Package javafx.util

Class StringConverter<T>

java.lang.Object
javafx.util.StringConverter<T>

public abstract class StringConverter<T> extends Object
Converter defines conversion behavior between strings and objects. The type of objects and formats of strings are defined by the subclasses of Converter.
Since:
JavaFX 2.0
  • Constructor Details

    • StringConverter

      public StringConverter()
  • Method Details

    • toString

      public abstract String toString(T object)
      Converts the object provided into its string form. Format of the returned string is defined by the specific converter.
      Parameters:
      object - the object of type T to convert
      Returns:
      a string representation of the object passed in.
    • fromString

      public abstract T fromString(String string)
      Converts the string provided into an object defined by the specific converter. Format of the string and type of the resulting object is defined by the specific converter.
      Parameters:
      string - the String to convert
      Returns:
      an object representation of the string passed in.