OntologyFactory

public interface OntologyFactory

A factory for Ontology instances.

Author:: Matthew Pocock

Method Summary

Modifier and Type

Method

Description

Ontology

createOntology(String name, String description)

Creates a new Ontology

Method Details
- createOntology
  
  Ontology createOntology(String name, String description) throws OntologyException
  
  Creates a new Ontology
  
  Parameters:
  
  name - the name to give the ontology
  
  description - the description for the ontology
  
  Returns:
  
  an Ontology
  
  Throws:
  
  NullPointerException - if either name or description are null
  
  OntologyException - if the ontology could not be created