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38 package ffx.algorithms;
39
40 import ffx.potential.MolecularAssembly;
41
42 /**
43 * The AlgorithmListener will be notified at regular intervals during an algorithm. This interface
44 * is useful for updating the user interface or terminating the algorithm.
45 *
46 * @author Michael J. Schnieders
47 * @since 1.0
48 */
49 public interface AlgorithmListener {
50
51 /**
52 * After a successful step or interval of an algorithm, this method of the listener will be
53 * called.
54 *
55 * @param active The system the algorithm is operating on.
56 * @return A return of <code>true</code> indicates the algorithm continues.
57 */
58 boolean algorithmUpdate(MolecularAssembly active);
59 }