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/*
 * $Log: PhysicalDescriptor.java,v $
 * Revision 1.1  2011/01/04 10:39:02  vizigoth
 * Refactor all package names to simpler forms more consistent with typical Java usage.
 *
 * Revision 1.3  2009/05/14 16:15:13  vizigoth
 * Major refactor to remove dependency on JPA and introduce better interface and implementation separation. Removed all setPropertiesFromInterface and castFromInterface methods.
 *
 * Revision 1.2  2008/02/08 11:27:25  vizigoth
 * Edited comments to a release standard and minor comment fixes.
 *
 * Revision 1.1  2007/11/13 22:09:03  vizigoth
 * Public release of MAJ API.
 */

package tv.amwa.maj.model;

/**
 * <p>Specifies the description of an essence source that is not directly manipulated 
 * by an AAF application.</p>
 * 
 *
 *
 */

public abstract interface PhysicalDescriptor 
	extends EssenceDescriptor {

	/**
	 * <p>Create a cloned copy of this physical descriptor.</p>
	 *
	 * @return Cloned copy of this physical descriptor.
	 */
	public PhysicalDescriptor clone();
	
}
