getOutlinePaint

public java.awt.Paint getOutlinePaint()

Returns the color used to draw the outline of the plot area.

Returns:

The color (possibly null).

See Also:

setOutlinePaint(Paint)

setOutlinePaint

public void setOutlinePaint(java.awt.Paint paint)

Sets the paint used to draw the outline of the plot area and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners. If you set this attribute to null, no outline will be drawn.

Parameters:

paint - the paint (null permitted).

See Also:

getOutlinePaint()

getForegroundAlpha

public float getForegroundAlpha()

Returns the alpha-transparency for the plot foreground.

Returns:

The alpha-transparency.

See Also:

setForegroundAlpha(float)

setForegroundAlpha

public void setForegroundAlpha(float alpha)

Sets the alpha-transparency for the plot and sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Parameters:

alpha - the new alpha transparency.

See Also:

getForegroundAlpha()

getLegendItems

public LegendItemCollection getLegendItems()

Returns the legend items for the plot. By default, this method returns null. Subclasses should override to return a LegendItemCollection.

Specified by:

getLegendItems in interface LegendItemSource

Returns:

The legend items for the plot (possibly null).

isNotify

public boolean isNotify()

Returns a flag that controls whether or not change events are sent to registered listeners.

Returns:

A boolean.

Since:

1.0.13

See Also:

setNotify(boolean)

setNotify

public void setNotify(boolean notify)

Sets a flag that controls whether or not listeners receive PlotChangeEvent notifications.

Parameters:

notify - a boolean.

Since:

1.0.13

See Also:

isNotify()

addChangeListener

public void addChangeListener(PlotChangeListener listener)

Registers an object for notification of changes to the plot.

Parameters:

listener - the object to be registered.

See Also:

removeChangeListener(PlotChangeListener)

removeChangeListener

public void removeChangeListener(PlotChangeListener listener)

Unregisters an object for notification of changes to the plot.

Parameters:

listener - the object to be unregistered.

See Also:

addChangeListener(PlotChangeListener)

notifyListeners

public void notifyListeners(PlotChangeEvent event)

Notifies all registered listeners that the plot has been modified.

Parameters:

event - information about the change event.

fireChangeEvent

protected void fireChangeEvent()

Sends a PlotChangeEvent to all registered listeners.

Since:

1.0.10

draw

public abstract void draw(java.awt.Graphics2D g2,
                          java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area,
                          java.awt.geom.Point2D anchor,
                          PlotState parentState,
                          PlotRenderingInfo info)

Draws the plot within the specified area. The anchor is a point on the chart that is specified externally (for instance, it may be the last point of the last mouse click performed by the user) - plots can use or ignore this value as they see fit.

Subclasses need to provide an implementation of this method, obviously.

Parameters:

g2 - the graphics device.

area - the plot area.

anchor - the anchor point (null permitted).

parentState - the parent state (if any).

info - carries back plot rendering info.

drawBackground

public void drawBackground(java.awt.Graphics2D g2,
                           java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area)

Draws the plot background (the background color and/or image).

This method will be called during the chart drawing process and is declared public so that it can be accessed by the renderers used by certain subclasses. You shouldn't need to call this method directly.

Parameters:

g2 - the graphics device.

area - the area within which the plot should be drawn.

fillBackground

protected void fillBackground(java.awt.Graphics2D g2,
                              java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area)

Fills the specified area with the background paint.

Parameters:

g2 - the graphics device.

area - the area.

See Also:

getBackgroundPaint(), getBackgroundAlpha(), fillBackground(Graphics2D, Rectangle2D, PlotOrientation)

fillBackground

protected void fillBackground(java.awt.Graphics2D g2,
                              java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area,
                              PlotOrientation orientation)

Fills the specified area with the background paint. If the background paint is an instance of GradientPaint, the gradient will run in the direction suggested by the plot's orientation.

Parameters:

g2 - the graphics target.

area - the plot area.

orientation - the plot orientation (null not permitted).

Since:

1.0.6

drawBackgroundImage

public void drawBackgroundImage(java.awt.Graphics2D g2,
                                java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area)

Draws the background image (if there is one) aligned within the specified area.

Parameters:

g2 - the graphics device.

area - the area.

See Also:

getBackgroundImage(), getBackgroundImageAlignment(), getBackgroundImageAlpha()

drawOutline

public void drawOutline(java.awt.Graphics2D g2,
                        java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area)

Draws the plot outline. This method will be called during the chart drawing process and is declared public so that it can be accessed by the renderers used by certain subclasses. You shouldn't need to call this method directly.

