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27 
28 package com.sun.star.uno;
29 
30 /**
31  * With a mapping objets can be mapped from one environment to another.
32  *
33  * <p>This interface exists for compatibility with the binary UNO API.</p>
34  *
35  * @see com.sun.star.uno.IBridge
36  *
37  * @deprecated As of UDK 3.2, this interface is deprecated, without offering a
38  * replacement.
39  */
40 public interface IMapping {
41     /**
42      * Maps an interface from one environment to another.
43      *
44      * @param object source object that is to be mapped
45      * @param type description of the interface that is to be mapped
46      * @return the object mapped to the destination environment
47      */
48     Object mapInterface(Object object, Type type);
49 }
50