Module jdk.javadoc
Package jdk.javadoc.doclet

Interface Doclet.Option

Enclosing interface:
Doclet
public static interface Doclet.Option
An encapsulation of option name, aliases, parameters and descriptions as used by the Doclet.

  • Method Details

    • getArgumentCount

      int getArgumentCount()
      Returns the number of arguments, this option will consume.
      Returns:
      number of consumed arguments

    • getDescription

      String getDescription()
      Returns the description of the option. For instance, the option "group", would return the synopsis of the option such as, "groups the documents".
      Returns:
      description if set, otherwise an empty String

    • getKind

      Doclet.Option.Kind getKind()
      Returns the option kind.
      Returns:
      the kind of this option

    • getNames

      List<String> getNames()
      Returns the list of names that may be used to identify the option. For instance, the list could be ["-classpath", "--class-path"] for the option "-classpath", with an alias "--class-path".
      Returns:
      the names of the option

    • getParameters

      String getParameters()
      Returns the parameters of the option. For instance "name <p1>:<p2>.."
      Returns:
      parameters if set, otherwise an empty String

    • process

      boolean process​(String option, List<String> arguments)
      Processes the option and arguments as needed. This method will be invoked if the given option name matches the option.
      Parameters:
      option - the option
      arguments - a list encapsulating the arguments
      Returns:
      true if operation succeeded, false otherwise