org.semanticdesktop.aperture.opener
Interface DataOpener

All Known Implementing Classes:

EmailOpener, FileOpener, HttpOpener, OutlookCrawler

public interface DataOpener

A DataOpener opens a URI in its native application, e.g. an editor, web browser or mail reader. DataOpeners are typically scheme-dependent, e.g. a "file:" DataOpener may immediately open the indicated File in the application registered with the platform whereas a "http:" DataOpener may open a web browser.

Method Summary

void	open(URI uri) Opens the resource indicated by the specified URI in the application that the user typically would use to access such a resource.

Method Detail

open

void open(URI uri)
          throws IOException

Opens the resource indicated by the specified URI in the application that the user typically would use to access such a resource.

Parameters:

uri - The uri of the resource that should be opened

Throws:

IOException - In case of an I/O error.