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package com.sun.star.uno;

/**
 * With a mapping objets can be mapped from one environment to another.
 *
 * <p>This interface exists for compatibility with the binary UNO API.</p>
 *
 * @see com.sun.star.uno.IBridge
 *
 * @deprecated As of UDK 3.2, this interface is deprecated, without offering a
 * replacement.
 */
public interface IMapping {
    /**
     * Maps an interface from one environment to another.
     *
     * @param object source object that is to be mapped
     * @param type description of the interface that is to be mapped
     * @return the object mapped to the destination environment
     */
    Object mapInterface(Object object, Type type);
}