Parameters:

g2 - the graphics device.

area - the area within which the plot should be drawn.

drawNoDataMessage

protected void drawNoDataMessage(java.awt.Graphics2D g2,
                                 java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D area)

Draws a message to state that there is no data to plot.

Parameters:

g2 - the graphics device.

area - the area within which the plot should be drawn.

createAndAddEntity

protected void createAndAddEntity(java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D dataArea,
                                  PlotRenderingInfo plotState,
                                  java.lang.String toolTip,
                                  java.lang.String urlText)

Creates a plot entity that contains a reference to the plot and the data area as shape.

Parameters:

dataArea - the data area used as hot spot for the entity.

plotState - the plot rendering info containing a reference to the EntityCollection.

toolTip - the tool tip (defined in the respective Plot subclass) (null permitted).

urlText - the url (defined in the respective Plot subclass) (null permitted).

Since:

1.0.13

handleClick

public void handleClick(int x,
                        int y,
                        PlotRenderingInfo info)

Handles a 'click' on the plot. Since the plot does not maintain any information about where it has been drawn, the plot rendering info is supplied as an argument so that the plot dimensions can be determined.

Parameters:

x - the x coordinate (in Java2D space).

y - the y coordinate (in Java2D space).

info - an object containing information about the dimensions of the plot.

zoom

public void zoom(double percent)

Performs a zoom on the plot. Subclasses should override if zooming is appropriate for the type of plot.

Parameters:

percent - the zoom percentage.

annotationChanged

public void annotationChanged(AnnotationChangeEvent event)

Receives notification of a change to an Annotation added to this plot.

Specified by:

annotationChanged in interface AnnotationChangeListener

Parameters:

event - information about the event (not used here).

Since:

1.0.14

axisChanged

public void axisChanged(AxisChangeEvent event)

Receives notification of a change to one of the plot's axes.

Specified by:

axisChanged in interface AxisChangeListener

Parameters:

event - information about the event (not used here).

datasetChanged

public void datasetChanged(DatasetChangeEvent event)

Receives notification of a change to the plot's dataset.

The plot reacts by passing on a plot change event to all registered listeners.

Specified by:

datasetChanged in interface DatasetChangeListener

Parameters:

event - information about the event (not used here).

markerChanged

public void markerChanged(MarkerChangeEvent event)

Receives notification of a change to a marker that is assigned to the plot.

Specified by:

markerChanged in interface MarkerChangeListener

Parameters:

event - the event.

Since:

1.0.3

getRectX

protected double getRectX(double x,
                          double w1,
                          double w2,
                          org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge edge)

Adjusts the supplied x-value.

Parameters:

x - the x-value.

w1 - width 1.

w2 - width 2.

edge - the edge (left or right).

Returns:

The adjusted x-value.

getRectY

protected double getRectY(double y,
                          double h1,
                          double h2,
                          org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge edge)

Adjusts the supplied y-value.

Parameters:

y - the x-value.

h1 - height 1.

h2 - height 2.

edge - the edge (top or bottom).

Returns:

The adjusted y-value.

equals

public boolean equals(java.lang.Object obj)

Tests this plot for equality with another object.

Overrides:

equals in class java.lang.Object

Parameters:

obj - the object (null permitted).

Returns:

true or false.

clone

public java.lang.Object clone()
                       throws java.lang.CloneNotSupportedException

Creates a clone of the plot.

Specified by:

clone in interface org.jfree.util.PublicCloneable

Overrides:

clone in class java.lang.Object

Returns:

A clone.

Throws:

java.lang.CloneNotSupportedException - if some component of the plot does not support cloning.

resolveDomainAxisLocation

public static org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge resolveDomainAxisLocation(AxisLocation location,
                                                                   PlotOrientation orientation)

Resolves a domain axis location for a given plot orientation.

Parameters:

location - the location (null not permitted).

orientation - the orientation (null not permitted).

Returns:

The edge (never null).

resolveRangeAxisLocation

public static org.jfree.ui.RectangleEdge resolveRangeAxisLocation(AxisLocation location,
                                                                  PlotOrientation orientation)

Resolves a range axis location for a given plot orientation.

Parameters:

location - the location (null not permitted).

orientation - the orientation (null not permitted).

Returns:

The edge (never null).