+
+ /**
+ * repaint the alignment view after a datamodel update.
+ *
+ * @param updateOverview
+ * - if true, the overview panel will also be updated and repainted
+ * @param updateStructures
+ * - if true then any linked structure views will also be updated
+ */
+ void paintAlignment(boolean updateOverview, boolean updateStructures);
+
+ /**
+ * automatically adjust annotation panel height for new annotation whilst
+ * ensuring the alignment is still visible.
+ */
+ void adjustAnnotationHeight();
+
+ FeatureRenderer getFeatureRenderer();
+
+ FeatureRenderer cloneFeatureRenderer();
+
+ /**
+ *
+ * @return displayed name for the view
+ */
+ String getViewName();
+
+ /**
+ * Answers the title of the panel
+ *
+ * @return
+ */
+ String getTitle();
+
+ /**
+ * Make/Unmake this alignment panel the current input focus
+ *
+ * @param b
+ */
+ void setSelected(boolean b);