OSID - osid.lexicon.ParameterLookupSession Service Interface Definition

Interface	osid.lexicon.ParameterLookupSession
Implements	`osid.OsidSession`
Used By	`osid.lexicon.LexiconManager`
Used By	`osid.lexicon.LexiconProxyManager`
Description	This session provides methods for retrieving `Parameters`. The `Parameter` represents a set of idioms. This session defines views that offer differing behaviors when retrieving multiple objects. comparative view: elements may be silently omitted or re-ordered plenary view: provides a complete set or is an error condition isolated press view: All parameter methods in this session operate, retrieve and pertain to parameters defined explicitly in the current press. Using an isolated view is useful for managing `Parameters` with the `ParameterAdminSession`. federated press view: All parameter methods in this session operate, retrieve and pertain to all parameters defined in this press and any other parameters implicitly available in this press through press inheritence. Generally, the comparative view should be used for most presses as it permits operation even if there is data that cannot be accessed. The methods `useFederatedPressView()` and `useIsolatedPressView()` behave as a radio group and one should be selected before invoking the methods in this session.
Method	getPressId
Description	Gets the `Press` `Id` associated with this session.
Return	`osid.id.Id`		the `Press Id` associated with this session
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	getPress
Description	Gets the `Press` associated with this session.
Return	`osid.lexicon.Press`		the press
Errors	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
Errors	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	canLookupParameters
Description	Tests if this user can perform `Parameter` lookups. A return of true does not guarantee successful authorization. A return of false indicates that it is known all methods in this session will result in a `PERMISSION_DENIED`. This is intended as a hint to an press that may opt not to offer lookup operations to unauthorized users.
Return	`boolean`		`false` if lookup methods are not authorized, `true` otherwise
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	useComparativeParameterView
Description	The returns from the lookup methods may omit or translate elements based on this session, such as authorization, and not result in an error. This view is used when greater interoperability is desired at the expense of precision.
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method is must be implemented.
Method	usePlenaryParameterView
Description	A complete view of the `ParameterConstrainer` returns is desired. Methods will return what is requested or result in an error. This view is used when greater precision is desired at the expense of interoperability.
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method is must be implemented.
Method	useFederatedPressView
Description	Federates the view for methods in this session. A federated view will include parameter constrainers in presses which are children of this press in the press hierarchy.
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method is must be implemented.
Method	useIsolatedPressView
Description	Isolates the view for methods in this session. An isolated view restricts lookups to this press only.
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method is must be implemented.
Method	getParameter
Description	Gets the `Parameter` specified by its `Id`. In plenary mode, the exact `Id` is found or a `NOT_FOUND` results. Otherwise, the returned `Parameter` may have a different `Id` than requested, such as the case where a duplicate `Id` was assigned to a `Parameter` and retained for compatibility.
Parameters	`osid.id.Id`	`parameterId`	`Id` of the `Parameter`
Return	`osid.lexicon.Parameter`		the parameter
Errors	NOT_FOUND		`parameterId` not found
	NULL_ARGUMENT		`parameterId` is `null`
	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method is must be implemented.
Method	getParametersByIds
Description	Gets a `ParameterList` corresponding to the given `IdList`. In plenary mode, the returned list contains all of the parameters specified in the `Id` list, in the order of the list, including duplicates, or an error results if an `Id` in the supplied list is not found or inaccessible. Otherwise, inaccessible `Parameters` may be omitted from the list and may present the elements in any order including returning a unique set.
Parameters	`osid.id.IdList`	`parameterIds`	the list of `Ids` to retrieve
Return	`osid.lexicon.ParameterList`		the returned `Parameter` list
Errors	NOT_FOUND		an `Id` was not found
	NULL_ARGUMENT		`parameterIds` is `null`
	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	getParametersByGenusType
Description	Gets a `ParameterList` corresponding to the given parameter genus `Type` which does not include parameters of genus types derived from the specified `Type`. In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known parameters or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those parameters that are accessible through this session.
Parameters	`osid.type.Type`	`parameterGenusType`	a parameter genus type
Return	`osid.lexicon.ParameterList`		the returned `Parameter` list
Errors	NULL_ARGUMENT		`parameterGenusType` is `null`
	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	getParametersByParentGenusType
Description	Gets a `ParameterList` corresponding to the given parameter genus `Type` and include any additional parameters with genus types derived from the specified `Type`. In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known parameters or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those parameters that are accessible through this session.
Parameters	`osid.type.Type`	`parameterGenusType`	a parameter genus type
Return	`osid.lexicon.ParameterList`		the returned `Parameter` list
Errors	NULL_ARGUMENT		`parameterGenusType` is `null`
	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	getParametersByRecordType
Description	Gets a `ParameterList` containing the given parameter record `Type`. In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known parameters or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those parameters that are accessible through this session.
Parameters	`osid.type.Type`	`parameterRecordType`	a parameter record type
Return	`osid.lexicon.ParameterList`		the returned `Parameter` list
Errors	NULL_ARGUMENT		`parameterRecordType` is `null`
	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	getParametersForText
Description	Gets a `ParameterList` containing the given text. In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known parameters or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those parameters that are accessible through this session.
Parameters	`osid.id.Id`	`textId`	a text `Id`
Return	`osid.lexicon.ParameterList`		the returned `Parameter` list
Errors	NULL_ARGUMENT		`textId` is `null`
	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.
Method	getParameters
Description	Gets all `Parameters`. In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known parameters or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those parameters that are accessible through this session.
Return	`osid.lexicon.ParameterList`		a list of `Parameters`
Errors	OPERATION_FAILED		unable to complete request
Errors	PERMISSION_DENIED		authorization failure
Compliance	`mandatory`		This method must be implemented.