Package java.util.prefs

Interface PreferencesFactory

public interface PreferencesFactory
This interface is used by the Preferences class as factory class to create Preferences instances. This interface can be implemented and installed to replace the default preferences implementation.
Since:
1.4
See Also:
Preferences

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type Method Description
    Preferences systemRoot()
    Returns the root node of the system preferences hierarchy.
    Preferences userRoot()
    Returns the root node of the preferences hierarchy for the calling user context.

  • Method Details

    • userRoot

      Preferences userRoot()
      Returns the root node of the preferences hierarchy for the calling user context.
      Returns:
      the user preferences hierarchy root node.

    • systemRoot

      Preferences systemRoot()
      Returns the root node of the system preferences hierarchy.
      Returns:
      the system preferences hierarchy root node.